Growth Of Co-operative Activities Flashcards
Why did Government laissez-faire approach cause growth in mutual support?
Increased growth for mutual support as all were struggling - meant working class weren’t competing
What was the belief in mutual support and growth of cooperative activities due to?
Idea that everyone should be able to live a good life
What was New Lanark?
A mill in Clyde Valley - operated by Robert Owen between 1799-1828
What did Owen prioritise at New Lanark?
Treatment/education of employees
What was Owen’s principle at New Lanark?
People’s character was based off their environment - so good workers needed a good environment to work
Why was New Lanark so different to other mills/factories at the time?
Owen’s principles went against other factory owners principles of reducing costs to gain greater profits
How did Owen improve productivity of workers?
Reduced punishments - instead replaced them with incentives
What were working days like at New Lanark after 1800?
Working days no more than 12 hours, with a 1 and 1/2 hour break
What was the minimum age of workers at New Lanark?
10
What other benefits did Owen provide to workers at New Lanark?
Shop on site with reduced prices, also free education for children
What other significant thing did Owen do to benefit his workers at New Lanark?
Paid workers for 4 months in 1806 when the mill was closed due to the Cotton embargo, so stopped them from needing poor relief
What were Owen’s ideology he based around New Lanark which inspired other co-operative activities?
Idea of communality and self-improvement
What was founded in 1821, and what was its intentions?
Co-operative and economical society by Henry Hetherington, with the aims of creating a communal house in Spa Fields
How did William King spread co-operative ideas between 1827-29?
Through his newspaper, The Co-Operator
What was the significance of growth of the co-operative movement by 1829?
Growth of co-operative shops around the country, who shared profits with customers
