Question

1). How did the Market Revolution change the day-to-day experience of mill workers beginning in the 1820s-1830s? How did the experience mill workers affect young women, in particular?

2). Were changes in work patterns caused by the Market Revolution primarily positive or negative for mill laborers? In what ways did mill workers respond to the changes caused by industrialization?

Answer 1

The market revolution saw increased wages, higher productivity due to mechanisation and increase in employment opportunities for women and made them independent. However this also invited labor union issues related to child labor which saw massive protests and losses.

Rhe changes were highly positive as new employment avenue and higher disposable income were crrated, labor union support was at all time high, mibilitmwnd availability of work was higher due to risisn competitive advantage in US. Mill workers responded by higher productivity and demand for increased wages as well and better workplace safety and health measures to avoid discrimination and exploitation.