Children's Work During the Industrial Revolution

The video explores the impact of the Industrial Revolution on children's work, comparing pre- and post-revolution conditions. It analyzes an illustration depicting factory life, discusses key changes in child labor, and presents case studies of children working in different industries. The video concludes with an assignment to reflect on these changes.

What was the primary type of work children did before the Industrial Revolution?

• Worked in factories

• Worked on farms

• Worked in coal mines

• Worked in schools

What is the significance of the book 'The Life and Adventures of Michael Armstrong, Factory Boy'?

• It is a modern account of children's work

• It focuses on adult workers in factories

• It provides an accurate depiction of factory life for children

• It is a fictional story with no historical basis

Why were children often not allowed to wear shoes in factories?

• Shoes were not fashionable

• Shoes were uncomfortable

• Shoes could cause fires due to metal parts

• Shoes were too expensive

What are the three key changes for children during the Industrial Revolution discussed in the video?

• Family life, health, and leisure activities

• Types of jobs, wages, and education

• Housing, transportation, and food

• Age of starting work, working hours, and working conditions

At what age did Edward start working full-time on the farm?

• Six

• Eight

• Twelve

• Fourteen

What role did Janet have in the coal mine?

• Supervisor

• Scavenger

• Coal bearer

• Machine operator

What was Harry's job in the cotton mill?

• Scavenger

• Supervisor

• Machine operator

• Coal bearer

Why did children in industrial areas start working at a younger age than those in the countryside?

• Children in industrial areas were more skilled

• Industrial areas had better working conditions

• Children in the countryside were not allowed to work

• There were more job opportunities in industrial areas

What is the main task for students in the assignment given at the end of the lesson?

• Write a paragraph explaining how the Industrial Revolution changed children's working lives

• Write a paragraph about the benefits of the Industrial Revolution

• List the inventions of the Industrial Revolution

• Create a drawing of a factory

What is the suggested sentence starter for the assignment?

• The Industrial Revolution improved children's education because...

• The Industrial Revolution had no impact on children because...

• The Industrial Revolution was a disaster for the working lives of children because...

• The Industrial Revolution was a great opportunity for children because...