Workers in the Industrial Age. The workforce grew rapidly as the 1800s ended –I–Immigration (14 million between 1860 and 1900) –A–African Americans came.

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Workers in the Industrial Age

The workforce grew rapidly as the 1800s ended –I–Immigration (14 million between 1860 and 1900) –A–African Americans came north from the south in the early 1900s Escape prejudice Economic opportunities (little land available)

Farm technology improved Workers to cities looking for jobs

Piecework- __________- Favored strongest, most effective workers –Fear- increased efficiency=fewer workers?

Working families Low wages= many family members working Some workers as young as 7!! (types of jobs?) No help if family member sick or disabled (no type of insurance)

Women Excluded from highest paying jobs Fired/laid off first

Women- textile mill

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