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Paupers
(Page 280) |
Many of these people were recent immagrants who failed to adapt to life in the U.S. or those who failed to find a job quickly. Others were widows or orphans, or alchoholics and the mentally ill. No matter the walks of life, almost all paupers were dependant on crime, charity, or both, and most didn't have a home or any resources. Many of these people died from exposure, or starvation.
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PT Barnum
(Page 288) |
This man appealed to the popular interest in the "Bizarre and Fantastic". He brought many inventions to his shows from around the world, because few people had the means to travel far, so he brought the world to the people. In 1842, he opened the American Museum in New York to show off midgets, (such asTom Thumb) Siamese Twins, Magicians, and Vantriloquists. He advertised his museum through lectures, elaborate posters, and newspapers. In 1870, he founded his famous circus.
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Middle Class (page 281-282)
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This was the group in America that was expanding quickly during the mid-18th century. Wealth was based on owning capital rather than owning land. The middle class brought along its own distinct culture-- keeping the women in the home caring for the children, new household inventions (ex: cast-iron stove, icebox), unique diets, and a distinct style of home decor.
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"Cult of domesticity" (page 283-285)
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The "Cult of Domesticity" was the rise of the social roles of women. Prior to the cult of domesticity, women had little to no access to politics, business, education, or even basic rights against abuse. Middle class shifted the woman's role in the family-- resulting in the view of women being "guardians of the domestic virtues." Women turned away from being producers and became consumers. They created a distinct female culture consisting of social networks, such as clus and associations, and literature, such as Godey's Lady's Book, a magazine predominately filled with fashion, cooking, and homemaking advice. However, this "cult of domesticity" later results in women's detachment from society.
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Minstrel Shows (pg. 289)
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Minstrel shows were a form of entertainment in the 1800's which were seen by wealthy, middle, and working class people. They consisted of white actors painting their faces black. It mimicked and ridiculed African-American culture. It was significant in that it was a frm of leisure and reflected the racist attitudes of whites toward blacks.
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