Industrial Revolution Quiz BBCp4

Who introduced an eight-hour working day for workers and provided free education for all employees in New Lanark?

• Michael Sadler

• Robert Owen

• John Smith

• William Blake

What did the 1819 Factory Act ban?

• Employing children under 12 years of age

• Employing children under 9 years of age

• Employing children under 16 years of age

• Employing children under 14 years of age

What was the maximum number of working hours per day set by the 1819 Factory Act for children aged 9 to 16?

• 8 hours

• 10 hours

• 12 hours

• 14 hours

Who headed the 1833 Factory commission?

• Robert Owen

• Michael Sadler

• John Smith

• William Blake

What did the 1833 Factory commission find about the conditions of workers?

• All workers were well looked after

• Workers faced no physical deformities

• Many workers faced horrific treatment and physical deformities

• Workers received good education

What did the 1833 Factory Act introduce for children?

• A two-hour lunch break

• Education as a right for all children

• A maximum of 10 working hours per day

• Free healthcare

What time restrictions did the 1833 Factory Act place on child labor?

• No child labor before 6:00am or after 7:00pm

• No child labor before 5:30am or after 8:30pm

• No child labor before 7:00am or after 6:00pm

• No child labor before 8:00am or after 5:00pm

What did the 1833 Factory Act introduce to ensure conditions were being improved?

• A factory inspection system

• A worker's union

• A health and safety committee

• A worker's compensation program

What did the 1901 Factory Act ban?

• Employing children under 10 years of age

• Employing children under 12 years of age

• Employing children under 14 years of age

• Employing children under 16 years of age

What additional safety measure did the 1901 Factory Act require in all factories?

• Fire exits

• First aid kits

• Safety drills

• Emergency alarms