Jews lived a separate life as a minority within the culture of the majority. They spoke their own language, Yiddish, which combines elements of German and Hebrew. They read Yiddish books, and attended Yiddish theater and movies. Although many younger Jews in larger towns were beginning to adopt modern ways and dress, older people often dressed traditionally, the men wearing hats or caps
<span>Between 1790 and 1900 American cities expanded steadily. The Industrial Revolution brought new products and opportunities to learn new skills to the common citizen. People left their farms and moved to cities with the hope of improving their standards of living.</span>
