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Immigration westward movement
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Potato Famine
The landlord is collecting rent but I am struggling to make any money due to the potato famine. I am being kicked out of my home and forced to give up the land -
Leaving Ireland
After doing cheap work in the town for 3 months, I have saved up enough money to afford a ride on the ship to America -
Statue of Liberty
After the month and a half long voyage, I see the glorious statue of liberty standing tall and proud displaying the freedom that will be had in America. -
No Money, Need a Job
The journey was more expensive than I expected it to be and my money has run out. I went to the market to buy food for the week and started talking to the owner. I told him my story and he offered me a job. -
Moving West
After saving up and working at the market for almost a year, I have enough money to purchase the neccesary equipment for the long journey to Oklahoma -
Arrive in Oklahoma
A long trek across an unsettled country was brutal but has paid off greatly. The land is free if you get to it first and the race will start soon. -
Sooner
I soon discovered how tough it will be to win land in the race so I set out 3 days early. A crime punishable by execution. A man on a horse discovered my plan during the race and I gave him a $100 bribe to keep it a secret -
Life is Good
I own 94 acres of land and farm corn. I am very succesful and havnt encountered any problems since the day of the land race.
