Workplace Reforms & Child Labor Laws
Explore efforts to improve working conditions and limit child labor during the Progressive Era. Learn how reformers advocated for labor protections and safer workplace environments.
Questions
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Which tragic industrial disaster in 1911 spurred strict urban fire safety laws?
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In which city did the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire occur?
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Why was the death toll so high in the Triangle Shirtwaist Factory fire?
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Which reformer led the National Consumers League to boycott goods made with child labor?
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Which federal agency was established in 1912 to investigate child welfare issues?
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Which 1916 federal law attempted to restrict child labor by banning interstate sale of child-made goods?
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What workday length became a central demand of Progressive labor reformers?
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What state laws were created during the Progressive Era to financially assist injured workers?
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Which 1908 Supreme Court case upheld state laws limiting maximum working hours for women?
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What major hazards did working children face in textile mills and coal mines?
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Which advocacy group was formed in 1904 to fight against child labor across the US?
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What was a major long-term result of workplace safety reform efforts?