The Waltham System which was part of the textile mills in Ne…
The Waltham System which was part of the textile mills in New England, employed young unmarried girls who were never considered to be a permanent part of the work force was originally a good way for these young women to earn money. However, by the late 1830s and 1840s, the employment of young women in the textile industry in the Northeast became abusive in terms of the hours and working conditions that these girls were subjected to.
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