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Fantasy or Reality?
At the turn of the 20th century, life expectancy for Americans was just about 33-48 years.
In 1900, the average family had an annual income of $3,000 (in today's dollars). About half of all American children lived in poverty. Most teens did not attend school; instead, they labored in factories or fields.