What was different about the American working class of the 1830s as compared to the American working class of the 1840s?
A) In the 1830s, most factory work was done by men, but by the 1840s, more women and children began to work in factories.
B) In the 1830s, most men worked in factories, but by the 1840s, they worked more as artisans as factory work decreased in general.
C) In the 1830s, the majority of male workers were farmers, but by the 1840s, most male workers were employed in factories.
D) In the 1830s, most male workers were artisans and few worked in factories, but by the 1840s, the proportion of male factory workers increased.
E) In the 1830s, most women and children did not work at all, but by the 1840s they worked side by side with men in factories.

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In the 1830s, artisan work was more common among male workers, while factory work was less prevalent. However, by the 1840s, there was an increase in male workers employed in factories. Additionally, there was also an increase in the number of women and children who worked in factories during that time period.

What Was Different About the American Working Class of the 1830s