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The Progressive Movement and its Influence
33:10 - 42:54 (09:43)
The progressive movement started in the 1890s and focused on issues such as fair wages, a minimum wage, and maximum working hours. The movement faced challenges from the industry, but persisted through the efforts of second or third wave progressive reformers.
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In the early 1900s, child labor was prevalent, with a significant part of the workforce composed of children.
33:10 - 35:29 (02:19)
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In the early 1900s, child labor was prevalent, with a significant part of the workforce composed of children. As such, public education became more compulsory, leading to anti-child labor laws because it was believed that children could do more than just work in factories.
ChapterThe Progressive Movement and its Influence
EpisodeChild Labor: Not Funny
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Rosie O'Donnell will be exploring the relationship between the brain and our experiences by delving into unusual questions for a new immersive fiction podcast on iHeart.
35:29 - 37:52 (02:22)
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Rosie O'Donnell will be exploring the relationship between the brain and our experiences by delving into unusual questions for a new immersive fiction podcast on iHeart.
ChapterThe Progressive Movement and its Influence
EpisodeChild Labor: Not Funny
PodcastStuff You Should Know
A discussion on the progressive movement that emerged in the 1890s and took a few decades to bring about changes such as fair wages and maximum work hours.
37:52 - 42:54 (05:01)
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A discussion on the progressive movement that emerged in the 1890s and took a few decades to bring about changes such as fair wages and maximum work hours. Frances Perkins is mentioned as an inspiring figure from this era.