The 'clock-regulated' nature of factory work was a significant change for former agricultural workers because:

1. Farmers were accustomed to working only at night due to cooler temperatures
2. Factory work required fixed, timed shifts rather than following seasonal or daylight rhythms
3. Most factories kept clocks hidden from workers to maintain productivity and discipline
4. Agricultural work was traditionally performed in complete silence, unlike the noisy factories

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