WorksheetsChild labour in Victorian times
Total questions: 11
Worksheet time: 6mins
When was Victorian times?
from 1737 to 1801
from 1837 to 1901
from 1810 to 1835
from 1750 to 1800
Why was life hard for poor children in Victorian times?
They had to work from the age of 5.
They were beaten at school.
They had to work from the age of 10.
They had a lot of toys.
Which of these was NOT a job for children in Victorian times?
Chimney Sweep
Factory Worker
Coal mines
Fast food worker
What job did NOT "trappers" do in coal mines?
Pushed trucks of coal
Dig for coal
Open and close doors to let air in
Drag carts
Why do you think were children used in coal mines?
They were a lot in the world.
They were small and could fit through narrow tunnels.
They were strong.
They were a cheap source of labour for the owner.
How did children clean chimneys?
They dropped a big brush into the chimney.
They used special soap to clean the chimneys.
They climbed up chimneys and cleaned them on the inside.
They used dogs for it.
What was the youngest age of children could start working in factories?
3
7
5
10
Why was working in factories most UNSAFE?
It was cold and dirty.
The managers were strict.
The hours were long.
The machines had no guards or fences around them.
Who might have had a job as a chimney sweep?
Poor boys
Orphaned or street boys
Coal miners
Mill workers
What jobs might a domestic servant do?
Sweeping chimneys
Working factory machines
Cleaning fireplaces and kitchens
Selling items on the street
Who helped to stop adults from using children at work?
Lord Barnardo
Charles Dickens
George Bush
Lord Shaftsbury
