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  2. 1800s (decade) - Wikipedia

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    The 1800s (pronounced "eighteen-hundreds") was a decade of the Gregorian calendar that began on 1 January 1800, and ended on 31 December 1809.. The term "eighteen-hundreds" could also mean the entire century from 1 January 1800 to 31 December 1899 (the years beginning with "18"), [citation needed] and is almost synonymous with the 19th century (1801–1900).

  3. Society and culture of the Victorian era - Wikipedia

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    Society and culture of the Victorian era refers to society and culture in the United Kingdom during the Victorian era--that is the 1837-1901 reign of Queen Victoria. The idea of "reform" was a motivating force, as seen in the political activity of religious groups and the newly formed labour unions.

  4. Culture of the Southern United States - Wikipedia

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    During the 1600s to mid-1800s, the central role of agriculture and slavery during the colonial period and antebellum era economies made society stratified according to land ownership. This landed gentry made culture in the early Southern United States differ from areas north of the Mason–Dixon line and west of the Appalachians.

  5. History of Ohio - Wikipedia

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    As the pioneer culture faded in the mid-19th century, Ohio had over 140,000 citizens of native New England origin, including New York. [72] One of the New Yorkers who came to the state during this period was Joseph Smith , founder of the Latter Day Saint movement , whose church in Kirtland was the home of the movement for a period of time.

  6. Timeline of music in the United States (1820–1849) - Wikipedia

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    The melodrama becomes wildly popular into the 1870s, and one song, "Home! Sweet Home!", becomes one of the most popular of the 19th century. [19] It will be the most popular song on both sides of the American Civil War. [20] Dancing has become such an "integral part of a gentleman's education it was incorporated into the curriculum at West ...

  7. History of postcards in the United States - Wikipedia

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    For example, "divided back" postcards were introduced to Great Britain in 1902, five years before the United States. [3] The golden age of postcards is commonly defined in the United States as starting around 1905, peaking between 1907 and 1910, and ending by World War I. [ 4 ] [ 5 ] [ 6 ] Listed here are eras of production for specific types ...

  8. Cultural history of the United States - Wikipedia

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    Developments in the culture of the United States in modern history have often been followed by similar changes in the rest of the world (American cultural imperialism). This includes knowledge, customs, and arts of Americans, as well as events in the social, cultural, and political spheres.

  9. 1820s - Wikipedia

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    The 1820s was a decade of the Gregorian calendar that began on January 1, 1820, and ended on December 31, 1829.. It saw the rise of the First Industrial Revolution. Photography, rail transport, and the textile industry were among those that largely developed and grew prominent over the decade, as technology advanced significantly.