1. The Hardships of American Life
Every African American who could afford a train ticket bought one. ... He waited all day to board one of the trains packed with people. Finally, Jeremiah got to board his train in the early evening and headed off to start his new life. ... Everything he owned he worked hard work and appreciated. ... Times were hard for him during the constant striking periods and that is why he eventually left the railroad business and went to work for Carnegie. ...
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- Grade Level: High School