A Harsh Reality Check In American History

The book “Taking Sides: Clashing Views in United States History” by Madaras, Larry and James SoRelle draws attention on controversial issues. James and Madaras wrote the book in a debate-style format, which intrigues many students, hence supporting them in enhancing their critical thinking skills. James and Madaras ensured that every issue in the book has a summary, introduction, challenge question and postscript. Therefore, the paper will focus on issue 10, which debates on whether the new deal prolonged the great depression. The great depression refers to an era in US history, which happened from 1929 to 1941 during president Franklin Delano Roosevelt era, and it made the US citizens face economic hard times. The great depression era had much overproduction, inequality in wealth distribution and over borrowing. Consequently, the president implemented the new deal with the aim of saving American citizens from the great depression. However, people had different feelings regarding the effectiveness of the new deal, which brought up the debate in the book. For example, Burton Folsom believed that the new deal was not effective because he thought that it prolonged the great depression. On the contrary, Roger Biles alleged that the new deal was effective, and it did not prolong the great depression (Madaras and James 227).

Her father's rampant drinking and inability to hold a job, coupled with her mother's lack of responsibility causes Jeannette to inwardly question her role in society.

Elena also has quite a bit of agency. She, too, is the one actively pursuing Stefan, at least in the beginning. Thankfully, she also pursues goals beyond him: she is struggling to come to terms with her parents’ deaths; she wants to help her brother, Jeremy, find a better way to deal with his grief; she’s trying to find her place in the hierarchy of the school social structure when she’s changed and no longer is interested in the place she held before, etc. Her attraction to and, later, love of Stefan are but part of her personality and that which drives her to act.

The Controversial Decisions of the US Government in History In 1804 the United States takes formal possession of what is now

Jeanette’s father is a man that is extremely smart in science and math, and an amazing storyteller, however he drinks/smokes way too much and can be very abusive. Her mother is a religious and tough woman, who could live with basically any situation and will go through with something until it is done. Jeanette’s tone to her parents, however, is not of happiness, but instead sadness, because of the father’s behaviors, and her mother’s stubbornness to stay with him. The tone towards their actions from Jeanette is dismay, because for almost all of their actions, both her mother and father don’t think about the consequences before they

The “Narratives of the Life of Frederick Douglass” is the story of Frederick Douglass’ life from the time he was born into slavery, to the time he escaped to freedom in the north. When Douglass wrote this book, slavery was still legal in a large portion of the United States. After Douglass’ escape to freedom and his continuation of his education, he became an abolitionist through his works of literature and speeches. In “The Blessings of Slavery”, by George Fitzhugh he states that southern slaves for the most part are the freest and happiest people in the world. He also goes on to say a number of other things that basically establish that slaves live an easy and good life compared to others. Frederick Douglass’ pure story telling in the “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass” directly goes against any argument for slavery from Fitzhugh, by revealing the harshness of the institution of slavery and the individuals behind it. In each piece of literature both authors also unknowingly touch on topics of early American history such as free labor ideology and paternalism therefore deepening our knowledge of popular understandings during this time period. Douglass refutes Fitzhugh’s pro-slavery argument of the average slave living an ideal life, by disproving early ideas of the free labor system and paternalism through real life encounters of the physical oppression slaves faced on the day to day basis in the forms of inhumane

By 1600, England’s feudal system was nearing extinction, as a new family (Tudor’s) came to power and wanted support from the middleclass and the establishment of new liberties for Englishman (i.e. trial by jury and no arrest without a warrant), which resulted in a large amount of local and self initiative to prosper in the community: yet many beggars now existed, culminating in an increased need for colonial expansion both for personal prosperity and more space for the existing population.

From her help, Elena and Luis had a better self-control. At the end, they became a happy family.

Jeanette's mother never seems to care whether or not Jeannette is being raised to reach her full potential. This parenting style shows Rose’s lack of responsibility. As Jeannette recalls, her “mom always said people worry too much about their children. Suffering when you’re young is good for you”(twenty-eight). Rosemary likes her kids to learn from experience.

Over the past few weeks of class, we have covered the first five chapters of our textbook, written by George Brown Tindell and David Emory Shi called, “America, A Narrative History.” Each chapter told the reader a narration of the history of America, as opposed to an expository version of America’s history. Each chapter had its own main idea over a portion of history, along with many details that cover the importance of the main idea. As a reader, one may obtain a deeper appreciation for the country 's history, prior to entering the class on the first day. The most important aspect of history, besides the battles that are fought, is the different cultures that make up today’s modern America.

If possible, I believe you should bring forward Lucy trying to suss out what is truth and what is gossip in the story. What makes Elena, Death? I think that she needs a little bit more background or characterization because for almost everyone else there is somewhat of a residual habit of their olden days to say “She is War”. I believe for Elena, the fact that she is told instead of

Her Mother seemed to be more put together than her father at times, even getting a job at one point helping the family out. Though her mother was a hedonist and did not contain the motherly love and sacrifice for her kids, this job helped Jeanette’s future. She helped grade papers which increased her knowledge of the outside world and “...the world was making a little more sense” as she read the papers and projects of her mother’s students (Walls 205). Her parents had such an opposition to the outside world that she hadn’t gotten every aspect of

Another major character in the film is Elena, a woman who Salvatore is deeply in love with. Unfortunately, Elena’s father does not approve of Salvatore, and Salvatore is not even able to send her a letter while he is undergoing his military service (Abrams, 2010). Upon his return, Salvatore is faced with a very difficult choice; he must choose between staying his hometown and trying to find Elena, or he can pursue his dream of becoming a director. Di Vita decides to follow his dream, with the result being leaving his first love interest behind. Today, many people of all cultures face this difficult choice in their lives. With the economy being slow, succeeding in one’s career and finding love are often mutually exclusive scenarios. Many viewers will emphasize with Salvatore’s brutally difficult decision, one that they might have had to deal with themselves at some point in their

Elena Gilbert (Nina Dobrev), recently an orphan, lives in her hometown Mystic Falls with her aunt and her younger brother Jeremy, who got involved in drugs after his parent’s death. Stefan Salvatore (Paul Wesley), is a vampire who later meets Elena in school and takes an interest on her. Stefan is a good vampire that can control himself around humans and can survive on animal blood. But he is later surprised with the arrival of his brother, Damon Salvatore (Ian Somerhalder). Damon is the opposite as his brother, he is more of a bad boy who doesn’t care what other say and does whatever he wants. Both take an interest on Elena because she resembles an old love of Damon and Stefan from 19th century. As the show goes on we see how Elena makes

Jeanine always has gotten a lot of attention throughout her life and her parents really love her and try to give her as many opportunities as they can in order to make her future better. Jeanine’s life was always full of interesting things like traveling, going shopping, going out with friend, etc. She is very close to her father, Erick. Whenever she has a choice, whether to go out with her friend or to spend time with her father, she would choose to stay with her father and watch a movie or go for a walk with him. For Jeanine, her father means a lot and he is the one who taught her life.