WORLD HISTORY

HISTORY

THE INDUSTRIAL REVOLUTION

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which factor primarily caused the introduction of compulsory public school, labor reform movement, and age limits for employment?
A
Increase in agricultural jobs
B
Invention of the printing press
C
Rise of manufacturing unions
D
Child labor in factories
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Child labor began to decline as the labor and reform movements grew and labor standards in general began improving, increasing the political power of working people and other social reformers to demand legislation regulating child labor.

Detailed explanation-2: -The term “child labour” is often defined as work that deprives children of their childhood, their potential and their dignity, and that is harmful to physical and mental development. It refers to work that: is mentally, physically, socially or morally dangerous and harmful to children; and/or.

Detailed explanation-3: -What was the effect of labor reform movements in the early 1800s? Unions immediately won better working conditions. Child labor was banned, but long workdays continued for older workers. Reformers gradually won better working conditions, but change was slow.

Detailed explanation-4: -Poverty. Lack of access to quality education. Poor access to decent work. Limited understanding of child labour. Natural disasters & climate change. Conflicts & mass migration. Fighting child labour.

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