By the early 1900s, nearly two million children were working in the United States. From the coal mines of Pennsylvania to the cotton mills of New England, children worked long hours every day under stunningly inhumane conditions. After years and years of oppression, children began to organize and make demands for better wages, fairer housing costs, and safer working environments. Some strikes led by young people were successful; some were not. Some strike stories are shocking, some are heartbreaking, and many are inspiring — but all are a testimony to the strength of mind and spirit of the children who helped build American industry.---from the publisher
208 pages 978-0618369232 Ages 10-13
Keywords: narrative nonfiction, industrial revolution, 20th century, strikes, child labor, childhood, 10 year old, 11 year old, 12 year old, 13 year old, Social Studies Curriculum, social issues, social conditions
