WH Chapter 3: Part B

Multiple Choice

What was one major reason employers preferred to hire women and children in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• They were more skilled than men

• They could be paid less than men

• They worked fewer hours

• They owned the factories

Multiple Choice

Which of the following were common problems faced by workers in factories during the Industrial Revolution?

• Long working hours and unsafe conditions

• High wages and short shifts

• Plenty of job security and benefits

• Flexible work schedules

Open Ended

How did the Industrial Revolution change the way people lived and worked in cities?

Open Ended

Describe one way the new middle class differed from the working class during the Industrial Revolution.