Work Conditions in American Factories

Why were machines dangerous in the American Factory in 1900?

• Too many workers using the machines at once
• The machines were too slow to keep up with demand
• The machines were too expensive to operate
• The machines lacked safety regulations and protective measures

What were child workers used for in factories in 1900?

• Child workers were used for supervising the adult workers
• Child workers were used for manual labor in factories, such as operating machinery and performing repetitive tasks.
• Child workers were used for teaching adults how to operate machinery
• Child workers were used for administrative tasks in the factories

Was a factory in 1900 a safe place for a child worker?

• Yes
• Sometimes
• Depends on the factory
• No

What happened to the health of child workers in a factory in 1900?

• Improved health due to better working conditions and access to healthcare
• No change in health as they were young and resilient
• Poor health due to long hours, dangerous working conditions, and lack of access to proper nutrition and healthcare
• Health remained the same as they were provided with proper nutrition and healthcare

What is the Haymarket Riot?

• A peaceful protest for workers' rights in New York City
• A celebration of the end of the Civil War in the United States
• A religious gathering in support of labor unions
• A violent confrontation between police and labor protesters in Chicago- 11 people died.

What is the American Federation of Labor?

• A popular chain of fast food restaurants in the US
• A political party in the United States
• A professional sports league in America
• A national trade union that used strikes to win wage increases and shorter work weeks.

What is the Sherman Antitrust Act of 1890?

• This act made it illegal to form trusts that interfered with free trade.

• A type of currency used in the 19th century
• A famous battle during the American Civil War
• A type of insect found in the United States

What is the Knights of Labor?

• An act to make it illegal to have a monopoly.

• A labor union that worked for an 8 hour work day, no child labor, and equal pay.

• A professional sports team
• A medieval reenactment group

What is "xenophobia"?

• Hatred of animals
• Fear or hatred of foreigners or people from different cultures
• Fear of heights
• Love and acceptance of foreigners

What is the motto of the Knights of Labor?

• Mind your own business
• Every man for himself
• United we stand, divided we fall
• An injury to one is the concern of all.