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    The years of 1800 to 1850 were years of transition when it became hard for people to adjust to the swift changes in technology‚ population‚ economic growth and culture. This immense growth had deep impact on social‚ economic and religious system‚ which in turn caused conflicts between North and South‚ which later led to civil war. While North America was flourishing with urbanization and industrialization‚ South America‚ on the other side showed remarkably less urbanization. Both wanted to expand

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    The growing population‚ and work environment today‚ make us feel safe in the positions that we have in our job‚ but that wasn’t always the case‚ especially if you worked during the Industrial Revolution in the 1800’s. This is the time period‚ when the working conditions were terrible and millions of people found their pay inside of huge factories. Hundreds of people stood in lines in front of factories to get a job‚ for any amount of money. Many of the workers that were hired‚ weren’t skilled and

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    DBQ: Manchester A city of prowess should be as hygienic as it is regal. Manchester circa 1800 was indeed a city of great proportion‚ although its cleanliness was in no question due to the lack thereof. A result of industrialization‚ Manchester’s quality of living deteriorated. Industrial expansion took priority over the inhabitants. To their detriment‚ modest changes had been made to aid in the effort to further the progress of a better Manchester for all. The Industrial Revolution impaired the

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    Ethan Scott-6th Ms. Istre FRQ Although many seemingly happy events such as the “Era of Good Feelings” and the granting of universal white manhood suffrage occurred during the early 1800’s‚ the statement that nationalism and not the fear of sectionalism caused westward expansion is an invalid statement. Westward expansion was truly an effect of a growing sectionalism in the country originating from events such as the Tariff of 1828 ‚ the National Bank‚ and the Missouri Compromise. Preceding

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    Misunderstood African American Folks of the USA Can you imagine having to going to a different school then other people because you have blue eyes? Well that’s how white people treated African Americans through the 1800-1900’s and even still to this day in certain parts of our world. African Americans didn’t gain “freedom” until 1865 when the thirteenth amendment abolished slavery everywhere in the US. Although slavery had come to an end many new issues between white people and African

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    - The first astronomical object I observed was two very bright‚ small‚ and circular dots which I later learned were a popular binary star named Algeria. At first‚ I could barely see the stars but after focusing my eye in the telescope I noticed that one star was a light blue shade and the other star was a vibrant yellow color. Additionally‚ the yellow star was significantly brighter‚ more visible‚ and larger than the tiny‚ dull blue star. When I typically look up in the sky‚ I notice how most stars

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    foreign countries‚ by conquering. Anti-Imperialism is the opposing view against imperialism.Anti-Imperialist believed that a country should not try to rule another country because it goes against the principles of Democracy. Imperialist in the late 1800s and early 1900s were superior compared to Anti-imperialist views. Fundamentally‚ the main reason on why Imperialists’ views were superior because of their belief of a superior culture compared to others. They also believed through imperialism that

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    Immigration was a big thing in the U.S back in 1800s‚ and it still is now. Many immigrants came to America seeking greater economic opportunities; others came for a better life. For example‚ the pilgrims came in search for religious freedom. Either way‚ the U.S was a place where people could feel safe‚ and have better opportunities for themselves and their families. Many people still come for just those reasons. John Adams‚ our 2nd president‚ had a little bit of a different view on immigration

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    Many countries expand for overall growth as a nation. The United States has expanded numerous times. During the late 1800s throughout the early 1900s the United States expanded once again. The United States not only gained territory‚ but also gained trade with Japan and China. To convince Japan to open trade with them‚ Matthew Perry sailed all the way to Japan. He said he would give them one year to think about the proposed question. After the one year was over he sailed back to Japan in hope of

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    Americans citied grew exponentially in the late 1800’s due to immigration. “Approximately two to three million immigrants entered the United States during each decade from 1850 to 1880.” Immigrants flocked to the cities to fulfill their American Dream. Letters from family members already in America were sent to help persuade the move to America. Poor economic conditions along with persecutions of religious beliefs in places like Europe helped the decision to move to cities easier. Foreign cities

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