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- 2171: Woodstock
- ... It was estimated that an unexpected 400,000 or more people attended. If it weren't for Woodstock, rock and roll wouldn't be where it is today. Woodstock became a symbol of the 1960s American counterculture and a milestone in the history of rock music. The original plan for Woodstock had been to build a recording studio in the town of Woodstock (Sandow, 1). Woodstock had become a rock center ... sex, and also illicit drugs. Youthful imaginations were captured, most obviously, by the hippie sound: driving, deafening hard beat of rock, music that is not just a particular form of pop but the anthem of revolution. A hippie's goal is to accomplish peace, love and freedom in society. To be a hippie you must believe in peace as the way to resolve differences among people, ideologies and religions ("The Way ... many people by the festivals success. If it wasn't for their peaceful ways, the festival would not have been as prevailing. This event is though by many to mark a high point in the American counterculture (Sandow, 1). So much more came out of this music and art festival than expected. Woodstock has changed the outlook on rock and roll, the 1960s, and togetherness. It proved that when people ...
- 2172: Gun Control
- ... greatest military force in the world at that time. The 18th century witnessed the height of the British Empire, but the rough band of colonial freedom fighters discovered the power of the Minuteman, the average American gun owner. These Minutemen, so named because they would pick up their personal guns and jump to the defense of their country on a minute's notice, served a major part in winning the American Revolution. The founding fathers of this country understood that an armed populace was instrumental in fighting off oppression, and they made the right to keep and bear arms a constitutionally guaranteed right. Over the years, ...
- 2173: Freedom For The Slave: Who Decides & Why?
- ... to have taken a loss. To illustrate the potential loss of the oppressor, examples include the potential loss of personal fortunes, in addition to the potential losses this country would have suffered during the Industrial Revolution and also the potential losses that Europe would have to have suffered. In spite of the obstacles of the oppressors, their lack of financial resources, their lack of education many slaves acquired their freedom. Freedom ... be careful not to forget the past or we will be doomed to repeat it. By treating men as equals, and granting them their liberties, I believe freedom is here to stay for the African American. Works Cited Frank, Andre. The Birth of Black America: The Age of Discovery and The Slave Trade New York: Chelsea House Publishers,1996 Wesley, Charles. International Library of Afro American Life & History Cornell Heights, Pennsylvania: The Publishers Agency, Inc. "Declaration of Independence" The World Book Encyclopedia:1998 "Freedom" Webster's College Dictionary:1998 "Men" Webster's College Dictionary:1998
- 2174: The Jungle: Character Analysis
- ... s problems: replace it with Socialism. The Socialist party is promoted as an international political party that will solve all of the worlds problems. Every member of the party was told about the "Socialist revolution", when the entire planet would become Socialist. Not once does the book mention the possibility of failure. It even claimed Socialists would control the country by 1912. The Socialists despised the concept of competition. They ... the good that Capitalism has done, nor does he mention any possible flaws in Socialism. Socialism is presented as perfection, while all other philosophies are flawed. This makes the novel surprisingly one-sided and anti-American. The promotion of Socialism is understandable, though, since Sinclair himself was a Socialist from an early age. He was brought up in a poor and not very successful family. This could explain why he became ... and dropped onto a conveyor belt, where a man with a sledgehammer pierced their skulls. These animal existed in very poor conditions, especially the "steerly" cattle that developed boils. Despite the cruel conditions, the anti-American sentiment, and the one-sided views, the novel was well-written. Upton Sinclair did an excellent job of describing the massive organization and efficiency of Packingtown. It is clear that he despised Packingtown, for ...
- 2175: Won't Libertarian Socialism Destroy Individuality?
- ... give those involved the "social space" required to express themselves and develop their abilities and potential in ways restricted under capitalism. As Gaston Leval notes in his book on the anarchist collectives during the Spanish Revolution, "so far as collective life is concerned, the freedom of each is the right to participate spontaneously with one's thought, one's will, one's initiative to the full extent of one's capacities. A negative liberty is not liberty; it is nothingness." [Collectives in the Spanish Revolution, p. 346] By being able to take part in and manage the decision making processes which directly affect you, your ability to think for yourself is increased and so you are constantly developing your abilities ... boundaries of acceptable behaviour were firmly set. Though priding themselves on the autonomous individual, the Iroquois maintained a strict sense of right and wrong..." [Columbus, the Indians and Human Progress, 1492-1992] In addition, Native American tribes also indicate that communal living and high standards of living can and do go together. The Cherokees, for example, in the 1870s, "land was held collectively and life was contented and prosperous" with ...
- 2176: Technological Advances In Agriculture Since The 1600's
- ... improvements in agriculture were seen to chronologically correspond with the development of the cotton gin. Charles Newbold made a significant advancement in agriculture in 1797 with his introduction of the cast-iron moldboard plow. The American blacksmith John Deere further developed the plow in the 1830's and manufactured it in steel ("Agriculture", Encarta 1999). English farmer Jethro Tull's invention of the seed drill in the early 1700's and ... grain and grass cutters, rakes, and corn shellers, were progressively improved upon in the century following their development and laid the foundation of efficiency and productivity as the basis of modern agriculture. Today, the average American's detachment from the world of farming serves as a testimony in itself to the immense increases in the productivity of modern agriculture. The concern of the majority is not directed towards growing and storing ... local grocery store. Statistics concerning agriculture since the Great Depression further reflect the growing trend towards increasing consolidation and efficiency. Where almost fifty percent of the population was engaged in agriculture prior to the Industrial Revolution, today only about 1 person in every 54, or 1.8 percent of Americans, are farm residents ("Agriculture", Encarta 1999). Significant factors in this increased productivity include the development of biotechnology, new and improved ...
- 2177: First Civilization Arose In Asia
- ... cause for Luther's dismay and for which he posted his 13 theses, or list of grievances, to the church. Other reforms also took place within the Catholic church and among newly founded churches. Scientific revolution also took place as a consequence of the supremity and authority of the church being underminded and lessened. Copernicus came up with the heliocentric model that placed the sun in the center of the universe ... the center of the modern changes. The Dutch, English, and French followed the Spanish and Portugeuse in exploration to ensure that the Iberian powers would not monopolize exploration and expansion. British charters funded the North American colonies. Trade routes and its centers were established through concessions ie. contracts, economic treaties. The colonies of North America became much more highly populated by colonists and were much more diverse than the South American empire. As a result of their high population and expansion within the colonies. A labor shortage soon took place. Some indentured servants were brought over, but the use of slaves from Africa was much ...
- 2178: France
- ... the west roman empire's defense began to fall. After that France was an independent country. Hugh Carpet was crowned the first king of France in 987 A.D. In the 1700's the French Revolution started. The end of the French revolution marked the end of absolute power for the French kings. Napoleon seized power in 1799. He founded the first empire in 1804. He was exiled in 1814. Culture The 1993 estimate of the French population ... should try to wear dressy clothes as much as you can because many fashion designers are in France. Currency The french currency is a franc. Five francs are equal to one dollar. Some hotels accept American money, but don't depend on it. Also, some hotels have a currency exchange. Accommodations A lot of good hotels are in Paris. The Meurice Hotel costs about $ 300 per night. This hotel has ...
- 2179: Castro Rise The Power
- ... and Fidel Castro and his followers were sentenced to three years of imprisonment. Batista, in order to gain some popular support, released them after a few months. Castros rebellion failed, it sparked hopes of revolution everywhere in Cuba. After a few years of exile in Mexico, Castro and a small band of about eighty-five men returned to Cuba in December of 1956. Many of the men perished during the ... regret in the passage of the Helms-Burton legislation. So while the rest of the world move on and look to the future, U.S.-Cuban relations continue to deteriorate. The Cuban Economy The Cuban revolution actually improved the standard of living from that of pre-Castro times. When Fidel Castro took over, he guaranteed free education and health care to all Cubans. In fact, Cubas education is free at ... the Communist Party to run. Yet these local elections do not affect anything on the national level. National and international issues are handled by the National Assembly. In the National Assembly, the equivalent of the American Congress, members are appointed instead of elected. However, the political grip loosened in 1993 when for the first time, members of the National Assembly were elected by popular vote. The elections were tightly controlled ...
- 2180: Slavery and The South
- ... that slaveowners provided shelter, food, care, and regulation for a race unable to compete in the modern world without proper training. Many Southern preachers proclaimed that slavery was sanctioned in the Bible. But after the American Revolution slavery really died it the North, just as it was becoming more popular in the South. By the time of 1804 seven of the northern most states had abolished slavery. During this time a surge ... years of conflict. Puting all matters aside they just plain hated each other. Bibliography: Angle, Paul M. A Pictorial History of the Civil War Years. (Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1967.) Brinkley, Alan, et al. American History: A Survey. (New York: McGraw, 1991.) Catton, Bruce. The Army of the Potomac: Glory Road. (Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1952.) Unknown. The Coming Fury. (Garden City, New York: Doubleday, 1961.) Vol 2 ...
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