How were the lives of children in the middle of the nineteenth century different from previous generations?
(1 point)
Responses
They were working in factories or fields.
They were children of professional parents.
They were given the opportunity to go to college.
They were able to read and write.
The correct response is:
They were working in factories or fields.
During the middle of the nineteenth century, many children were forced to work in factories or in fields to support their families. Child labor was common during this time, and it was not until later in the century that child labor laws were implemented to protect children's rights and well-being.