Today we discussed the issue of child labor in early industrial America. Putting together what we talked about with the "Really Rich Guys" we looked at one reason they became so rich. They treated their workers poorly, spent little on safety, and also hired children, some as young as 5! Showing some photos of children at work is where we left off.
Tonight's Homework: Read the 3 page story "Will Goes to Work" and answer the 10 questions that follow.
Tomorrow: Mr Gibbons' Child Labor Music Video and clips from the Child Labor Era
