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It started when Samuel Slater brought the US the invention of the textile machine from England. He needed easy, cheap labor for his factories. Since there were no laws about child labor back then, he could make children (generally ages 8-15) work under harsh conditions for long hours and extremely low pay.
Reformers like Mother Jones and Jane Addams pushed for child labor laws, and eventually those laws came to pass. Now, the law is that a child cannot work for more than 8 hours a day, and that the workplace must have safety rules/regulations.
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When did America stop child labor?
America never stopped child labor, it is still going on to this day.
Does child labor exist in America?
no
Where did child labor start?
In the United States of America Child Labor originated in Asia, such as sweat shops and child neglect.
How does sweatshops and child labor affect the world today?
Well if America had child labor all of our items could be way cheaper
Where was child labor being used?
Answer:Child labor has existed in the history of almost every country in the world, including the United States. Some countries in Central and South America, Eastern Europe, Asia and Africa still use child labor as it hasn't necessarily been outlawed in their countries. Some still use child labor even though it has been outlawed where they live.
Why does the government allow child labor?
Because its cheap and keeps America running.
What has the author Harold Underwood Faulkner written?
Harold Underwood Faulkner has written: '... American political and social history' -- subject(s): Politics and government, Civilization, Economic conditions, History 'Labor in America' -- subject(s): Labor unions '... America, its history and people' -- subject(s): History
How did photojournalism end child labor in America?
The National Child Labor Committee, an early proponent of children's rights in the United States, hired photographer Lewis Hine in 1908. He documented the conditions of working children at the time, which helped to create popular support for laws restsricting child labor.
What is the longest labor strike in history?
The longest labor strike in the history of the United States of America lasted more than three years. This strike was brought on by the workers at a Caterpillar equipment plant in Illinois.
What has the author Peter Kirby written?
Peter Kirby has written: 'Child labour in Britain, 1750-1870' -- subject(s): Child labor, History
What organization wanted to end child labor?
Knights of Labor ended child labor.
What are hypothesis of child labor?
the hypothesis of child labor are many
