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2025-01-01 23:38:41 UTC - HELPFUL
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While there is no single definitive answer, it is reasonable to estimate that people in the 1700s worked between 40 and 60 hours per week, with significant variability depending on the specific occupation and location. https://eh.net/encyclopedia/hours-of-work-in-u-s-history/ https://www.loc.gov/collections/america-at-work-and-leisure-1894-to-1915/articles-and-essays/america-at-work/ https://pastandpresent.org.uk/daylight-hours-and-work-hours-in-early-modern-england/
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