Life of Workers in the Early 19th Century

How many hours a week did early 19th-century workers typically toil?

• 70-80 hours

• 60-70 hours

• 50-60 hours

• 40-50 hours

Who built Quarry Bank in Cheshire?

• Samuel Greg

• Richard Arkwright

• Robert Owen

• James Watt

What was the function of the accommodation block at Quarry Bank?

• Storage for cotton

• Accommodation for child laborers

• Housing for adult workers

• Office space for managers

What was a common problem among mill workers due to cotton spinning machines?

• Hearing loss

• Eye irritation

• Back pain

• Skin rashes

What was the age requirement for children to work at the mill?

• 7 years old

• 10 years old

• 8 years old

• 9 years old

What did the children use to eat their morning porridge?

• Cups

• Plates

• Their hands

• Bowls

What was the punishment for children who misbehaved at the mill?

• No meals

• Extra chores

• Writing lines

• Standing in a T-shape with dumbbells

What did the Greg family build in the 1820s to improve workers' welfare?

• A library

• A model village

• A school

• A hospital

What was deducted straight from a worker's salary in style village?

• Travel costs

• Clothing expenses

• Medical expenses

• Rent and purchases

When was the apprenticeship system at Quarry Bank abandoned?

• 1857

• 1847

• 1837

• 1867