Labor Movements and Social Reforms

Labor Movements and Social Reforms

Assessment

Interactive Video

History, Social Studies, English

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the life of a child worker, Timmy, during the Industrial Revolution, highlighting the harsh conditions faced by child laborers. It discusses the formation and impact of labor unions, their goals, and the challenges they faced. The video also covers the introduction of labor laws and how these reforms led to broader societal movements like abolitionism, women's rights, and education reform. It concludes by reflecting on the lasting impact of these movements on modern labor standards and social progress.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the main reasons Timmy had to work in a factory during the Industrial Revolution?

He disliked school.

His family needed the income.

He wanted to learn new skills.

He was interested in textiles.

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was a primary goal of labor unions during the Industrial Revolution?

To increase the number of factories.

To improve working conditions and wages.

To reduce the number of workers.

To promote child labor.

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why did governments initially oppose labor unions?

They believed unions would improve the economy.

They thought unions would lead to more jobs.

They saw unions as a threat to social order.

They wanted to support higher wages.

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was one of the significant achievements of labor unions in Britain in the 1800s?

Making child labor illegal.

Promoting longer working hours.

Increasing the number of workdays.

Reducing adult wages.

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

How did labor laws improve the quality of life during the Industrial Revolution?

By increasing the number of work hours.

By providing more free time and better conditions.

By reducing wages for all workers.

By eliminating all forms of labor.

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What societal movement aimed to end the institution of slavery?

Industrialization

Abolitionism

Women's Rights

Education Reform

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Which movement focused on gaining job freedom and the right to vote for women?

Abolitionism

Women's Rights

Education Reform

Labor Union Movement

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