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Wonders of Immigration
According to the reading, it points out the development of garment factories for Dominican males, but the market was dominated by Chinese entrepreneurs (pg 227) This area stands out to me because my father, his brothers and my uncles all … Continue reading
If You Miss Me at the Back of the Bus
If you miss me at the back of the bus This protest song is about the times during the Civil Rights March, where people came together for a common purpose; which was to fight for freedom, respect, dignity, economic and … Continue reading
Most Important Changes
1. Increase of women in workforce. 2. WWII 3. Immigrants 4. Racial Tolerance 5. Housing The increase in women in workforce in my opinion is the most important because it signifies a change in times. Women are starting to be … Continue reading
Entertain the Masses
During the Great Depression, a time of need and despair, there were still ways to keep the masses entertained. The radio’s importance during this time greatly increased. Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “Fireside Chats” reached out to many American families while in … Continue reading
Beautify the City
While there was social reform during the late 1800s and the early 1900s, there was also the a group of reformers that set their works on beautifying the city, making it a better place for the citizens. For example, they … Continue reading
Draft Riots
The Draft riots took place in July 1863; it was a response to the Draft passed by Congress. Most of the public were angered and unhappy about the Draft, mainly because it was unfair since all the wealthy class men … Continue reading
Melting Pot
Binder and Reimers covered immigration of various races and cultures in their chapters. Following suit, if I had the resources to make a website to portray immigration throughout the years in New York, my plan would be as follows: I … Continue reading
As We Riot..
In Bernstein, The New York City Draft Riots and Virtual New York website, we learned about the Draft Riots that shook New York City. The amount of violence and bloodshed made it into a monumental event of New York City … Continue reading
Slavery Days
. The content between the readings and the website are similar in topic. Both cover slavery and anything related to slavery. Readings and the website both cover for example, the abolishment of slavery and the events and life styles because … Continue reading