Tag Archives: 1800’s

Gangs Of New York

Gangs of New York had many stars in it, including Leonardo DiCaprio. It is the story of the rivalry between gangs located in the Five Points of Manhattan which is in downtown Manhattan. Many of the fights were between Tammany … Continue reading

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Immigration- Who, Why, When, Where, and How?

Binders and Reimers’  “All Nations Under Heaven” discusses the influx of immigrants from different countries mostly from Europe and Asia. It describes how different races and ethnic groups of these various countries migrated to New York  City, bringing with them … Continue reading

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Books Vs. Websites – The Battle of the Times and Slavery

Both the reading and the website illustrate slavery in different ways. Homberger illustrates who came to New York City, including the roles that these people played in modern society. For example, African Americans were more likely than not slaves. As … Continue reading

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Who knew the Circus Guy was so Spooky?

Entering the Lost Museum I could not help being spooked by the atmosphere and the “Dracula” themed music. I turned the game off after I saw something run across the screen. Living in NYC you would think I would be … Continue reading

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The World of the 19th Century, Barnum Edition

The Barnum Museum is very interesting. The first one was built in 1865, but was burned down. When the second one was built, it too was burned down. Coincidence? View the museum to find out! After the burning of the … Continue reading

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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

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