When they came to America, they believed that communicating with God should be done as individuals so they taught all children to read and write. ... The English started the Northern colonies, the German settlers went to Pennsylvania, the Dutch settled in New York, the Swedes lived along the Delaware River, and the French Huguenots lived in the Hudson Valley of the colony of New York. ...

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During the Gilded Age and the Progressive Era (GAPE), many atrocities were directed towards African-American people. This period of history was one of the great advances. The nation was making incredible advancements in industry, science, and the settlement of the frontier. America was growing...

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The quickest growth occurred at locations near where the rivers of the Appalachian Mountains began their initial descent down the mountain. ... Additionally, children as young as fifteen worked for minimal wages with some instances of them becoming crippled as a result of the labor-intensive job they performed. ...

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