Question
Why did farmers who went to work in the factory find their new situation to be so difficult?
• They no longer worked for themselves.
• They had to make the things they needed.
• They experienced discrimination.
• They were now required to live in crowded cities.
• They no longer worked for themselves.
• They had to make the things they needed.
• They experienced discrimination.
• They were now required to live in crowded cities.
Answers
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Farmers who transitioned to factory work often found their new situation difficult for several reasons, predominantly:
- **They no longer worked for themselves**: In contrast to farming, where they had autonomy over their work and decisions, factory work involved rigid schedules and adherence to the rules set by employers. This loss of independence and control over their work processes could create a sense of dissatisfaction and frustration.
- **They had to make the things they needed**: In many cases, farmers were used to growing their own food and producing their own goods. Factory work required them to rely on wages to purchase what they needed, which could feel limiting and burdensome compared to their previous self-sufficiency.
- **They experienced discrimination**: Depending on the region and specific circumstances, some farmers might have faced discrimination in the workplace, particularly if they were part of a minority group or if there were conflicts related to socioeconomic status.
- **They were now required to live in crowded cities**: Transitioning from rural areas to urban environments posed significant challenges, including overcrowded living conditions, higher costs of living, inadequate housing, and a lack of the familiar community support systems that existed in rural life.
Overall, the shift from farming to factory work brought about a profound change in lifestyle, work conditions, and social dynamics, contributing to the difficulties faced by former farmers in industrial settings.
- **They no longer worked for themselves**: In contrast to farming, where they had autonomy over their work and decisions, factory work involved rigid schedules and adherence to the rules set by employers. This loss of independence and control over their work processes could create a sense of dissatisfaction and frustration.
- **They had to make the things they needed**: In many cases, farmers were used to growing their own food and producing their own goods. Factory work required them to rely on wages to purchase what they needed, which could feel limiting and burdensome compared to their previous self-sufficiency.
- **They experienced discrimination**: Depending on the region and specific circumstances, some farmers might have faced discrimination in the workplace, particularly if they were part of a minority group or if there were conflicts related to socioeconomic status.
- **They were now required to live in crowded cities**: Transitioning from rural areas to urban environments posed significant challenges, including overcrowded living conditions, higher costs of living, inadequate housing, and a lack of the familiar community support systems that existed in rural life.
Overall, the shift from farming to factory work brought about a profound change in lifestyle, work conditions, and social dynamics, contributing to the difficulties faced by former farmers in industrial settings.