Question

study the table and answer the question that follows. workers, aged 10 - 14, in the united states: 1870 - 1930 (thousands) year workers aged 10 - 14 workers aged 10 - 14 as % of workforce 1890 1,504 6.50 1910 1,622 4.34 1930 677 1.37 which reason contributed to the trend shown in this table? a the number of factories using assembly lines decreased. b a progressive movement worked to stop the use of child labor. c a political movement worked to lower taxes for businesses. d the number of people joining labor unions decreased.

Explanation:

The table shows a decline in the number and percentage of 10 - 14 - year - old workers from 1890 to 1930. The progressive movement in the United States during this period aimed to address social issues including child labor. It pushed for laws and reforms to stop the exploitation of child workers, which would explain the decline. Options A, C, and D are not directly related to the reduction in child labor.

Answer:

B. A progressive movement worked to stop the use of child labor.