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What Would We Do Without Him?

by Posted on September 20, 2010

One of the most important figures during the Industrial Revolution was Thomas Alva Edison. He was a prolific inventor, holding 1093 patents in his lifetime. His inventions helped shaped our world into what it was today by creating new industries … Continue reading →

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And You Thought You Had It Bad..

by Wei Chen Posted on September 20, 2010

This photograph, taken in April 1914, captures the unrest of laborers in New York City. The IWW, a labor union also known as The Industrial Workers of the World, depicted here, are striking for the unjust working conditions. During the … Continue reading →

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Government Takes a Backseat as Monopolies Take America for a Joyride

by Rovenna Yakubov Posted on September 19, 2010

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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