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Immigration And Westward Expansion
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Moving to America
Because of the variety of jobs in America, I moved there with my younger brothers. I was poor in Irish and I wanted to get money in America so I can take care of my brothers. Picture: http://importance.corante.com/archives/2005/06/14/flag_day.php -
Getting A Job
Because I got a job at a chicken factory, I had some money to take care of my family. I bought a house and clothes. Picture: http://coloradopeakpolitics.com/2013/08/02/follow-the-money-initiative-22-funders-in-the-spotlight/money-ii/ -
Boss Is Mean
When my boss was mean and he could decide to not pay me if I messed up a little, I got less money for my job. Picture: http://www.dreamstime.com/photos-images/angry-cartoon-face.html -
Getting Fired
Even though I did a good job in the chicken factory, my boss was very mean and he fired me. I was poor again and I became homeless. Picture made by me -
The Homestead Act
Because of the Homestead Act, my brothers and I got land do we didn't have to live on the street. We sold some of the land and we got some money. Picture made by me. -
Brother Getting A Job
Becuase we needed money very badly and I couldn't get a job, my little brother got a job mining. Picture by me.
