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What role did the 'overseer' play in the factory system?

  1. He was a government official responsible for inspecting factories for safety violations
  2. He supervised workers to maintain discipline and ensure production targets were met
  3. He was a skilled technician who diagnosed and repaired the steam engines
  4. He was an elected representative who negotiated on behalf of early labor unions
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Correct answer: He supervised workers to maintain discipline and ensure production targets were met

Overseers enforced the strict rules of the factory, often using fines or physical punishment. Their goal was to ensure that the expensive machinery was always in use and that workers met their production quotas.

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