In the 1920s, flappers were rebellious young women that shifted away from the norm. They would smoke, drink, go out to clubs and do other things that would not be expected of women at the time. They also played a … Continue reading
A. Philip Randolph’s “March on Washington” which caused President Roosevelt to pass Executive Order 8802, which banned discrimination in defense jobs and established the Fair Employment Practices Commission (FEPC). A. Philip Randolph’s threat of the “March on Washington” started because … Continue reading
It is typical of Americans to blame president for anything that goes run, especially when it comes to nationwide financial troubles. From George Washington to Barack Obama, nearly every president has been blamed for some kind of miscalculated fiscal, spending … Continue reading
These three presidents were the commanders of war on countries three times less the size and power of ours. All three of these wars were disguised with reasons of liberation, where they were truly wars of tactical greed and positioning. … Continue reading
Throughout this course we have seen woman gaining power and presence in the United States. Above is an image of a woman casting a vote. Woman’s suffrage lead to the 19th Amendment which declared that no state or federal government … Continue reading
In chapter 27 Foner mentions Native Americans in 2000. In the 2000 census their population ranked in the 4 millions. According to Foner, this was a sign that their population was growing and that they have renewed pride that allowed … Continue reading
What these presidents all have in common is that they were involved in scandals. Bill Clinton was the 42 nd President of the United States, scandal of his affair with Monica Lewinsky became known on 1998. Clinton’s sexual affair with … Continue reading
Since the creation of the 13 colonies, slaves were being brought from Africa to work in America. Africans were being taken away from their home country and were forced to work in plantations. Slaves were being exploited and it wasn’t … Continue reading
Industrial Revolution Depression Economic Crisis America started off with the Industrial Revolution that changed many people’s lives. it brought people from the cotton fields to factories and turned America into an industrial society. Americans started the marketing system and stock … Continue reading
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1zywzzl9AiU This documentary explains the roots of the first Red Scare and who it affected. The United States has had a diverse population of many nationalities since the beginning. Unfortunately during times of war, when certain people share the same … Continue reading
Throughout history the United States government have taken actions that resulted in a great number of deaths. The photos above are of the Wounded Knee Massacre, the atomic bombs used during World War II, and the Gulf War. These three … Continue reading
Many people such as Elizabeth Stanton and Susan B. Anthony influenced the women’s right movement ). With the help of many, the 19th amendment was passed to congress on June 4, 1919 and was ratified on August 18, 1920. The … Continue reading
These three events in American history targeted the Non-American, restricting their freedom in their homes. The removal of the Native Americans, two in history known as the Trail of Tears and the Navajos’ Long Walk, could be seen as oppression … Continue reading
The events covered are: Great Depression, Recession under Clinton, and our current Recession. I am not sure whether or not our current recession is covered in the textbook but I felt it was best to step a little out of … Continue reading
America has interfered in many countries, whether it was for economic pursuits or international objectives. Ever since expansionism in the late 1800s, America has been involved with mostly countries that are in chaos or have tyrannical leaders. The Philippines was … Continue reading
African Americans started here in the United States as slaves who served the southern plantation owners. They had a range of jobs from picking cotton, helping the owner as a maid and working on the fields. They lived and worked … Continue reading
In Chapter 26, Foner discusses Nixon’s Domestic Policies and one them is The Clean Air Act. The act is a U.S. Federal environmental law that set the standards of air quality in the nation. The purpose of it is to … Continue reading
In 1917, Randolph Bourne teased Progressives who believed they could decline the war according to their own liberal purposes. “Despite the administration idealistic language of democracy and freedom, the war (ww1) inaugurated the most intense repression of civil liberties the … Continue reading
During the Lewis and Clark expedition a whole new area was explored. They went where no one had any information just guesses and speculation. When they came back they brought back maps of discovered lands and waterways. People became more … Continue reading
The three events that I shall be talking about all are connected to Immigration. They each represent pieces of the larger picture of Immigration as a whole. They are: the unveiling and use of Ellis Island as an immigration center, … Continue reading