Essay On American Culture In The 1800s

One of the most interesting part about studying historical events is being able to see the impacts still felt today, from decisions made hundreds of years ago. From the time America got its independence until today, there are still similarities in the equality gap among the population. Granted, the inequality may not be as extreme or easy to see at times, but no one can deny that it still exists. For example, the wage gap between genders, discrimination against people of color, and the defensive stances on immigration – which are still as relevant now as they were then. The industrial age significantly affected the norms of the typical American household in the 1800s. Since the machines were taking over jobs mainly completed by men at home, the burden to complete other household tasks began to increasingly fall upon women, especially as men …show more content…
It is as apparent today as it was in the 1800s. In order to flee British occupation, many Irish immigrants arrived to make a better life for themselves in America, with the hope of being able to experience the so called “freedom” of the new world. At the time, many Americans did not take too kindly to the Irish and accused them of stealing jobs and being “sloppy drunks”. The argument sounds all too familiar, Hispanics in the 21st century are often times blamed by Americans for stealing jobs and causing crime rates to increase. Although, many of the jobs occupied by Hispanics are unwanted by most Americans. Interestingly enough, this sheds light to the fact that implanting these thoughts and influencing public opinion is the work of politicians, who use it more as a tactical tool and rhetoric to gain large-scale support. Immigrants often times make great scapegoats, especially during times of economical