Child Labor and Historical Roles

Child Labor and Historical Roles

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Liam Anderson

FREE Resource

The video explores various odd jobs in 19th century England, focusing on chimney sweeps, Toshers, and the Groom of the Stool. It highlights the dangerous conditions faced by child chimney sweeps, the illegal yet lucrative work of Toshers in sewers, and the prestigious role of the Groom of the Stool in royal courts. The video also discusses the historical context and societal impacts of these jobs.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary reason children were employed as chimney sweeps in 19th century London?

They were stronger than adults.

They were more skilled at cleaning.

They were small enough to fit into narrow chimneys.

They were paid more than adults.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How were child chimney sweeps typically recruited?

They were hired through advertisements.

They were trained by their families.

They were bought from orphanages.

They volunteered for the job.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What health issues did child chimney sweeps commonly face?

Vision problems

Skin rashes

Deformed joints and spines

Hearing loss

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the outcome of George Brewster's tragic accident?

It introduced safety gear for chimney sweeps.

It led to stricter working hours for children.

It resulted in a ban on child chimney sweeps.

It increased the pay for chimney sweeps.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What did Toshers search for in the sewers of Victorian London?

Lost pets

Historical artifacts

Food

Valuables like coins and jewelry

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did Toshers use aliases?

To hide from their families

To attract more business

To sound more professional

To avoid being recognized by the law

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a significant danger faced by Toshers in the sewers?

Flooding

Explosions

Cave-ins

Sewer rats

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