The Bitter Cry of Children - Quiz

What are the various hazards involved in working in the coal mines as described by John Spargo in "The Bitter Cry of Children"?

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How does John Spargo describe the physical condition of the boys working in the coal breakers?

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What does John Spargo mean when he says, "He’s got his boy to carry round wherever he goes"?

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Describe the working conditions and daily routine of a twelve-year-old boy in the coal breakers as mentioned in the excerpt.

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What are the long-term health effects on boys working in the coal mines according to John Spargo?

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What does John Spargo imply about the educational opportunities for boys working in the coal mines?

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Explain the role and experiences of a "trap boy" as described in the excerpt.

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What does John Spargo suggest about the legality and societal acceptance of child labor in the coal mines of West Virginia?

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Why was the use of child labor alarming to most during the Gilded Age? Explain your answer.

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How many child laborers are estimated to be working illegally in the United States?

• None. The United States has laws that prevent children from working.

• Just a few cases have been reported where dozens of children were illegally working.

• Just under 10,000

• 150,000 children illegally working in the United States