This big party hit from the 90’s demonstrated freedom in the sense that people could do anything in their spare time (in this case it was party). Unlike my song from the 60s, this song was more about freedom to … Continue reading
All the world over, so easy to see People everywhere just wanna be free Listen, please listen, that’s the way it should be Deep in the valley, people got to be free http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NmOdqlxqnwc this rascals song by the title “people … Continue reading
The video above, although made in 2008, depicted life in the 1920’s during the Great Depression. Depicated in the video are people that had to adjust to their new lives now that they could no longer could live the way … Continue reading
One important change in the United States during World War I was the high amount of immigrant workers that went on strike at the steel mills. Although not very extensive, Foner’s coverage of the topic does show some important points. … Continue reading
After President Garfield was assassinated by a regular man who just couldn’t seem to find a job, Congress enacted the Pendleton Act of 1883. Otherwise known as the Pendleton act of 1883, the act was signed into law by President … Continue reading
After the passing of the fourteenth amendment, adapatation of said law opened the door for all-around freedom for Blacks (especially in the South). However, it was evident that baby-steps were needed to be taken before the former slaves were given … Continue reading
Just when we thought we could trust our history books, along comes David W. Blight and his book ” Race and Reunion ”. A book about the American Civil War and it’s effects even after the war was over, “Race … Continue reading
History enables the human race to learn and grow as we go along. The documents left behind for us to discover are like a bridge connecting us to the past. Whether first hand or second hand, we are able to … Continue reading
