Question

reformers in the gilded age were concerned about the growing number of children working outside the home in dangerous conditions. they pushed for laws to limit child labor. but other people opposed these limits, arguing that it was necessary for children to work outside the home. read the following arguments. then decide if they would most likely be used by supporters or opponents of laws designed to limit child labor. supporters of laws to limit child labor opponents of laws to limit child labor children working full - time jobs cannot attend school, which limits their future opportunities. families living in poverty need their children to work to be able to afford food and housing. wage labor provides children the opportunity to develop character through hard work. the work children do is often dangerous and harmful to their health.

Explanation:

1. "Children working full - time jobs cannot attend school, which limits their future opportunities." This emphasizes the negative educational impact of child labor, so it is an argument for limiting child labor.
2. "Families living in poverty need their children to work to be able to afford food and housing." This argues that child labor is necessary for family survival, so it is an argument against limiting child labor.
3. "Wage labor provides children the opportunity to develop character through hard work." This presents a positive aspect of child labor, so it is an argument against limiting child labor.
4. "The work children do is often dangerous and harmful to their health." This highlights the health risks of child labor, so it is an argument for limiting child labor.

Answer:

1. Supporters of laws to limit child labor
2. Opponents of laws to limit child labor
3. Opponents of laws to limit child labor
4. Supporters of laws to limit child labor