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text[0] = "Paving the Way
In the early 19th century, New York became a transportation hub for the young nation, making the city the most important center in America for trade and commerce. Go to the activity.";
text[1] = "Stowaway!
Between the 1892 and 1924, some 16 million immigrants passed through the Ellis Island immigration station on their way to a new life in the United States. Go to the activity.";
text[2] = "United We Stand?
In the 1890s, when Manhattan leaders suggested that surrounding areas join it to form greater New York City, they were mostly met with applause. Go to the activity.";
text[3] = "On With The Show!
Live theater on Broadway today is something special. It's considered high-culture. Most people dress up and make an evening of it. People sit quietly and watch, or maybe applaud politely. Go to the activity.";
text[4] = "Play the Market
During the 1920s, the stock market appeared to be a dream come true for many investors. From 1925 to 1929, the average price of stocks on the New York Stock Exchange more than doubled. Go to the activity.";
text[5] = "The Melting Pot
For the millions of immigrants pouring into this country at the turn of the century, New York City was supposed to be the great \"melting pot.\" Go to the activity.";
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