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"Mill Village and Factory: Introduction" Questions: Name: - Date

Warp and weft refer to the vertical and horizontal threads woven together in textiles, which were important to the weaving process done in mills. Families often worked in mills together, with children and parents taking different roles. Jobs in mills included weavers, spinners, doffers, and others. Mill families lived in company-owned houses that were small and densely packed together. Mill villages also included churches, schools, and stores owned by the textile company.

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"Mill Village and Factory: Introduction" Questions: Name: - Date

Warp and weft refer to the vertical and horizontal threads woven together in textiles, which were important to the weaving process done in mills. Families often worked in mills together, with children and parents taking different roles. Jobs in mills included weavers, spinners, doffers, and others. Mill families lived in company-owned houses that were small and densely packed together. Mill villages also included churches, schools, and stores owned by the textile company.

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“Mill Village and Factory: Introduction” Questions

Name:_____________________ Date:__________

After reading “Mill Village and Factory: Introduction,” answer these questions.

1. What is “warp” and “weft?” Why are these terms important to the weaving that
was done in the textile mills?

2. Why did families often begin mill work together?

3. What were some of the jobs in the textile mill?

4. Describe the mill houses families often lived in.

5. Besides houses, what other buildings could be found in mill villages?

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