Asked by Makayla
The average wage for an unskilled male worker in 1860 was
dollars per week, and everyone worked
hours a day.
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Do you mean for the United States or for another country? Also, are you asking about factory/industrial workers specifically or about all unskilled male laborers (farm, urban, etc.)?
If you want a quick historical estimate:
- United States (industrial/urban unskilled worker, c.1860): roughly $6–10 per week (many sources report about $1–$1.50 per day on a six-day week).
- Typical workday in mid‑19th‑century industry was about 10–12 hours (commonly a six‑day week).
If you tell me the country/source you’re using (or the textbook/homework context), I can give a precise fill‑in.
If you want a quick historical estimate:
- United States (industrial/urban unskilled worker, c.1860): roughly $6–10 per week (many sources report about $1–$1.50 per day on a six-day week).
- Typical workday in mid‑19th‑century industry was about 10–12 hours (commonly a six‑day week).
If you tell me the country/source you’re using (or the textbook/homework context), I can give a precise fill‑in.
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