Lincoln County War

In “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” Fredrick Douglass uses evidence from the Declaration of Independence, the Fugitive Act of 1850, Shakespeare, and the Bible, to strategically argue that America has the ability to be condemned but still suffices hope as a country for the future. He parallels the significant difference in celebrating the Fourth of July in America through the use of racial contents, in which he proves that the national holiday is undoubtedly celebrated differently…

literature, the artist used artistic license, which exhibits the event in a wrong manner. On the contrary, informational text is only made up of facts. Unlike literature, informational text is solely used for useful and correct information. Abraham Lincoln claims in his Gettysburg Address, “We have come to dedicate a portion of that field as a final resting-place for those who here gave their lives that that nation might live.” This speech is an excellent example of an informational text. It…

hear the quote daily to cope with the mistakes we make, but do we fully understand the context of the phrase? I ask this because it is important to recognize that literally nobody is perfect. That means that Bill Gates, Michael Jordan, and Abraham Lincoln have all made millions of mistakes in their lifetime, yet we still regard them as some of the most successful people in the history of America. I believe that success, rather than being a number in the bank account or a shiny car in the…

Among the most magnificent towers/skyscrapers around world. Chicago Tribune wanted to build “the most beautiful office building in the world”. In June 1922, Chicago tribune wanted to build an unusual and a style that was never repeated. The tribune tower had to be an iconic building in Chicago. Chicago Tribune were looking for an image over substance, personality over character, Salesman and acquisition over production. To celebrate newspaper’s Seventy-fifth anniversary, the tribune declared a…

Right after the Civil War ended, the newly freed slaves had one thing is their minds even more important than enjoying freedom, they wanted to be educated, they wanted to read and write. Fraser offers an introduction to this controversial topic, as it was education for public purposes in the South, this source can be considered primary although the author did not live at that time, some of the documents provided by him were written by people who lived during this time period. Among these…

In “Learning to Read and Write” by Frederick Douglass and “Learning to Read” by Malcolm X, both writers display the idea of the importance of literacy as it contributes to personal development and social consciousness. Although the authors come from contrasting backgrounds they seem to find similarities in their opinion of personal empowerment with the ability and desire to rise in society through learning literature. Furthermore, the autobiographies, written in 1845 and 1965, where written…

In “Learning to Read,” by Frederick Douglass the author explains how he became literate. It took him hard work, especially since he couldn't go to school because he was a slave. Learning a new language was more of a detriment than a benefit. Learning a new language had some benefits for Douglass. By being literate he was able to know what was going on. He learned about “abolition” which let him know being a slave didn't have to be forever. From reading he also learned about human rights.…

Fredrick Douglass’s motivational passage “Learning to Read” reinforces the fact that everything is possible. No matter weather you believe the statement to be true, this message states that no matter the condition, if you set one’s mind to it, it can be accomplished. For example, as a slave, reading and writing is not a privilege that everyday people, such as you and I, get to experience. During this time, slaves reading and writing was comparable to attempting to murder someone now days. This…

Born Frederick Augustus Bailey in Baltimore, Maryland 1818. Frederick struggled through childhood due to the slavery conditions at the time. In 1824, six year old Frederick Bailey moved from his home in Baltimore, Maryland to a plantation in the country called the Wye House. Just two years later, Frederick was sold off to another slave owner back in Baltimore where he was taught to read by his owner’s wife, Lucretia Auld. The learning process was a struggle do to Mr. Auld's harsh slave rules. 5…

Mumia Abu-Jamal is serving a life sentence for the 1981 shooting that took the life of Philadelphia police officer Daniel Faulkner. Abu-Jamal was invited to speak by the graduating class of Goddard College, the school he had attended. Abu-Jamal delivered a pre-recorded commencement speech that made headlines. “An outcry of criticism from victims, law enforcement, and even the state legislature— not for its content, but for no other reason than Abu-Jamal’s words had been provided for public…