Commencing in the late nineteenth century, the 1893 Chicago World’s Fair has stood the test of time as a symbolic image of unity for the worlds people. Originally organized to commemorate the four hundredth anniversary of Christopher Columbus’s arrival in North America, the exposition also served to host and celebrate the many diverse groups and nations from across the globe. However, upon participating in the fair, several groups found numerous hurdles in being represented during the fair. Groups such as the Polish, the German’s, as well as the African American community each faced this struggle. This effectively causing for each to come to question their greater role and presence in American society. Therefore, the 1893 World’s Fair reflects the broader racial struggles in …show more content…
Appearing in an article on May 22, 1893 in the Illinois Staats-Zeitung, the author, who isn’t listed by name explains that “it is the duty of German-Americans to “acknowledge and appreciate these efforts and also this friendly attitude towards our adopted father-land.” However, the German’s did display some disdain for their overall treatment at the fair. Several German visitors of the fair expressed their dissatisfaction with Charles C. Bonney, who served as President of the World’s Congress at the fair. Bonney had decreed that English, Spanish, and French would serve as the “official mediums of communication” at the fair. Further, Bonney also prohibited the German language from being included. This decision came to be recognized by the German community as a suppression on their language, which they argued belonged to the “most highly cultured people in
The Chicago World’s Fair was at one of the most progressive time periods in American history. Free from the bonds of the Civil War, American inventors were able to invent for the sake of invention, women were once again able to fight for their rights as citizens, and African Americans were, for the first time ever, viewed as people
The English immigrants are given a brief introduction as the first ethnic group to settle in America. The group has defined the culture and society throughout centuries of American history. The African Americans are viewed as a minority group that were introduced into the country as slaves. The author depicts the struggle endured by African Americans with special emphasis on the Civil War and the Civil Rights movement. The entry of Asian Americans evoked suspicion from other ethnic groups that started with the settlement of the Chinese. The Asian community faced several challenges such as the Chinese Exclusion Act of 1882, and the mistreatment of Americans of Japanese origin during World War II. The Chicanos were the largest group of Hispanic peoples to settle in the United States. They were perceived as a minority group. Initially they were inhabitants of Mexico, but after the Westward expansion found themselves being foreigners in their native land (...
Germany in the eighteenth century wasn 't really Germany like we see today. Instead Germany at this time was divided in many different states, where each state was ruled by a prince who decided the countries religion. People who did not accept the religion; and were caught, were often persecuted. During this time period people in Germany fled Germany in search of a better place with more freedom. People wanted the liberty to have their own religion, land, and basically a better life than the one they were offered in Germany. Many migrated to Austria-Hungary and The Russian Empire, but some migrated to America. Johannes Hanner a German immigrant that migrated to America for a better life wrote a letter to his family about how America has given
By 1890's the south was so crazed by all of its prejudice and hate toward blacks that many advocates decided that blacks could possibly succeed in the south. Industrial wo...
Erik Larson’s book Devil in the White City is full of magic and madness that has shaped the society of the late 19th century that is specific to in Chicago. The issues that have been handled through this time frame that are addressed in this book is that how Chicago was known to be the black city at first, and how the city hoped that hosting the World’s fair would increase their reputation. Secondly, the magic of a man named Daniel Burnham that did put the plans of the world fair in Chicago into life and the obstacles that he had overcame. Next, once the world fair was complete, it has made Chicago “The White city,” by its dazzling designs and attractions that made it memorable. Then, the madness of H.H. Holmes and how his evil deeds has seemed to undermine the world fair and the things that are going on within it with his murders and treachery that does grip Chicago once his evil deeds have been found out. Finally, the events that happened in the world fair that relate to the issues that occur in the late ninetieth century within the United States. The city of Chicago was in a desolate condition before it hosted the World Fair.
Cleveland’s black population was quite small before the “Great Migration” in 1915, but then began to gradually increase. This meant that black associations and leadership depended very much on white support. The socioeconomic position of blacks, however, at the same time, got worse as whites got stricter on discriminatory control over employment and public places. After 1915, Cleveland’s black population grew quickly, starting racist trends. One of the results was segregation of the living conditions of blacks, their jobs, and in social aspects. As isolation increased, however, this began the growth of new leaders and associations that responded to the needs of the ghettos. By 1930, the black ghetto had expanded; Cleveland’s blacks had increased class stratification in their community, as well as an increasing sense of cultural harmony in response to white prejudice.
The “White City” was a vast collection of architecture and arts that were put on display in the year 1893. The Chicago World Fair, also called the “White City”, was a major event in American history that impacted America’s culture, economic, and industry. The Chicago World Fair was held to honor Columbus’ discovery of the New World. The real reason why it was made was to proudly have back their wealth and power. Larson said, “the tower not only assured the eternal fame of its designer, Alexandre Gustave Eiffel but also offered graphic proof that France had edged out the United States for dominance in the realm of iron and steel…”(15). To accomplish this, architects led by Daniel Burnham and John Root made numerous buildings and beautiful scenery
The city is best known for its large size, population, and diversity of businesses, ideas, and peoples. Various factors, such as the impact of industrialization and the emergence of new technologies, as well as the impact of various social and political movements throughout US history have augmented these three factors, with the scale, population, and diversity of the American city even larger than before. In their respective works The Souls of Black Folk and The Cosmopolitan Canopy, W.E.B. DuBois and Elijah Anderson address the issue of interracial interactions in the city, and their implications on the development of equity and civility. In both The Souls of Black Folk and The Cosmopolitan Canopy, DuBois and Anderson agree that the creation
American minorities made up a significant amount of America’s population in the 1920s and 1930s, estimated to be around 11.9 million people, according to . However, even with all those people, there still was harsh segregation going on. Caucasians made African-Americans work for them as slaves, farmers, babysitters, and many other things in that line. Then when World War II came, “World War II required the reunification and mobilization of Americans as never before” (Module2). They needed to cooperate on many things, even if they didn’t want to. These minorities mainly refer to African, Asian, and Mexican-Americans. They all suffered much pain as they were treated as if they weren’t even human beings. They were separated, looked down upon, and wasn’t given much respect because they had a different culture or their skin color was different. However, the lives of American minorities changed forever as World War 2 impacted them significantly with segregation problems, socially, and in their working lives, both at that time and for generations after.
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Even when the economy was low “Little Africa” still did very well, even when the whites weren’t. But due to the years of economic success the blacks had, the whites were jealous and the KKK was reorganized in 1915. Though they had trouble f...
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The main focus of this essay is on the discrimination against African Americans in Cleveland After World War I and why discrimination began to increase after the war. I first chose this topic because it has always been a topic that sparked my interest and I’ve always wanted to know more about the African American community. I figured when am I going to get a better opportunity to gain more knowledge on the topic of discrimination against African Americans then in an African American Studies class. I also think it is really important to know about the past history of our city and it is just as important to know about the people who were here many years before us especially the African American community. These things are important to know because they are what makes up Cleveland today especially because we live in a diverse city.
The struggle for equal rights has been an ongoing issue in the United States. For most of the twentieth century Americans worked toward equality. Through demonstrations, protests, riots, and parades citizens have made demands and voiced their concerns for equal rights. For the first time minority groups were banding together to achieve the American dream of liberty and justice for all. Whether it was equality for women, politics, minorities, or the economy the battle was usually well worth the outcome. I have chosen articles that discuss some of the struggles, voyages, and triumphs that have occurred. The people discussed in the following articles represent only a portion of those who suffered.
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