Question

The Equitable Labour Exchange founded by Robert Owen was located in:

• A. New York, USA
• B. New Lanark, Scotland
• C. Gray's Inn Road, London, England
• D. Birmingham, England

Answer 1

Answer:

C. Gray's Inn Road, London, England

Equitable Labour Exchange (1832)

• Equitable Labor Exchange – 1832

• Established: 3 September 1832

• Location: England

• Founder: Robert Owen

Background

• After the failure of New Harmony (USA), Robert Owen returned to England.

• He was not discouraged and continued to pursue his cooperative ideas.

• He started the Equitable Labor Exchange to promote fair trade and worker empowerment.