11. SOCIAL AND CULTURAL FERMENT IN THE NORTH, 1820

Quiz for Guided Analysis Document 11.1 Harriet Robinson, Reflections on the 1836 Lowell Mills Strike, 1898

Quiz for Guided Analysis Document 11.1: Harriet Robinson, Reflections on the 1836 Lowell Mills Strike, 1898

Guided Analysis Document 11.1: Harriet Robinson, Reflections on the 1836 Lowell Mills Strike, 1898

Choose the best answer to each question.

Question 11.1

1. According to Harriet Robinson, what was the greatest goal for which she fought?

Woman suffrage

Eight-hour work days

Equal pay for men and women

Fire suppression guidelines

Question 11.2

2. The results of the strike reflected which of the following statements regarding the strength of such activities in the early nineteenth century?

Strikes were common and effective means of achieving change in early factory settings.

Most employers appreciated the efforts of strikers as a means of communication between management and staff.

Most strikes resulted in little to no improvement in working conditions, if not a deterioration of conditions.

The vast majority of women employees were members of unions.

Question 11.3

3. Based on the actions of the women and the result of the strike at the Lowell Factory, what can you learn about participation in strikes during the early nineteenth century?

All employees enthusiastically engaged in strikes.

Employers encouraged participation in strikes.

Some strike leaders suffered repercussions due to their roles in the action.

Strikers were legally protected from any kind of revenge by employers.

Question 11.4

4. According to Robinson’s memoir, which of the following applies to this era in history?

Women were increasingly active in political advocacy.

The role of women became solely domestic.

The rights of workers were well recognized.

The Industrial Revolution had not yet affected the United States.

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