Bibliograph

Striking back, the fight to end child labor exploitation, by J. Dennis Robinson

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Label

Striking back, the fight to end child labor exploitation, by J. Dennis Robinson

Language

eng

Bibliography note

Includes bibliographical references (p. 60-63) and index

Illustrations

illustrationsmaps

Index

index present

Literary Form

non fiction

Main title

Striking back

Nature of contents

bibliography

Oclc number

436619038

Responsibility statement

by J. Dennis Robinson

Series statement

Taking a stand

Sub title

the fight to end child labor exploitation

Summary

In 1790 the first water-powered mill in America was run by children, some as young as 7 years old. They were paid pennies for a work day that might last more than 10 hours. As America grew, the children's plight grew worse. Exhausted by six-day work weeks and harsh conditions, millions of young workers had no time to play or go outdoors. They had no childhood. In time children and adults fought back, and the children went on strike to protest harsh conditions. Finally, during the last years of the Great Depression, the government took action, passing the Fair Labor Act

Table Of Contents

Kids who work -- Caught in the machine -- Making child labor visible -- Mother Jones and Mr. Hine -- Strike! strike! -- Law of the land

Target audience

juvenile

Classification

Creator