Factory Working Conditions

How does the text in Document #1 describe the physical look of the workers leaving the cotton mills?

• Strong and muscular, with healthy complexions

• Thin, pale, with skinny limbs, bowed legs, and an overall unhealthy appearance

• Tall and well-fed, with upright posture

• Short but strong, with thick hair and broad shoulders

What does Document #1 say about the effect of factory work on children?

• It helps them grow stronger by building muscle

• It has no impact on their growth or posture

• It harms their growth by bending their bodies, curving their legs, and lowering their height

• It makes them more resistant to illness

Why do many workers end up with flat feet according to Document #1?

• Because they wear shoes that are too small

• Because they stand in one place for too long

• Because they do not get enough sleep

• Because their feet swell due to poor circulation

How are the workers’ legs and spines affected by factory labor?

• They grow stronger from repeated physical movement

• They remain unaffected by long work hours

• They become bowed and curved, causing some workers to walk with a limp

• They become more flexible over time

What reasons does the text in Document #1 give for the workers’ overall unhealthy features?

• Long hours in the factory, poor food, and staying in one position for too long

• Lack of access to fresh air and sunlight only

• Too much physical exercise outside of work

• Exposure to cold temperatures inside the factory

What were Betty Harris's working hours in the colliery?

• 8 AM to 8 PM

• 6 AM to 6 PM

• 5 AM to 5 PM

• 7 AM to 7 PM

What did Betty Harris have for dinner during her workday?

• Meat and potatoes

• Soup and bread

• Bread and butter

• Cheese and fruit

How did Betty Harris describe the physical demands of her work?

• Easy and suitable for women

• Very hard work for a woman

• Not difficult, but tiring

• Less demanding than factory labor

What did Betty Harris use to pull the coal carts in the mine?

• A wooden harness

• A belt around her waist and a chain passing between her legs

• A rope tied around her shoulders

• A wheelbarrow

How did Betty Harris feel when she got home after work?

• Very tired and sometimes fell asleep before getting washed

• Energized and ready for housework

• Excited to play with her children

• Too sick to eat dinner