Child Labor in the Early 1900s
Who was employed in the 1900s for work?
children
What amendment collects taxes?
16th
Why did the Titanic sink?
hit an iceberg
Why were children employed?
lower wages and could handle small parts
What kind of taxes does the 16th amendment collect?
income
How many people did it kill?
1,500
True or False: children are more expensive to employ
False
What amendment prohibits the making, sale, and transportation of alcohol?
18th
What year did it sink?
1912
What law was created to regulate/stop child labor?
Keating Owens Child Labor Act
What amendment repealed the 18th amendment?
What was the major cause of death?
lack of life boats for passengers
What did the 18th amendment lead to?
Prohibition
True or False: it is considered the deadliest maritime disaster
True