1920s Education, Schooling, and Child labor

A historical illustration depicting a classroom in the 1920s with children, a teacher, and elements representing child labor during that era.

Examining 1920s Education and Child Labor

Test your knowledge about the educational landscape and the realities of child labor in the 1920s. This quiz explores various aspects of schooling, child employment, and societal changes during this transformative decade.

  • Learn about important figures and their influence on child labor laws
  • Understand the demographics of children in the workforce
  • Explore the evolution of schooling and educational policies
12 Questions3 MinutesCreated by TeachingHistory456
Child labor question #1: What did Albert J. Beveridge) do?
His ideas were used as a base for the federal protection of children.
He tried to stop the laws against child labor
He was the owner of a factory with child laborers.
Child labor question #2: What age do kids in the 1920s begin apprenticeship?
15-16 years of age
6-14 years of age
10-14 years of age
13-14 years of age
Child labor question #3: How many children worked manual labor jobs in the 1920s?
4 billion
2 million
60,000
Schooling question #1: How small were schools before the 20th century?
Five rooms
Three rooms and two halls
One room
Schooling question #2: Why were there more school enrollments?
Soldiers came back and had babies.
People had just learned about what school is.
Middle class could afford schooling because stocks went up.
Schooling question #3: Why was there a larger demand for teachers after the baby boom.
There was a big teacher strike
Teachers were getting sick
More kids were in need of education
Education question #1: There were more enrollments in secondary school when more people returned due to...?
WW2
WW1
Great depression
Education question #2: Public schools became normal in America
True
False
Education question #3: Did kids know much history?
Yes
No
Do you think that Child labor is good or bad? Why do you think that? (you get 2 min)
Would you be happy if you had to work manual jobs, but you got paid? Why?
Do you think kids though about how bad their life was back then? Why do you think that?
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