Discussion 2

in the large cities (New York, Chicago) for the immigrants who moved there from 1880 to 1910.  Do online search for the photo-book "How the Other Half Lives'" by Jacob Riis and examine the photos before completing this assignment. Over the centuries several immigrants moved to the New Yolk city as well as Chicago. They faced hostility from native-born Americans while they got into the country. Many immigrants faced difficult since they had nowhere to turn to thereby, they end up into poverty stricken neighborhood as well as neglected buildings which were known as dwellings. The apartments were small in size with no more than two rooms where one room was the kitchen and the other was the bedroom. The tenements catered for several individuals though they were made of bricks and built side by side on streets. The rooms’ atmosphere was not conducive since they were not venerated (Riis 35).

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Discussion 3

Discuss "Machine Politics" in large city governments in the late 1800's.  Research "Boss" Tweed. Political machine originated in the early 1800 and moved on in early 1900s. The machines were several organized parties which powered businesses into political powers. The leaders of these parties were known as bosses. It was the machine politics that dominated New Yolk politics in the 1800. I the century several scandals occurred especially on corruption and defamation on the citizens. Latter the machine changed the brand of industrial as well as urban politics in the State .In America many citizens are not aware of the Bosses who were part of Tammany whereby, it is New Yolk political machine (Yochelson, Bonnie, Jacob & Daniel 98).

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Discussion 4

Discuss the changes made in large city governments to combat corruption.  In particular, the hiring of City Managers and formation of police departments.  (Hint:  Research Sir Robert Peel)

According to the history of civilization societies sought protection for the members as well as possessions. Peel suggested that the development of formal policing resulted from the process of three development stages. The local government decides and administers limited range of public policies within relatively small territories. Combat corruption occurred in the local government. There were various forms of corruption relating to funds such as freedom, blackmail, appropriation as well as implantation found in the government system. The police department had to work overtime for the organic society.

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Discussion 5

Discuss why the United States should or shouldn't have entered World War I.  Research the theory of "The New World Order," along with the Zimmerman letter and the sinking of passenger ships by German U-Boat. United Nation had no need to involve in the World War 1 since there was no threat upon them except for the unrestricted submarine warfare. According to Zimmerman America had no reason to interfere with the war because it was not their business thus; it involved the Russia and Germany. Germany buildup was not on hostility but due to the overwhelming war and fear from Russia. Zimmerman telegram was dubious since it was interpreted by the British. The war was just a case of Russian imperialism in the Balkans as well as xenophobia to Germany.

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Discussion 6

Discuss the "Roaring 20's."  What changes came about in American society, such as in fashion, music, morals, women's rights, and of course Prohibition.

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The Roaring Twenties is a term of society and culture in the 1920s in the Western world. It was at this period when the economic prosperity with a distinctive cultural edge in America. The social and cultural features were known as Roaring twenties began in the leading metropolitan center. The media focused on celebrates during this period. Different events in history have influenced various changes in the way people dressed throughout time. Some of the most popular are fashion today are classic (Dick 112).     

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