Industrial Revolution: The Children Who Built Victorian Europe – Flashcards
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Who were the white slaves of England?
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The children
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What experiences did Charles bacon experience?
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He was auctioned off at age 13
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Describe how Robert Blincoe's expectations varied from experiences?
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Expectations: Good food, money, and educations Reality: Bad food, no money and no education
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Why did orphans make up the first wave of workers in this revolution?
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They were the most vulnerable. The state sponsored slavery.
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Why were children preferred over adults?
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They were easy to manipulate and had nimble fingers.
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What punishments were exposed to the children who tried to escape?
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They would be locked away or their hair would be cut off(girls).
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Why did people try to marry earlier, what was the impact?
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There were no masters and so they would marry earlier to start families. This resulted in an increase in population.
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How was child labor different than on on the farm?
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The children were more vulnerable
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What were the responsibilities of the William Arnold?
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He scared the crows and plowed the fields.
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What did George Elson of Northhampton do?
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He climbed the chimney to clean it.
