Child Labor Reforms Flashcard

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What was the primary goal of the National Child Labor Committee (NCLC) formed in 1904?

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To document and expose child labor conditions

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Which of the following statements best describes the Keating-Owen Child Labor Act of 1916?
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It allowed children to work in factories without restrictions.
It prohibited the sale of products made by children under a certain age.
It mandated that all children must attend school.
It was a law that supported child labor.

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It prohibited the sale of products made by children under a certain age.

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Analyze why the Supreme Court might have ruled the Keating-Owen Child Labor Act unconstitutional in Hammer v. Dagenhart.

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The act was seen as an overreach of federal power over states' rights.

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Evaluate the impact of Lewis Hine's photography on the child labor reform movement.

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It exposed harsh conditions and increased public demand for reform.

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What was a significant challenge faced by Progressive Era reformers in regulating child labor?

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Disagreement over whether regulation was a federal or state responsibility

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How did the Supreme Court's decision in Hammer v. Dagenhart reflect the tension between federal and state powers?

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It highlighted the states' rights to regulate labor within their borders.