At present, this type of industry has reached the multi-billion dollar level and still growing with the help of the Internet and television programs. ... Items they have found throughout there travels from country to country are old metal and wood antique toys from the 1800's, blankets and linens form early 1900's, dishes like old willoware, sometimes refurred to as "BLUE WILLOW," found in England from the late 18th century. ... Through out history we find that many cultures have and still have open markets which is an early form of the flea market we have come to enjoy today...

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From our discussion in calss, I learned a lot about poverty, why it exsisted, and why it still thrives today. ... In 1800 through 1825, the first "Factory Act" in England was issued which made trade unions legal in England. ... Facing despression, the people would soon discover it was only the beginning with the start of World War II, which was the most devasting war in human history. ... For they felt the present inequality created a decline of morality as shown through alcohol consumption, prostitution, and divorce. ... For God gave us this human right of power and nobody can take it aw...

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