Could You Survive? Factory Worker

What was the average life expectancy of people working in cotton mills in the 19th century?

• Mid-30s

• Mid-50s

• Early 40s

• Late 20s

What powered Quarry Bank Mill?

• Windmill

• Electricity

• Steam engine

• Water wheel

What was the main product of the mills in Northern England during the early 19th century?

• Wool

• Linen

• Cotton

• Silk

What was the primary reason children were employed in mills?

• Cheap labor

• Family tradition

• Educational purposes

• Shortage of adult workers

What was the main health risk for mill workers due to the cotton dust?

• Pneumonia

• Asthma

• Tuberculosis

• Bisanosis

What was the primary source of raw cotton for Britain's mills?

• Imperial territories and the United States

• India

• Egypt

• China

What invention allowed for the mass production of cotton yarn?

• Spinning jenny

• Flying shuttle

• Cotton gin

• Spinning mule

What was the main consequence of the 10-hour bill of 1847 according to the text?

• Decreased mill profits

• Increased child labor

• Improved worker health

• Reduced working hours

What was the primary reason for the introduction of slave clocks at Quarry Bank?

• To reduce accidents

• To increase productivity

• To control the workforce

• To improve timekeeping

What was the main cause of accidents in mills according to the text?

• Poor lighting

• Exhaustion

• Lack of training

• Machinery malfunction