The Emigrants

types of living: prairie life and woodland life. A primary source stated that an ad of Native American land was for sale showing that it was perfect for many types of farming. People of the west were making Native American land for sale for the emigrants to buy. Another ad from the time of westward expansion showed this. In this ad it showed the land for sale was irrigated, meaning the land needs someone to supply water in order to grow crops. The ad also stated that the land is agricultural…

Atomic bombs and nuclear weapons generally are very disputable and controversial issue. Almost 64 years ago, on 6th and 9th of August, two atomic bombs were dropped on Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Ostensibly, this use can be justified as a direct means to the end of the World War II in Asia-Pacific region. Up to now, Americans consider this act defensible. Truman, who was president of the USA in years 1945-1953 has always relentlessly vendicated his radical and controversial step in August 1945.…

and congestion was common, but greater discomfort was experienced from the monotonous conditions of life on board. Emigrants were not confined to any part of the ship but the male and female quarters were kept separate in order to maintain discipline. They were under the supervisors who were responsible for their good conduct and well-being. Meals were served twice a day, emigrants were allowed a bath each day and music and singing was allowed. On the African slave ships however, hundreds of…

missionaries working for the Crown of France. Therefore, the populations which came were predominantly coming for religious reasons, although economic gains were also very important. Most of these people were regular citizens, with a few wealthy emigrants. “London investors took up the challenge of colonizing the…

contemporary, hostile political climate towards ‘Others’ in Australian politics is underpinned by a history of systematic and institutional racism. This hostility towards non-Anglo ethnicities, in particular Muslims, Arabs and Asians – whether immigrants, emigrants, asylum seekers, or refugees –remains xenophobic, and finds its expression in State Islamophobia and sensationalised fears of minority out-groups (ENDNOTE). An examination of Australian public policies from 1901 to present date…

and a library. The second class passengers were the middle class working people. They included “clergy, businessmen, average tourists, and the ship’s musicians” (The Titanic History). The third class, also known as steerage, consisted of the poor emigrants from Europe who were going to America. This class had to be separated from the upper decks due to health regulations. This separation caused many deaths for the third class passengers. The highest numbers of survivors were the women and…

The idea of home and its importance in The Arrival, Sonora and The Faith Healer of Olive Avenue A person is influenced by several cultural, material or emotional aspects that help building a personality and are part of someone’s self-definition. One of these factors can be considered home, and it has a big role in The Arrival by Shaun Tan, Sonora by Hannah Lillith Assadi and The Faith Healer of Olive Avenue by Manuel Muñoz. A close analysis to the meaning of home and what it represents to each…

As a daughter of an african emigrant, life was quite different culturally and academically. Although my mother was still around my father played a more major role in my life due to her working a lot. The expectations that were required of me began around the age of seven years old. The way my father taught me to be the best had so much pain to the process. The first week of school is what I always hated the most. During my whole elementary school my name was always assuming to someone. “UMM….…

Isabella NazarioLA-2nd2/14/18 Statue of Liberty The Statue of Liberty stands in the New York Harbor and has greeted a lot of immigrants into Ellis Island. At the time, Lady Liberty was letting them know that their journey to find democracy, freedom, and a better way of life, was finally over. The Statue of Liberty stands on Ellis Island as a symbol of freedom. Liberty Enlightening the World" (the full name of the statue) was a gift from France to the United States in 1886. It…

What differentiates America from Europe? In this passage adapted from Letters from an American Farmer, de Crevecoeur attempts to develop this contrast for the purpose of convincing his audience not only to immigrate to America but also to see themselves as a nation separate from their former homelands. De Crevecoeur primarily engages pathos in order to support his assertion that the notion of a solely American national identity should develop based on America’s defining characteristics of equal…