Mary Harris

High school (ages 12+)
History & Culture

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1. When was Mary Harris born?August 1, 1830
2. Where was Mary Harris born?Cork, Ireland
3. What is Mary Harris known for?Pioneering labor organizer, radical activist, and advocate for child labor laws
4. What is the notable event?Led the 1903 'Children's Crusade' to protest child labor
5. What is the death?November 30, 1930
6. Who was Mary Harris?Mary Harris was a brave activist from Ireland who fought for workers' rights in America and became known as Mother Jones.

Industrial Capitalism: An economic system where private owners control factories and production for profit.
Collective Bargaining: Negotiations between a union and an employer to determine wages and working conditions.
Civil Disobedience: The refusal to obey certain laws or governmental demands as a form of protest.