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What was the working hours of a foreign worker in the early 19th century?
What was the condition of the sleeping arrangements for child laborers at the accommodation block?
What was the percentage of children in the workforce at the cotton mill in the first 50 years of production?
How long were children bound to serve their employer as indentured apprentices?
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What were some of the checks and processes that happened when a kid arrived at The Apprentice house?
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How did Mill owners determine the age of children coming from the workhouse?
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What were the consequences for children if they tried to leave the accommodation block before the end of their contracts?
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What was the purpose of child laborers living in the accommodation block at the cotton mill?
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What was the experience of the Industrial Revolution like for ordinary people depending on their social status?
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What was one of the key motivations for wealthy Mill owners to improve the lives of their employees?
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Study Notes
Working Conditions of Foreign Workers and Child Laborers
- Foreign workers in the early 19th century worked long hours
- Child laborers at the accommodation block had poor sleeping arrangements
Child Labor in Cotton Mills
- In the first 50 years of cotton mill production, approximately 50% of the workforce consisted of children
- Children were bound to serve their employer as indentured apprentices for a long period, usually until they reached the age of 21
Processing and Controls for Child Apprentices
- When a child arrived at the Apprentice House, they underwent certain checks and processes
- Mill owners determined the age of children from the workhouse by verifying their documentation or by physical examination
Consequences of Leaving Early
- If children tried to leave the accommodation block before the end of their contracts, they faced severe consequences, including punishment or even imprisonment
Purpose of Accommodation Block
- The purpose of child laborers living in the accommodation block at the cotton mill was to provide a steady supply of labor to the mill owners
Experience of the Industrial Revolution
- The experience of the Industrial Revolution varied greatly depending on an individual's social status; the wealthy benefited while the poor suffered
Motivations for Improvement
- One of the key motivations for wealthy mill owners to improve the lives of their employees was to increase productivity and reduce turnover rates
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Test your knowledge of the working conditions and lives of foreign workers in early 19th century factories. Explore the challenges faced by ordinary people and the strategies employed by wealthy mill owners to improve the lives of their employees.
