Question

guiding questions
document a: dr. ward

1. (sourcing) why is dr. ward being interviewed by the house of lords committee?
2. (close reading) what does he mean when he refers to factories asmuseums of disease and vice?
3. (close reading) what evidence does dr. ward use to back his claim that factories were unhealthy and unsafe for children?

document b: dr. holme

1. (sourcing/corroboration) how is the source information for this document similar to and different from document a?
2. (close reading) what evidence does dr. holme use to back his claim about the health of children in factories? do you think this is convincing evidence?
3. (close reading) why might it matter that mr. pooley asked dr. holme to examine the children at his factory?
4. which document, a or b, do you think is more trustworthy? why?

Explanation:

1. Dr. Ward's interview by the House of Lords Committee likely pertains to issues related to factories, possibly due to concerns about health, safety, or working - conditions. When he calls factories "nurseries of disease and vice", he implies they are breeding - grounds for illness and immoral behavior because of poor conditions. His evidence for factories being unhealthy and unsafe for children is likely long working hours.
2. For Dr. Holme, comparing source information to Document A would involve looking at the context, background, and purpose of each. His evidence for children's health in factories may include illness rates. Whether it's convincing depends on factors like sample size and objectivity. Mr. Pooley asking Dr. Holme to examine the children may introduce bias as Mr. Pooley has an interest. To determine which document is more trustworthy, consider factors like the objectivity of the source, the evidence provided, and any potential biases.

Answer:

1. Likely due to concerns about factory - related issues such as health, safety, or working conditions.
2. He means factories are breeding - grounds for illness and immoral behavior due to poor conditions.
3. Long working hours for children.
4. Compare context, background, and purpose.
5. Illness rates; Convincingness depends on factors like sample size and objectivity.
6. May introduce bias due to Mr. Pooley's interest.
7. Consider objectivity of source, evidence provided, and potential biases.