Factory Systems Flashcards
1
Q
How was work completed prior to factory systems?
A
Small units of labour
2
Q
What were the 3 levels of workers?
A
Master, Journeyman and Apprentice
3
Q
What was the effect of small units of labour?
A
Widened gap between employers and employees, no direct communication, employees apathetic
4
Q
What were factories good for?
A
Suitable place for workers to group together and collaborate concerns
5
Q
What % of workers were under 20?
A
49%
6
Q
How much could you be fined for talking or being late?
A
1/5 wages for talking, 2 hours worth for being 10 minutes late.
7
Q
What were children expected to do?
A
Climb into and fix operating machines.
