At the end of the Civil War in 1865‚ America found itself in a state of economic chaos. As it experienced a second Industrial Revolution after the Civil War‚ the United States emerged as an industrial colossus and world power. While capitalists undeniably facilitated America’s industrial and economic development between 1875 and 1900‚ the intention with which they did so has been a topic of dispute. While some historians described these capitalists as “captains of industry” others believed they were
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The lives of women in the nineteenth century were greatly shaped by an attitude that believed women should be domesticated‚ pure‚ pious‚ and submissive; true women focused their lives around the family and the home‚ influencing husbands and children by providing them a moral compass. These women‚ however‚ were shielded from the outside world and were neither influenced by nor a part of the politics and business taking place on the other side of their doors. The idea that women were meant for households
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Historical Developments for Women in the 19th Century Bert Jackson HIS 204 March 05‚ 2012 Tim Johnston Historical Developments for Women in the 19th Century American women today are afforded many rights. They are thought of as equal to their male counterparts. This hasn’t always been the case. Women had to fight for the rights that are often taken for granted. In the 19th century‚ America experienced changes that expanded the role of women. Women were needed to help carve out
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Through the ingenious works of poetry the role of nature has imprinted the 18th and 19th century with a mark of significance. The common terminology nature’ has been reflected by our greatest poets in different meanings and understanding; Alexander Pope believed in reason and moderation‚ whereas Blake and Wordsworth embraced passion and imagination. The 18th century was known as the Age of Reason‚ where the focus was on the search for truth and clarity in the world of disorder through reason. Alexander
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In the 19th century the attitude of the British Governments towards poverty was ‘laissez-faire’ meaning that the government did not interfere with people’s lives. They believed that people were ‘’too lazy’’ to work therefore they should look after themselves. Booth and Rowntree did surveys in the 19th century about the causes of poverty in the British cities such as London and York. Booth and Rowntree were not the main reason for the Liberal Government of 1906-1914 introducing their social welfare
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Even for those countries with advanced comprehensive welfare systems‚ there has always been a problem about how society treats the poor‚ the needy or the sick. During the 19th and beginning of 20th Centuries an extension by way of amendments to the already existing Poor Law’s sought to identify ways and means of dealing with those who for a variety of reasons required help. Emanating from religious traditions‚ the Church as part of the established State‚ attempted to provide for the needy through
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Several conflicts in the 19th and 20th centuries contributed to the shaping of the American identity in separate ways that eventually led up to the America that we know today‚ that is still changing politically‚ socially‚ and economically. Conflicts including the Spanish-American War‚ WWI‚ and the Roosevelt Corollary all changed greatly how the American identity is seen both domestically and internationally. These conflicts caused us to see ourselves as more powerful‚ however‚ more unstable. Other
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China’s Interaction with Western Nations in the 19th century And the effects on its economy The 19th century had sparked a time period of bloody revolution‚ social and political reform‚ and both economic and financial problems for China. Though the cause of many of these problems could be rooted to internal conflict‚ foreign influence on Chinese ways proved to be disastrous. During the early 19th century the population was growing‚ the economy seemed stable and generally people seemed content
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In the 19th century England‚ the wealthy Victorians enjoyed exotic luxuries from the British colonies. British companies gained immense power and riches by exploiting the colonies‚ the government gained more power and influence against their competitors with the Empire taking up more territory than ever. Even the missionaries and explorers benefitted financially like never before towards the end of the century through books . In order to understand the happenings during the last decades‚ the causes
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During the late 19th century to the 1930s‚ workers and managers fought each other for control of the work routine‚ wages‚ and hours in the American industry. Trade unions‚ craft unions‚ and strikes were many of the main forces at work during this time period when people were fighting for better working conditions. As the government was struggling to stay out of free labor‚ they also felt the need to impose as the laws in place may not be helping capitalism in America. The government‚ in response
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