Child Labor Reforms During the Progressive Era

Very Hard Period 7: 1890–1945 Progressive Era Reforms

During the Progressive Era, reformers sought to address various societal challenges, including health and labor issues. One significant piece of legislation was the Keating-Owen Act of 1916, which aimed to regulate child labor by prohibiting the sale of goods produced by factories that employed children under a certain age. However, this law faced significant legal challenges and was eventually ruled unconstitutional by the Supreme Court in Hammer v. Dagenhart (1918).

Considering the scope and impact of Progressive Era reforms, which of the following statements accurately reflects the understanding of reforms related to child labor during this time?

The Keating-Owen Act successfully ended child labor in all industries.

The Supreme Court ruled that the federal government had the authority to regulate child labor under interstate commerce.

State-level reforms addressing child labor were often more successful than federal efforts during this period.

Most Progressives rejected any regulation of child labor, viewing it as an infringement on personal freedoms.

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