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Child labor

Published on Nov 23, 2015

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PRESENTATION OUTLINE

NEED FOR CHILD LABOR

  • Factory owners took in children
  • Most of the children were orphans
  • They barely could survive on their wages
  • Most Children were payed only a penny a day
  • They were subject to extremely long hours
Photo by Rakesh JV

NEED FOR CHILD LABOR

  • the demand rose when the steam enginewas invented
  • 1/3 of the country mills workers were children
  • They were subject to crude punishments

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • The Childrens ages varied
  • Children as young under 10 were forced to work
  • Children were most expert
  • They were more active
  • Children would work 12-18 h. Shifts
Photo by Joe Athialy

WORKING CONDITIONS

  • Children weren't allowed food
  • They rarely had breaks
  • The Factories were crowded
  • Machines were built so children were able to operate them

ENDING OF CHILD LABOR

  • Laws were passed
  • Schools were opened
  • Machinery became more advanced

CHILD LABOR

K. CARRINGTON THOMPSON
Photo by Pavel P.