1840s (Noun)
Meaning
The decade from 1840 to 1849.
Classification
Nouns denoting time and temporal relations.
Examples
- The United States experienced significant growth and territorial expansion during the 1840s.
- Many people traveled to California during the 1840s in search of gold and new opportunities.
- The 1840s saw the rise of the railroad industry in the United States, transforming the way people and goods moved across the country.
- The Irish Potato Famine had a devastating impact on Ireland and its people during the 1840s.
- The women's rights movement began to gain momentum in the United States during the 1840s, with key figures like Elizabeth Cady Stanton emerging as leaders.