The Working Class In Middletow

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late 1800's and during the depression of the 1930's the many members of the working class had hardly enough
money to buy food. In contrast, many 1950's and 1960's working class families lived quite comfortably and were
able to afford some modern luxuries. These working class differences were very common throughout the 1900's.
The following entails a look back at the working class in the late 1800's and follows their progress into the
present day. The way the working class earned a living, raised a family, and maintained spiritual beliefs will all
be discussed. The role the present day economy has on the present day working class will also be evaluated.
In the early 1900's the working class in Middletown rose at approximately six o'clock in the morning. That was
about one hour before the business class rose. Work for these working class men consisted of mostly industrial
factory work. Ball Brothers, Hemingray, and Muncie Gear were the three main plants in ...

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brought them closer to religion than the business class. They figured
that a life of hard times on earth, would result in an eternity of happiness in heaven. The women especially got
involved in religion, because it also provided a chance for her to socialize. Clubs and other social organizations
in Middletown left out the working class women because of their financial status, so the church was a great way
to meet people.
As previously mentioned, the working class women used religion as their means of leisure. For the men of
Middletown the little leisure time available for them was spent in taverns. In these taverns they were able to be
whatever they desired. Almost any ...

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