Child Labour during the Industrial Revolution

Child Labour during the Industrial Revolution

11th Grade

10 Qs

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Child Labour during the Industrial Revolution

Child Labour during the Industrial Revolution

Assessment

Quiz

History

11th Grade

Hard

Created by

Elise Manning

Used 4+ times

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What was the main focus of Richard Oastler's report to the Parliamentary Committee in 1832?

The economic benefits of child labour in the textile industry.

The comparison of child labour to slavery and its cruelty.

The technological advancements in the textile industry.

The role of women in the industrial workforce.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

In Source A, what is the main criticism of child labour?

Children are not paid enough

Children are not given education

Children work over twelve hours a day

Children are not allowed to play

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

According to Source B, what recent legislative change affected child labour in factories?

Children under thirteen were prohibited from working in factories.

Children under thirteen were allowed to work only eight hours daily.

Children were given better working conditions and higher wages.

Children were required to attend school instead of working.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Which of the following is a similarity between Source A and Source B regarding child labour?

Both sources express satisfaction with recent legislation.

Both sources highlight the excessive working hours for children.

Both sources are written by mill owners.

Both sources advocate for the continuation of child labour.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

What is a key difference in the attitudes towards child labour between Source A and Source B?

Source A is more accepting of child labour, while Source B is critical.

Source A focuses on the improvements in child labour conditions, while Source B highlights ongoing issues.

Source A highlights the cruelty of child labour, while Source B reflects a more accepting attitude.

Source A and Source B both focus on the economic benefits of child labour.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why might Richard Oastler's report (Source A) emphasize the negative aspects of child labour?

He was a mill owner benefiting from child labour.

He was writing for a pro-child labour audience.

He was indifferent to the conditions of child labour.

He was a factory reformer advocating for legislative change.

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

1 min • 1 pt

Why might Richard Oastler use a comparison to slavery in his report?

To shock and provoke action for legislative change

To highlight the economic benefits of child labour.

To show support for the existing system of child labour.

To compare the working conditions of adults and children.

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