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The Condition of the Working Class in England · Character

The Americans

Mentioned as a comparison in discussions of labour.

minor

Also known as the Americans

First appearance: competition

The Americans first appears in 0006 competition.

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DADr. Andrew UreMCMcCullochTFThe FrenchTEThe EnglishWPW. P. RobertsTAThe Americans

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  • Other

Character groups

  • Central Figures and Movements
  • Factory Critics and Irish Immigrants

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SetupAftermathClimax
  • Setup
  • Escalation
  • Breaking point
  • Aftermath
  • Closing

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