Child Labour Flashcards
(24 cards)
What was the primary reason for employing children in factories during the Industrial Revolution?
Children were employed for their ability to work for lower wages.
True or False: Child labor was regulated during the early stages of the Industrial Revolution.
False
Fill in the blank: The practice of employing children in factories is known as __________.
child labor
Which industries primarily employed child labor during the Industrial Revolution?
Textile, coal mining, and manufacturing industries.
What age group did many factory workers belong to during the Industrial Revolution?
Children as young as five years old.
Multiple Choice: What was one common danger faced by child workers in factories? A) High wages B) Safe working conditions C) Machinery accidents D) Free education
C) Machinery accidents
True or False: Child workers often worked long hours with little to no breaks.
True
What was the Factory Act of 1833?
A law that aimed to improve conditions for child workers by limiting working hours.
Fill in the blank: Many children worked in __________ conditions, facing health risks due to poor air quality.
hazardous
What was one of the long-term impacts of child labor on children’s education?
Many children did not receive proper education and remained illiterate.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was NOT a reason for child labor? A) Family poverty B) Demand for cheap labor C) Education opportunities D) Lack of regulations
C) Education opportunities
What role did social reformers play regarding child labor during the Industrial Revolution?
They advocated for laws and reforms to protect children from exploitation.
True or False: Child labor was a widespread issue only in England during the Industrial Revolution.
False
What was the main goal of the Children’s Employment Commission established in 1842?
To investigate working conditions of child laborers.
Fill in the blank: The __________ Act of 1844 further limited the working hours of children in factories.
Factory
What were ‘sweatshops’?
Workshops where children and adults worked long hours in poor conditions for low pay.
Multiple Choice: Which of the following was a common task assigned to child workers? A) Managing machinery B) Cleaning and maintaining machines C) Supervising adult workers D) Paperwork
B) Cleaning and maintaining machines
What was one psychological effect of child labor on young workers?
Increased stress and anxiety due to harsh working conditions.
True or False: Child labor laws were immediately effective in ending child labor practices.
False
What was the significance of the 10 Hours Act of 1847?
It limited the working hours of women and children in textile factories to 10 hours a day.
Fill in the blank: The __________ movement was crucial in raising awareness about child labor issues.
social reform
What was a common justification for child labor during the Industrial Revolution?
The belief that children could contribute to family income.
Multiple Choice: What was one consequence of child labor laws? A) Increased child mortality B) Decrease in factory productivity C) Rise in school attendance D) Higher wages for children
C) Rise in school attendance
True or False: Child labor was completely eradicated by the end of the Industrial Revolution.
False
