-How were the Waltham System and Lowell Experiment different from earlier factory systems in the United States?
A) These factories were the first to use water power for their operations.
B) The factories were established in small existing buildings found in large cities.
C) These were the first factories to house their labor force in company-owned dormitories.
D) These were the first factories constructed in the South.

Question

-How were the Waltham System and Lowell Experiment different from earlier factory systems in the United States?
A) These factories were the first to use water power for their operations. 
B) The factories were established in small existing buildings found in large cities. 
C) These were the first factories to house their labor force in company-owned dormitories. 
D) These were the first factories constructed in the South.

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The Waltham System and Lowell Experiment were notable for housing their labor force, primarily young women, in company-owned dormitories. This was a significant departure from earlier practices where workers typically lived in their own homes or in boarding houses not owned by the employers.

-How Were the Waltham System and Lowell Experiment Different from Earlier