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Mr. Evans’ History Documents
by Rick Evans
History documents read aloud.
Episodes
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Resolution on Imperialism and Colonialism
The All-African People’s Conference was a series of meetings of anti-imperialism political parties, leaders of various ethnic groups, labor union representatives, and anyone else who believed Africa should be returned to the communities from which the European powers took it. This document…
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A Brief History of Pan-Africanism
The ‘New Internationalist Magazine’ is a British nonprofit publishing cooperative. This text contains excerpts pertaining to the history of and issues related to Pan-Africanism. One prominent debate among historians is the issue over whether the decolonization that occurred during the Cold War…
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The Struggle for Independence in South Asia
Trevor Getz is a Professor of History at San Francisco State University who specializes in Modern Africa and world history. This excerpt describes issues facing South Asian countries as they struggled to obtain independence.
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Excerpt 3 of The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1904)
The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine - President Theodore Roosevelt’s Annual Message Before Congress December 6th 1904 (abridged)
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Excerpt 2 of The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1904)
The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine - President Theodore Roosevelt’s Annual Message Before Congress December 6th 1904 (abridged)
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Excerpt 1 of The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine (1904)
The Corollary to the Monroe Doctrine - President Theodore Roosevelt’s Annual Message Before Congress December 6th 1904 (abridged)
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Hyphenated American
Former President Theodore Roosevelt, October 12, 1915, before the Knights of Columbus, Carnegie Hall, New York City
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Americanization: Historical Context
The idea of Americanization emerged in the early 20th century in the period just before WWI. During this time, a huge influx of immigrants from Southern and Eastern Europe were arriving on America's shores. From the 1890s until the mid 1920s, over 22 million Europeans immigrated to the US from...
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Industrialization: Historical Context
“Between the end of the Civil War and the early 20th century, the United States underwent one of the most rapid and profound economic revolutions any country has experienced. There were numerous causes for this explosive economic growth. The country enjoyed abundant natural resources, a growing...
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Urbanization: Historical Context
If one thing characterized early 20th century cities, it was their immigrant character. The “new immigration” from southern and eastern Europe had begun around 1890 but reached its peak during the Progressive era. Between 1901 and the outbreak of World War I in Europe in 1914, some 13 million...
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Processing into America: Historical Context
Between 1885 and 1920, approximately 21,000,000 immigrants arrived in America. Roughly 75 percent (75%) of them entered through New York Bay and were processed at Ellis Island after the immigration station opened in 1892. The arrival of immigrants from new parts of the world brought fears of new...
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Assimilation Versus Acculturation: Historical Context
Assimilation is when a minority group adopts the beliefs, culture, and way of life of the dominant culture. During the 1890s-1900s Americans wanted the “new” immigrants to stop following their old culture and beliefs, such as religion, traditions, and customs, and instead adopt the ideals and...
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Document B - Interview with Louis T
Hilda Polacheck, a WPA writer, interviewed Louis T. in June 1939 as part of the Federal Writers’ Project in the 1930’s. Louis T. was a Polish Jew. Below is an excerpt from the interview, which can be found in American Life Histories: Manuscripts from the Federal Writers’ Project, 1936-1940.
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Document A - Description of Chinese Living Conditions
This excerpt describes the difficulty and scarcity of living in China. Many Chinese immigrated to the United States because of poor living conditions in China and lack of opportunities.
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Letter from Abraham Lincoln to General George McClellan
November 1861.
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The Compromise of 1850 - Document 7
Ralph Waldo Emerson, address on The Fugitive Slave Law, May 3, 1851
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The Compromise of 1850 - Document 6
An anonymous Georgian, “Plain Words for the North,” American Whig Review
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The Compromise of 1850 - Document 5
“The Compromise of 1850” by James Shields, 1850
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The Compromise of 1850 - Document 2
Robert Toombs of Georgia Statement on the House of Representative Floor December 13, 1849 regarding the Wilmot Proviso.
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The Compromise of 1850
Historical Context and Impact
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Manifest Destiny - Reading 6
DeBow’s Commercial Review, 1848
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Manifest Destiny - Reading 5
New York Evening Post, 1848
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Manifest Destiny - Reading 4
Henry David Thoreau
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Manifest Destiny - Reading 3
Polk’s War Message, 1846
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Manifest Destiny - Reading 2
Democratic Review, 1845
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Manifest Destiny - Reading 1
John L. O’Sullivan, 1845, on Manifest Destiny.
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President Polk on the Annexation of Texas
President Polk on the Annexation of Texas
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Frederick Douglas on the Annexation of Texas
Frederick Douglas on the Annexation of Texas
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Mexican Legislator on Texas Annexation
Mexican Legislator on Texas Annexation
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Chapter 14: Section 1 - Massachusetts Senator Charles Sumner
Charles Sumner on the annexation of Texas.
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Chapter 14: Section 1 - President James K. Polk
Polk on the annexation of Texas.
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