Popcorn Night Research Paper

Freedom Summer was a nonviolent effort by civil rights activists to integrate Mississippi's segregated political system during 1964. It raised the consciousness of millions of people to the troubles of African-Americans and the need for change. Americans all around the country were shocked by the killing of civil rights workers and the brutality they witnessed on their televisions. For nearly a century, segregation had prevented most African-Americans in Mississippi from voting or holding public office. Segregated housing, schools, workplaces, and public accommodations denied black Mississippians access to political or economic power.

The phrase "cracker barrel" refers to the simple and rustic informality that was a characteristic of the conversations and country stores they took place in. Step into a time machine and visit the first Cracker Barrel on Highway 109 in Lebanon, Tennessee in 1969 by Dan Evins. He appropriated $40,000 to build that first Cracker Barrel. Evins asked a couple who ran a local antiques store, to help him enhance the space in the design of an old country store.

Tootsie roll pops are an iconic candy for all ages. Like most people, I grew up enjoying tootsie roll pops. I would imagine, over the years that I have eaten thousands of them. As an adult, I feel a bit nostalgic when eating one, always remembering the slogan, how many licks does it take to get to the tootsie roll center of a tootsie roll pop?

In the Summer of 1964, the Mississippi Summer Project, also known as Freedom Summer, was organized by several Civil Rights organizations such as the Student Nonviolent Coordination Committee and the Congress on Racial Equality. The event that caused the start of Freedom Summer were that many African-Americans were not registered to vote, this was because the southern states had implemented literacy tests that were unfair and could be interpreted differently, and Poll Taxes which were ridiculous amounts to pay ("Freedom Summer"). Other causes include the case of Plessy Vs. Ferguson, which stated the “Separate but Equal” clause, and also Racial segregation. Freedom Summer Volunteers included White Northerners, and the organization was made to focus on the Mississippi Freedom Democratic Party, Voter Registration, Freedom Schools, and Community Centers (“Timeline: Freedom Summer”). There was a need for the Freedom Summer because Many African-American People in the south were being oppressed by Literacy Tests and Poll Taxes.

In the film What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, the main character Gilbert takes on the “Father Role” to support his family economically and financially. The fact Gilbert is the man of the house causes him to repress his anger. His sorrow begins to strengthen his rage in a very unhealthy manner. The melancholy that leads to Gilberts weakening has its roots in his family which is what begins to eat Gilbert alive. All his family members play important individual roles in finding out what’s eating Gilbert Grape.

Southern home cooking that tastes just like a visit at grandma's house served at your pleasure what more could you want? The creator of this one of a kind restaurant is Dan Evins he founded Cracker Barrel on September 19, 1969. What inspired the founder to create Cracker Barrel? The founder, Dan, previously a sales representative for Shell oil, decided to establish a different concept of a restaurant and gift store approach, which was initially set up to promote gasoline sales. Constructed to mirror his traditional country store he grew up shopping at, the restaurant's name gave a Southern country theme. Originally Cracker Barrel started up for the interest of attracting highway travelers. The first restaurant opened right next to Interstate

Cracker Barrel Old Country Store, Inc. was founded in 1969 by Dan Evins in his home town of Lebanon, Tennessee. The first stores were conjoined with gas stations and strategically placed along the highway routes to attract travelers. In 1973, the Arab Petroleum Embargo began and by its end in March 1974, oil prices had dramatically increased from $3 to nearly $12 per barrel. As a result, only five short years after its inception, Cracker Barrel discontinued its gas stations and concentrated solely on the restaurant and country store aspects of the store’s design. Cracker Barrel proclaims itself to be a “home away from home” by sticking with a southern theme. Each restaurant has an old country store attached that sells items sometimes native to the specific stores’ locations. The company still maintains the traditions it has held since the beginning such as fireplaces and placing a peg game on each table. Although tradition has become somewhat of a trademark of Cracker Barrel Old Country Stores, Inc., throughout this paper, I will display how the company’s unwillingness to change in some areas has proven to be, and still continues to be detrimental to the organization.

Do you think Soda Pop is a caring/helpful person for others? Well I think Sodapop is because he is considerate for everybody. Soda pop is in a gang in the Outsiders and they are a group of teenagers that are that have low income. Soda pop sent a letter to Ponyboy and half of his paycheck when they ran away to hide, then He took of Ponyboy's shoes And socks when Ponyboy passed out on the bed and Sodapop didn't even do it to himself, then he kept Ponyboy,Deli and himself together .

have you ever been at recess and it's over in a blink of an eye? The subject I will be discussing is if we should get more time at recess. The issue I chose is relevant because kids doesn’t get enough time in recess. The purpose or reason why I chose to discuss this topic is, because we need more time to get to the places we need such as a class or office. I am a credible speaker because of how this issue affects me. this issue affects me because I am a kid who wants and needs more recess. I think we should have longer recess, because we need more time to go to the places we need to go. we can socialize more with friends. Then we can get ready for the next class.

June 21, 1964, the Freedom of Summer! Civil rights organization included the Congress on Racial Equality and Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee, which a voter signing up to drive, or Freedom Summer, Aimed to increase voters in Mississippi. Freedom Summer has most of black Mississippians and over one-thousand out of state white volunteers face abuse and harassment from Mississippi's white population. The Ku Klux Klan police did a series of violent attacks towards them. About a hundred white college students had help cofo register voters on November 1963, and several hundred students more had been invited to expand the voters project in the Freedom Summer.

Something about the American mindset tends to make heroes out of criminals. From criminals like Jesse James all the way to Al Capone, despite the wishes of our law enforcement and government, infamous criminals fascinate the public mind. The oddity of the American psychology, that has mixed organized crime into American culture, is amazing (Nash). The unique qualities of the Roaring Twenties really make it stand out in our history. The most interesting points being; the role of organized crime and growth of gangs, major scandals involved with the gang, and the most famed gangster in arguably history, Al Capone.

Many components led to the 1029s or “Roaring Twenties”, known as an age of dramatic change. The time period was filled with prosperity and advancements in technology that shaped what we have now in the present. For example, more American lived in cities rather then farms, wealth increased, new discoveries were made and many more factors contributed to this. The period became known as roaring because extreme changes in culture, technology, music, art, architecture, dance, and fashion happened. The Nineteenth Amendment was also established giving women the right to vote. During the 1920s many Americans had extra money to spend on goods such as cloths, home appliances and in particular many American families bought a radio. These early radio’s

The horrific and traumatic events of World War 1 were the stepping stones to better times. After the Great war woman became more recognized and respected. Also, there was many technological advancements after the war. Finally, although the economy was failing right after the war, it picked back up again and was soaring. Although World War one was a horrible and traumatic time in history, all bad times come to an end.

Did you know that there was a time that people did not dance, listen to much music, or go to clubs? All that changed because of the 1920s, which is also referred to as the Roaring Twenties. It was called the Roaring Twenties because many young people danced, listened to music, and rebelled against the norms of society. Something else that happened during the Roaring Twenties was that women changes the gender role of women. They changed it by changing their look, dancing, and gaining rights.

Gilbert Grape from the movie What's Eating Gilbert Grape has many responsibilities that were “eating” him. His stressful home life was what was “eating” him. Gilbert was pretty much the head of the house since his father committed suicide, and his mother was housebound due to her being morbidly obese. He had many hardships get in his way of living a “normal life,” such as having to take care of his brother Arnie, who always managed to get into mischief because he was mentally impaired. Gilbert also had to work at a grocery store since his mother wasn’t physically able to work. Gilbert had no time for himself because he was constantly taking care of everyone else around him that needed help. People’s perception of his family also bothered him.