Life in the Past
Life in the Past One hundred years ago, life was very different from today. People did not have the internet, computers, or smartphones. They traveled by horse, bicycle, or by walking. Cars were rare and only a few people had them. Most families lived in small houses with one or two rooms. There were no big supermarkets, so people bought food from small local shops or grew it themselves in their gardens. Cooking was done on wood stoves, and there were no microwaves or electric ovens. Children often played outside with simple toys like balls and dolls. They went to school, but the classrooms were smaller and they used chalkboards instead of electronic devices. Electricity was not common everywhere, especially in the countryside. Many houses used candles or oil lamps for light. Water had to be pumped from wells, and there were no washing machines or dishwashers. People worked hard, often doing manual labor. There were farmers, blacksmiths, and factory workers. Weekends were time for res