In my American History classes I have always found the topic of slavery interesting because in my head and the way I was raised‚ the idea of slavery is unfathomable and I cannot believe it had ever been an issue. Through this topic I heard about Harriet Tubman the creator of the Underground Railroad. Harriet Tubman was born into slavery in 1820 and escaped slavery in 1849. I admire Harriet Tubman because when she was free‚ she chose to risk here freedom in order to help her family and friends
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The Great Railroad Strike of 1877 was known as the first major walkout in U.S. History that started during the Panic of 1873. The railroad company in a move they thought would slow the bleeding decided that they would make up their lost profits by cutting the workers’ pay by 10% and make them work longer hours. As a result‚ the employees decided to avoid coming to work and eventually set up a blockade at the entrance to not allow any of the others to come through. In support of this act‚ several
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In the case Palsgraf v. The Long Island Railroad‚ 248 N.Y. 339‚ 162 N.E. 99‚ 1928 N.Y.Lexis 1269 (N.Y.)‚ Justice Cardoza denied recovery for the plaintiff. Justice Cardoza found that the railroad was not the proximate cause of Helen Palsgraf’s injuries. The concept of proximate cause is one that is less than precise. In today’s world of business can we still be sure that the reasoning used by Cardoza still applies? Has a new standard developed? In reviewing the materials in the text you should be
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I have been dreading these summer classes because I am a first timer to this experience. My entire mood changed as soon as I stepped into that classroom because I had the pleasure to meet some of my classmates. Some of the classmates I had the pleasure of meeting with were Cytlaly‚ Tristan‚ and I also let them know a little about myself. We shared personal influences‚ goals/aspirations in life‚ and a little about ourselves that makes us different from each other. I realized that we share the same
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To What Extent did the Chinese-Americans Build the First Transcontinental Railroad? 2‚832 words Abstract This paper analyzes the extent to which the Chinese-Americans built the first transcontinental railroad. It doesn’t include the contribution of any other ethnicities apart from the Chinese-Americans since it would significantly increase the range of the topic. This paper will analyze the topic by dividing it into three sections. It will firstly
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Transcontinental Railroad Jeff Neukirch History 101 American History to 1877 Dr. Kimberly Weathers 26 June 2012 The Impacts of the Transcontinental Railroad On May 10‚ 1869 as the “Last Spike” struck by Leland Stanford now connected the Central Pacific and Union Pacific railroads across the United States at Promontory Summit in the Utah Territory. The transcontinental railroads now complete and America is now destined to move to the forefront of the world’s stage. This new railroad system encouraged
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Throughout my freshman year at ACIT‚ I have learned a lot about myself. In the beginning of the year‚ I was a horrible writer and didn’t enjoy writing at all. Now‚ we are at the end of the year and I think I’m a somewhat decent writer and I actually don’t mind writing as much. After I was taught how to use ACQC format‚ I believe my paragraphs are more developed and not filled with random things that would get me through my essay. I also now know it’s good to include a quote in your paragraphs and
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Class pets! Who thinks we should have class pets well I known I do because they are the best to class.Also me kid might focus better if their is an class pet.Their would be many responsibilities you could have when you help take care of it in class like feeding it. The animals that you could help take care of.Also some people like to have animals but some people might be allergic to them so their are very many ways you can have animals in your classroom.To take care of. Next reason is that what
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in opening up the West for America through the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad? Elizabeth Chen 8290673 Word Count: 1887 How vital were the Chinese laborers in opening up the West for America through the completion of the Transcontinental Railroad? A. Plan of Investigation This investigation evaluates the importance of Chinese immigrants who labored to complete the transcontinental railroad‚ and how their role opened the settlement of the West for America. To assess this
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attribute this growth to the construction of the railroads. This attribution is due to the many benefits that arose during the construction and development of railroads. The railroads allowed widespread migration from east to west that allowed for greater exploitation of western pastures. Railroads also allowed for industrial innovations through the use of technical knowhow developed during construction. There has been a challenge the assertion that railroads played a great importance in American economic
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