Lowell Mill Girls

In what city in Massachusetts did a large number of women first begin to work in the mills?

• Boston

• Lowell

• Springfield

• Cambridge

What did the women of Lowell Mills do in 1836 when the company raised their rent?

• They destroyed the factory

• They went on strike

• They started their own factory

• They took other jobs

What was the background of most of the mill girls?

• Farmers' daughters

• Older women who never married

• Orphans from England

• Rich city girls

Why did factory owners like to hire women?

• Because they worked harder than men

• To help women enter the workforce

• To meet government regulations

• Because they could pay them less than men

True or False: Women were paid less because their wages were looked at as extra money.

• True

• False

Around how much a week did a woman working at a mill make in the mid-1800s?

• $3

• $15

• $50

• $100

What nickname were the employees at Lowell Mills called?

• Millers

• Spinners

• Textilers

• Lowell Mill Girls

• Factory Folks

What was the primary reason the Lowell Mill Girls were employed in the mills?

• To provide educational opportunities

• To support their families financially

• To gain political influence

• To learn new skills

Which of the following was a common living arrangement for the Lowell Mill Girls?

• Living with their families

• Staying in boarding houses

• Living independently in apartments

• Staying in factory dormitories

What was a significant outcome of the Lowell Mill Girls' strike in 1834?

• Higher wages were immediately granted

• The strike was unsuccessful, but it raised awareness

• The mills were shut down permanently

• The government intervened to mediate