It seems to me that the agenda of the KKK was not as simple as I first thought. This reading saddened me. What started out as a group of four men being silly, ended up being a group of people that raise hell to this very day.
So what did the KKK really want? Well they wanted slavery back, just that plain and simple. It was unbearable for the majority of white men to see black people running around free; and not in the fields where they belong. Black people could now own land, learn to read, and soon to vote. Not having slaves was a big blow to the South's economy. Rumors of outbreaks and fights gave the KKK the reason they needed to to wield their power at the slightest infraction. They wanted black people to know who was really in charge and in control. They wanted black people to know that they would always be inferior, they did not want black people to have the same rights as them, and to be honest, I think deep down the KKK and people who thought like them were afraid. They people that they had oppressed and kept down for so many years now had a voice, had power, the KKK could not, would not, allow that to happen. So for black people and anyone who was seen to be helping them out, whether it was teaching at a black school, or giving their business to a black man, they must be eradicated. Though they spread their terror and hate around, it did not keep the black people and others who helped them down. So what lesson can be learned from this? Hate can be overcome, maybe not extinguished, that underneath our skin we all bleed and ignorance does not always prevail.
Question 1: What reason did the KKK give as to why they were formed?
Question 2: Did the KKK only terrorize black people?
Summary:
Danielle
Sunday, May 8, 2011
Wednesday, August 11, 2010
"I'am a slow walker, but I never walk back" -President Abraham Lincoln
"The art of war is simple, find out where your enemy is, get at him as soon as you can and strike him as hard as you can, and keep it moving on."-General Ulysses S. Grant
The Civil War was by no means civil. This war brought about a change in America's history that I'am forever grateful for. There is a saying: "United we stand, divided we fall." We will explore the reasons for the division of the states, also why this was war was so important for the millions of African-American people and lastly the after effects this had on America as a whole. I think that war should be avoided if at all possible, but as I read on further in history, I realize sometimes, there is no other way.
The summer of 1861 was the start of a war that would forever change the lives of the American people. The rising tensions of the Northern and Southern states could no longer be ignored. The Southerners were feeling that their livelihood was being threatened. Slaves were an integral part of the lives of the Southern people and the thought of the possible loss of their economic status was not to be born. The North wanted more land and the freedoms that come with it. A few were also angered by the injustices that the slaves suffered. The Civil War was about to become a clash of the Titans, each side secure of victory, past compromises and laws were long forgotten. This was disheartening to President Abraham Lincoln and he is quoted as saying:
"Both parties deprecated war, but one of them would make war rather than let that nations survive, and the other would accept war than let it perish." It was a conundrum, there was not an easy way out.
For the millions of black people who were in enslaved, the Civil War meant freedom; and because of this they took risks to enlist and fight. The slaves escaped by the thousands from the southern plantations, some with just the clothes on their backs. By 1862, the smell of emancipation was in the air. On July 17, the congress adopted the second Confiscation Act, "Under the act, Confederates who did not surrender within 60 days of the acts passage were to be punished by having their slaves freed." (Source: "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War" Edited by Patricia L. Faust) By September 22, the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation promised freedom to slaves in the areas that were still in rebellion. This was a great victory for the slaves; no matter which way you look at it, the Civil War was about racism, and looking back in history, this seemed to be the underlying cause of some of our most horrific wars.
The Civil War was a blood bath of horror. Harsh weather, lack of food and clean water, unskilled surgeons with their bloody, unsanitary scalpels and needles hastened the spread of infection and disease. All of this culminated to the death of about 620,000 soldiers. On April 9, 1865, Lee surrendered, the North had won. The end of The Civil War paved the way for the rise of industrial capitalism and most importantly the end of slavery. Was it worth it? Yes. Was it unfortunate? Yes. For America, the pro's out weigh the cons, and you know why? This wasn't any ole war-this war was about FREEDOM.
"The art of war is simple, find out where your enemy is, get at him as soon as you can and strike him as hard as you can, and keep it moving on."-General Ulysses S. Grant
The Civil War was by no means civil. This war brought about a change in America's history that I'am forever grateful for. There is a saying: "United we stand, divided we fall." We will explore the reasons for the division of the states, also why this was war was so important for the millions of African-American people and lastly the after effects this had on America as a whole. I think that war should be avoided if at all possible, but as I read on further in history, I realize sometimes, there is no other way.
The summer of 1861 was the start of a war that would forever change the lives of the American people. The rising tensions of the Northern and Southern states could no longer be ignored. The Southerners were feeling that their livelihood was being threatened. Slaves were an integral part of the lives of the Southern people and the thought of the possible loss of their economic status was not to be born. The North wanted more land and the freedoms that come with it. A few were also angered by the injustices that the slaves suffered. The Civil War was about to become a clash of the Titans, each side secure of victory, past compromises and laws were long forgotten. This was disheartening to President Abraham Lincoln and he is quoted as saying:
"Both parties deprecated war, but one of them would make war rather than let that nations survive, and the other would accept war than let it perish." It was a conundrum, there was not an easy way out.
For the millions of black people who were in enslaved, the Civil War meant freedom; and because of this they took risks to enlist and fight. The slaves escaped by the thousands from the southern plantations, some with just the clothes on their backs. By 1862, the smell of emancipation was in the air. On July 17, the congress adopted the second Confiscation Act, "Under the act, Confederates who did not surrender within 60 days of the acts passage were to be punished by having their slaves freed." (Source: "Historical Times Encyclopedia of the Civil War" Edited by Patricia L. Faust) By September 22, the preliminary Emancipation Proclamation promised freedom to slaves in the areas that were still in rebellion. This was a great victory for the slaves; no matter which way you look at it, the Civil War was about racism, and looking back in history, this seemed to be the underlying cause of some of our most horrific wars.
The Civil War was a blood bath of horror. Harsh weather, lack of food and clean water, unskilled surgeons with their bloody, unsanitary scalpels and needles hastened the spread of infection and disease. All of this culminated to the death of about 620,000 soldiers. On April 9, 1865, Lee surrendered, the North had won. The end of The Civil War paved the way for the rise of industrial capitalism and most importantly the end of slavery. Was it worth it? Yes. Was it unfortunate? Yes. For America, the pro's out weigh the cons, and you know why? This wasn't any ole war-this war was about FREEDOM.
Tuesday, August 10, 2010
"Raise less corn and more hell" ( Mary Lease Elizabeth)
Who wrote:
Document 1
Mary Elizabeth Lease
Document 2
Ignatius Donnelly
Document 3
Lorenzo Lewelling
Audience:
WCTU, People's Party Convention, Inaugural Address
Represent:
The farmers, workmen and laborers who were sinking under the strain of unfair politics and a poor economy.
What is being said, argued/and or requested:
In document 1 Mary Elizabeth Lease is recounting the earlier days of America. The days before mortgages and credit. She is saying that we went from having hope and optimism to despair and loss because of the unfair monopoly of our financial system.
In document 2 Ignatius Donnelly is speaking on the rise of the rich and ever sinking status of the poor. The unbalance of these two economic groups was a great injustice. Bribery and corruption were ruining the plight of the laborers, farmers and workmen at the hands of capitalists.
In document 3 Lorenzo Lewelling address was on the plight of the farmers of America. He attacked social Darwinism with a empathetic intimacy. He spoke on the governments lack of protection for the hardworking farmer. The government was failing in it's duties to protect and help the American people, it was time for a change.
How it's being said:
In short the Populist movement was a movement against a government that was catering to the wealthy. These voices of protest were an important start in the "little" people having a voice. They were speaking out against the banking systems which were believed to be working in the favor of the wealthy few; as well as the corruption and bribery in politics. They were hoping for a new political party, one that placed importance on insuring an active role of economic equity.
What Proof:
The proof that was cited per the documents consisted more of what was perceived and gathered from extensive research of America's dwindling economy, and the farmers, working poor, and laborers.
Historic Significance/relevance:
The forming of a "Populist Party" was an important step in the highlighting of future banking issues, as well as currency and electoral reforms.
How does this document’s premise or theme fit into the historical context you are reading about in your textbook?
These documents were a very important part of this historical context. We have 3 people who recognized the seriousness of the unbalanced plight of hard-working American men and women. Their passions joined with others encouraged a change in American politics that reaches far into today.
Document 1
Mary Elizabeth Lease
Document 2
Ignatius Donnelly
Document 3
Lorenzo Lewelling
Audience:
WCTU, People's Party Convention, Inaugural Address
Represent:
The farmers, workmen and laborers who were sinking under the strain of unfair politics and a poor economy.
What is being said, argued/and or requested:
In document 1 Mary Elizabeth Lease is recounting the earlier days of America. The days before mortgages and credit. She is saying that we went from having hope and optimism to despair and loss because of the unfair monopoly of our financial system.
In document 2 Ignatius Donnelly is speaking on the rise of the rich and ever sinking status of the poor. The unbalance of these two economic groups was a great injustice. Bribery and corruption were ruining the plight of the laborers, farmers and workmen at the hands of capitalists.
In document 3 Lorenzo Lewelling address was on the plight of the farmers of America. He attacked social Darwinism with a empathetic intimacy. He spoke on the governments lack of protection for the hardworking farmer. The government was failing in it's duties to protect and help the American people, it was time for a change.
How it's being said:
In short the Populist movement was a movement against a government that was catering to the wealthy. These voices of protest were an important start in the "little" people having a voice. They were speaking out against the banking systems which were believed to be working in the favor of the wealthy few; as well as the corruption and bribery in politics. They were hoping for a new political party, one that placed importance on insuring an active role of economic equity.
What Proof:
The proof that was cited per the documents consisted more of what was perceived and gathered from extensive research of America's dwindling economy, and the farmers, working poor, and laborers.
Historic Significance/relevance:
The forming of a "Populist Party" was an important step in the highlighting of future banking issues, as well as currency and electoral reforms.
How does this document’s premise or theme fit into the historical context you are reading about in your textbook?
These documents were a very important part of this historical context. We have 3 people who recognized the seriousness of the unbalanced plight of hard-working American men and women. Their passions joined with others encouraged a change in American politics that reaches far into today.
Tuesday, August 3, 2010
History CDL Assigment
America is the land of the free and the home of the brave. It is to this place that between 1880-1914 millions of Jews fled religious persecution. Russia was a in a state of unrest, the Jews were easy targets for frustrations. The violence against the Jews was rising, homes were being ransacked and personals items destroyed, they were beaten, tormented and in more than a few cases-put to death. America was a beacon of light to the Russian Jews, a place where they could worship safely and rebuild their lives.
Traveling by steamboat was the main way of travel from country to country in those days, for the many immigrants, it was a long, hard journey. The quarters below the decks were dark, tight and cramped. Many times they shared what little space they had with cattle, the spread of infection and disease killed many. This did not deter the family of Abraham Bisno; They were among some of the first Russian immigrants determined to get to America, they sold everything they had, even the clothes off their backs to pay for a passage to America.
For the Russian Jews, settling into America was not always easy, many lived in slums and worked in factories and sweatshops. Many saved up their money and built businesses, for them, having their freedom was worth the price.
Why was is so hard for the immigrants once they arrived in America?
The assassination of which Czar caused the anti-semantic pogroms to be at an all time high? And why?
Traveling by steamboat was the main way of travel from country to country in those days, for the many immigrants, it was a long, hard journey. The quarters below the decks were dark, tight and cramped. Many times they shared what little space they had with cattle, the spread of infection and disease killed many. This did not deter the family of Abraham Bisno; They were among some of the first Russian immigrants determined to get to America, they sold everything they had, even the clothes off their backs to pay for a passage to America.
For the Russian Jews, settling into America was not always easy, many lived in slums and worked in factories and sweatshops. Many saved up their money and built businesses, for them, having their freedom was worth the price.
Why was is so hard for the immigrants once they arrived in America?
The assassination of which Czar caused the anti-semantic pogroms to be at an all time high? And why?
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Text Analisys
The Gettysburg Address, Abraham Lincoln, November 1863
Who wrote:
Abraham Lincoln
Audience:
Union soldiers, people from the Union States, and Northerners
Represent:
This speech represented the views of most Northerners on the importance of the war.
What was being said:
Abraham Lincoln was expressing his thoughts on the civil war. He was letting the audience know that all this death would not be in vain. That we as Americans were fighting for a free country, in which all men, black and white are equal.
How being said:
Abrahan Lincoln is letting people know, in no uncertain terms, that there is a great price to pay for freedom. That we should not give up, but continue to strive to be the country that the those soldiers died for.
What proof:
His justification for the war was that it would lead to a better country "that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth." Abraham Lincoln
Historical Significance:
The Gettysburg Address is one of the most important speeches ever given/written. This speech was was significant in so many ways. Lincoln was able to (in three minutes) sum up the reasons for the the civil war, the impact that it would make on future generations and the severity of what was at stake for America, in such a way that even now hundreds of years later, we can look upon it and be moved by the simplistic yet authoritative speech that help set America on it's course to freedom.
How does this document's premise or theme fit into the historical context we are reading in our text book:
This document is a very important part of our historical context. Abraham Lincoln was one of our most famous presidents, he had views that he believed in and died for. Lincoln believed and hoped for a better country,and he was a vital part of America being what it is today.
Who wrote:
Abraham Lincoln
Audience:
Union soldiers, people from the Union States, and Northerners
Represent:
This speech represented the views of most Northerners on the importance of the war.
What was being said:
Abraham Lincoln was expressing his thoughts on the civil war. He was letting the audience know that all this death would not be in vain. That we as Americans were fighting for a free country, in which all men, black and white are equal.
How being said:
Abrahan Lincoln is letting people know, in no uncertain terms, that there is a great price to pay for freedom. That we should not give up, but continue to strive to be the country that the those soldiers died for.
What proof:
His justification for the war was that it would lead to a better country "that we here highly resolve that these dead shall not have died in vain, that this nation under God shall have a new birth of freedom, and that government of the people, by the people, for the people shall not perish from the earth." Abraham Lincoln
Historical Significance:
The Gettysburg Address is one of the most important speeches ever given/written. This speech was was significant in so many ways. Lincoln was able to (in three minutes) sum up the reasons for the the civil war, the impact that it would make on future generations and the severity of what was at stake for America, in such a way that even now hundreds of years later, we can look upon it and be moved by the simplistic yet authoritative speech that help set America on it's course to freedom.
How does this document's premise or theme fit into the historical context we are reading in our text book:
This document is a very important part of our historical context. Abraham Lincoln was one of our most famous presidents, he had views that he believed in and died for. Lincoln believed and hoped for a better country,and he was a vital part of America being what it is today.
Wednesday, June 30, 2010
Oh that fateful day in 1848! Gold fever was running rampant. Men and a few women were coming from all over to strike it rich. Everyone wanted a piece of this pie; the Chinese, French, Spanish, Mexican and many other nationalities came to dig for gold. It was hard and difficult work; and it wasn't long before racism reared it very ugly head. The Chinese, Mexicans, Native Americans and many others suffered horrible injustices, from people who thought that they were stealing their American dream. California was not a safe place. Between 1849 and 1852, a quarter of a million people ( named the forty-niners) inhabited California. Many Native Americans were forced to flee, lest their race become extinct, due to murder and starvation and disease; as increasing numbers of people came in like waves. The gold rush came to an end like most things do and mines were set up, business were built as the hoopla died down. On a good note the gold rush brought in a melting pot of people and that melting pot makes what America is today.
Questions:
1. What nationality was one of the biggest groups to arrive to California?
2. What are your thoughts on the extreme prejudice that many nationalities suffered?
Questions:
1. What nationality was one of the biggest groups to arrive to California?
2. What are your thoughts on the extreme prejudice that many nationalities suffered?
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