Each General Statement Is Followed by Several Examples

question 12

Multiple Choice

Each general statement is followed by several examples. Select the letter of the example that does not clearly illustrate the generalization. In 1900, about 1.8 million children under the age of 16 were employed full time in the United States.

• A) Girls twelve years old worked on spinning machines in the textile mills of the South.
• B) Small children swept up metal scraps in machine shops.
• C) Boys as young as 8 worked as "breakers" in the coal mines, handpicking slate from coal in filthy, frigid sheds.
• D) Some children and teens in South America belong to unions that support child labor.

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Definitions:

Friends

Social connections between individuals that involve mutual affection, support, and a sense of belonging.

Type A

A personality type characterized by high levels of competitiveness, self-imposed stress, impatience, and a sense of urgency, often linked to a higher risk of heart disease.

Heart Disease

A range of conditions that affect the heart, including blood vessel diseases, heart rhythm problems, and heart defects.

Stress

A state of mental or emotional strain or tension resulting from adverse or demanding circumstances.