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[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 5 points 1 year ago* (last edited 1 year ago)

Duh. You’re right. It followed the Progressive Era. Regardless, the transfer of wealth to white workers was relatively swift, and the cost of domestic goods was low at the turn of the century. If you look at photos of 1890 vs 1900 vs 1910, you’ll see what I mean.