Janiyah Wong

History

22 November, 17:26

Factories and mills in the early nineteenth century employed woman and children as well as men. Which statements are true about women and children in factories and mills?

Choose all answers that are correct.

A. The number of hours children could work was severely restricted.

B. Women and children earned a fraction of what men were paid.

C. Most of the workers in cotton mills were women and children.

D. Children could not work in factories or mills until they were twelve years of age.