Which of the Following Best Describes Child Labor in the Late

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following best describes child labor in the late nineteenth century?

• A)It was common in places such as factories, coal mines, and cotton mills, even though it was often highly dangerous.
• B)It was common in the economically-depressed south but uncommon in the prosperous northeast.
• C)It was uncommon because children were not yet strong enough to handle the large machines and the fast pace of factory production.
• D)It was uncommon because adults refused to subject children to poor working conditions that could harm their health.
• E)It was uncommon because the government enforced laws stipulating that children must attend school.

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