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4. England or America?How did working conditions in America compare with those in England?
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The American DreamThe American Dream was not just a vague idea, thought up by writers and politicians. For many people America genuinely was a land of new freedom and opportunity, in contrast to which Britain seemed a stale and unfair environment. In Britain, the working man could earn enough money to survive, but he was always only a sacking or redundancy away from poverty. By contrast, emigrating to America meant starting out with nothing and living a sometimes difficult existence; however, the chance eventually to become a self-made man made this a worthwhile risk. At the time Barnaby was writing, it was the ability to achieve personal, financial independence which characterised American life.ContinueFind out about 'Industry in America': Next |
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