Due:

Name:___________________________________________________ Start of class

tomorrow
PBS Mill Times
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=toV9uIDIJMs
(Start to 33:50)

Activator: Where do you think most of your clothes are produced in 2017? Where would your clothes be made if
you were living in Randolph in the Mid 1800s?

DIRECTIONS: Answer the questions below based on the video.

1. What was the weaving process like using an individual machine? (5:45)

2. Where and when did the spinning industry begin? When did it spread to the United States? (9:00)
The spinning industry began in

It spread to the United States in

3. Who is happy about the early days of the Huntington Mill? Which group is unhappy with the Mill? Why?
(14:15)
___________________________________ were happy about the early days of the mill because

____________________________ were unhappy about the early days of the mill because

4. In the animation video, after the son takes over the business, what major issue occurs? How is it resolved?
(24:10-29:00)

After the son takes over, the mill changed by expanding. However, the major issue that occurred was

The issue was resolved by

 5. List three requirements of the Lowell Mill Girls. What were the living conditions like? Did they enjoy it
overall? Explain. (30-33:00)

In order to become a mill girl in Lowell, one had to:

1.
2.
3.

The living conditions were

Overall, the girl ___________ enjoy it because

TICKET TO LEAVE:
Based on the video and what we have studied from our North Packet, do you believe spinning mills were an
example more of progress or sacrifice? Why?