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Child labor during the Industrial Revolution

By Thats_allright

  • The start of the Industrial Revolution in the U.S.

    The start of the Industrial Revolution in the U.S.
    The Industrial Revolution in the U.S. started in 1820

  • Elias Howe invents the sewing machine

    Elias Howe invents the sewing machine
    Elias Howe invents the sewing machine in 1846 which can connect to child labor since children used these dangerous tools.

  • The Bessemer Method for processing steel is invented.

    The Bessemer Method for processing steel is invented.
    Henry bessemer invents the bessemer process for making steel quicker and cheaper in 1855.

  • Impacts of the Civil War

    Impacts of the Civil War
    During the Civil War railroads were very important and that was the invent of the transcontinental railroad.

  • Electricity, Telephones, Steel, and Labor

    Electricity, Telephones, Steel, and Labor
    Thomas Edison invented the light bulb as well as DC electricity in 1879. Alexander Graham Bell and Thomas Edison invented the telephone in 1876.

  • The Brooklyn Bridge opens

    The Brooklyn Bridge opens
    In 1883 after 13 years of building the Brooklyn Bridge opens and is known as the longest suspension bridge

  • The Fair Labors Standards Act

    The Fair Labors Standards Act
    The Fair Labor Standards act was a law in 1938 that stated anyone under 16 or 18 will be paid minimum wage