Interpreting the Past: Revolutionary Documents Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 25 Submitting a text ent ...
Interpreting the Past: Revolutionary Documents Due Sunday by 11:59pm Points 25 Submitting a text entry box One of the main jobs of historians is to interpret the past by reviewing primary documents, scholarly secondary sources, and then creating an analysis of this research. After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of the Documents of the Revolutions. You might want to consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: Look at the Revolutionary Documents from the United States’ Declaration of Independence, France’s Declaration of the Rights of Man, Mexico’s Declaration of Independence & Texas’ Declaration of Independence. How did the United States’ Document influence the others? What significant themes do you see in all of them? Which words & phrases are used in all of them? How do these words & phrases connect to your understanding of independence or where do you still have them relevant today? This assignment should be at least 300 words and contain your reactions or questions about some specific issue within the historical narrative which you find compelling. For full credit, your paper must not simply sum up the reading or repeat points made there. Rather, I’m looking for you to create your own interpretation, explain the emotional content of the piece, or discuss some original insight. Include citations as needed.Discussion: The Industrial Revolution and Cities During the Industrial Revolution, many people moved from rural countryside homes to cities. Consider how this changed how people lived. In what ways did family structures change as people moved to urban areas? What were the benefits or disadvantages of living in cities? To what extent do modern living patterns reflect this shift to urban areas? To receive full credit for this assignment your post must: Address the questions asked in the paragraph above in at least a 300-word post and cite all outside sources appropriately In your initial post, include at least one interesting question the readings raised for you Reply to at least two of your classmates' posts and attempt to answer their question (100 word posts minimum) Reply Matthew Mietlinski Apr 18 10:17pm Reply from Matthew Mietlinski During the industrial revolution there was a lot of change and some of these changes evolved the way people lived, especially in cities. But during this time when factories were starting to be built using steam engines, they no longer had to be near any rivers, because of this they built them in cities instead. This drew a lot of attention and people from all over the countryside were looking for work because the job market was high. To put it in perspective Manchester’s population exploded from a lot of people, coming in from 27,000 in 1773 to more than over 300,000 by 1851. But cities were ready for that much growth in that much time. Because working class families were all crammed into the small space, and poorly built houses that were called back-to-backs. These types of home would also not have any ventilation, no plumbing and no space. Now according to Spartacus Educational, many of the people live in cellars and attics that were wet and damp, dark and dangerous. Just the whole environment around it is filled with trash, animal waste, and even sewage. Also shared outdoor toilets were often just holes in the ground anywhere they could do it. The other downside would be that the waste would also overflow in the streets. (Industrial Towns and Cities, n.d.). Not only that, but pollution also made things way worse. Because smoke from the factories would make the air thick and dirty, with the rivers also being filled with chemicals. During this time also had many diseases and these diseases would spread fast through the community of their neighborhoods, and even being way worse with children. In some towns, many children under the age of 5 would die because their immune system isn’t built yet. It was so bad even the average adults during that period had short life expectancies, specifically those that worked in mines or mills. Friedrich Engels, the one that wrote about the working-class life in Manchester, said the ways that the wealthy lived acted as if they were blind when there was suffering around them and paid no attention to it. If anything, it was like a wall that couldn’t see between the rich and the poor. One thing that the Industrial Revolution did was that it brought a lot of major progress, even though industrial towns were hard to live in during the early stages of the revolution. Eventually, because of the harsh conditions it did lead to changes in housing, cleaning and labor laws but for the longest, but life for workers is just hard in general in these types of cities making it tough of them and less family time. Citation: Industrial towns and cities. (n.d.). Spartacus Educational. https://spartacus-educational.com/Industrial_Towns.htmLinks to an external site. Reply from Seth Boot The Industrial Revolution, which began in the 18th century, was a time of great change. The changes affected almost every aspect of life. As the Industrial Revolution began to take shape, rural areas migrated en masse from the countryside to more urban developments. This shift greatly affected family structure and living conditions. Before the Industrial Revolution in many rural societies, families often lived in large, extended, multigenerational households. These households would work very well where each of the family members had a defined role and in some households, a family hierarchy. With the turn of the century and the rapid industrialization, many of these rural communities were drawn to cities in search of work. With the rise of these factory jobs, these rural family structures underwent transformations. One such transformation is the rise of what's called the Nuclear Family. Due to urban conditions often being cramped and limited housing, it would become impractical for an entire extended family to fit in the same unit. As a result of this, nuclear families would become more the norm, consisting of a child and a parent household. With the migration to an urban environment also came new employment opportunities. The employment of both women and children would dramatically increase. This challenged traditional domestic house roles for women. Some of the benefits of living in urban environments include a lot more social mobility would greater exposure to different professions and ideas individuals are no longer relegated to being farmhands and rural workers. While there were many benefits to urban living, there were also considerable downsides. Due to these mass migrations, many of urban environments would lead to overcrowding. With this overcrowding, slums would begin to emerge, as well as an increase in diseases. A question i pose is: if you were alive during this periods would you also leave your rural home in search of opruttunity CC Carla Contreras Apr 18 1:55pm| Last reply Apr 18 7:52pm Reply from Carla Contreras The shift from rural to urban areas during the Industrial Revolution significantly changed how people lived. In rural areas, also known as the countryside, families lived together on farms. Farms call for lots of labor and responsibility for maintenance; therefore, families shared responsibilities. However, as people began moving into urban areas, their family structures and roles changed. The city life, made up of apartments and tenements, couldn't support large extended families living under one roof. Instead, cities supported nuclear families, made up of only the parents and their children. This shift called for an increasing need for income, so oftentimes, nuclear families all worked together in factories. However, this situation varied depending on social class. This contributed to diminishing traditional family structures. Urban families had to work harder for extended hours, leaving them with less time to spend quality time with their families. The shift from rural to urban living came with several benefits and disadvantages. Urban areas enabled easier access to services, such as healthcare and education. In addition, cities created employment opportunities, most commonly employment roles in factories. These two advantages were the driving factors that attracted rural families to make the move to urban areas. However, this move also came with disadvantages. Cities were overcrowded, which led to unsuitable living conditions. Due to poor sanitation and increased pollution, diseases spread quickly, leading to diminished health across society. Children also worked in dangerous conditions at young ages, taking away from their childhood. Still, families in search of a "better life" with financial stability and greater opportunities made their move into cities. Today, modern living patterns reflect this shift to urban areas from the Industrial Revolution. Urbanization has continued to evolve since then, as many people now live in cities. Cities are also expanding with more apartments being built to support increased population growth. Also, nuclear families have remained, as most homes include parents and their children. However, living conditions have improved since then. Question During the Industrial Revolution, did urbanization from the country to cities strengthen or weaken communities? Works Cited Beck, E. (n.d.). Living conditions in industrial towns. History Crunch. https://www.historycrunch.com/living-conditions-in-One of the main jobs of historians is to interpret the past by reviewing primary documents, scholarly secondary sources, and then creating an analysis of this research. After reading your text and reviewing the assigned materials, submit an analysis of the Documents of the Revolutions. You might want to consider the following questions, but you are not limited to them: Look at the Revolutionary Documents from the United States’ Declaration of Independence, France’s Declaration of the Rights of Man, Mexico’s Declaration of Independence & Texas’ Declaration of Independence. How did the United States’ Document influence the others? What significant themes do you see in all of them? Which words & phrases are used in all of them? How do these words & phrases connect to your understanding of independence or where do you still have them relevant today? This assignment should be at least 300 words and contain your reactions or questions about some specific issue within the historical narrative which you find compelling. For full credit, your paper must not simply sum up the reading or repeat points made there. Rather, I’m looking for you to create your own interpretation, explain the emotional content of the piece, or discuss some original insight. Include citations as needed.
