Factory Work Conditions Quiz

What was the average workday length for factory workers by 1840?

• 8 hours

• 10 hours

• 11.4 hours

• 12 hours

What was one of the main hazards of factory work mentioned in the text?

• Slippery floors

• Rapidly moving belts

• Poor lighting

• Loud noises

Why were factory conditions particularly harsh in the summer?

• Factories were poorly lit

• Machines gave off heat and there was no air-conditioning

• Workers had to wear heavy clothing

• Factories were overcrowded

What was a significant issue related to child labor in factories?

• Children worked only on weekends

• Children worked short hours

• Children worked six days a week and 12 hours or more a day

• Children were paid high wages

What does the Fair Labor Standards Act limit?

• The number of factories in a state

• The hours a child under 16 can work

• The types of machines used in factories

• The number of workers in a factory

What was a major issue that African Americans faced in the North despite the disappearance of slavery by the 1830s?

• Economic prosperity

• Racial prejudice and discrimination

• Access to higher education

• Political leadership opportunities

Which states passed laws to keep African Americans from voting?

• New York and New Jersey

• Rhode Island and Pennsylvania

• Massachusetts and Connecticut

• Ohio and Illinois

What was the name of the first African American newspaper founded in 1827?

• The North Star

• Freedom's Journal

• The Liberator

• The Emancipator

Who became the first African American licensed to practice law in the United States?

• Samuel Cornish

• John B. Russwurm

• Macon B. Allen

• Frederick Douglass

What was one form of discrimination women faced in the workplace during the 1800s?

• Women were paid more than men.

• Women were paid the same as men.

• Women were paid half as much as men.

• Women were not allowed to work.