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LIFE IN AMERICA IN 1911 Over a century ago, America was a much diff erent place than it is today. T e Abernathy 60-day Challenge was just one event in a decade


rocked by turmoil and change. T e decade of 1910 to 1919 was considered a time of maturity and change in America. Let’s take a peek at what life was like in America during 1911:


Fact 1: T e US population was approximately 92,407,000. Fact 2: America was just starting to be consid- ered a world leader. Interestingly, many of the issues America faced within this decade are quite similar to the ones we face today. T ese issues include immigration, poverty, monopoly bat les and workplace safety, to name a few.


Fact 3: World War 1, known as the fi rst “war to end all wars,” raged on during this time. Fact 4: T e very fi rst suff raget e parade was held in 1910. T is was a huge step for women’s rights. Fact 5: T e average life expectancy was 50 years of age. T e average American earned $750 per year. Fact 6: T is era saw a huge surge in the produc-


tion of automobiles. T is decade was marked as the beginning of America becoming one of the most industrialized countries. Tobacco was also becoming big business. Fact 7: T e president was William Howard Taſt . He remained president until 1913.


America was quickly changing during this time. Not only was the country beginning to become a world leader, but Americans were changing


as well. Women were beginning to step up for what they believed was right. Oddly enough, the status of African Americans worsened during this period of time. Even though America still seemed like an infant country, books were already being writ en about America’s failure to live up to its founders’ ideals. T e Abernathy boys’ 60-day challenge was a monumental accomplishment during a time of great change in our country. T ey quickly won the hearts of Americans and gave hope and inspiration to those around them.


RELATED READING For more information on the adventures of the Abernathy boys, check out these titles:


◗ “Bud & Me: The True Adventures of the Abernathy Boys,” by Alta Abernathy was writ en mainly from Temple’s point of view by his wife Alta Abernathy. T e book does a terrifi c job sharing all three of their adventures. If you want an authentic book full of true tales and historic images, be sure


to pick this one up. For more information, visit www.BudandMe.com


◗ “T e Abernathy Boys,” by L. J. Hunt is a fi ctional account mixed in with true events. It focuses on Bud and Temp’s fi rst adventure. If you are looking for a fun read or to share the boys’ adventures with children, this book


All of these books are still in print and can be ordered through your local bookstore or online. is a top pick.


◗ “Ride the Wind,” by Miles Abernathy is a straight orward yet exciting read that goes into great detail of their fi rst and second adventures. T e book is considered nonfi c- tion with a twist of the author’s imagination to fi ll in the blank spots.


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