Child Labor and the Industrial Revolution

How young did some children begin to work during the Industrial Revolution?

• 4 years old

• 9 years old

• 12 years old

• 16 years old

• It was illegal for children to work during this time.

True or False: Children who worked were kept safe and away from dangerous machinery.

• True

• False

Did children make a lot of money for their work?

• Yes, they were paid like adults.

• No, they were paid little

Which of the following was a typical job worked by children?

• Breaking up coal

• Chimney sweeps

• Selling newspapers.

• Working on machines.

• All of the above.

True or False: Child labor was fairly common during the Industrial Revolution.

• True

• False

What was the main reason that businesses liked to hire children?

• They were strong

• They were educated

• They worked fast

• They worked for low wages

• All of the above

How many days would a child work in the factories a week?

• 4

• 5

• 6

• 7

Why would factory owners what to hire kids to work?

• Can easily get to places that adults cant when fixing a machine?

• Kids work harder

• Kids will have more energy

• Can pay the kids less thus saving money.

What kind of conditions were the kids working in with these factories?

• Pleasant

• Chilly

• Harsh and dirty

• Clean and sanitary

What would kids spend the money they got from the factories?

• Candy

• Pop

• Games

• Rent, Water, and anything else that helped the family.