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What was the reason behind naming the area around the Cadbury factory 'Bournville'?
What was the reason behind naming the area around the Cadbury factory 'Bournville'?
- It was named after the Cadbury brothers and their success in the chocolate industry
- It was named after the spacious countryside where the factory was located
- It was named after a famous French village to honor the French chocolate makers
- It was named after a local stream and to commemorate the rivalry with French chocolate makers (correct)
What set Bournville apart from other factory workplaces in Britain during that time?
What set Bournville apart from other factory workplaces in Britain during that time?
- Workers were paid well and provided with better working conditions (correct)
- Workers were given shares in the company and had ownership rights
- Workers were provided with free housing and unlimited chocolate supply
- Workers were allowed to work flexible hours and had shorter work weeks
What did George Cadbury do to improve the lives of his workers and their families?
What did George Cadbury do to improve the lives of his workers and their families?
- He bought land and built a model village for his workers and their families (correct)
- He established a worker's union to negotiate better working conditions
- He organized recreational trips for workers and their families
- He introduced a profit-sharing scheme for all employees
What was the significance of moving the Cadbury factory out of the centre of Birmingham in 1879?
What was the significance of moving the Cadbury factory out of the centre of Birmingham in 1879?
What motivated the Cadbury brothers to ensure good treatment of their workers?
What motivated the Cadbury brothers to ensure good treatment of their workers?
What was the main motivation behind George Cadbury's development of the village?
What was the main motivation behind George Cadbury's development of the village?
How did George Cadbury ensure the continuity of support for the village residents after his death?
How did George Cadbury ensure the continuity of support for the village residents after his death?
What was the significance of the 'Ten Shilling' or 'Sunshine Houses'?
What was the significance of the 'Ten Shilling' or 'Sunshine Houses'?
What was George Cadbury's vision regarding the beneficiaries of his model village?
What was George Cadbury's vision regarding the beneficiaries of his model village?
What action did George Cadbury take when he discovered people buying and selling houses for profit?
What action did George Cadbury take when he discovered people buying and selling houses for profit?
