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?

Fill in the Blanks

Fill in the blank: The group of workers who smashed machines and burned factories in protest during the Industrial Revolution were called

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Open Ended

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