During the 1800s‚ Great Britain was facing a crisis as there was a war with France looming over them. Along with this crisis‚ Great Britain was facing conflicts with the United States. Great Britain was in a difficult situation as war broke out against France. At the same time‚ the United States was looking for a "Second Independence" as they were trying to finally prove their independence from The British Empire. Great Britain faced more serious matters with France as they were trying to stay free
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Initially‚ immigrants arrived mainly from northern and western Europe‚ as they had before the Civil War; the largest groups came from England‚ Ireland‚ Germany‚ and Scandinavia. From the mid-1880s until World War I began in 1914‚ the number of newcomers from southern‚ eastern‚ and central Europe increased. Among the new immigrants were also Greeks‚ Romanians‚ and Italians‚ mainly from southern Italy or Sicily. Record numbers of immigrants arrived in the United States‚ some 9 million from 1880 to
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From the late 19th century into the early 20th century‚ the United States had hit an industrial boom of growth in railroad companies‚ factories‚ and mines. Along with this industrial boom‚ came a need for a bigger and better work force. Problems such as inhumane working conditions‚ long hours‚ child labor‚ and low wages‚ were due for a long awaited change. In 1887 the Interstate Commerce Act was passed‚ with the goal to regulate railroads and prevent any monopolies. This was followed by the Sherman
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social diversity. More cultures are placed into areas with hundreds if not thousands of other cultures and soon the society becomes greatly diverse. Looking into the past‚ immigrant workers were responsible for the construction of this nation. This is indeed a nation built off the sweat of immigrant workers from the world over. Immigrants have given enough to this nation to be recognized as key aspects of this nation’s past. Through the process of immigration this nation has grown and expanded. Immigration
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In the late 1860’s when Mill published his essay on “The Subjection of Women” women’s rights were extremely low but slowly rising. Almost two decades later‚ women are still not equal to men when it comes to getting their voice heard. Women have trouble getting their opinions voiced in places such as congress. Almost all of our legislation is still created from the ideas of men without even the slightest opinion from women. At the time of Mill’s essay‚ women were not allowed to be educated and be
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Movie Review Assignment The Immigrant The Immigrant‚ starring (Charlie Chaplin) is a slapstick comedic tale of the voyage to America. The movie makes light of the deplorable conditions that they faced during their trek across the Atlantic and the hardships they faced upon arrival. In the first appearance of Chaplin in the film‚ he is bent over the side of the ship. I like most everyone else thought he was sick‚ but lifts up to reveal that he caught a fish. There are several comical moments
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12-19-15 Mr. Rauschenbach Grade 8 Progressives in the late 1800’s-1900’s Our nation lost its way during the Gilded Age (1870s-1920s). The Gilded Age was a term made up by Mark Twain due to him having a book called the Gilded Age‚ which satirized American society in the late 1800s. It was a time of government corruption‚ poverty‚ and awful labor conditions but it being covered up by big businesses‚ or “gilded”. Progressives were people who were advocating
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The positive side of Immigrations Many people from all over the world move to America and this number of immigrants in the America has steadily grown. Shockingly‚ “the number of immigrants living in U.S. increased by 2.4 million” (A Nation of Immigrants). They are moving to United State because of the amenities that it has. They leave everything behind for that “American dream”. Those dreamers come to America looking for new opportunities‚ freedom‚ better lifestyles‚ etc. They are looking for the
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EXPLORING THE WEST * No stop to the expansion to the west * 1840‚ Americans occupied all East of the Mississippi River * Less than 60 years after independence‚ most of population lived west THE FUR TRADE * Fur trade boosted exploration on America * Traders & trappers depended on the goodwill of Natives * Oregon Country was the trading place for Natives and Americans * Not until 1820 were Americans be able to challenge British dominance of the trans-Mississippi fur trade
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During the 1800s‚ many major changes happened in America‚ whether it be changes in the cultural makeup of the people‚ American culture of the time‚ or freedoms and rights for women and African Americans. Many people immigrated to America during this time period‚ and cities grew very rapidly as a result of it‚ which caused some problems. Many reforms of art‚ literature‚ and society took place too. Finally‚ thoughts and ideas about abolishing slavery and granting women equal rights took place. As you
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