2 young boys are standing and working on a textile loom.
Based on your knowledge of industrialization, which of the following statements best describes what is happening in this photo, taken in the US around 1910?
A.
The children pictured here likely worked a 4 – 6-hour shift after school, five days a week, for minimum wage.
B.
The children pictured here are working illegally, as child labor was prohibited in the late 1880s.
C.
The children pictured here likely worked a 12-hour day, six days a week, for about one dollar a week.
D.
The children pictured here likely earned good wages, were protected from risk of injury, and were likely to have a successful, long-term career in this industry.
Please select the best answer from the choices provided.
A
B
C
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The best answer from the choices provided is:
C. The children pictured here likely worked a 12-hour day, six days a week, for about one dollar a week.
During the early 1900s, many children worked long hours in factories, often under hazardous conditions, for very little pay. Child labor was common during this period of industrialization in the United States, and many children did indeed work extensive hours for minimal wages.
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