...The blaring of ships’ horns, the crying babies, the yelling of tired men and women, the deafening sounds of train whistles coming and going, and the languages of so many people. These, my dear cousin, Devin, are the poignant memories of my time at Ellis Island. Thousands of men, women, and children, all wishing to enter the land of the free and the home of the brave and just hoping to acquire a small amount of the American dream. The journey here from our beloved Ireland was a long and treacherous one indeed. We spent five long weeks enduring hurricane winds and rains and waves that tossed our ship around like a small child’s toy. There was so much sickness from being thrown here to there and not to mention the affects of...
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...student understands the importance and significance of the Statue of Liberty and Ellis Island....
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...Immigrant Experience Paula Panti HIS/226 April 06, 2014 Michelle O’Malley I am Giovanni (John) Pilutti this is the story of my family and descendants. I was born on February 16, 1892, in Rivignano, Udine, Italy and Louisa Muzzini who later became my wife and was born on March 22, 1897, near the same place. This is the story of my life’s journey, and how I ended up coming to America. Through hardships and sacrifice our family had a dream of going to America and making a better life for our children, and so the story begins. The year was 1914 when I joined the Italian Army, which I served until 1918 fighting in World War 1. It was the end of World War I much of Western Europe was still in turmoil; Men coming home from serving in Armed Services were trying to shift gears from military to civilian life. Times were hard. I married my childhood sweetheart Louisa while on leave from the army, and we had three beautiful children in a few short years. The war took its toll on my country financially, and forced tens of thousands of Italian people to migrate to the United States seeking work, and a better future for their families. My family and I were no exception, there was a big house being shared by several generations, with each family unit having a small bedroom and sharing the kitchen and other living space. As more children were added to the extended family, it became obvious that some of the family groups would have to move out. There was just no work, and the overcrowded...
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...My Mother and her Sister Happiness is a key factor in life. Weather happiness is found in love, in career, in family - everybody deserves to experience true happiness sometime in life. Life is not complete without this key factor. This is true in the case of the mother in the short story “My Mother and her Sister” who does not seem to find true happiness in life before her days are over. This assignment will begin with an analysis and interpretation of the short story “My Mother and her Sister” by Jane Rogers. To put the story into perspective the assignment includes a discussion of the text, “Their Social Duties and Domestic habits” by Sarah Stickney Ellis and the picture, “The kiss” by Gustav Klimt. The assignment ends with a short essay about the poem “Affirmation” by Donald Hall to conclude the paper. A: The short story by Jane Rogers from 2006 is about a mother, Dorothy and her sister, Lucy. When Dorothy dies her sister temporarily moves in with her niece, the narrator. They don’t communicate that well but when they start talking about Dorothy they open up and the narrator expands her knowledge about her mother and her aunt. The main characters in the story are Lucy and the narrator. Lucy is the sister of Dorothy who died. She is 75 years old and has become a widow after 49 years of marriage. She has 5 children and used to be the perfect old fashioned stay at home mother making homemade jam, knitting cardigans and making huge home cooked meals. As she has gotten older...
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...it was hard for some of them since, sometimes one member of a family was turned away from entering U.S. and therefore had no contact with the rest of their families again less than 2% of Italians were turned away Ellis Island was not fully a pleasant or successful experience for those who got to stay and work, amidst the confusion and large population, they were required to register their names before entering U.S. and due to the unfamiliarity of European names for some of the registrars’ some immigrants were “gifted” with shorter version of their names not all working conditions were good, many immigrants had to toil for low...
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...Vincent Cannato, in his comprehensive work American Passage, highlights the immense significance of Ellis Island in American immigration history, noting that "between 1820 and 1860, 3.7 million immigrants entered through the portal of New York Harbor—some 70 percent of all immigrants to the United States during this time." This influx continued throughout the century, with Ellis Island processing over 12 million immigrants by the time it closed in 1954. The station was more than just a point of entry; it represented hope and a new beginning for many. The rigorous processing procedures at Ellis Island ensured that only those deemed fit and healthy were allowed entry, thereby shaping the demographic and economic fabric of the nation. Moreover, these demographic changes led to the growth of ethnic neighborhoods, fostering cultural diversity and community solidarity. The economic contributions of these immigrant communities were immense, as they not only supplied labor but also fueled consumer demand and entrepreneurial activity. Thus, the...
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...New York City The first native New Yorkers were the Lenape, an Algonquin people who hunted, fished and farmed in the area between the Delaware and Hudson rivers. Europeans began to explore the region at the beginning of the 16th century--among the first was Giovanni da Verrazzano, an Italian who sailed up and down the Atlantic coast in search of a route to Asia--but none settled there until 1624. That year, the Dutch West India Company sent some 30 families to live and work in a tiny settlement on “Nutten Island” (today’s Governors Island) that they called New Amsterdam. In 1626, the settlement’s governor general, Peter Minuit, purchased the much larger Manhattan Island from the natives for 60 guilders in trade goods such as tools, farming equipment, cloth and wampum (shell beads). Fewer than 300 people lived in New Amsterdam when the settlement moved to Manhattan. But it grew quickly, and in 1760 the city (now called New York City; population 18,000) surpassed Boston to become the second-largest city in the American colonies. Fifty years later, with a population 202,589, it became the largest city in the Western hemisphere. Today, more than 8 million people live in the city’s five boroughs. New York City in the 18th Century In 1664, the British seized New Amsterdam from the Dutch and gave it a new name: New York City. For the next century, the population of New York City grew larger and more diverse: It included immigrants from the Netherlands, England, France and Germany;...
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...CURRENT AFFAIRS AND HISTORICAL CONNECTIONS My view of studying history is that it is important for future generations to know where their ancestors have been and what they have accomplished in order to make future changes and developments in a society. I feel that without studying American history most industries would not be able to grow to meet the demands of modern day needs. Take for instance the computer industry and it’s progression in the last 40 years. My laptop that I’m writing this paper with has as much power, if not more than the computers used to put a man on the moon. That would not be possible if manufacturers did not look at ways to improve what they already have developed, which means they have to look back at what they have created in the past. Among other important reasons for studying American History would be subjects such as labor laws and social security. We as a society want to live better lives and improve the quality of our lives and so by looking at the past we can make changes in the future to benefit our future generations. In my view without studying history there would be no progressive future. I think many people have a negative view on studying history because they can’t seem to find a connection to how history relates or affects their lives. I believe that anyone can find something interesting to study in history. It’s just a matter of finding a way for them to connect with a subject on a personal or professional level. Maybe someone does...
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...very difficult to adjust and live by a new set of rules from one day to another. That second where an immigrant cross’ a border to an unknown country, is the second that changes everything. But why is it so difficult to grow accustomed to a totally new life? The poem ”Immigrants in our own land,” is a text about the immigration that took place at Ellis Island near Manhatten, where a lot of immigrants passed between 1892 and 1954. The poem is a so-called chopped-up prose. The chopped-up prose does often describe a course of events, which can also be seen in this particular poem. The narrator is an immigrant. It is obvious because he uses expressions such as “myself,” “we,” and so on. It is a subjective narrator, which makes the poem very authentic. It can be seen that the main character of the poem is a guy due to the fact that he uses boxer shorts, which a girl does not normally use: “my T-shirts, boxer shorts, socks and pants are drying.” (p. 187, l. 25). He expresses how the immigrants felt when they came to America, through his point of view. He describes different events which has had an effect throughout his life. If the story was told from an American’s point of view, it would be much more different and the poem would probably have a completely different focus. A very central element in the text is the way he tells about the life in jail. He explains and expresses how it is to live behind bars and how an average day goes by. He uses a prison cell to describe how...
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...Western Expansion: Topics • The Native Americans • Settlement of the West • The Bonanza West • Conclusion: The Meaning of the West The Native Americans: • Life of the Plains Indians • Indian Policy • Finial Battles on the Plains • The end of tribal life • “saving” The Indians • Hellan Hunt Jackson • NA Contributions 1877 is the beginning of “modern” American history. Hayes was president and some feel he is a fraud Most people live on Eastern Seaboard. Many overcrowding. Manufacturing and limited land space. People want to live west but the Indians were there…. In 1867 Horace Greeley urged people in NYC to move west “if you move west you will crowd nobody and not starve” because nobody was there but there were over QMil Natives living in the West. The gold rush started and disturbed the native western population. 1: Life on the plains for NA. 2/3 of them lived on the great plains. It’s one of the most hazardous at the time. They knew how to survive. The plains Indians depended buffalo. They can kill and take only what they need and use the entire kill. The Whites left the carcass. It was used by them for clothes, tools, food, shelter, ect. Before the horse the NA would hunt them by running them over a cliff or scaring them into a trap. The Spanish introduces the horse to them. They discovered that it was a great work and hunting animal. They were migratory and would travel with the food source. Some tribes would be sever thousand people...
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...My Personal Connections Dominic Cantori had a secret and did not want anyone to know it. Accidentally left behind on a school field trip, he went on an adventure back in the past through his dream. Within his dream, Dominic discovers himself as well as finds hope for his future.Dominic was holding onto a painful secret, and felt that he would be judged by his peers if they knew the truth. His dream is a small movie of the events that took place leading up to the life of Dominic Cantori. After reading the novel, I found many personal connections throughout the story. I can personally relate to Dominic, when he was left behind in the museum. A little over ten years ago, my father left me behind when we went hunting. We were heading home after...
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...Preface: The Generation In the preface, Joseph Ellis takes his time in explaining the importance of the American Revolution. He starts off by stating that during the 1780’s everyone thought that it was only natural that America verge away from British rule. They all figured that it would be a gradual change; not a full blown revolution. Throughout the chapter, Ellis puts great emphasis on the many things that could have gone wrong during the revolution. He points all these negative events and set backs that he felt could easily have brought the developing America down to show just how great of an accomplishment the revolution was. The Founding Fathers were not completely oblivious to the severity of breaking away from Great Britain. Tom Pain states that, “it is only common sense that an island can not rule a continent (pg.3).” Many assumed that it was only natural that the thirteen colonies govern themselves. They figured that it would be a peaceful break such as the gaining of independence for Ghana or Canada. It was not until later on that the colonies realized that Britain would not easily hand over the land. What I find interesting is that only the Founding Fathers seemed to realize the great events taking place during their time. John Adams even instructed his wife to file and keep all of his records. It is as if he knew that hundreds of years from then, we the future Americans would look back at his notes and recognize his greatness. This makes me wonder why they...
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...Studieplan over engelsk eksamens materiale Forløb og tekster fra 1.G 1. Literature/fiction and film analysis * http://so1.cphwest.dk/kulturelle_materialer/Engelsk_kulturelle.pdf * Working with Fiction (dokumenter): Read "The New Girl" * Litterature: 'My Son the Fanatic * Film analysis (oral): 'Crash' * Literary analysis of short stories relating to racial diversity, immigration and general social issues etc. * Texts: Aline's journey, The New Girl; The First Day (US society; Racism; Social class in the US); 'Little Things' by Raymond Carver; 'My Son the Fanatic' by Hanif Kureishi (UK Area Study); First Confession by Frank O'Connor (Ireland: an introduction-Religion). Film analysis. * Subjects related to sporting, social, political and economic themes. Films: Green Street Hooligans (Sport+UK society); Crash (US society); Bloody Sunday by Paul Greengrass (UK - Nothern Ireland); Bowling for Columbine (Guns in America). 2. UK: Area study * “Two Speed Britain” (s.54-s.63) fra bogen;” What’s up, Britain” * Tekster fra Current magazien "Margaret Thatcher", "The Rise of UKIP", "The Weird Foods Brits Love", "Jack the Ripper Stalks London" og "London's East End" * “My Son the fantastic” * Waterboys sang ”Old England” 3. USA: Political, Society and culture * "Mapping where English is not the language at home" By Dan Keating and Darla Cameron: http://www.washingtonpost.com/wp-srv/special/national/us-language-map/ * Cadillac advert analysis:...
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...NEWS FEATURE Vol 460|16 NATURE|Vol 460|23 July 2009 RAGAMUFFIN EARTH A small group of ecologists is looking beyond the pristine to study the scrubby, feral and untended. Emma Marris learns to appreciate ‘novel ecosystems’. J oe Mascaro, a PhD student in a T-shirt and floral print shorts, is soaking in the diversity of the Hawaiian jungle. Above, a green canopy blocks out most of the sky. Aerial roots wend their way down past tropical trunks, tree ferns and moss-covered prop roots to an understorey of ferns and seedlings. The jungle is lush, humid and thick with mosquitoes. It is also as cosmopolitan as London’s Heathrow airport. This forest on Big Island features mango trees from India (Mangifera indica); Cecropia obtusifolia, a tree with huge star-shaped leaves from Mexico, Central America and Colombia; rose apples (Syzygium jambos) from southeast Asia; tasty strawberry guava (Psidium cattleianum) from the threatened Atlantic coast of Brazil; and a smattering of Queensland maples (Flindersia brayleyana) from Australia. It also has candlenuts (Aleurites moluccana), a species that humans have moved around so much that its origins have become obscure. There is at least some native Hawaiian representation in the form of hala, or screwpine (Pandanus 450 tectorius), which is pictured on the crest of Punahou School, where US President Barack Obama studied. There are no Hawaiian birds here though. Mascaro sees plenty of feral pigs, descendants of those brought by settlers...
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...Executive Summary Nurses do more than care for people. Ever since Florence Nightingale led the effort to improve hospital sanitation and became known as the founder of modern day nursing, nurses have been at the forefront of change in health care and public health. Nurses provide ongoing assessment of patient’s health. Their round-the-clock presence, observation, skills, and vigilance allow doctors to make better diagnoses and develop proper treatments. Many lives have undoubtedly been saved by an attentive nurse who saw early warning signs of an impending cardiac arrest or some other crisis. Given the importance of nurses to the health of Americans, it is unfortunate, indeed, that the nation is facing a critical nursing shortage. There is a sense of urgency about the shortage this year as the first wave of baby boomers begins turning 60. As the country ages it means Registered Nurses will play an even larger role as the 78 million baby boomers require additional health services. Hospitals have struggled to attract more nurses, but working conditions keep getting tougher. Nurses frequently have to work double shifts, and new insurance rules, under which only the sickest people are treated in hospitals these days, mean that each of the patients requires much more care and attention. Introduction The United States is facing a critical shortage of registered nurses -- particularly the specialized, highly trained nurses who staff intensive...
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