02/8/11

Cotton Field

The history of America can be said to be the history of the struggles of black people in America. Out of the many symbolic items out there, none can be as symbolic as the southern cotton fields, which served as the social and economical prison for many black slaves for generations.

02/8/11

During the Vietnam War about 58,000 were killed as a result of the war.

The Vietnam War cost American taxpayers about $150 billion (historic). Over 2 million men and women served during the war and about 58,000 were killed as a result of the war. Many soldiers came home disabled for life, some lost limbs and some were poisoned by chemicals like Agent Orange. Others returned from the war addicted to drugs and many suffered mental problems as a result of their participation in the war.

02/8/11

Stock market crash:1929

The stock market crash on October 24, 1929  is remembered as one of the most devastating event in Wall Street history. In the weeks leading up to the crash, the market was very unstable.A record of 12.9 million shares were traded on that day .The Dow Jones Industrial Average partially recovered in November- December 1929 and early 1930; however reversed and crashed again.The crash began a 12 year depression that would plague the nation. People came to remember this day as Black Thursday in America and Black Friday in Europe. Combined the stock market crash and the Great Depression caused the biggest financial crisis of the 20th century.

02/8/11

Franklin Delano Roosevelt


Franklin D. Roosevelt was one of most important presidents in American history. His New Deak saved American people from the great depression in 1940, because of that he became the only one president who had three presidency in American history.

02/8/11

Before 1938, children of all ages had to work long hours in poorly lit factories for next to nothing just to survive. The Fair Labor Standard Act established in 1938 not only banned child labor but also set working regulations for children under the age of 18.

02/7/11

Somebody Call 911

In Sept 11, 2001 the clash of the Twin Tower marked an important turning point of American History. Not only it took away about 3000 civilians’ life, it also led to the invasion of Iraq; the War of Terror; nation’s recession and many other indirect results.

02/7/11

Cold War

The war was “cold” only in the sense that because they had nuclear weapons the two superpowers never confronted one another directly in open warfare. however, their global competition led to frequent world crises and regional confrontation on every continent.

02/7/11

Assignment due 2/9

1) Read Foner, Chapter 15

2) Post an image that represents an important turning point in American history anytime between 1865 and the present.  It can represent a person, place, or event.  BUT, do not repeat a topic that is already covered.  This requires that you look through the posts already made.  If possible, find an image that is wider than it is tall so that it will serve well as a rotating header on our course blog.  Write a 1-2 sentence caption for your image explaining why it is important.

02/7/11

Turning Point in History

This picture depicts the time during world war II when  reinforcements arrived in Normandy, France to help the allies against the axis power which became know as the D Day. It is considered a turning point because it eventually led to many major victorys in Europe.

02/7/11

9/11

This image represents a turning point in American history. Before September 11, 2001, America was a more lax nation, and discriminated against race much less. After September 11, “middle-east” people continue to be discriminated against, and every move made by Americans is scrutinized like never before.