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    Post-industrialization in America started in the 1880s. America was eager to gets its foot in the door of the world economy. Leopold II recognized this and “advertised” the DRC to the United States convincing unsuspecting politicians that he was stopping the slave trade. Many powerful countries now wanted to hop on board the “free market” that Leopold suggested‚ was a great economic opportunity. Concessions of land and the means of production were sold for 50% ownership. Everything and everyone in

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    divided racially‚ socially‚ and politically could come together as a united front to help support war efforts during World War II. Prior to World War II‚ Philadelphia was a thriving city looking to validate its economic importance in America. Industrialization had transformed the city’s ecological environment as well as the city’s economic and social outlook. Promise of decent wages had immigrants as well as African Americans flocking to Philadelphia to find work. However‚ race would play a major

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    Industrialization was growing and spreading vigorously. Many more people became open to the ideas of industry/factories. In 1789‚ a young British man named Samuel Slayer emigrated to the US and built his one machines and started up the ideas of factories in the United States. Because of this many more people followed in his foot steps. Little later in 1813‚ the American Textile industry was revolutionized. Due to these new industries‚ money grew and was able to help fund more operations. All of this

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    FEMALE EVENING WEAR COSTUME IN 1890- 1900 GAY/ NAUGTY NINTEIS REASERCH SEMINAR IN THE HISTORY OF COSTUME Table of contents Introduction……………………….…1 History and Events…………………..1 Art and Architecture…………………4 Fashion in the 1890s…………………6 Conclusion…………………………...11 Appendix………………………………12 Bibliography…………………………22 "Humanity takes itself too seriously. It is the world ’s original sin. If the cave-man had known how

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    America used and developed new customs to help progress and grow to our necessities. One of the greatest impacts of technological inventions was the railroad. Railroads were the nation’s first “big business” and was a source of rapid transportation. Resources needed to build the nationwide network of railroads led to growth in other industries‚ for example‚ the coal and steel network. By making the technological changes‚ it increased and branched off into new jobs and products

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    As depicted by Green’s Blacksmith at the Forge (1855) and Menzel’s The Iron Rolling Mill (1875)‚ how did the process of industrialization alter people’s relationships to their work/occupation? As the Industrial Revolution grew rapidly during the 1790s to the 1850s technology and the workforce changed drastically. Railways and canals made for faster transportation‚ while factories and mills created large amounts of product in a small amount of time. However‚ all of the advantages of the Industrial

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    1900‚ who was found abandoned on a ship Virginian and be adopted by a sailor Danny. He was named 1900‚ a symbol of an era--- 20th century. The film‚ which was made at the end of the 20th century‚ was a reflection of the mainstream worldview in that era. Reading between lines‚ we can easily find the view of existentialism. 1900 was born on the sea‚ grew up on the sea and finally died on the sea. The sea is symbolic of freedom. He has no parents. Danny‚ who adopted him‚ died when he was 8. He has

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    Confucian Values and Japan’s Industrialization Many factors helped aid in the dynamic growth that occurred in Japan and the four little dragons during the post-World War 2 period. Some of these factors were situational factors unique to the time but some of the factors were cultural. The legacy of Confucianism in Japan and the four little dragons helped to further the goals of industrialization that these nations had. The traditions of Confucianism provided for Japan and the four little

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    Some people believe that immigration in the 1900’s was a good thing‚ however‚ they would be wrong. The United States government should have restricted the immigrants around that time. Some reasons are the population‚ the taking of new jobs and lowering wages‚ and diseases spreading quickly. These all factored importantly into why they should not have been allowed in. The population in the 1900’s was beginning to overflow. In 1875 the United States government had to put a immigration restriction

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    WORLD HISTORY RESEARCH PAPER Effects of Industrialization and Imperialism Unit 6: Imperialism World History Honors / Block #6 Due: April 16‚ 2013 Therefore‚ one must understand how throughout the times of Imperialism‚ and Industrial Revolution‚ aspects such as working conditions‚ population expansion and colonial enhancement prove why advancements were beneficial to the modern world in the long run.   The Industrial Revolution marked a time in history when advancements in technology

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