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    In the late 1800s is when newcomers began to transform America’s culture and society. Around that time‚ the American people began to demonstrate a well diverse source of national strength. The migrators saw this time as an economic opportunity for them. The north eastern states like New York City‚ and Philadelphia was considered to the Golden doors. The government opened a new immigration process better known as a political machine. A political machine is more about being in control with reaping

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    Pretend for a moment that humans of the present era are horses of the mid- to late 1800s. Horses are prideful‚ strong‚ and majestic creatures that have very few predators lurking over them. Horses have worked hard at their jobs for a long time. They pull heavy carts‚ race for entertainment‚ and make long journeys with ease‚ all for the sake of three square meals a day and an early retirement. The end of the 19th century comes near and horses are starting to see changes happening all around them.

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    "economic oppor-tunity and political freedom‚ [they were also relying] upon the labor African slaves working land taken from Native Americans." (Ewing‚ 2012) Between 1820 and 1930‚ 60% of the world’s immigrants migrated to the United States. In the late 1800s the majority of immigrants came from Italy‚ Poland‚ Russia and elsewhere from south-eastern or eastern Europe. Because of America’s midst position of first agricultural‚ then industrial expansion‚ the de-mand for cheap labor was immense. The enormous

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    The major characteristics of romanticism in the mid-1700s to the late 1800s‚ highlighted their individuality‚ emotions‚ nature‚ literature‚ art‚ music‚ religion and poetry (2016). The romantics believed in individuality to oneself (2016). They had rather be able to express themselves by changing their appearance such as having long hair and beards and dressing differently than their peers (2016). Romantics believed in following their emotions and remaining true to their feelings through their labor

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    Colonization in late 1800s – Motivated by need for African resources Educate and improve “barbarians” Uganda Bantu had educational advantage Acholi and Langi used as military Slave labor caused 5 million deaths Sudan Arabs in North‚ Blacks in south‚ separate colonies When combined‚ Civil War Namibia German genocide of Herero people Imperialism – John Green – McCartney Mission – 1793 – Better trade conditions with China Epic failure Finally would Trade Opium China saw trades as unfair Threw British

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    Progressivism was an era in the late 1800’s in which many reforms were made to industry‚ living conditions‚ and politics. This movement gained momentum due in a large part to populism and the Populist Party. This party was among the first‚ to actively speak out and make attempts at reform. The Omaha Platform was the very beginning of reformation. If it hadn’t been for this party‚ it can be assumed that there would not be as many regulations and freedoms as there are today. The first attempt at

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    Nineteenth century immigration profoundly increased due to the growth industrialization in America. Untied States beginning in the 1820’s experienced an influx of immigrants caused by the rapid growth of the industrial revolution. “From 1836 to 1914‚ over 30 million Europeans migrated to the United States. The death rate on these transatlantic voyages was high‚ during which one in seven travelers died” ("Immigration to the United States.”) One out Seven immigrants making the journey from Europe

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    APUSH Mrs. Cox 3/7/2013 (B) In the late 1800s‚ the United States embarked on a new wave of expansionism during which it acquired overseas territories. Explain the reasons for this new wave of expansionism. American Imperialism has been a part of United States history since the American Revolution. Imperialism is practice by powerful nations or people seeking to expand and maintain control or influence over weaker nations. The United States switch to imperialist behavior in 1898 has caused

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    Transportation was one of the major developments during Industrialism by connecting cities through railroads. Existing railroads were improved upon as well as expanding westward. Railroads were essential for transporting both goods and people. They brought raw materials to city factories‚ which would then be converted to consumer goods and redistributed by the trains. The expansion of tracks encouraged settlers to migrate‚ and build more cities out west. By the 1900’s over two thousand miles of railroad

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    Hellen Wang Transportation Developments Essay The United States had developed a lot through 1790-1830. By the mid-nineteenth century‚ the American transportation system had grown dynamically. Turnpikes were broad paved highways whose access required fees or tolls‚ which connected eastern cities together‚ canal systems like the Erie Canal helped make traveling through waterways the most efficient form of transporting goods and people‚ steamboats were made capable of holding lot’s of cargo and

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