After 1860, many workers lived in rapidly growing urban areas, as industrialization drew them to cities for job opportunities in factories and other industries. This often led to the development of crowded tenements and slums, where living conditions were typically poor and unsanitary. Additionally, some workers lived in company towns, where housing was provided by employers but often came with high rents and limited freedoms. Overall, the shift to urban living marked a significant change in the lifestyle and social dynamics of the working class during this period.
The International Workers Association is an organization of workers formed in 1922. The group had its roots in the 1860's organization of workers called International Working Men's Association.
American workers began to work more and more in factories.
The more bales of cotton grown and produced the more workers were needed. By 1860 there were 9 million slaves.
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4. They were forced to live on reservations.
The International Workers Association is an organization of workers formed in 1922. The group had its roots in the 1860's organization of workers called International Working Men's Association.
In the years 1860 and 1890 the average workers wage was 50% of the manufacturing. It so 60% for building trades workers.
In 1860 there were no farm workers. Family did the work and neighbors helped each other. Often sons were used to work another farm.
not a lot
21%
Textile manufacturing
Approximately 585 of Americans were involved in agriculture in 1860 according to U.S. census figures.
cities
1860-1866 they came on ships to serve as workers or servants for the white British.
Why do maritime workers live along a seacoast
the workers have to do their plantation because they have no money
By 1860 European immigrants had replaced farmwomen as the largest group of workers in American factories. Conditions for factory workers grew steadily worse.