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Immagration and Westward Expansion
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Leaving My Country
My house has been burned down so I have decided to move to America. I can't stand living here much longer. I can't seem to get the freedom I want in Ireland. The churches I am attending are cruel and the punishments are harsh. I am leaving my family behind and heading off to the port to board a ship. All I have with me is our families only horse, some clothes, and all my savings.
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America Awaits
I have boarded a boat headed for the promise land. There are some Americans on board with me which makes me a bit nervous but exited as well. I hope I don't get seasick!
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Time To Get A Job
I have made it to America after a grueling boat ride. It took awhile to get through Ellis Island, where my boat stopped. The streets are crowded here and I need to find a job to supply me with enough money to feed myself 'til I leave for the west.
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The Journey Ahead
I have beec working in a grain factory for many months now and I have saved up enough money to go to the west. I have heard about the home coming act and have decided to leave the city. Becuase of my good paying job, I can now afford the expenses of traveling west. Today is the day I join the wagon trail and set off for the long journey ahead.
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Land
The long wagon train has come to a stop. I have found my land and I'm building a farm house. Hopefully I can grow some crops and get good money. I've heard rumors about horrible sicknesses going around. In fact, a family traveling with me in the wagon train died becuase of a bad disese. I hope nothing like that affect me!
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Catastophy Strikes
I'll have to rebuild everything, now. A horrible wildfire struck nearby and spread to my farm, destroying everything. Thankfully, I was not there at the time. I should have expeted this coming becuase of the hot temperatures I've been getting. Those feilds of mine are hotter that boiling water in the desert. I guess I'll have to restart from here.
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