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Ring the Alarm

I believe that one of the most important things that took place during this time period was the creation of official fire fighters. This was important because at this time there weren’t many safety precautions taking place, so that left … Continue reading

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Cities Growing from Factories

The utilization of the factory system is a significant factor in the change and transformation of cities. Before the 1840s, their were two types of manufacture products. One type falls into the category of consumer items, such as “refined sugar, … Continue reading

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An Empire State of Mind

Out of all the events read in the readings, I feel that the British capturing New Amsterdam from the Dutch in 1664, yet maintaining it’s commercial functions  was  important to historical change. Due to New York being a port, it … Continue reading

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