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    through a social constructionist lens‚ particularly during the start of the 1900s. Looking back‚ we can see how the social climate influences science. With the 1900s came the start of many movements and changes in the US. Because of this‚ the science of the day focuses on preserving the social hierarchy‚ to the benefit of the white heteropatriarchy. Evolutionary theory was used to “prove” the inferiority of African Americans‚ women‚ and non-heterosexuals. These same tactics are applicable to early

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    million immigrants came into your country and created overcrowding‚ spreaded diseases‚ and took your job? In the early 1900’s‚ many Americans had to deal with this when 650‚000 immigrants came from all over the world entered the United States between 1895-1905. The immigrants came from all over the world for several different reasons. As a result of all the immigrants‚ Americans developed several hopes and fears about these newly arrived immigrants. The immigrants came for many reasons such as to

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    Walter Raleigh who captured two Native American back to England‚ bad blood had formed between the Chesapeake Colonies and the Native Americans. The New England Colonies had a very different relationship with the Natives‚ one which involed alliances and trade. Throughout history‚ these alliances and revolts has effected the way the colonies develop from Jamestown to Connecticut. Raleigh’s plan failed the first time and it is suspected that the Native Americans that once lived in Roanoke and the surrounding

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    The industrial revolution was the point in American history when society began to focus on a platform of machinery and factory work rather than farming and agriculture. However the transition of work focus was not the only aspect that was highly affected through this era. There were grand changes seen in the social‚ political‚ and economic views of American society. Living conditions and social norms were changed dramatically through the industrial revolution. Businessmen made an overwhelming triumph

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    trans-Mississippian Theatre led to the Union control of the Arkansas and White Rivers and in the long run the control of the Mississippi River by the Union. Naval battles in the trans-Mississippian theatre during the Civil War achieved victory in the West for the Union. Control of the Mississippi River stood crucial for both sides as it was the lifeline for materials and reinforcements for both the Confederate and Union armies. These confrontations‚ on and around trans-Mississippian waterways‚ by large

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    Prohibition in USA in the 1900’s The prohibition was brought on by the strong temperance movement happening in America in the early 1900’s. These groups were devout Christians who vowed to be sober as they saw the affect alcohol had on families. But the members of this movement campaigned for everyone to give up alcohol. The arguments of the Temperance groups were so strong that they eventually convinced state governments to prohibit the sale and produce of alcohol in their state. Politicians backed

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    that night; It was the plant and flower of light. In small proportions we just beauties see; And in short measure‚ life may perfect be. My Original Piece: I miss the sunshine on my face The way life rolls at a slow pace I miss the sand between my toes The tan on my skin grows and grows I miss wasting my days away Sitting on the beach day by day The sweet smell of the salty sea Will the warm weather come to me? I miss my home New Symerna Beach Not to worry though it’s within my reach

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    DBQ Question Project Question: What were the major innovations in technology between 1800 C.E. to 1900 C.E. in the Americas. Backround Information: Industerialization Remington Typewriter Henry Ford A Ford car contains about five thousand parts—that is counting screws‚ nuts‚ and all. Some of the parts are fairly bulky and others are almost the size of watch parts. In our first assembling we simply started to put a car together at a spot on the floor and workmen brought to it the

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    Prior to the age of industry‚ 1865-1920‚ products were made by hand. Most businesses were owned by one or two people. The industrial revolution was the time period when products were made by machine rather than by hand. There were many causes of the growth of industry. In addition‚ there were many effects of the growth of industry . the age of industry was a turning point in american history. There were many causes of the growth of industry. One cause is new inventions‚ the new inventions increased

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    and governmentally primitive. This past I am talking about is during the early 1800’s. Japan may have been secure in its current conditions‚ but it saw the need to change‚ and through that change Japan emerged suddenly as a great world power by the 1900’s. Japan changed on all fronts‚ whether it is government‚ military‚ or economy. The result of these extreme reforms caused Japan to stand out as a world power‚ and create a positive effect on their entire society When talking governmentally‚ the

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