If you were a teenager in New England in the early 1800s, would you stay on the farm or go to the factory? Explain your reasoning with 2 examples. Post by Sunday 11-15 for full credit.
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If I were a teenager in the 1800s, I would most likely go to the factory rather than stay on the farm. This is because of the lifestyle I am already used to. I have absolutely no idea how to work on a farm and I'm assuming that I wouldn't be very good at it. I feel that working in a factory would be much easier for me to learn to do.
Another reason that I would choose to go to the factory is because I'm a lot more interested in things produced in factories than I am with things produced on a farm. I'd much prefer to be creating new consumer products in a factory than spending my days milking cows and picking corn.
However, neither of these jobs seem very appealing to me so I am glad that I do not live in the 1800s. If I had to pick, though, I'd pick to move to the factory for the reasons stated above.
Josh V. - Period 7
If i were a teenager in the 1800's I would probably go to the factory because of all the new excitement. Before watching the two short video clips I was sure I would stay on the farm, but after learning that in the factories you now had light-bulbs and motion pictures I could understand why this was the move I would make. Not only was life fairly boring on the farm, but people died young, and the jobs of a woman do not appeal to me at all. I would have to say that this is one of those things that make you realize how lucky we all are, the jobs were hard in either case and the benefits that one got from there job were not substantial at all but if I were a teenager in this time, I would travel to the factories for work.
Janis H. Period 3
If I had to choose between staying on a farm and going to a factory in the 1800's, I probably would have chosen to go to a factory. The reason for this is because farm life is hard labor that requires a lot of time and no pay. I think that if I were a teenager in the 1800's I would want to help out my family in any way that I could and one of these ways would be to earn money working in a factory. Also, I don't love working outdoors and I think I would have preferred to live where new technologies were being developed such as lights and motion pictures. I think I would have been much happier working indoors rather than outdoors and receiving pay for my hard work.
I also think that I would have wanted to experience the new ways in which our country was growing rather than living the same as always. I wouldn't have wanted to pass up a new experience.
Lauren
Period 3
If I were a teenager in New England in the early 1800s, I would rather go to the factory than stay on the farm. I believe that working in a factory can provide as much physical labor as farmers do on their lands. I find working in a factory to be much more efficient than staying on a farm and harvesting crops because it is much more modern, and lots of people who are well off work in factories. It's a good way of producing income without the full extent of hard physical labor, and requires a lot less transportation and movement. I believe that working in a factory would make me more important to America because with the new concept of mass production, I could help to maintain the balance of the American economy. Another reason for working in a factory rather than at a farm is because farming takes a long time to plant and harvest crops, whereas producing materials in a factory can be done on a daily basis.
if i were a teenager in the 1800's and i had the choice of working on a farm or factory i would probably work on a farm. Although the work can be tough, and not good pay, i would enjoy it. These past 3 years i have been working on multiple farms and i like the hard work. Working in a factory i think would be very boring. Doing the same job over and over. When farming there are multiple jobs to fulfill, planting the crops, gathering hay, and picking crops.
Aaron N.
Period 7
If I were a teenager in the 1800's i would want to move to the factory because it would give me more of a chance to meet new people and start learning new ways of living. It would give me a chance to experience to get accustomed to my surrounding because this would have been the new way of life.
I am glad i didnt have to make that choice because back then it seemed like so much more at a young age, i would not have liked to do all that work.
ricky g. period 7
If I were a teenager during the 1800's I would work in a factory instead of the farm. The first reason I would chose the factory lifestyle over the farming lifestyle is because I would not be dependent on the seasons. When living on a farm, winters are very difficult to live because without your crops you will not survive. When working in a factory you are given help by others as well and not so independent which is helpful for teenagers. Secondly, I would rather work in a factory because it seems a lot easier and less work. Instead of waking up very early in the morning to go out and get crops or feed animals, you are inside where you don't need to worry about weather problems. Working in a factory requires less skill which would make the job a lot easier. Therefore, I believe working in a factory during these times is a better choice than at a farm.
Liz P. Period 3
If I was a teenager in New England in the early 1800's, I would most likely stay on the farm instead of working in a factory. The first reason why I would stay on the farm is because, as a teenager, I would already have enough skills to both run the farm and prosper with it. I would know how to manage the crops, treat the animals, build and manage the house, and complete other tasks necessary for an affluent farm life. This is because my father would have taught me these essential skills. Although the factory life might seem appealing, I would not fully understand the work I would have to do in the factories since I would have had no previous exposure to factories. In summation, it would just seem useless for me to try to learn the new skills (although there were often only a few) of the factory when I could be successful using the skills I already learned on my own farm.
Additionally, I would choose to stay on the farm because I would want to preserve my relationship with my family. I would know that if I worked in a factory, I would have to work many hours every day and would possibly choose to live at the mill or factory so I would not have to go back and forth every day. This means that I would have less time to spend with my family and would run the risk of losing all ties with them.
Finally, I would choose to stay at home on the farm because of the long commute and risk that was often necessary for getting to the factories. The roads that most people traveled on were often in bad condition, and I would not want to travel on them by myself. If I chose to travel on the very scarce railroads, I would have to spend a lot of my earnings on the transportation. Therefore, the lack of reliable or convenient transportation would make it more logical to stay at home on the farm than work at the factory.
Drew R. Period 3
I would definitely stay on the farm rather than moving to work in a factory if I were a teenager in the 1800's. This is because I work better without specified hours, and prefer physical labor over tedious, repetitive tasks. Also, I think I would enjoy life in a small village with a close group of families rather than in the busy, overpopulated city. Also, i wouldn't be able to stand living in a dirty city of the 1800's, and would rather be out in the country farming.
even though I would have to make all of the things I needed, i would definitely rather live life on a farm during this period than in a city, working in a factory. In my view, this is a more enjoyable, if perhaps more physically demanding, lifestyle.
If i were living in the 1800s and had the choice to either work on a farm or in a factory, I would likely select the farm life. I would rather work on a farm for several reasons, one being that I already have experience with working on farms. This experience comes from occasionally working on my grandfather's farm in Monroe, CT where i have managed his livestock and hayed his fields. I am also rather accustomed with other sorts of manual labor such as clearing out woods by using an ax to cut trees and other related tasks. The truth is, I actually somewhat enjoy manual labor to certain extents and laboring 15 hour shifts in a factory go beyond those extents of mine. To be honest, I find the requirements of factory work in the 1800s to have been much more grueling and demanding than the work performed on farms. A possible reason behind this logic is that factory work would generally progress quickly and involve changing work environments, safety factors, work hours, and other related issues. On the other hand, with farming, the work would generally never progress or change, or at least not quickly or as drastically as it would in factories.
All in all, if i were around in the 1800s, working on a farm would be my choice over working in a factory. However, an adolescence full of schooling is a much more appreciated path over the other two fields of work.
Eric Sippin
Period 7
As a female in the 1800's, I would stay on the farm soley due to mistreatment of female workers in the factories. Female workers were not paid equally to male workers, had extremely long hours, only one day off a week, smoggy and polluted working conditions, and had to stay in crowded boarding houses. Also, the factories were not safe. Many people were injured or killed when working in a factory.
Besides the poor working conditions, I would find it much more enjoyable to stay at home with a fresh farm and country atmosphere. I would have my family closer to me, and I would not lose my domestic skills that were greatly valued in women of the 1800's.
Anne M- Period 3
If I were a teenager living in the 1800's I would probably want to live going to the factories and working there because I feel that there would be more technology and excitement living in the city rather then on a tiny farm. In the city one can listen to recorded music and T.V. where as on a farm, there wasn't any electricity to provide such entertainment. Additionally, many who lived on the farms had short lives due to mal nutrition and disease so, I would rather live longer then die young.
Kelsey P Period 3
If I was a teenager in the 1800s I would go to the factory. Although I currently work on a farm in Bridgewater, the work is hard and I don't get paid.
I would chose factory life because I would gain independence and ability to gain a profit from my work. Cash isn't easy to come by in the 1800s on a farm but in a factory there is regular pay.
I would also choose the factory to work because although the tasks are repetitive and dangerous sometimes, they are much more interesting than repeated labor on a farm. City life would be gross but less gross than some jobs I know occur on farms.
Paige Olson
Class 7
If i were a teenager in the 1800s, i would much rather work in the factories then go over and work on a farm. This is because in a factory you are getting a salary, and things are alot more exciting meaning that factories produce new inventions unlike the farm which is the same jobs just a different day.
Farmers had to wake up extremely early. No teenager wants to wake up at the crack of dawn to do manual labor on a farm. I hate waking up for school as it is. By the end of the day i am ready to pass out, and thats just becuase of waking up and going to school. Working on a farm is all hands on work, and if i was already tired throughout the day, i wouldnt even be able to handle the work load.
My other reason for working in the factory is because of the fact that you are given a sallary. You work to make money and that would give me the motive to work. I would also be able to talk to everyone while i work which would make the day go by much faster.
If i was a teenager in the 1800's I would most likely go to the factory for economic oppurtunity. If I were to stay on the farm I wouldn't get paid and it would feel like I was working for nothing. If i was to work in the factory I would get paid and lead a sufficent life as well as use the funds to support my family. I would also be issued free housing which would cut down on costs as well. Another reson why I would work in the factory is becuase of the excitement of a new life style. Working day after day on a farm in boring and lacks excitement.If i worked in a factory it is most likely located in the city where excitement is an everyday occurence.
Audra Sarna
Class 7
Jenna Ebert
Class 7
In the 1800's, if I had the coice of working on a farm or in a factory, I would choose working in a factory. Farm work can be inconsistant becasue the seasons have the potential to throw off the production. A factory can be in use all year around and can produce goods a a faster rate.
The second reason why I would choose factory over farm would have to be pay. In the 1800's pay was low compared to today, but still substantial. On the farms, if you did get paid, it would be very low, though your work load would be heavy. In the factory, you may have a lot of work, but at the end of the day you will have money in your pocket that can be used to support yourself and your family.
If I were a teenager in the 1800's, I would rather live and work on a farm than a factory. I would rather work on a farm because it would include doing many different tasks that would require skills that I would already have. I would know what I was doing and how to do it. But in a factory, I would be faced with the same tasks for hours, every day. In addition, factories would require me to work in unsanitary and some what dangerous conditions and long hours. I would not have the patience or tolerance for such poor living and working conditions. All in all I would much rather be working outdoors on a farm with the rest of my family, than in a dirty, demanding factory.
If I were a teenager in the early 1800s, and I had to chose between working on the farm and working in a factory, I would probably chose working on my farm. There are many reasons that support working on a farm as well as working in a factory, but I feel that the upside of working on a farm, especially as a male teenager in this time period, is greater than the upside of working in a factory.
One reason why I would work on my farm because I would be doing work that I enjoyed. Not only would I be able to see my work all the way through (from seed to crop), working on the farm would be much less monotonous than working in a factory. In a factory, I would be weaving all day or something of that sort, and that would inevitably become very boring, however on the farm there is always something new to do such as planting crops, plowing fields, or harvesting crops.
Furthermore, working on a farm would allow me to set my own hours. Granted, there would be long hours regardless of if I worked in a factory or on a farm, but the fact that I am working on my own farm would allow me to only be accountable to myself and my family. Since I care more about these people than some random consumer, I would be motivated to work harder for them. Plus, I would not have to worry about traveling to work everyday because I would only be in my backyard, and this would make me much more accessible if my family needed me. Not only that, but working in the fresh open air of the farm is much more enjoyable and healthier than working in the dusty lint-filled air of the factory. Therefore, I would prefer working on the farm rather than working in a factory.
Ishan T. Period 3
If I was a teenager in the early 1800's, I would choose to work on the farm over the factory for many reasons. First of all, I would hate to live in the crowded dirty city, cramped into small housing. I like being out in the open in the country much more than the city. Also, I would enjoy doing manual labor on the farm much more than doing boring repetitive tasks in the factory. In the factory, you would be doing the exact same thing every day, but on the farm, there are so many different things to be done, such as planting in the spring, taking care of livestock, and harvesting in the fall. Also, after working on my uncle's farm, I know that I enjoy working on a farm much more than I would working in a factory, and I would also be more knowledgeable about working on the farm.
Andrew M
Period 7
If I were a teenager in the early 1800s, I would stay on the farm and not go to a factory. There are several reasons behind why I would make this decision, ranging from the fact that it would be my responsibility to take over control of the farm to the simple fact that moving the factory would cause a radical change in my lifestyle.
As the only male in my family, I would be expected to take care of and run the farm after my father was no longer able to do so. Depending on what type of farm my father/family operated, this could involve anything from milking the cows to harvesting corn to feeding the chickens. As women were typically expected to work in the house and not in the fields, running the farm would not be something either of my sisters would be expected to do, if they even stayed home at all. (It would be a legitimate possibility that they would go to work in the factories, attempting to make a living on their own like countless other women during the 1800s, since factory work provided them with a source of employment that would otherwise be hard to come by.)
The second reason that I would not want to go to a factory is because my life would be fundamentally altered once I left the farm. First of all, I would no longer be able to set my own hours as I would have been able to do (for the most part) on the farm, as I would have at least one superior above me (such as a manager)who would tell me when I had to work. On the farm, especially after I started to run it, I would have more control over when I could work, outside of the facts that I would still have to work a certain amount in order to do what needed to be done and that I would have to do a certain amount of work every season. This is because, if I was on a farm that harvested crops, I would not be able to work during the winter because of the cold, snow and other negative conditions. (It must be said that my dad would set my hours to a certain extent while he was still in control, but he would undoubtedly be more flexible than a manager, since, especially early in the 1800s, the people who ran companies were often more concerned about profits than the treatment of their workers.) Another way my life would be fundamentally altered is that I would lose my tight relationship with my family as a result of having to leave the farm. In the 1800s, my relationship with my family would have been very important to me and it would have made leaving to go to a factory a less attractive option to me. The final way my life would be negatively changed is that I feel as if I would become more materialistic. This is because, whereas I would directly reap the benefits of my hard work on the farm through eating what I harvested, slaughtered or milked, in a factory, I would most likely earn cash compensation, from which I would have to buy my own goods. With this money, I would be tempted to buy more goods than I needed, since these goods were being produced in increasing abundance during the Industrial Revolution. This would mark drastic change from my simple ways on the farm.
If I were a teenager in New England in the early 1800s, I would go to the factory instead of staying on the farm. Factories offer a constant salary and housing while on a farm one is working to survive. As a teenager one wants to prosper and to live comfortably which factories satisfied. Anther reason why I would choose to go to the factories is the consistency of work. There is work all seasons while on a farm you rely on the weather and the successfulness of your crops. The cities in which the factories exist also bring excitement with the new technologies. As a teenager, factories would lead me to prosperity.
Adam M.
Class 7
If I were a teenager living in the 1800s I think that I would strongly consider moving on to work in the factory. One reason being that it offers me an opportunity to start a fresh new job and experience new inventions and ideas. I wouldn't want to be stuck on the farm doing the same routine every day and not getting the same feeling of accomplishment as I would earning an actual salary. This also would allow me to be a part of the future and help make the things that will power the new society
Justin D.
Period 7
If I were to live in the 1800’s, I would probably choose to work in a factory. The main reason I would choose to live in a factory is because the Industrial Revolution was the new way of life. Furthermore, this lifestyle is more similar to the lifestyle that I am currently accustomed to. Teenagers who work in a factory have the opportunity to attend school and learn skills that they would not be offered on the farm life. The average life expectancy is greater in a factory than it is on a farm. I would rather live a longer life individually working hard then depending on the men in my life. Most importantly by working in the factory each individual in a family receives a pay for their work. Although the income may be small, it is consistent and dependable. In the farming life the harvesting comes over a period of time and depends on the season. It can be argued that women were treated unfairly in factories; however, at least they were offered a job. Women had to work long hours in both lifestyles but it depends on what you would rather be doing. I would not want to wake up throughout the night to tend to the fire. Lastly, by working in a factory, a woman could be independent and self-sufficient. These are very important traits to have in order to have persistence in this lifestyle.
Meaghan C. Period 3
If I were a teenager during the Industrial Revolution then I think that I would go to the mill rather than sta at the farm. One reason for this is because it would allow me to go out and see the world. Back then, becasue there weren't any fast modes of transportation such as cars, people really only saw the small area surrounding them and never really went out and saw the world and I think that it would be nice to leave the farm to go see waht was out there.
The life on the farm also seemed very dull. Each day they would get up and repeat the same routine that they had done the day before and to me this seems very boring. It would probably be nice to go and find a new job and make a few changes.
It also seems like if you were a farmer then you did not make a lot of money, and therefore were a member of the lower class. Also if during one harvesting season your crops failed then you were left without food. If you went to the mill though, then you would always have a steady salary and you might have the possibility of moving up a class. So if it came down to it then I would choose going to the mill over staying at the farm.
Matt H.
Period 7
If I were a teenager in the 1800s I would chose to go to the factory despite the harsh environment. Factories began using electricity which was a huge benefit during that time. Further down the road the Industrial Revolution brought motion pictures, light bulbs, and cars. Electricity made life and work more efficient in the factories. Instead of hand spinning thread, it could be done in a fraction of the time. This leads to more income which was important in the 1800s for keeping up with the fast times.
Additionally, with the development of the factories and farming inventions that came in the same time period. If I lived on a farm, then I may not have been able to afford the new machines that make farming easier. Then the companies that use those machines would be incredible competition to keep up with and could put my family out of business. In a factory I wouldn't have those kinds of anxieties.
Sarah Z. Period 3
If i were a teenager in the 1800s, I would probably work on a farm because although the pay in a factory would be higher, working on a farm would be bettor for me personally. It's more relaxing and flexible because I'd be at home instead of going to a factory every day. It's also more relaxing because being in a factory means that you would be stuck in a stuffy, uncomfortable environment. I could not deal with this. Also, working in a factory is very risky because you could get hurt or die very easily with all the people and machines everywhere. I would hate to have to do this every day. I would much rather work with animals and have time to stretch my legs and move around outside, not in crowded factories.
Being on an open farm would be a better environment in my opinion because I enjoy the country and open areas as opposed to the small uncomfortable environment of a factory.
If I were a teenager during the 1800’s and had to choose between staying on a farm, or leaving for a factory, most likely I would stay on my farm, instead of choosing to work at a factory. I feel inclined to do this because when you are on the farm you are your own boss, so I would decide my hours and my pay would be based solely off of my own performance, not the performance of others. And not having a boss relieves the stress of keeping up with another person’s demands and wants. I also would be living the American Dream, instead of working for someone else and doing something over, and over again. I feel that this would become boring but where on a farm I am faced with new challenges daily and no day is the same.
Also on the farm you can teach your children responsibility and show them how to do tasks passed down generation to generation. In addition I feel that a family would be more unified and closer on a farm because on the farm everyone is working together to provide for the whole family. Plus, in a factory the conditions are dangerous and by working you are risking your life. And by owning and staying with the farm you are starting a legacy for future generations, creating and or preserving a family tradition which will last forever. So that is why I would stay on a farm rather than leave for a factory.
Brian M.
Period 7
If I was a teenager during the 1800s I would probably end up leaving the farm to go work in a factory. The main two reasons being transportation and entertainment.
The industrial revolution resulted in the introduction of trains and, later (very late 1800s-early 1900s) the invention of the automobile. Both of which would make traveling to cities, and within cities much easier.
The introduction of entertainment devices like the record player and movie projectors make living in the city (where factories that produce these devices are located) much more appealing.
Colin S.
Period 3
If I were a child in the 1800’s and had the decision to choose between working on a farm or working in the factory, I would choose working in the factory. This is because working on the farm requires hard work and no pay. Working on a farm is work meant for men, and as a girl I feel that working in a factory I would be more efficient. Also, as I girl I feel that I would have a responsibility to bring home money to support my family and I could accomplish this task by working in a factory. Factories consisted of young children and woman so I would fit in perfectly. Working in a factory, I would feel that I was helping produce a better and more efficient American because I was taking part in the mass production of textiles. The factories were new to America and were the essential thing during the industrial revolution so the importance of them would make me want to work harder. There was so much more to do in the city rather than on the farms and I feel that I would experience more as a teenager working in the factory.
Emily Teri
Period 7
If I were a teenager in the 1800's, I would prefer to work in a factory. I'm now used to a fast paced busy schedule and the methodical work based around very tight schedule is what I'm already accustomed to. Also, I love cities. Despite the fact that they were dirty and crowded, and diseases were ramped, I'd blend right in. Being in the middle of a large group of fast moving strangers would make me feel comfortable, not cramped. Another reason I would work in a factory would be for moving opportunities. I can't stand still. When I'm in one area of too long, it becomes boring to me, I want to get out. On a farm I would be trapped in a small village with the same people to live and die with, every single day. In a factory I could move from job to job, getting used to the fast paced work just long enough to then find another area of a city to move to. I would have a much larger chance of being able to escape lifetime rituals that I would have to abide to my whole life. Being tied down to one area is a nightmare. A factory, as cramped as it would be, could give me more space to do as I please.
Sarah P.
Period 7
if I were a teenager in the 1800's, I would choose to work on a farm. While factories were probably more exciting and better opportunities for money, I would still choose the farm. I wouldn't choose the factories because of how dangerous the machines could be and how unfair the pay and hours were. As a farmer, you were providing the nutritional sustenance to keep your family alive and well. While there was probably more labor as a farmer, you were well fed in the morning and not exposed to as many potential dangers that factories had.
patrick b. Period 3
If i were a teenager living in the 1800's, I would choose farm life over factory life. Although i think farm life would be harder and less comfortable than factory life, i think in the long run it would be a better choice. In a factory you would be under the control of the bosses at the mill, under a regimented schedule, and be bound to the mill's credit system, not making that much money. After a while, i think this would get monotonous, not to mention the monotony of doing the exact same repetitive simplistic task all day. With farming, you're somewhat in control of what you do, and have some freedom. It would require physical labor, but I don't mind that. Not to mention the health problems and risks that come with working in a factory. For these reasons I would choose farm life over factory life.
I would probably end up being born onto a farm, as most children were during the time, and then move to go work in a factory. This is beacsue it was most likely an esacpe from the boring old farm life and i would like that adventure. I dont really know or enjoy farm work but then again the dirty and unsanitary conditions of the factory would cause me to move back to the farm. All in all i dont really know what i would do if i were a teenager during the 1800's. To be frank, both options sound pretty lousy but for me, I guess i would choose the factory
Cristina N.
Per. 3
If I were a young teenaged girl during the 1800s I would probably go to work at the factory rather than the farm. First of all I am not familiar with farming and especially since I am a female I would want to go live a more productive life than being stuck on a farm managing household chores. In a factory I would recieve a salary while recieving food and a place to sleep.
The farm didn't offer any gauranteed food or salaries. I would have a set schedule working in a factory which is something I like to have for most of the things I do.
If I had to choose between staying on a farm or going to work in the factories in the 1800’s, I would most likely choose to go work in a factory. One reason that I would rather work in a factory then on a farm is due to the roles of each person in family. While the men would be outside working, the women would have to stay inside and cook and make clothing. I don’t think that I would enjoy doing these types of tasks.
Another reason that I would prefer working in the factory is because I would like to be part of the change in America. This was an exciting time for Americans with all of the new technology. I would rather be making the new technologies and experience the change then staying on the farm.
The final reason that I would decide to go to the factory rather than stay on the farm is because you would not have to worry about seasons. When living on the farm if there is a bad drought or too much rain the harvest could be ruined all year. While working in a factory there is steady pay and you don’t have to worry about whether it’s raining outside.
Meghan L
Period 3
If I was a teenager in the 1800's I'd much rather work in a factory. For me, I prefer seeing instant success rather than having to wait three seasons for it. I'm rather impatient, so factory life would better suit me.
I'd much rather work in a factory because I would be able to learn the various types of machinery used, and I'd like it more. I like using and learning about machines, and in factories, many machines were used to produce textiles, interchangeable parts, or new inventions. Not to mention I'm more used to an industrial life now, so a switch won't be that much of a problem (not that I work). I would also prefer working indoors, away from open fields and hard labor. By working in the factory, I could develop arthritis and back problems, but I'd much rather have that than being totally immobile after a farm life of 40 years.
All in all, a factory life is better suited for me: interesting machinery, year-round working, and mild health problems. The switch would be a lot more comfortable for me if I was working in a factory in the 1800s.
If I were a teenager during the 1800's I would have stayed on a farm rather than work in a factory. Even though the labor on a farm would be very strenuous, the amount of hours that I would have to work in a factory would be even more difficult. Especially because the work days would be so long and I would receive very little pay. At least working on a farm would give me the chance to make more money than working in a factory. Also, the housing at factories is extremely unsanitary and is a breathing ground for diseases to be spread. Without advanced medical care in the 1800's, death would be a real possibility.
Doug Brodbeck Period 7
If I were a teenager in the 1800s, I would try and get a job in a factory, rather than a farm. Factory jobs started to become more and more popular during that time, and I would like to be up to date with what is happening during the time period I live in. Working at a farm would keep me blind to what's going on in the quickly growing cities. Farming was starting to become less popular, so I wouldn't want to be left behind. From learning how to do things in a factory, it would better prepare me for even newer job opportunities that would start to appear later on.
Also, the pay from a factory job would most likely be better. Instead of taking a chance, and living off crops, I'd be able to keep a consistent income which would help to better support my family and myself. Even though the hours might be long, I'd rather spend the extra time, knowing that I'm making the money I need, then have a bad season and hardly make enough to live on.
I would definitely rather stay on the farm than go to the factory in the 1800s. I would rather go to the factory. It would give me a chance to meet tons of new people. If I lived on the farm, I would be depending on the seasons. Depending on the seasons is hard because the weather definitely alternates the way your crops grow. Working in the factory would help the new economy grow. The more people working in the factory, the faster the economy will grow since more people are helping with the work.
Lindsay
Period 3
If I were a teenager in the 1800s, i would probably go to the factory instead of staying on a small farm. The urban life in a factory setting gives opportunity to see growth in technology and learn a lot more, whereas on a farm, everything kind of stays the same your whole life. I think it would be more interesting to work in a factory with a lot of people than live on a farm with only my family. It just holds more opportunity to grow if you go to the factory.
Another reason I would go to the factory is because as a woman, it fits me better. A woman on a farm is forced to hold so many responsibilities, do manual work, and run a household. In the factories, a woman has the same job as a man, there is less manual labor, and more opportunity for freedom. Life on a farm would be difficult, stressful, and degrading for a woman and personally, I would rather work in a factory.
Alex Fogelberg
period 7
If I were a teenager in the 1800s, I would probably stay on the farm. This may just be due to personal preference. The factories aren't at all enticing, and if my even family had a farm, I wouldn't mind staying and working on it. It seems like the fresh air and farming would be a healthier life for anyone. A life working long hours in a hot and crowded environment isn't attractive at all. However, neither job really appeals to me today... The only appealing factor of the factory life back then would be my independence, for living alone lets me start my life separately from my family. On the farm, my life would most likely be tied to my family in some way forever... which isn't good. I'd probably still choose staying on the farm, though.
Kristin L. Period 7
I would probably go to work in a factory. Even if i was used to farm work, as a teenager, I would want to be part of the up and coming, the next big thing. I am interested in the rest of the world and traveling. If i remained a farmer, opportunities for travel or interaction with people very different from myself would be scarce. The clip on life pre-revolution convinced me that life on a farm wouldn't be nearly exciting enough for a curious, energetic teenager like myself.
Today, many of the luxuries teenagers love, like movies, telephones, and music would be more widely available in cities and around factories, the heart of the revolution. Remaining on the farm would probably mean staying lower class. I would seize the opportunity to participate in the more modern culture and possible join the middle class. Factory work may have been hard and dangerous, but as a teen, I think the opportunity for adventure would be too good to pass up.
I think that if I were a teenager in the 1800s, I would probably go to work in a factory rather than stay home and work on the farm. We've learned that when working on a farm, you are basically working just to survive. Every ounce of energy that you spend working out on the field, doesn't even come with a reward, other than surviving. And you wouldn't be making any profit
If I were a teenager back then, and the rest of my family was constantly working on our farm to let us survive, I would feel as if it was my job to help get an income. I would feel guilty if I didn't go work on the factory, because I wouldn't be doing anything for my family.
Even though factory life can be hard, it is more rewarding than staying on the farm. You would get an income, be housed, and fed all at the same time. Why would you ever want to stand in the sun all day working to live, when you could be in a closed building getting payed?
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