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i believe the answer to your question is cotton.
Five Shillings GBP in 1840 had the purchasing power of about £15.90 GBP today. NOTE - This historical conversion is the result of many calculations and considerations by a purpose designed program for which I can take no credit. The resulting answer should only be regarded as an approximation.
William Harrison in a 1840 speech (making the rich richer and the poor poorer) Shelley in 1840 said That the rich have become richer and the poor poorer In modern times, Stanley Lebergott states that under a free market, the rich get rich and the poor get poorer.
To determine the value of $500 in 1840 in today's money, we need to consider inflation over that period. Generally, $500 in 1840 is estimated to be equivalent to roughly $15,000 to $20,000 today, depending on the specific inflation rate used. This conversion reflects the significant changes in purchasing power and economic conditions over nearly two centuries. For a precise calculation, various historical inflation calculators can provide specific figures based on different methodologies.
Although factory work paid good money, the factories were unhealthy and possibly even dangerous places.
Although factory work paid good money, the factories were unhealthy and possibly even dangerous places.
Although factory work paid good money, the factories were unhealthy and possibly even dangerous places.
In 1840, the state of New Hampshire passed a law that limited the workday for enslaved individuals to 10 hours. This was one of the earliest legislative efforts in the United States to regulate the working conditions of enslaved people.
become much worse
It changed by the sun the conditions got worse and the factory got better
Children worked when they were to poor. Many died from factory fumes, and others were injured from the machines. Some places, such as a ribbon factory, had temperatures of over 200'F!
City workers in 1840 might be less healthy than farmers due to the harsh living and working conditions in urban areas. They often faced overcrowding, poor sanitation, and limited access to clean water, leading to the spread of diseases. Additionally, factory work was typically more hazardous and involved long hours in unhealthy environments, while farmers engaged in more physical activity and had access to fresh air and food. This combination of factors contributed to a lower overall health status among city workers compared to their farming counterparts.
The average age for a woman to get married in 1850 was about 16 to about 22 years old. The average age for a man was close to the same.
The men who owned cotton gins and slaves. They usually owned their own plantation or industry factory .
1840
At least 1 and a half they were f*** heads back then