Birdwatch Note Rating
2024-12-31 02:54:30 UTC - SOMEWHAT_HELPFUL
Rated by Participant: D70AB45CF4AC3E43352A135A0DD9AC0593C59743FF76DA6D59F4C34EEFB80617
Participant Details
Original Note:
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/
All Note Details