Family Histories~1.
Post at least two primary documents from your research into your family history.
http://chroniclingamerica.loc.gov/lccn/sn83045487/1912-05-01/ed-1/seq-1/2.
Post a list of relevant historical or cultural facts about the setting of your family story (government, world events, popular culture, religious events, etc.)
A lot of Germans were immigrating to America
German were employed by many urban trades, and Factories
The Pullman Strike
Worker's rights
Women's rights
World War 1
The creation of U.S. Steel, Illinois Steel, and other major steel companies
American Federation of Labor
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Industrialization in America
What stands out to you about the historical or cultural context of your family story?
It is what happened to a lot of german families at this time and wasn't uncommon.
What stands out to you about the setting of the story?What about the historical or cultural setting seems most relevant to your story?
The fact the steel industry was really increasing in the chicago area and that there were a lot of employees and poor working conditions.
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