John Drafter Research Paper

The Dred Scott Decision of 1857 ruled that African-Americans, even ones who were not enslaved, were not protected under The Constitution and could never be citizens. This brings up questions that will be answered in this paper. Should slaves be American citizens? Is it morally correct for one to own another human? Does the Dred Scott decision contradict The Declaration of Independence which states that every man is created equal?

He installed a policy of rigid discipline, strengthened defenses, and encouraged farming with his order that all must work or face starvation. Smith had settlers dig the first well inside the fort (and Jamestown Rediscovery archaeologists have found that well and the many unique artifacts it held when it became a trash pit). Smith ordered the repair of many buildings and the expansion of the fort into a five-sided structure, which archaeologists have also traced. Smith also led the first English explorations of the Chesapeake Bay and was almost killed by a ray on the first of the two expeditions. Smith’s strong leadership helped the colony survive and grow but also made him enemies within the fort. When he was sleeping in a boat in the river on night, Smith was badly injured from a gunpowder explosion. Smith went back to England to get treated in October 1609 and he never made it back to

Joseph E. Lee was born in Philadelphia in 1849, he graduated from Howard University in 1873. He moved to Florida that same year and became the first African American lawyer in Jacksonville and in the state of Florida. He served in the House of Representatives from 1875 to 1879 and in the state Senate from 1881 to 1882. He was one of the most influential African American men in Florida through the nineteenth and twentieth centuries. He was elected municipal judge of Jacksonville and was one of the first African Americans to have this honor. He educated free slaves at a college by the name of Edward Waters College. Lee worked as a public servant acting at various times as a state legislator, a lawyer, federal customs collector and educator.

Did you know that before he was a professional football player Michael Oher had a very unique, underprivileged early life, and was born into a terrible circumstance? He says, “It's true that we can't help the circumstances we're born into and some of us start out in a much tougher place than other people. But just because we started there doesn't mean we have to end there” (Biography.com). Michael’s mom was a drug addict, and his dad was murdered in prison. He was in a bunch of foster homes, but when he was 16, he was taken in by a family named the Tuohy’s, which changed his entire life. Despite Michael Oher being a foster child, being split from his siblings and mother, and facing many more hardships in his early life, he still

William Johnson was a slave before being freed at age 11, along with his mother, Amy, and sister, Adelia. He got his barber shop in 1830 from his half brother, James Miller. After starting his barber shop, he keeps a diary and he used it until he died. He also owned a bathhouse and bookstore.He married named Ann Battles, who was also a free african american. They had about 11 children before Johnson died. He lived in the free town of Natchez, and he almost had about three thousand dollars in 1835. Johnson was friends with other freed african americans like Robert McCary and hunted and fished with them. Johnson and Baylor Winn got into a dispute and it ended in Johnson`s favor in court. Winn was upset and shot Johnson when he was returning to

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William Johnson was born a slave in the year 1809 but was freed by his owner, probably his father in 1820. His owner had earlier released William’s sister and mother. William Johnson upon being freed became a barber apprentice in Natchez town. William’s brother-in-law had a barbershop which he took over in 1830 and later on got married to Amy Battles. They had eleven children. Amy was a free person and just like William was black (National Humanities Center Resource Toolbox, 2007). William Johnson went on to operate several barbershops, owned land, and rented buildings. He also had a bathhouse and regularly loaned white and black people money which was paid at an interest. Like other free blacks in the South, William Johnson owned slaves and at times sold them too. The diary is a record of his daily personal endeavors, majorly about the payment of his debts, the items he bought and the running of his family. William was murdered by a free black man, Baylor Winn, with whom they had a boundary conflict. Despite his murderer being identified, he escaped prosecution since according to his evidence, he was a white man, and so no black man could testify against him (Humanities Center Resource Toolbox, 2007).

John Hudson was a young boy born in Memphis, TN in January 29, 1968. John went to high school in Memphis, TN. He got a scholarship offer from Auburn University. He later accepted the offer and went to Auburn. John was a three year starter. After his fourth year he decided to enter the NFL draft.

The south for a good while was always fond of using slavery as a cheap source of work. The increase in the number of slaves was when John Rolfe became one of the first to cultivate tobacco in the so called “New World back then in the 17th century. There was good money to be made about the amount of labor that went into the tobacco cultivation was harch, hence why slaves were used. Ever since then, it is obvious to note that slaves dominated the aspect of southern life. Whether that be economically, socially or politically, slaves played an important role in each category.

Looking back in this era of history, the United States had just emerged out of one of its darkest moments this country has seen to this day. Not only was Andrew Johnson thrust into the seat of the presidency almost immediately after the Civil War, but was also tasked with the more difficult decision of the Confederate Reconstruction. Furthermore, the expectations everyone held him to, were more or less shot down with his conflicting beliefs between the House and the Senate in regards to the Reconstruction debate.

Many people have come to believe that the murderer hit JonBenet's head with a flashlight causing her death.

Joe Marcus Johnson is a professional basketball player for the Brooklyn Nets and He now plays for the Miami Heat. Johnson averaged 16.3 points per game, third best on a team that entered the National Basketball Association (NBA) playoffs seeded fourth in the Eastern Conference. He is one of the best NBA players from Arkansas (Joe Johnson (basketball).

John Buford began his life on March 4, 1826 in Woodford County, Kentucky. His parents were John and Anne Bannister Buford. Buford’s mother died from cholera and then he moved with his family to Rock Island, Illinois (Hickman 1). John Buford started his training when he joined the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, New York. Prior to joining the U.S.Military Academy, he attended Knox College in Galesburg, Illinois for a year. Buford went on to graduate in the middle of his class while attending Knox College. Buford was assigned as a second lieutenant in the First Dragoon Regiment after graduation from

Sergeant John Ordway, who slept in the leaders’ tent, was always put in charge when the captains were away. Private John Shields, a blacksmith, was essential to the men as he could repair their guns. John Colter was considered one of the best hunters in the group, and they often sent him out alone to scout ahead for game. A Shoshone named Old Toby guided the Corps in the Rocky mountain range to find the Lolo Trail. Even Seaman, Lewis’ dog, played a crucial role in the expedition, saving lives on multiple instances. Each of these people was vital to the success of the mission, even though they were not often acknowledged for their role.

James Bridger was born to loving parents on March 17, 1804. He was born the son of an innkeeper who loved him dearly. In 1820 Bridger explored the west numerous times. He was the first white man recorded to ever see the amazing Great Salt Lake. During his adventurous life he was a hunter, trapper, Indian fighter, and a guide. At age 13 he was a daring blacksmith apprentice. While he was an apprentice, he learned to handle dangerous machinery, wild horses, and wonderful guns. Since Jim Bridger was shrewd, honest, and brave. He married three times to Native American women. He was outlived all of his three beautiful wives. Bridger sold his beloved Fort Bridger to the Mormons for $8,000. Later as his life went on he was a guide for the U.S forces