Industrial Revolution Primary Sources Review

What was the occupation of Betty Harris as described in Document A?

• Teacher

• Drawer in a coal mine

• Factory worker

• Seamstress

According to Document A, what did Betty Harris use to help her move in the mine?

• A cart

• A rope

• A chain

• A ladder

In Document B, what was the condition of the Irk river as described by Friedrich Engels?

• Clean and clear

• Narrow and coal-black

• Wide and blue

• Shallow and sandy

What does Document C describe about the machinery in the cotton mill?

• They were powered by water

• They were powered by steam engines

• They were powered by electricity

• They were powered by wind

Looking at Document A, How many hours did Betty Harris work each day?

• 8 hours

• 10 hours

• 12 hours

• 14 hours

What is a drawer, according to Document A?

• A person who designs clothes

• A person who pulls carts in a mine

• A person who writes documents

• A person who paints houses

Why do you think the women and children were the drawers in the mine?

• They were stronger than men

• They were paid more

• They were cheaper to employ

• They were more experienced

Looking at Document B, how might a description of the city of Manchester written by a factory owner contrast from that written by Engels?

• Factory owners might describe it as prosperous

• Factory owners might describe it as dirty

• Factory owners might describe it as peaceful

• Factory owners might describe it as empty

What is the “Irk”?

• A type of machine

• A river in Manchester

• A factory in London

• A law about working hours

According to Engels, what is the effect of industrialization on people and towns?

• It makes them wealthier

• It improves their health

• It causes social problems

• It reduces pollution