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[–] SomeKindaName@lemmy.world 19 points 1 week ago (1 children)

The new deal was in the 30s...

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 6 points 1 week ago* (last edited 1 week 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.