assimilating into American culture that they were not. Most could not speak English‚ nor were they literate in their own language. They came from non-democratic governments and were often distrustful of government‚ and ended up in a a similar situation in America with political machines‚ and thief’s. Immigrants during this period crammed into cities in the Northeast‚ and created small ethnic communities where they preserved the culture of their homelands. With many fleeing Americans‚ there could have
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Was the main reason that US prospered in America the developments in the automobile industry? In the 1920s‚ America became the wealthiest country in the world with no obvious rival. Yet by 1930 she had hit a depression that was to have world-wide consequences. But in the good times everybody seemed to have a reasonably well paid job and everybody seemed to have a lot of spare cash to spend. One reason for the economic boom was High Purchase which is where you make a deposit on a item and then
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U.S. HISTORY 1920 1940 During this time period of American history‚ the country could not have been more contrasting than from 1920 through 1940. The twenties were a period of fun‚ partying‚ and economic security hence the term "roaring twenties". While the nineteen thirties were known as the time of the "Great Depression." From 1920 to 1940 our country saw five presidents‚ the first flight around the world‚ the completion of the worlds largest dam‚ a depression‚ prohibition‚ women
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Prior to the Civil War‚ many African Americans were the minorities. They were not even considered citizens in the United States. During this period African American were slaves‚ working in fields and being servants for the white slave owners. During the year of 1861-1865‚ the union states were fighting the federate states in which the union won and slavery was later abolished. After this period‚ things for African Americans did not change. Blacks were segregated from whites‚ they were still considered
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War II had notable contributions by minority groups. Which of the following was not an example? (Points : 1) 442nd Regimental Combat Team Tuskegee Airmen Women Air Force Service Pilots 101st Airborne Division 2. The American farmers were especially distraught due to the Depression. Which of the following was not a primary response that the farmers took in response to the economic downturn? (Points : 1) Improving dust bowls Westward migration Farmers’
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African American History: 1865- Present Aneshia Y. Glover HIS204: American History Since 1865 Instructor Mohamed Khan April 29‚ 2013 African American History: 1865-Present African Americans had a very rough time in the early years. Not only were they looked down upon‚ but they were tortured‚ criticized‚ and belittled by those from other ethnic groups. Forced to work as slaves and having to endure hours and days of painful work and cruelty without ever having the opportunity to say a thing
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Explain why the American economy expanded so much and so fast between 1890 and 1920. Between 1890 and 1920‚ the American economy expanded hugely at an extremely fast pace. This growth saw‚ by 1900‚ people employed in manufacturing‚ mining‚ construction and services rise from 4 million to 18 million and the USA was producing 30% of the worlds’ manufactured goods. There were many factors that caused this growth such as the development of the railways‚ immigration‚ a large supply of natural resources
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The decade of the 1920’s was a period of American prosperity‚ new technology‚ and a new role for women. As World War I came to an end‚ society began bursting into many different things. The twenties were a time when people laughed more often than cried‚ partied more often than worked‚ and dreamed more often than faced reality. Athletes were looked up to as heroes‚ authors helped people escape into a different life‚ and women dressed as flappers and started voting. The Harlem Renaissance‚ the model
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Economic Growth in American History American History since 1865: HIS 204 Economic Growth in American History The economy has had a great impact on American history. The rise and fall of the economy directly affected many facets of our culture and the financial aspects of American life. It designated social class within the American population‚ generated new businesses‚ and propelled the nation forward from a technological standpoint. In this paper‚ I will explain some of the economic changes
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The History of American Policing America is a country of laws‚ without laws it would be complete chaos. But with all of the people that live in America you can’t expect everyone to follow the laws‚ and not everyone does. Ever since the beginning of this great country people have committed criminal acts. Way back when America was still a British colony we didn’t have anyone that was hired to keep everything in order. The first form of American law enforcement was the Night Watch System. How the
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