Adriana Barajas

The Industrial Revolution, which took place from the 18th to 19th centuries, was a period during which predominantly agrarian, rural societies in Europe and America became industrial and urban.  Prior to the Industrial Revolution, which began in Britain in the late 1700s, manufacturing was often done in people’s homes, using hand tools or basic machines. Industrialization marked a shift to powered, special-purpose machinery, factories and mass production.  The iron and textile industries, along with the development of the steam engine, played central roles in the Industrial Revolution, which also saw improved systems of transportation, communication and banking.  While industrialization brought about an increased volume and variety of manufactured goods and an improved standard of living for some, it also resulted in often grim employment and living conditions for the poor and working classes.

- The Haitian Revolution was part of and linked to a much larger set of upheavals that shook both sides of the Atlantic world between 1775 and 1825.  -Got inspiration from the earlier North American and French revolutions.  - French rule helped shape the Latin American independence struggles that followed. 

The Foundresses week activity was full of light and happiness. As a group, we took a tour of the school and visited special places on the campus that were and are significant to NDNU. I learned that the mission of Notre Dame de Namur is to welcome everyone into their community no matter who the person is or where they come from. Everyone here is respected and treated equally. I enjoyed the tour because the sisters really talked spiritually about their community and what they believed in. I got the chance to see Sister Dorthy and hear her words of wisdom.

    What impacted me in this reading was that one role model who shaped Francoise's life was her grandmother, she made her a better person by being a good role model for her and showing her good values. As a factor, they went together to check on people's health and well-being. The visits she went on helped Francoise to becoming a more humble and caring person towards others. Also, Julie still gave lessons to the children even though she was sick and could not get out of bed, but since she was a very caring person she thought more about the well being of others and what her help could really do towards someone in need of it.