Definition:
Conformity is the act of matching attitudes, beliefs, and behaviors to group norms, politics or being like minded.
How it was challenged:
During the 1950s, Conformity was common, as young and old alike followed group norms rather than striking out on their own. Though men and women had been forced into new employment patterns during World War II, once the war was over, traditional roles were reaffirmed.
I have attached a document I found that details the questioning of Joshua Drake. I based my answer from this document.
Joshua Drake allows his children to work in the textile factories because of NECESSITY.
Joshua Drake only works for 2 days. He has other means of income but these are not permanent nor are they enough to subsidize the needs of the family.
Everyone in the family needs to work in order for them to satisfy their most basic needs. That is why his children also work because what they earn goes to the family coffers.
For Joshua Drake, it is preferable to work limited hours and earn lower wages compared to working longer hours but is not regularly employed.
The following is a list of causes of the American Revolution
1) Conflict between Great Britain and American colonists- The passage of several different taxes like the Tea Act and Stamp Act caused constant problems between the colonists and the government. This was due to the fact that the taxes were passed without the consent of the colonists.
2) Boston Masaacre- 5 unarmed colonists were killed British soldiers after a confrontation in the Boston streets.
3) Enlightenment ideas- the concepts of the social contract and unalienable Rights helped spark the American Revolution.
<span>The colonists were
angered by the Tea act in 1773. because most of them, who legally or illegally imported tea, were about to lose
their business over British East India Company’s monopoly. They have opposed to
the Tea act and in the protest colonists boarded on British cargo ships and
dumping the tea in the water, which is why this occurrence is named Boston tea
party. </span>