Students will find information about workers in early America, children & adults working in the Industrial Age, unemployment during the Great Depression, new work opportuities created by World War II, & work in the Space Age. Roosevelt's part in urging Congress to pass legislation that would provide compensation for injured government workers is highlighted.

Workers in Early America -- Working to build a new nation -- Work in industrial America -- Workers in a new century -- Out of work during the Great Depression -- World War II: New work opportunities -- Work in the space age and beyond -- Chronology, glossary, and further reading.