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Jan Roesendahl's Trip to the West

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    Immigrating to the West

  • Every day life

    Every day life
    I have lived in Germany my whole life working for The German emperor Wilhelm II as his assistant. Lately the emperor has been talking about wanting to keep the legacy of royalty ruling germany just like Britain.
  • German and Britain Navel Races

    German and Britain Navel Races
    The German emperor Wilhelm II had always wanted to be and stay a ruler. He set his sights on having an Empire to match that of the British. He ordered the construction of several large and powerful boats. The British saw this as a threat and responded by building a a fast and very dangerous boat called the Dreadnought.
  • Cant Make it Though

    Cant Make it Though
    After my long journey I had finally made it to America, until I hit a road block. The officer didnt let me through, he sent me to be depported back bhome beacuse of my lack on money. I was worried, unable to think, I lived in Ellis island for 3 months.
  • My Disguse

    My Disguse
    After three month I had a idea, to disguse. As the questons came around i was John Adams from Irland coming to live with the rest of my family and i had loads of money and payed my way.The beilieved it! As I looked at the innocent desperate faces that hadent made it and felt thankful, wondering if this was how it was supposed to feel to be an American citizen.
  • My New Home

    My New Home
    I was left with no job and no home, begging on the streets. i didnt know what to do. I tried to ask for jobs but just had doors shut in my face.
  • My Friend

    My Friend
    After i had lost all hope and was starting to reget moving to America i met Ricardo Farelze. i finally had some one to talk to and live through the rough times with. we lived on the streets togather.
  • The Move

    The Move
    Me and my friend Ricardo finally moved to the west because we where tired on the way the where treated and needed jobs.
  • Jobs

    Jobs
    We went to the coast to fofill Ricardos dream of being a fisher and we where actually rewarded with getting a job. It payed well and we owned land togather and where inceperable.
  • Things Fall apart

    Things Fall apart
    Ricardo dies in a tragic boating accident, i didnt know what to do with my life i felt like i was right back at the begining. i just continued to do my job and live my life but it was never the same i was quiet and would not go a day without thinking about him.