Children's Work During the Industrial Revolution

Children's Work During the Industrial Revolution

Assessment

Interactive Video

History

6th - 8th Grade

Hard

Created by

Patricia Brown

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The video explores the impact of the Industrial Revolution on children's work, comparing pre- and post-revolution conditions. It analyzes an illustration depicting factory life, discusses key changes in child labor, and presents case studies of children working in different industries. The video concludes with an assignment to reflect on these changes.

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10 questions

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1.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was the primary type of work children did before the Industrial Revolution?

Worked in factories

Worked on farms

Worked in coal mines

Worked in schools

2.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What is the significance of the book 'The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong, Factory Boy'?

It is a modern account of children's work

It focuses on adult workers in factories

It provides an accurate depiction of factory life for children

It is a fictional story with no historical basis

3.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

Why were children often not allowed to wear shoes in factories?

Shoes were not fashionable

Shoes were uncomfortable

Shoes could cause fires due to metal parts

Shoes were too expensive

4.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What are the three key changes for children during the Industrial Revolution discussed in the video?

Family life, health, and leisure activities

Types of jobs, wages, and education

Housing, transportation, and food

Age of starting work, working hours, and working conditions

5.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

At what age did Edward start working full-time on the farm?

Six

Eight

Twelve

Fourteen

6.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What role did Janet have in the coal mine?

Supervisor

Scavenger

Coal bearer

Machine operator

7.

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION

30 sec • 1 pt

What was Harry's job in the cotton mill?

Scavenger

Supervisor

Machine operator

Coal bearer

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