Exploring Child Labor in The Gilded Age

The video discusses the impact of child labor in the US, starting in the early 1800s and worsening during the Gilded Age. It highlights the lack of education, dangerous working conditions, and exploitation faced by children. The economic and social effects are examined, along with a case study of Fman Owens, a child laborer. The video also covers legislative reforms, such as the Fair Labor Standards Act, which helped reduce child labor. It concludes with a reflection on the progress made since then.

When did child labor start to become a significant issue in the United States?

• Early 1800s

• Early 1700s

• Late 1800s

• Early 1900s

What was one major consequence of child labor during the Gilded Age?

• Higher wages for children

• Little to no education for children

• Improved working conditions

• Increased literacy rates

Why were children often hired for jobs during the Gilded Age?

• They were cheaper labor

• They worked fewer hours

• They were more skilled

• They demanded higher wages

What were some of the dangers faced by child workers in factories?

• Drowning in mines

• Electrocution

• Scalping from machines

• Exposure to toxic chemicals

What was the fate of the twelve-year-old boy named Firma No Ins?

• He went to school

• He moved to another state

• He died while working in the mills

• He became a supervisor

How were child workers often treated by their supervisors?

• As equals

• Badly and unfairly

• With indifference

• With kindness and respect

Who documented the exploitation of children in the workplace through photographs?

• Dorothea Lange

• Jacob Riis

• Louis W. Hine

• Ansel Adams

What did the Fair Labor Standards Act of 1938 prohibit?

• Children under 18 from working in any job

• Children under 18 from working in manufacturing or dangerous jobs

• Children under 16 from working at all

• Children under 14 from working in agriculture

What was the maximum number of hours children under 16 could work per week according to the Fair Labor Standards Act?

• 40 hours

• 30 hours

• 20 hours

• 50 hours

What was one major impact of child labor on America during the 1800s and 1900s?

• Improved social conditions

• Better working conditions

• Loss of education for many children

• Increased economic growth