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Hellgate House of Reform
After Amsterdam’s father is killed in the battle between the Natives and the Dead Rabbits in the opening scene of Gangs of New York, the boy is hunted down and sent to”Hellgate.” The next scene shows him leaving the … Continue reading
Top 5
1. Women in the Workforce – The most prominent change in America was a result of men being drafted into World War II, giving women the opportunity to enter the workforce that was manufacturing the weaponry … Continue reading
Hungarian Immigrants
My mother immigrated to the United States from Hungary with her father and brother in 1958. Hungary was under military occupation by the Soviet Union after the defeat of Hungary in World War II and Communism was in effect for … Continue reading
“Join now! Don’t wait! Make death your date!”
Bob Dylan – Masters of War Above is a link to listen to the song Masters of War by Bob Dylan on his 1963 album “The Freewheelin’ Bob Dylan”. The song is addressing war and the reasons behind it. Masters … Continue reading
Home Sweet Home
If I had the ability, I would create a website showcasing the history of New York City based on the placement and development of ethnic ghettos. The site would open with a map of current New York City showing the … Continue reading
New York City’s Unfortunate Past
Both www.slaveryinnewyork.org and the readings highlight the existence of slavery in New York City and its historical significance. I found the website to be more effective than the readings because of the emphasis on primary documents such as the excerpt … Continue reading
Three Primary Sources
First source: Abinder cites Sun as the first newspaper to report of the conditions in Five Points. This is a primary source because it is an eyewitness account of the area and it’s inhabitants. Second source: Abinder cites Realities of … Continue reading
Empty Streets
In New York City in the 1850’s, there were calls to reform the way of life adopted by the working class families, specifically the women and children of these families. “From reformers’ perspective, the active engagement of women and children … Continue reading
The Pole of Opposition
In celebration of the Stamp Act Repeal and to honor the King of England’s Birthday in 1766, New Yorker’s hoisted two poles which the festivities were held around. The symbolism of the two poles is unclear but in The Road … Continue reading