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    The Antebellum Period occurred from 1820-1860. It was a period in history where abolition was using and separation between abolitionists and supporters of slavery became apparent. While the abolitionist movement is one of the well known social reforms to have occurred‚ there was also the Horace Mann and the Public School Movement which fought for the equality in education. There was also the Temperance Movement which called for the prohibition of alcohol. The Abolitionist Movement was formed during

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    On the other hand‚ there were similarities between both Africans and the Americans is the Whites rule as the main factor‚ and Africans and Americans also protested through acts of disobedience. They both had similar laws that segregated many publics areas between Blacks and White and prevented interracial marriage. Protesters from both countries received brutal force by the police‚ the police used this force to dismantle the protests. They both abolished previous laws that were created for racial

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    to Mid-1800’s Throughout American history‚ African Americans fought to establish their own culture. Even though they were silenced by white laws and stereotypes‚ African Americans created their own distinct culture‚ to a certain extent from 1800 to 1860. By mixing their African American traditions and Christian ideas‚ they formed a religion‚ their own version of Christianity. African American rebellions‚ though small and infrequent‚ were used to express their beliefs on slavery and add to their distinct

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    Social factors were the most prominent factor to contribute to the changing status of women in Britain in the years 1860-1980 as women had more freedom in exploring different aspects of the society without hesitation and without feeling the upper hand from men. A women had the freedom to wear and behave the way she believed was correct and not necessarily according to how the society would have preferred her to behave. One of the most significant act is the “The Matrimonial Property Act of 1970”

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    Chapter 18- The Industrial Society‚ 1860-1900 Industrial Development The Centennial Exposition in Philadelphia‚ P.A. symbolized America’s quick transition into an industrial nation‚ showcasing items such as the Corliss engine. The flourishing economy and determination of investors and entrepreneurs catapulted the United States into the global market‚ even ahead of the leading European competitors of Great Britain‚ France‚ and Germany. Expanding markets and labor conditions grew the industry and

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    1820-1860 Research Paper

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    Amr Sadek November 4‚ 2012 U.S. History In what ways did developments in transportation bring about economic and social change in the United States in the period 1820-1860? Development in transportation helped each area of the United States. Those areas were the South‚ North and the new west. Transportation helped each area develop economically and socially. Transportation helped by making the South making money by sending cotton to the north so they can manufacture clothes. This helped

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    Otto Von Bismarck and the events of the 1860’s played a very significant role to the unification of Germany by 1871. Some historians dispute upon the concept that Bismarck was solely a “master planner”‚ arguing that he was in fact a pragmatist or an opportunist meaning that he took advantage of the situations around such as the conditions of the countries. Historian Mosse notes that due to the conditions of intentional opposing countries (such as; Russia‚ Britain‚ France and Austria) Bismarck was

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    The Opium Wars of 1839 to 1842 and 1856 to 1860 marked a new stage in China’s relationship with the West. The conflict erupted out of pre-existing tensions between the two global superpowers‚ China and Britain‚ as they grew increasingly important to each others’ economies through trade over the past century. Their interactions bred a serious imbalance and one-sided dependence; the British demand for Chinese goods‚ particularly tea‚ porcelain and silk‚ far outweighed the corresponding Chinese demand

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    Changes in American Life from 1790 to 1840 The period between 1790 and 1840 marked significant changes in American culture and society. Between significant events that caused major change‚ gradual cultural evolution was constantly occurring. Social pressures‚ technological advancements‚ and the democratization of various customs of life spurred these changes. Before 1800‚ it was common for both adults and children to drink alcohol primarily. People used it as a mid-day energizer and in many cases

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    Essay: Analyze the tension rising between the Northern and Southern states between the time period of the 1800-1860’s From 1800 to 1860 the relationship between the Northern‚ and Southern States grew worse and the threat for the formation of 2 cooperate unions was drawing nearer. This change on the relationship can be attributed to industrial development to a fairly large extent‚ however it should be noted that there are also other factors‚ which contributed‚ in large part to this change in the

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