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
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
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
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