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- 4941: The Depression
- ... s was a time of great prosperity in the lives of most Americans and our natural human ignorance made us think it would stay that way forever. We had just come out of the Great War and business was booming, along with agriculture and the stock m arket. The outlook for the future was great, but people failed to understand that economies cant be on the upswing forever, it has ... gave non-whites a small but significant chance. Women also made their way into the workforce during and after the Depression. America, as I see it, is a country of greatness. Out of a Great War, into a Great Depression, and onto a great recovery. My only hope is that we continue this tradition in the future and not let the mistakes our ancestors made hurt us again.
- 4942: The USA Becoming Less Democratic Prior To The Revolution
- ... the second paragraph, there was still religious oppression. Rev. E. Frothingham was jailed for preaching without the consent of Rev. James Lockwood. In a letter that Frothingham wrote from jail he says, " [Lockwood] as a civil authority (which he also was) had no right to meddle with [religious] affairs." (Doc. I). Separation of church and state is one of the first amendments of the U.S. democratic constitution, and the jailing of a minister for preaching is not a democratic practice. In a respnse Lockwood says that "In a civil community there is necessary subordination of persons, some are entrusted with power and authority to rule others.....whilst others are in places of inferiority and subjection." (Doc. J) In an authentic democracy, such open disregard ...
- 4943: Immigrants In 17th Century United States
- ... The introduction of transoceanic steam ships also meant that the immigrants could come speedily, in a matter of ten or twelve clays instead of ten or twelve weeks. For a generation, from 1793 to 1815, war raged across Europe. Ruinous as it was on the continent, the fighting brought unprecedented prosperity to the long-suffering landsmen of Ireland. After 1815, war-inflated wheat prices plummeted by half. Hark-pressed landlords resolved to leave vast fields unplanned. Assisted now by a strengthened British constabulary, they vowed to sweep the pesky peasants from the retired acreage. Many of ...
- 4944: History of the Panama Canal
- ... is the Canal a vital interest to the United States? LaFeber gives three points suggesting that it is not. First, the importance of the Canal decreased after 1974, because of the end of the Vietnam War and all related military traffic ceased. Second, is the age of the antique machinery dating back to 1914. Inevitably the machinery will need to be replaced. Lastly, the size of the new tankers and cargo ships. The capacity of the canal is too small to handle such a large amount of tonnage. These are viable factors; however, the first argument is concerning whether a war is taking place. It is circumstantial in providing a solid reason for increased traffic through the Zone. This can easily change through and emergence of a new conflict or trading habits of other countries. Thirdly ...
- 4945: The Salem Witch Trials
- ... were not a part of the elect would be cast into hell, as Lucifer had been. The Puritans who made the journey to the New World faced many hardships such as crop failure, hunger, cold, war, and attacks from both wild animals and hostile Native Americans. The Puritans did not coexist as well as they would have liked. Tension arose, and many began to doubt their religion. This led some to ... of guilt spread among many of the judges, ministers, and jurors who had been involved in the Court of Oyer and Terminer. "When crops failed, loved ones died, the land became impoverished, and the prolonged war continued, some people began to fear that God was punishing them. The council and governor published declarations urging people to pray and ask God's forgiveness for past sins, especially 'the errors of his servants ...
- 4946: The Indians of The Pacific Northwest
- ... Seattle. Seattle was the son of Suquamish leader named Schweabe and a Duwamish woman named Scholitza. He became Chief of the Suquamish, Duwamish, and allied Salish speaking tribes by proving his leadership qualities in a war that pitted his and other saltwater tribes against those of the Green and White Rivers. (1) He was considered to be Duwamish since his mother was the daughter of a Duwamish chief and the line ... gained control of six of the local tribes and continued the friendly relations with the local whites that had been established by his father. Seattle learned early in his life that peace was preferable to war. Seattle moved to Port Madison Reservation and lived in Old Man House, just across from Bainbridge Island; "This was a community house measuring some 60' x 900' feet easily the largest Indian made wooden structure ...
- 4947: The 1950s-1990s
- ... quit school and help their newfound husbands acquire a better education in order to support them both and their children. Moreover, in view of the fact that most of the men were fighting in the war, and women were left to support their families. They were given equal pay as men. After the war women stayed at home giving up their newfound independence, eager to start a family. The vogue was to have fourth, fifth and even sixth children. Although this was not the case for all women some ...
- 4948: The Puritans and the Salem Witch Trials
- ... were not a part of the elect would be cast into hell, as Lucifer had been. The Puritans who made the journey to the New World faced many hardships such as crop failure, hunger, cold, war, and attacks from both wild animals and hostile Native Americans. The Puritans did not coexist as well as they would have liked. Tension arose, and many began to doubt their religion. This led some to ... of guilt spread among many of the judges, ministers, and jurors who had been involved in the Court of Oyer and Terminer. "When crops failed, loved ones died, the land became impoverished, and the prolonged war continued, some people began to fear that God was punishing them. The council and governor published declarations urging people to pray and ask God's forgiveness for past sins, especially 'the errors of his servants ...
- 4949: British Imperialism In Africa
- ... Sudanese, winning the famous Battle of Omdurman in 1898. He took Khartoum and moved on to Fashoda by September, where Marchand had been camped out since April. Britain and France teetered on the brink of war, which was finally averted by careful handling by both Marchand and Kitchener. Britain's action in South Africa helped to protect their connection to the Indian Empire. They officially annexed South Africa in 1877, recognizing this might lead to a reduction of British responsibilities South Africa. It was also important that they maintain their control to keep other powers from getting a foothold. The Boer War ended in 1902, while the Transvaal was given self-rule by Britain 1906. Britain was not an instigator in the scramble for Africa, but rather a reactionary nation who responded to the actions of other ...
- 4950: The Chosen: Chaim Potok's Look Into Human Nature
- ... the reasons for his father's silence, and is in many ways grateful for its success. History is rich with individual, and broad examples of Potok's look into human nature. During the Second World War, America suffered approximately four hundred thousand casualties, yet reached a state of national unity that has not been achieved before or after. The war also ended the Great Depression that caused so many people, son many problems. The atomic bombs dropped on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki reaped considerable death and destruction, yet prevented far more. Even ...
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