Industrial Revolution- Child Labor- Worksheet

Factory owners wanted to keep the machines going as much as ______.

• possible

• necessary

• required

• needed

What type of workers did the English Factory System feature?

• Highly skilled

• Low and unskilled

• Technologically advanced

• Freelance

What were the typical working hours for families in textile factories?

• 8-10 hours

• 10-12 hours

• 12-16 hours

• 16-18 hours

What was one reason whole families worked in textile factories?

• High wages

• Short working hours

• Low wages

• Safe conditions.

Factory owners liked using child labor because it was ______.

• Expensive

• Cheap

• Unnecessary

• Rare

What was a common reason for the use of child labor during the Industrial Revolution?

• Children could be paid less than adults.

• Children worked fewer hours than adults.

• Children were more skilled than adults.

• Children were preferred for their strength.

Which of the following industries commonly employed child labor during the Industrial Revolution?

• Technology industry

• Agriculture

• Construction

• Textile industry

What was one of the negative effects of child labor during the Industrial Revolution?

• Poor working conditions

• Improved health outcomes

• Increased education opportunities

• Better family income

True or False: Child labor laws were strictly enforced during the Industrial Revolution.

• False
• True.

What was one of the main reasons for the decline of child labor in the late 19th century?

• Technological advancements reducing labor needs

• Increased factory demand for adult workers

• Public awareness and reform movements

• Higher wages for child workers