Ancient and Modern History Quiz for 21 October 2019
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Question 1: John Lombe's water-powered silk mill at Derby, operational from 1721, is generally acknowledged as being the first what?
A
B
Company to hire women
Water-powered machine
C
Workplace to recognise a union
D
Factory