-How does Jessie Willcox Smith's illustration from her 1909 book The Seven Ages of Childhood contradict what working-class children between the ages of 10 through 15 were experiencing in the early twentieth century?
A) Health rates for young children were essentially better than what is illustrated in this image.
B) Children like the five-year-old in the picture actually spent more time in school than at home.
C) Children had healthier dietary habits that went beyond eating bowls of porridge.
D) Over 1.75 million children were working in factories, home sweatshops, or farms at this time.

Question

-How does Jessie Willcox Smith's illustration from her 1909 book The Seven Ages of Childhood contradict what working-class children between the ages of 10 through 15 were experiencing in the early twentieth century?
A) Health rates for young children were essentially better than what is illustrated in this image. 
B) Children like the five-year-old in the picture actually spent more time in school than at home. 
C) Children had healthier dietary habits that went beyond eating bowls of porridge. 
D) Over 1.75 million children were working in factories, home sweatshops, or farms at this time.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Smith's illustration likely depicts an idealized version of childhood, contrasting sharply with the reality that over 1.75 million children were engaged in labor, often under harsh conditions, rather than enjoying carefree moments.

-How Does Jessie Willcox Smith's Illustration from Her 1909 Book