
The Struggle for Workers Rights: The Lowell Mill Women's Movement

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the primary goal of the Lowell Mill Women's first strike in 1834?
To demand voting rights for women
To seek better housing conditions
To protest against a decrease in pay
To request more vacation days
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the outcome of the first strike organized by the Lowell Mill Women?
The strike led to immediate pay increases
The strike was quickly suppressed by the corporations
The strike was ignored by the public
The strike resulted in the closure of the mills
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
How did the initial strikes impact the Women's Working Union?
They weakened the union's resolve
They had no significant impact on the union
They led to the union's dissolution
They strengthened the union and expanded its presence
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main focus of the Lowell Female Labor Reform Association (LFLRA) established in 1844?
To organize more strikes against corporations
To build new textile mills
To advocate for workers' rights at the state level
To provide financial aid to workers
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What specific change did the LFLRA petition for?
A minimum wage law
A 10-hour workday limit
Free healthcare for workers
Paid maternity leave
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Who was Sarah Bagley and what role did she play in the labor movement?
A factory worker who opposed the union
A government official opposing labor reforms
A powerful voice and editor advocating for workers' rights
A mill owner advocating for longer work hours
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What argument did Sarah Bagley make regarding the nature of factory work for women?
It was a choice made freely by all women
It was a form of slavery due to economic pressures
It was a temporary solution for most women
It was a prestigious career opportunity
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