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The truth behind industrial factories

During the Industrial Revolution, many farmers came to urban cities in hope for getting a job in factories to better their lives.  However, the working conditions in these factories were not so ideal. Many of these workers were forced to work … Continue reading

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Government Takes a Backseat as Monopolies Take America for a Joyride

The primary document I chose is a cartoon drawn by Joseph Keppler in 1889. This cartoon portrays the idea that monopolies and big businesses had become so influential that they actually had control over the government and politics. The cartoon … Continue reading

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