Which was not a characteristic of work for Lowell "mill girls" in the early nineteenth century?
(Points : 3)
long work hours

cotton fibers in lungs

generous paid holidays

independence and empowerment

Question

Which was not a characteristic of work for Lowell "mill girls" in the early nineteenth century?
(Points : 3)
       long work hours

       cotton fibers in lungs

       generous paid holidays

       independence and empowerment

anonymous · Answer

probably C.

anonymous · Answer

i think so

anonymous · Answer

Are you sure its not D @halorazer ?

anonymous · Answer

I'm pretty sure it's not C. I would go with D.

anonymous · Answer

that would also explain the photos i have seen to, ill go with d

anonymous · Answer

They worked for very little pay.

anonymous · Answer

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lowell_Mill_Girls Hope this is helpful!

anonymous · Answer

i see, i keep getting the time periods mixed up

anonymous · Answer

Let me reread the question. I do believe I am correct but like I said, I'm not perfect. I could be wrong.

anonymous · Answer

You guys are correct, I misread the question. I didn't see the "not." I was thinking because during the time, women were sucked into domesticity. They were around the house almost always, never out working in independent jobs.

anonymous · Answer

K :D