Answer the following questions about “The Children Who Built Victorian Britain” using about 2-4 sentences each.

1. Describe the system of “parish apprenticeship.” What were the working conditions like? How long did children serve? Why was the “employment” of children beneficial to factory owners?



2. Why were there so many children living in Victorian England? Explain the trends in marriage and population that were occurring.



3. What role did children play in agriculture?



4. Explain the task of “climbing boys.”



5. Describe the role of boys in the British military. In your answer, describe the marine society boys.



6. How did industrialization affect many poor families?



7. Describe the early efforts to end child labor.