L5 - Working Conditions

Which group of society provided over 50% of labour to many factories?

• Women

• Children

• Men

• Elderly

Which illness was associated with terrible working conditions in coal mines?

• Tar Lung

• Black Lung

• Coal Lung

• Goyle Lung

Why did children make good factory and mine workers? (select 3)

• They were small enough to fit between the new machinery.

• They were cheap to employ

• families were grateful for the extra income

• They were less likely to rebel against the factory hierarchy

• All of these options

Children were often paid what percentage of an adult wage?

• 50%

• 10%

• 20%

• 30%

• 40%

To improve child working conditions, the government passed which Act in 1833?

• Factories Act 1833

• Child Labour Act 1833

• Working Conditions Act 1833

• Minimum Standards Act 1833

Orphans were often purchased by business man to work in their factories. They were purchased for approximated £5 and contract until what age?

• 21

• 18

• 16

• 25

How long were working days in factories?

• 12-14 hours

• 8-10 hours

• 9-11 hours

• 14-16 hours

How many factory inspectors were employed to ensure the 1833 Act was enforced?

• 4

• 10

• 13

• 25

What was the aim of the Chartism Movement?

• To gain political rights and influence for the middle classes.

• To gain political rights and influence for the working classes.

• To gain political rights and influence for the farming classes.

• To gain political rights and influence for the waelthy classes.

Factory machinery had no safety guards to prevent worker injuries. If a worker was severely injured what support would they receive from the factory?

• 2 weeks wages

• No support

• 2 weeks medical cover and half wages.

• Medical cover