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Newsies Viewing GuideDisney, 7992

727 minutes

During the late 1800s and early 1900s, newspaper tycoons like Joseph Pulitzer and

William Randolph Hurst greatly relied on "newsboys," also called "newsies," to help

sell their newspapers. This was a form of child labor that was typical during the era ofthe f ndustrial Revolution. The movie Newsies (Disney, t9921is about a group ofnewsboys struggling to make a living in 1899. When the price they have to pay for thenewspaper is raised, they create their own labor union to fight against the newspaper

tycoons. Watch Newsies and answer the following questions! Then watch "The Strike-

The True Story" to learn about the true story that inspired the movie Newsies! (Each

onswer below is worth 4 points.)1. lndustrial Revolution Definitions:

Period:

ce the "signs of the times," or the signs of the lndustrial Revolution era.

of the following:

a. Growth of industry: The growth of industry and cities created problems. A small number ofpeople held a large proportion of the nation's wealth while others fell into poverty.

b. Urbanization (growth of cities): the process by which towns and cities are formed and become

larger as more and more people begin living and working in central areas

c. lmmigration: to come to a country to live thered. Child labor: Child labor is work that harms children or keeps them from attending school

e. Labor Unions: an organization of workers formed to protect the rights and interests of itsmembers

2. As you view the movie, notiFind and describe examples

a. Growth of industry:

b. Urbanization (growth of cities):

c. lmmigration:

d. Child labor:

e. Labor Unions:

3. How did headlines (real or made up) help newsies sell newspapers?

4. Where does Jack say his parents are?

5. What does Jack dream of doing?

5. Who is Joseph Pulitzer?

7. What does Pulitzer decide to do to make more money?

How does this hurt the newsies?

8. What do the newsies decide to do to fight Pulitzer?

9. What is a "scab?"

10. What crimes was Jack accused of?

11. Why do Jack and David try to convince the newsies not to "soak the scabs?"

12. What really happened to Jack's parents?

13. What does Pulitzer offer Jack after he is arrested?

L4. How do the other boys react to Jack when he accepts Pulitzer's offer?

15. How do the newsies get all the other children/sweatshop kids in the city to join in on their strike? -

16. Which famous American does the lVewsies Banner get the attention of?

Discussion Question (Worth 20 points)

Directions: Answer the following question in essoy form (at least 4-5 complete sentences).

How does Newsies relate to the lndustrial Revolution (above)? Make sure to use key vacobulary terms(above) in your answer!