What was the main theme of John Greenleaf Whittier's poem written in 1846?

Women in the 19th Century Workforce

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The struggles of wage-earning women and enslaved women
The beauty of nature
The power of industrialization
The importance of education
2.
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What did the poem by Whittier suggest about the relationship between wage-earning women and enslaved women?
They had no connection
They shared a bond of struggle and desire for dignity
They were in constant conflict
They were indifferent to each other's plight
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How did wage-earning women in factories view themselves compared to enslaved women by 1845?
As equally oppressed
As having more dignity
As having no differences
As completely free
4.
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What were some of the reasons women entered the factory workforce?
To escape family responsibilities
To travel the world
For patriotic duty and family commitment
To gain wealth
5.
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What societal need turned women into the first industrial proletariat?
The demand for luxury goods
The expansion of the agricultural sector
The need for more teachers
The lack of an adequate supply of workers
6.
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By 1840, what proportion of factory workers were female?
One quarter
One third
Half
Two thirds
7.
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How did women measure their accomplishments in the factory workforce?
By the number of promotions
By wages earned, years served, and items made
By the number of friends made
By the amount of leisure time
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