Child Labor

Hello everyone! I hope everyone is having a great day! Yesterday we discussed the working conditions within the factories and also the impact of child labor. We discussed how many reformers pushed for state and national laws to stop such practices, but many of the laws were repealed. Child labor and working conditions will not be fully addressed by the nation until the 1930s.

Today we have child labor laws to prohibit children from working certain hours and they must be a certain age. We also have laws that establish a minimum wage. Although we do have national restrictions, some argue that the restrictions are starting to be repealed.

For homework, you are to read the article I handed out about child labor laws. Please read it and answer the following questions. I will check to make sure you wrote the answers fully in your notebooks.

1.) What do you believe is the bias of the author? Why do yo believe so? Explain using specific instances within the article.

2.) How does the author argue that child labor laws are beginning to break down? What evidence does the author give?

3.) The author presents many valid points within the article. Do you believe some of the restrictions for kids should be decreased? Argue your point by using examples or details.

Please remember that your muckraker assignments are due next week. For the Periods 1-2 class, the assignment is due on Monday. For Periods 3-4, the assignment is due on Wednesday. Please email me with any questions or concerns. Have a great weekend!

~Mr. Mazur