Lecture: The Workers Plight

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Lecture: The Workers Plight Standard 11.2.1 Know the effects of industrialization on living and working conditions, including the portrayal of working conditions and food safety in Upton Sinclair's the Jungle.

Film Clip: Child Labor

Problem #1: Unfair Working Conditions Low wages Long hours (10-14 hours a day) No unemployment, no health care benefits Government does not help because of Laissez Faire

Problem #2: Unhealthy Working Conditions Black lung, white lung High injury rate

Problem #3: Child Labor Children as young six were employed Many worked full time Jobs to help support their families Children were often injured on the job

Problem #4: Poor Living Conditions Lack of sanitation and police Families were often crowded into one room

Essential Question: 1. How did the growth of industrialization impact the living and working conditions for Americans?