To attract workers, the Waltham system was patterned after English practice of hiring the whole family, if possible, therefore resulting in more child labor.

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The Waltham system, developed in the early 19th century in the United States, primarily employed young women, known as "Lowell girls," rather than entire families, and did not focus on child labor.

To Attract Workers, the Waltham System Was Patterned After English