Which of the following statements best compares and contrasts perspectives toward Progressive Era child labor reform efforts?(1 point)

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Activists believed child labor laws would protect children, while some families faced challenges caused by losing important family income.
Activists believed child labor laws would protect children, while some families faced challenges caused by losing important family income.

Most activists were worried that work kept children out of school; families needing the income did not share this concern.
Most activists were worried that work kept children out of school; families needing the income did not share this concern.

Business owners supported child labor laws to protect workers, while critics argued the laws weren't necessary because so few children worked in South Carolina.
Business owners supported child labor laws to protect workers, while critics argued the laws weren't necessary because so few children worked in South Carolina.

Child labor laws were not a priority for South Carolina activists, although they were important to activists in other states.
Child labor laws were not a priority for South Carolina activists, although they were important to activists in other states.

Answer 1

The statement that best compares and contrasts perspectives toward Progressive Era child labor reform efforts is:

Most activists were worried that work kept children out of school; families needing the income did not share this concern.

This statement effectively highlights the contrasting views between child labor activists, who focused on educational access and the well-being of children, and families who relied on the income generated by child labor, indicating the tension between social reform and economic necessity.