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'''Immigration''' What are the fundemental diffrences outlined by Mintz and Kellogg regarding immigrant families and those who were already established in this country? - Stephen | '''Immigration''' What are the fundemental diffrences outlined by Mintz and Kellogg regarding immigrant families and those who were already established in this country? - Stephen | ||
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| + | '''Homestead''' I think Homestead is a good example of typical life in a mill town during the mid-19th Century in a northern city. Mintz& Kellogg go on to explain conditions in other northern cities, especially for immigrants. One continuity for all working-class families is the need for subsistence from all members (or more than the male head of house) of the family. Like Stansell, M&K describe scavenging as a way to produce more income. It reminded me of immigrant or "guest worker" programs of today to read about the Italian brothers who wanted to take/send their earnings home. --Amanda | ||
== Stansell == | == Stansell == | ||
