Working conditions during the industrial revolution Flashcards
1
Q
Were there any regulations when the factories were built
A
Yes, but very little on saftely
2
Q
What was the minuim age of employment
A
7, but many illegally employed children at the age of 5
3
Q
What were the main issues of factory working conditions during the Industrail reveloution.
A
- Noise
- Heat
- Overcrowding
- Exploitation/Loss of Independance
4
Q
What were the averages wages of working in a factory, during the industrail reveloution.
A
- Male:About 15 shillings (equivalent to 75 pence) per week
- Female:A half of that(seven shillings (35 pence) per week.)
- Child:A thrid of Male(three shillings (15 pence) per week.)
5
Q
What were the average shifts for a factory worker back the industrail reveloution
A
12 hours , from 6am-6pm, often with only one 5 minities break at midday
6
Q
Which factory was regarded as the best factory in terms of working conditions
A
Samuel Greg’s , Quarry Bank Mill, opened in 1784
7
Q
What did Quarry Bank Mill to make working conditons better in factories.
A
- Allowed kids to come on Apprencticeships;they learned as they worked
- Provided free accomodation/meals
for their workers - Extented break times of up to 30 minites
- On-site school for education after work
