Robert Owen Flashcards
When was Robert Owen born
1771
Where was Robert Owen born
Newton, Wales
What occupation did Robert Owens father have
Postmaster
How old was Robert Owen when he became the manager of his first mill employing 500 workers
19
What did Robert Owen set up in 1794
His own factory
What did Robert Owen use for the first time in 1794
American sea island cotton
Why was Robert Owens marriage important to his future ideas
His new father in law operated humane practices at his mill in New Lanark and Owen inherited it and built upon it
What famous ‘ism’ did Owen first use to describe his belief system
Utopian socilism
Where was Robert Owens first model town
New Lanark, Scotland
What was the name of the pamphlet of ideas Owen produced in 1813
A new view of society
Who visited Owens model town in 1816
The future Tsar in Russia
3 practical steps Owen took to improve the lives of his workers
Built the first infant school, introduced a diverse curriculum, reduced working hours
What act of parliament did Owen contribute to
1819 factory act
What did Owen set up Gray’s inn road, in London to benefit workers
a labour exchange
When did Owen start the London co-operative society
1824
