Working in the 1800s - 6-Pack

Technology and geography are major factors in the types of jobs available for people. In the 1800s, new inventions dramatically changed the way people earned a living. Read about the experiences of Aileen and Caitlin in “Truth and Secrets at the Mill” and about William in “Hero of the Rails” to find out how technology affected the way people earned a living in the 1800s.