The Temperance movement was organized and created to solve the growing problem of drinking in the 1800s. This paper will provide a brief overview of how the movement got started and the impact it had on American history. The drinking mainly arose in the period after the American Revolution when people drank due to the economic and social problems that occurred after the war. It then became an important part of nearly every kind of social function. Widespread drinking was just a way of life.
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Fashion is a popular trend that describes a popular clothing style. In the 1800’s fashion in the United States became a very important factor in society that determined the social status‚ one’s identity depended on what clothes one was wearing. At that time an increase of wealth occurred‚ therefore‚ the focus on fashion and appearances also increased‚ and European countries were influencing it. The economic changes of the country were also a big factor in the evolution of fashion in the 19th century
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everyone. Also‚ making the decision whether to adjust to American ways or stay close to the life they maintained in their old country was tough. Multiple passages from O Pioneers and “Old Rogaum and His Theresa” show the hardships of immigrants in the 1800’s. Life in America would be easier if immigrants had an easier time to make a living. It was not easy to make a living for
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During the 1800s‚ clothing styles could be considered eccentric yet dazzling. Although some styles diminished throughout the century‚ they remained breathtaking and utterly awe-inspiring. Men’s designs during the during this time period were extremely handsome‚ and the women’s were extraordinary in places of wealth. These fashions are important in understanding the way life was in the 19th century. Women’s dress during the 1800s was elegant and chic. Throughout the century‚ the figure of the women
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reform efforts of the early 1800’s helped them achieve equality.Women fought for their rights in America and women have leaded reform effortsthat began to change the way they were viewed by society. Amelia Earhart andElizabeth Blackwell made a huge impact for women by their independence andbravery. Women’s reform efforts created progress towards their equality andeventually helped they gain some rights and opportunities as all men did.Women’s reform efforts of the early 1800’s helped them achieve equality
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During the 1800s‚ there was an era called the Industrial Revolution‚ which resulted in many positive changes and influences on the world such as technology advancement‚ new machines‚ and better lives for the people. For these reasons‚ goods were produced cheaper‚ people earned more money by working in the factories‚ and there was better infrastructure than before the Revolution. Although there were many positive changes‚ there were still some negative results of the Revolution. One of the main negative
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Destiny’s Child “Independent Woman” is a twenty-first century anthem‚ unlike the nineteenth century. In the 1800’s‚ women did not have much to live for. Without the demand for change‚ the tragedy of no independence would remain. It was habit for women to be treated as lower-class‚ have no self worth‚ and simply have little to no rights. In the 1800’s‚ women were known to be property of their husbands. They did not have any independence‚ nor did they truly belong to themselves. In “Story of an Hour”
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Many people worked in the Hawaiian Plantations‚ but were known to be harsh and a job that rarely wanted. They would be in the sun all day‚ peeling sugar and getting what it felt like a third degree burn. Overall‚ Plantation life was not easy in the 1800s due to unsanitary living conditions‚ harsh working conditions‚ and ethnic segregation. Unsanitary living conditions is one of the worst part of a plantation life. The houses were first made with grass of wood. It had little shade and everyday‚ the
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Americans did not always celebrate Christmas. In the 1800s the Christmas was not considered a holiday in America. Americans wanted to distance themselves from Washington Irving and Clement Clarke Moore are considered the founders of the modern American Christmas. Through their literature Washington Irving and Clement Clarke Moore popularized Christmas and shape many of our Christmas traditions today. First‚ Washington Irving brought European Christmas traditions to America and helped shape St. Nicolas
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whether or not the people still committed crimes. People still fought with the court systems and had their own opinions on crime and punishment of this time. I think that you can conclude after reading this paper about crime and punishment in the 1800s that their morals and beliefs are a lot different than ours today. The lower class getting the blame for the crimes are still in people’s minds today but not as much as it was back then. Another thing that is coming back today‚ is the theft and assault
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