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Exploring 19th-Century Child Labor Laws in the United States — teacher versionSocial Studies · US History · Grades 9–11Lesson plan

Students will examine historical photographs and a data table related to 19th-century industrialization and child labor. They will observe and analyze the primary sources and ask questions. This activity could be used near the beginning of a unit on industrialization or the Progressives. Suggested Topics: Child labor Late 19th-century industrialization Progressive movement. Topics: Child labor Late 19th-century industrialization Progressive movement.

From U.S. Census Bureau, Statistics in Schools · Public domain (US Gov) · original source

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