During the last half of the 1800s conflict over citizenship in relation to race, ethnicity, and gender was so prevalent because America was in a “storming phase.” America was adjusting to immigrants living and working here. Native-born Americans described “the new immigrants as distinct “races” from inferior civilizations, these nativists pointed to the newcomers’ cultural differences and willingness to work for low wages as cause for alarm.”(Barnes & Bowles, 2015) Native-born Americans wanted to be the superior race and they didn’t like the immigrants taking their jobs.
During this timeframe generally most people were poor and worked long hours to support their families. Woman contributed to their families financial needs by working
During this timeframe generally most people were poor and worked long hours to support their families. Woman contributed to their families financial needs by working