The largest group employed in factories during the Gilded Age was

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During the Gilded Age, factories heavily relied on the influx of immigrants coming to America. Many of these immigrants were unskilled and willing to work for low wages, making them the largest group employed in factories. While women and children also worked in factories, the majority of their labor was in the home or in small-scale industries. African Americans and Chinese faced racial discrimination and were often excluded from factory jobs.

The Largest Group Employed in Factories During the Gilded Age