Tuesday, January 28, 2014

Was work in a mill in the 1840's dangerous?

During the beginning of the Industrial Revolution, many men and women moved from farms to cities in order to find work in factories. But was their life better as a result? Using primary sources from the hospital near Lowell Mill in Lowell, Massachusetts, write a one paragraph response that answers the question: Was work in a mill in the 1840s dangerous? Support your answer with evidence from the source provided.

Remember to start your answer with your class period and your first names and last initials (example: P1 Jamie A & Sammie B)