Question

Read the letter from Mary S. Paul, a Lowell mills worker.

21 Dec. 1845

Dear Father

I received your letter on Thursday the 14th with much pleasure. I am well which one comfort is. My life and health are spared while others are cut off. Last Thursday one girl fell down and broke her neck, which caused instant death. She was going in or coming out of the mill and fell down it being very icy. Last Tuesday we were paid. In all I had six dollars and sixty cents paid $4.68 for board. With the rest I got me a pair of rubbers and a pair of 50.cts shoes. Perhaps you would like something about our regulations about going in and coming out of the mill. At half past six [the bell] rings for the girls to get up and at seven they are called to the mill. At half past 12 we have dinner are called back again at one and stay till half past seven. I get along very well with my work. I can doff as fast as any girl in our room. If any girl wants employment I advise them to come to Lowell.

This from,
Mary S. Paul

Which does the letter say is a benefit of working in Lowell factories?

options
a)fair hourly wages
b)proper safety conditions
c)minimal working hours
d)regular employment

Answer 1

d) regular employment

Step-by-step explanation:

Women and young girls were constantly hired because bosses were able to profit by paying them so little. Women were a source of cheap labour, therefore; they were always being hired. :) also edg 2021

Answer 2

d

Step-by-step explanation: