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There were advertisements everywhere in Packingtown.
She ran a boardinghouse in packingtown.
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Foreigners and unskilled men in Packingtown were often referred to derogatorily as "ignorant peasants" or "strikers" by the more established workers in the meatpacking industry, as depicted in Upton Sinclair's "The Jungle." This reflected the hierarchy and discrimination present in the working conditions of Packingtown during that time.
No one in Packingtown would give a person a job.
In Packingtown, there was a shift towards more political mobilization and organization among the workers. They began to form unions and participate in strikes to push for better working conditions and rights. This led to increased political awareness and activism among the workers in Packingtown.
No one in Packingtown would give a person a job.
Jurgis was initially optimistic and hardworking when he first started working and living in Packingtown, believing that his efforts would lead to a better life for his family. However, he quickly became disillusioned by the harsh working conditions, exploitative practices, and the cycle of poverty that trapped him and his family in a never-ending struggle for survival.
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