Quiz on Child Labor & Reform

Why is child labor considered unsafe?

• It is fun for children

• It is usually unhealthy and dangerous

• It helps children learn quickly

• It is a form of exercise

What is the main reason children are put to work?

• To learn new skills

• Poverty

• To make friends

• For fun

What do some families receive in exchange for a child laborer?

• A scholarship

• A loan

• A vacation

• A house

What happens to the child laborer until the debt is paid?

• They go to school

• They stay with the employer

• They are sent home

• They receive training

What is a common issue for children in some parts of the world regarding education?

• They receive too much education

• They are not provided schooling

• They have too many teachers

• They are given free education

What is a common belief about child labor in most societies today?

• It is beneficial

• It is wrong

• It is necessary

• It is fun

What age could children start working in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• 10 years old

• 4 years old

• 12 years old

• 16 years old

What did the Factory Act of 1833 in Great Britain limit?

• The number of children in school

• The number of hours children could work

• The age children could start school

• The number of factories in a city

How many countries approved the agreement to end the worst forms of child labor?

• 100

• 120

• 160

• 200

What led to the call for change in working conditions for children in America?

• Economic growth

• Awareness of dangers and atrocities

• Technological advancements

• Increase in adult workforce