On average, wages and opportunities for workers were greater in the North than anywhere else.

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This statement is generally true. During the 19th and early 20th centuries, the North had a more industrialized economy with better job opportunities, higher wages, and stronger labor protections compared to the South and West. However, there were regional and industry-specific variations within the North, and some individual workers still faced exploitation and discrimination.

On Average, Wages and Opportunities for Workers Were Greater in the North