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
There is a shift away from freedom of large groups of people. Recently released music seems to be more focused on personal freedoms. People feel like their freedoms of speech are being limited so they are making songs about it. … Continue reading
Audiences that first listened to this song on its release were probably thinking that peacefulness and tranquility are the essentials of life. I believe that the quest for tranquility is what every nation strives for, and when there is a … Continue reading
Freedom evolved on many aspects during the 1950s. In the car commercial video you can see that there was a new freedom in business. They are now able to advertise on TV since almost every home had a TV. Marketing … Continue reading
The Philippine declaration of independence occurred in 1898 when General Emilio Aguinaldo proclaimed the independence of the Philippine Islands from Spain. This was in part made possible by the defeat of Spain during the Spanish American War, in Manila Bay. … Continue reading
This poster is created to remind Americans of what happened at Pearl Harbor. I think the artist wants the views to know that no matter what happens America still stands strong. There is a big emphasis on patriotism here, because … Continue reading
The footage from the video was produced in the 1920s. It is a compilation of the wacky inventions that were created in the 1920s. Even though this is a video on the crazy inventions a lot of the inventions were … Continue reading
Foner gives a brief description of Garveyism and provides some quotes. He mentions the East St.Louis riot of 1917 and the silent protest parade on fifth avenue. Even though Foner covers major events caused by Garveyism they do not tell … Continue reading
Carrie Chapman Catt was the president of the National American Woman Suffrage Association. She also founded the League of Women Voters and the International Alliance of Women. Catt was one of the most leading advocates for woman’s suffrage. She had … Continue reading
The Dawes Act Document This document was created to divide and distribute land back to the Native Americans. This act was named after U.S. Senator Henry L. Dawes and was signed on February 8, 1887. The Dawes Act divides the … Continue reading
Eric Foner discusses many types of freedoms in chapter 15, but the one thing that really caught my attention was freedom that allowed blacks to hold offices. During reconstruction about 2,000 African Americans occupied public offices. Since the 15th amendment … Continue reading
David W. Blight’s book Race and Reunion: The Civil War in American Memory is unlike other books written about the civil war because it’s focus isn’t on the war itself but instead its on why the war began. Whats interests … Continue reading
One extremely important thing I’ve learned about historical evidence and historical sources is that they must be interpreted. History can be different for people all around the world therefore it is up to the historians to not only copy information … Continue reading
