Industrial Revolution Part 2

Who did Samuel Slater begin to hire in his mills?

• Skilled craftsmen

• Entire families

• Only men

• Foreign workers

Why were children included in the workforce in Slater's mills?

• Children were more skilled than adults

• Children could be paid a lower wage

• There was a shortage of adult workers

• Children were better learners

What was the Rhode Island System?

• A method for training skilled workers

• A system for managing mill machinery

• Dividing work into simple tasks

• A social system for worker housing

What was a benefit of the Lowell System for women?

• It provided free housing for all employees

• It offered higher education opportunities

• It hired unmarried, young women from farms and paid them better wages

• It allowed women to work from home

How many hours did mill workers typically work per day in the Lowell System?

• 8-10 hours

• 12-14 hours

• 10-12 hours

• 15-16 hours

Did working in the Lowell System pose any health risks?

• No, it was completely safe

• Yes, there were chronic coughs, cuts, and bruises

• Health risks were only psychological

• The text does not mention health risks

How did European immigrants affect factory wages?

• They increased the demand for factory jobs

• They were willing to work for lower pay

• They improved the working conditions

• They increased the overall wages

What was the primary goal of trade unions according to the learning material?

• To provide social gatherings for workers

• To improve pay and working conditions for members

• To offer legal advice to workers

• To create new jobs for unemployed individuals

What method would trade unions use to have their demands met?

• Negotiations

• Strikes

• Petitions

• Boycotts

What was Sarah G. Bagley's goal in her labor reform efforts?

• To establish a minimum wage law

• To create a 10 hour work day for private businesses

• To end child labor in factories

• To increase the number of holidays for workers