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- 2591: Jamestown
- ... colony was made up mostly of people on the middle to lower social and economic ladder. These people were willing to work for a living, farming or do crafts to form an English society on American soil. Each colonist was in turn given 500 acres for their trouble. 150 persons intended to start the voyage to America in the spring but because of financial troubles only 118 were finally able to ... trip to the colony. Raleigh wanted it to be soon as possible and also wanted to establish a fortified post on Chesapeake Bay, but because of the Great Armada threatening England's very existence the American exhibition was put to aside. All squadrons were forbidden to sail, but on April 15, 1588 White slipped away bearing only fifteen additional men. The travelers got only half way across the ocean before they ... have even intermarried with the Indians. They would most likely have already been taught the Indian ways of fishing, hunting and farming, so by 1590 they had at least party, been incorporated into the Native American society. The stories of these three years contain little facts: the building of a protective structure, a visit of a Spanish expedition, indications of the men's destination after leaving the island and many ...
- 2592: African Americans In The Post
- ... as the other, more industrial, interests of the broad based party dominated their platform; leaving the blacks to face the wrath of the Southerners. A final blow to the hopes for national protection of African American civil rights was dealt with The Force Bill of 1890. In this bill, the Senate objected to the idea of Congress protecting African- American voters in the South through federal supervision of state elections. (McDuffie, 117) It was sign that Congress, and its northern constituents, had finally lost interest in the cause. As the opportunity for economic advancement increased after the Civil War, the North felt as though it had done its part and both the President and Congress hastily turned their backs on the new, colored American Citizens. With the protection and support of Northerners lost, the blacks in the South were held hostage by white supremacists. Although the 13th Amendment stated that neither slavery nor involuntary servitude... shall exist within ...
- 2593: Ray Bradbury
- ... inspiration and imagination to write wild stories of great fantasy? He stated that "When people ask me where I get my imagination, I simply lament, God, here and there, makes madness a calling" (Bradbury I). American novelist, short-story writer, essayist, playwright, screenwriter, and poet. Ray Bradbury was born in Waukegan, Illinois on August 22, 1920, the third son of Leonard Spaulding Bradbury and Esther Marie Moberg Bradbury. In the fall ... and began writing full-time, contributing numerous short stories to magazines such as "Black Mask", "Amazing Stories" and "Weird Tales." In 1945 his short story "The Big Black and White Game" was selected for Best American Short Stories. In 1947 Bradbury married Marguerite McClure, and had four children: susan, Ramona, Bettina, and Alexandra. During that same year he gathered much of his best material and published them as Dark Carnival, his ... Guidry 32). Not only is it Mr. Guidry who believes this, but plenty of Bradbury's fans are out there saying even more incredible things. Ray Bradbury's work has been included in the Best American Short Story collections (1946, 1948, and 1952). He has been awarded the O. Henry Memorial Award, the Benjamin Franklin Award in 1954, the Aviation-Space Writer's Association Award for best space article in ...
- 2594: Unemployement - The Unavoidable Consequence Of New Technolog
- ... means of using and controlling factors of production for the purpose of producing, delivering to users, and maintaining goods and services, for which there is an economic and/or social demand. Ever since the Industrial Revolution (1780s), the impact of technology has been subject to public debate over its effect on employment – does it cause unemployment or does it underlie the huge increases in standards of living (Jones 1996, p.11 ... similarly to that of their predecessors by the ‘Neo-Luddites’ of today (Stewart 1996, p.13). A prime advocate, author of The End of Work and US economist, Jeremy Rifkin asserts that technology is a ‘revolution’ which has taken over the world, posing a significant restructuring of the workforce and quality of life (Wyndham 1997, p.1). In an alarmist tone, he argues that governments worldwide are fighting a losing battle to find jobs for millions displaced by the ‘technological revolution’ and by corporate cost-cutting (Smark 1997, p.47). Says Rifkin (cited in Stewart 1996, p.13): technology is taking more jobs than it is creating, thus leading the world to catastrophic global unemployment...... ...
- 2595: Battle Royal
- ... such as the KKK. There was one symbol in the story that stood out especially in my mind and that was the stripper. She was a tall blonde-haired woman with a tattoo of the American flag on her stomach. I think the stripper symbolized the perfect American white woman, something a black man can strive for all his life to obtain, but would never receive. This was a symbol of the many things that a white man could have whereas a black ... for the color of their skin. The boxers in the ring wailed at each other not knowing whom they were hitting or why, just that they had to fight. This was true in the white American society of the time because they didn’t know the black people, they blindly sent blows of segregation without actually knowing each individual, but stereotyped a whole race as no good and as lesser ...
- 2596: John F. Kennedy
- ... Not becuase he was dissatisfied with his life as a Senator nor because he possessed some grand scheme for the future of America. He merely felt that it was the center of action of the American System. “at least you have an opportunity to do something about all the probelms which. . . I would be concerned about [anyway] as a father or as a citizen. . . and if what you do is useful ... by a very narrow margin, so narrow that the victory could almost be attributed to any list of decisive factors. However there are seven that prominantly stick out. The Television Debates. At this point in American history this was the most televised campaign ever and Kennedy' s vitality and knowledge appealed to millions of voters who probably would have simply acknowledged him as too inexperienced and young. One survey showed that ... start of his second term. To suddenly be “cut off” is not simply a loss, but a loss of what could have been. In less than three years he presided over a new era in American race relations, a new era in our a Latin-American relations, a new era in fiscal and economic policy and a new era in the exploration of space. His Presidency helped launch the longest ...
- 2597: Poetry And Langston Hughes
- ... object is seen from the outside and not fully apprehended” (Berry 132). Hughes uses personification on the raisin and the sore to force the reader into using an open mind. The raisin symbolizes the African-American in that he/she has fallen from a prosperous vine and has been used and ignored in the dominate white society with the inclination that he/she will “rot and disappear.” The “raisin” refuses its ... African-Americans that is beyond our foresight. Soul searching is a hidden concept of these poems. “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” is primarily the beginning and unknown end of a soul belonging to an African-American. Likewise, “Harlem (A Dream Deferred)” is of an African-American soul outlining certain tribulations he/she encounters on its journey to the unknown end. Nevertheless, these two poems are also quite different. As an illustration, “The Negro Speaks of Rivers” is uplifting, and has ...
- 2598: The Art of Rock and Roll by Charles Brown
- ... Slave music was important because when they were brought to the United states they also brought with them their music which was blues and later on early jazz. Acculturation began as soon as their were American-born slaves. They would sing work songs which were basically chants which later on formed to become blues. As blues developed so did early forms of Jazz. One of these forms was the cakewalk was the cakewalk which was a danced step used to make fun of how stiff the white man walked and later on became the first truly Afro-American dance step. Another form was Ragtime which was a piano style which has four main themes. Then came along other piano styles such as stride, dixieland, and the boogie-woogie which was the first obvious ... elements combine to establish the sense of power, and a sound mix where the vocals are buried within the texture. Classical metal was a period in which there was a definitive split between British and American styles occurred and it was at this time that heavy metal became a separate style of rock and roll. Mainstream metal is a style that is fully developed, evolves into equal strength in all ...
- 2599: Atom Bomb
- ... atomic bomb, the US had already developed plans for the invasion of Japan. Therefore, there is great speculation that the bomb was dropped for diplomatic reasons than for military reasons. After crippling the Japanese with American high explosives, incendiary bombs, and raids. The Japanese empire was crumbling. atomic bomb or no atomic bomb, the Japanese were on the verge of collapse. The American island-hopping had drained Japan of much of its natural resources, preventing them from carrying the war on much longer. When the question of whether the bomb should be dropped arose, people knew that the bomb was not necessary for a victory. The American Government knew, that Japan was essentially defeated and that we could win the war in another six months. American military had an invasion plan for Japan ready even before the atomic bomb was tested. ...
- 2600: Thomas Jefferson
- ... unalienable rights; that among these are life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness." These famous lines of the Declaration of Independence was written in the front parlor of a second floor rented apartment by the American, Thomas Jefferson. These few words show what ideas and beliefs Thomas Jefferson stood for, and how he continuously fought for these words to become fulfilled in his country. This powerful advocate of liberty was born ... worked long hours at a desk, writing this Declaration for which he is widely known. He described that his words were not meant to be original or creative, but "to be an expression of the American mind." Thomas Jefferson was a reluctant candidate for President in 1796, and came within three votes of election. However in 1800 he did become the third president of the United States. As president Jefferson slashed ... designs for the University of Virginia. As a French nobleman observed, he had placed his house and his mind "on an elevated situation, from which he might contemplate the universe." Truly, Thomas Jefferson was an American. He had endless devotion and love for his country, and helped establish what the American experience stood for. He had a great impact on how the young nation grew into the powerful country it ...
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