Laws attempting to regulate the use of child labor in manufacturing plants were struck down due to the U.S. Supreme Court's initial narrow interpretation of the Commerce Clause.

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This statement is true. In the early 20th century, laws attempting to regulate child labor were considered a state issue rather than a federal issue. The Supreme Court interpreted the Commerce Clause of the Constitution narrowly, stating that regulating labor conditions was outside the federal government's power. It wasn't until later that the Court's interpretation of the Commerce Clause broadened to allow for more federal regulation of labor practices.

Laws Attempting to Regulate the Use of Child Labor in Manufacturing