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María Palacios

20th century

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A life in time

  1. 20th century

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During her lifetime

She lived through 11 decades. Pick one to hear and see what it was like.

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The 1900s · María is born

In the news1900

1900 Work Accident Law established employer responsibility

The 1900 Work Accident Law made employers legally responsible for workplace accidents, marking a major shift in labor rights.

Getting around

Circular railway tickets for long journeys

At the start of the 20th century, travelers could purchase circular tickets from the Norte Company, allowing them to travel up to 3,000 kilometers over 45 days.

At the table

Staple diet of ordinary Spanish families

Ordinary families relied heavily on cereals, potatoes, and legumes, which made up about 60% of their caloric intake. Meat consumption was low due to high prices, and families often saved money by eating simple national dishes like puchero.

The Model T. Ford’s assembly line made a car ordinary families could buy: fifteen million were built.Around the world · 1908–1927

The Model T. Ford’s assembly line made a car ordinary families could buy: fifteen million were built.

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What people wore

The Protective Waist Sash

Workers commonly wore a sash or faja around the waist to protect the lumbar area while lifting heavy weights, a practice that remains part of traditional festive attire today.

Music

Phonographs brought music to the home

Between 1898 and 1905, phonographs became accessible entertainment at inns, civic centers, and private homes for the working class.

Daily life

Mandatory Schooling vs. Reality

Although primary education was legally mandatory for children up to age 12 in 1901 and age 14 by 1923, poverty often made schooling an unattainable luxury for many families. Education was frequently deprioritized in favor of immediate economic needs and child labor.