Explore the Issue of Child Labor in the Early 20^th

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Essay

Explore the issue of child labor in the early 20^th century. How many children worked during this time, and what types of work did they do? What were the negative consequences of their work? How did progressives try to deal with this problem? Were they successful?

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Definitions:

Divorce

The legal termination of a marriage by a court or other competent body, officially dissolving the marital union between two people.

Custodial Fathers

Fathers who have been granted primary legal and/or physical custody of their children post-divorce or separation.

Non-custodial Fathers

Fathers who do not have legal custody of their children but may have rights to visitation and are often required to pay child support.

Cohabiting Relationship

A living arrangement in which two people who are not married live together in an intimate relationship.