In 1860, transportation primarily relied on horse-drawn vehicles, such as carriages and wagons, for short distances. Railroads were becoming increasingly popular for longer travel and the transport of goods, revolutionizing movement across regions. Steamboats also facilitated travel along rivers and lakes. Additionally, many people relied on walking as a common means of getting around.
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The estimated world population in 1860 was around 1.2 billion people.
It is estimated that around 100,000 people lived on the Wirral Peninsula in 1860. The population growth during that time was driven by the industrial revolution and the expansion of industries such as shipbuilding and manufacturing.
Around 1860-1914
There were around 3,950,000 slaves in Georgia in 1860.
The Game of Life wasn't around in 1860.
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Lincoln (1860-1865) and Roosevelt (1901-1909)
around 1836-1860
People ate baked goose, plum puddings, and cakes in the 1860's. They also ate minced meat pie and apple pies.