Far & Away Movie

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"Captain Moonlight"
The Irish Rebel Code. Was said by Joseph as he sought revenge against his landlord.
"Corker"
Slang for somebody outstanding or striking; was used by Joseph to describe Shannon.
Ward Boss
The leader of the part of a political machine in Boston who provided services to newly arrived immigrants in exchange for votes and loyalty.
Oklahoma Land Race
Event where Joseph was able to claim his own land.
Victorian Era
Time period at the turn of the 20th century that stressed extreme conservatism in clothing styles, architecture, and in patterns of behavior.
Dermody
Young boy that worked at the Social Club and recruited immigrants to visit the ward boss.
Mike Kelly
Ward Boss who helped Joseph and Shannon and then banished them after Joseph lost the fight.
Stephen Chase
Man who worked for Daniel Christie in Ireland and came to help Shannon get her land in the race.
Darcy Bourke
City councilman who Mike Kelly was always trying to impress because of the connections that he had.
Burlesque
The type of dancing that Grace and Shannon performed at the social club.
"Eye-ties"Derogatory term used by the Irish to describe Italian AmericansNativismAnti-Immigrant AttitudeEthnic RivalriesTensions between two or more ethnic groups over acceptance by the majority groupPolitical MachineA well organized political organization that controls election results by awarding jobs and other favors in exchange for votes."I don't hire Irish!"Phrase that reflects the nativist ideals of some Americans."Sooners"People who illegally claimed land by sneaking past government officials in 1889 before the land races began in Oklahoma."Boomers"Settlers who ran in the Oklahoma land races to claim land upon the 1889 opening of Indian Territory for settlement."Mick"A derogatory slang term used to identify someone of Irish origin.Gilded Age1870s - 1890s; time period looked good on the outside, despite the corrupt politics & growing gap between the rich & poor"Land is a man's very own soul".Pull factor; Many Irish were not able to own land in Ireland. There was Free or inexpensive land in AmericaJoseph's home was burned down, and his family was kicked off of their land.Push factorShannon wanted to live a more "modern" life in America. She did not like the restrictions of a woman's life in Ireland.Pull factor