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    In the late nineteenth and early twentieth century‚ the United States issued an aggressive policy of expansionism. This policy was meant to extend its political and economic influence around the globe. Before the new imperialism began‚ the old imperialism had begun. This meant that the European nations were trying to find a direct trade route to Asia during this age. However‚ they gained new land and established colonies in the Americas‚ India‚ South Africa‚ and the East Indies. They also gained

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    During the late nineteenth century‚ the U.S. went through an amazing increase in industrial growth. Many things were brought up that could help anyone‚ even the immigrants‚ to come to america to have a better life. As things settled it wasn’t as everyone wish or hoped it would be. It was not a healthy environment and things were not as stabled as they should’ve been. Some factors that had a negative effect on society includes‚ working conditions‚ child labor and unstable homes. Due to these conditions

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    Although America up to the nineteenth century is a nation full of bustling people living their own separate and original lives‚ people today look at the past with a narrow and romanticized perspective. It is easy to stereotype and stigmatize people who live in certain eras because they will never be known-- they are defined by the events they live through. However‚ it is possible to rediscover that time does not change what makes everyone human. Americans of the past defend themselves through their

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    country. Europe consisted of mostly aggressive‚ imperialistic countries who all had the same idea of a war that would only last a couple months‚ but this is a war that wound up lasting a total of four years. Because this was a European War‚ America did not intervene until three years into the war. Although the fighting was taking place in Europe‚ most Americans felt very involved. America at this time had a large population of immigrants with family and heritage dating back to mostly Germany and

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    In 1952‚ a toxic smog covered London. This fog continued to blanket the city for four days. Although this is a short period of time‚ the smog had a fatal aftermath. This still continues today and affects the people who were exposed to the toxic fumes. There were many things that contributed to the way the smog started‚ ended‚ and how it became toxic. One main reason why the smog started and lasted so long was because of the weather. There was a high-pressure air mass stalled over the Thames

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    the Gilded Age emerged. This time period was plagued with corruption‚ industrialization of the the North and urbanization by farmers and blacks. The United States boomed with industry and new businesses‚ but at the same time‚ it led to a great deal of political corruption and scandals. People who were already rich became richer while the poor became poorer trying to work in dreadful conditions. During the late 19th century‚ the presidents of this period were subservient to big business‚ a third party

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    amount of uproar. Unfortunately‚ in the late 19th century it was all too common. Black people were treated as nothing more than slaves‚ though they had recently been freed. The Southerners still felt as if they weren’t being treated fairly. The country was divided While it was a start on their long journey for equality‚ many people wanted to speed it up. People of all races and genders decided it was well past time to revolutionize the United States to become a united and equal place for everyone both

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    technology‚ the late 19th century could appropriately dub itself as an industrial revolution. Rapid transformations of the work-place worsened working conditions and prompted the common laborer to join forces with others in order to create labor unions. Although these unions were fueled with excellent intentions and driven by exasperated motivation‚ these organizations did little to improve the working conditions during this particular time frame. It wasn’t until the 20th century that tangible changes

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    The late 19th century and early 20th century‚ dubbed the Gilded Age by writer Mark Twain‚ was a time of great growth and change in every aspect of the United States‚ and even more so for big business. It was this age that gave birth to many of the important modern business practices we take for granted today‚ and those in charge of business at the time were considered revolutionaries‚ whether it was for the good of the people or the good of themselves. The exact period of time in which the Gilded

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    In the nineteenth century‚ United States focused all its attention on the West. The Americans justified their expansion westward as a “God-given” right called Manifest destiny. This belief dictated the U.S Policy. Following the Civil War‚ the federal government pushed the Indians off their lands to areas reserved for them called reservations. In addition to changing their homes‚ the Native Americans were forced to change their lifestyle and traditional ways while living in the reservation. Indian

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