Factory reformers (AQA GCSE History): Quizzes
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How many hours per day did factory workers, including children, often work?
How many hours per day did factory workers, including children, often work?
14 to 16 hours
What was the youngest age at which children could be employed in factories?
What was the youngest age at which children could be employed in factories?
Five or six years old
What economic philosophy opposed government intervention in factory working conditions?
What economic philosophy opposed government intervention in factory working conditions?
Laissez-faire
Which political party did Richard Oastler belong to?
Which political party did Richard Oastler belong to?
Tory
What maximum working day did the Ten Hour Movement campaign for?
What maximum working day did the Ten Hour Movement campaign for?
Ten hours per day
Which age group was banned from factory work by the 1833 Factory Act?
Which age group was banned from factory work by the 1833 Factory Act?
Under nine years old
How many hours per day could children aged 9-13 work under the 1833 Factory Act?
How many hours per day could children aged 9-13 work under the 1833 Factory Act?
Nine hours
Which industry did the 1847 Ten Hours Act initially apply to?
Which industry did the 1847 Ten Hours Act initially apply to?
Textile industry
In which year was the Ten Hours Act extended to cover all factories?
In which year was the Ten Hours Act extended to cover all factories?
1867
How many hours was the working day at Robert Owen's New Lanark factory?
How many hours was the working day at Robert Owen's New Lanark factory?
Eight hours
In which city did Titus Salt build his model village Saltaire?
In which city did Titus Salt build his model village Saltaire?
Bradford
Which religious community did the Cadbury family belong to?
Which religious community did the Cadbury family belong to?
Quaker