Question

Factories and mills in the early nineteenth century employed women and children as well as men. Mark the statement if it is true about women and children in factories and mills. . . A. Most of the workers in cotton mills were women and children. . . B. The number of hours children could work was severely restricted. . . C. Children could not work in factories or mills until they were twelve years of age. . . D. Women and children earned a fraction of what men were paid.

Answer 1

Factories and mills in the early nineteenth century employed women and children as well as men. Mark the statement if it is true about women and children in factories and mills.
A. Most of the workers in cotton mills were women and children.
D. Women and children earned a fraction of what men were paid.

Answer 2

The statements “Most of the workers in cotton mills were women and children” and “Women and children earned a fraction of what men were paid” are TRUE.

Working in factories in the 19th Century was not a pleasant experience, especially when some of the children were so young. Children were forced to work long shifts. The mills and factories were dirty, noisy and hot as well as being very dangerous.

The correct answers between all the choices given are the first and last choice or letters A and D. I am hoping that this answer has satisfied your query and it will be able to help you in your endeavor, and if you would like, feel free to ask another question.