Rachel Jackson

The Lottery, written by Shirley Jackson, is a short story presenting an event that occurs where someone is chosen from the town to be stoned every year. This “Lottery” that Jackson explains in the story is one that most of the townspeople believe is essential, but some believe to be pointless. The majority of the people in the town believe that this tradition is one that is essential because it has been done every since they remember, but Tessie Hutchinson, who’s family has had the plight of…

leadership and grit. As a General Major in the military, it was Jackson’s responsibility to protect the white settlers and enable westward expansion. The leadership that Jackson demonstrated during the Creek War not only rendered victory at the Battle of New Orleans but also ensured his victory in the 1828 Presidential election. Andrew Jackson faced some unique challenges from the time of his youth and throughout his adulthood. Andrew Jackson’s family was not well-off. His…

Lose Some, Win One In the exposition of “The Lottery” by Shirley Jackson, there are multiple characters who are introduced throughout the entirety of the story. One character that undergoes the most substantial amount of change is Tessie Hutchinson. She goes from being completely on board with the lottery to being totally and completely against it. Tessie Hutchinson develops into a round character by completely opposing of things that she once believed so strongly in. Shirley develops Mrs.…

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Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958 in Gary, Indiana to strict parents Katherine Jackson and Joe Jackson. Joseph Jackson was a guitarist and mentor to all of Michael Jackson siblings. Katherine Jackson was a part time store clerk and was also a part of Jehovah’s Witness. Joseph Jackson put aside his musical aspirations to provide for his family and believing his sons had talent he then molded them into a musical group in the early 1960s called the Jackson 5. Michael Jackson became the…

I'm sure everyone here is aware of the heart breaking news. The wonderful war hero Andrew Jackson, has passed on, and while everyone here has great things to say about him, I'm sure, we the Native Americans, have the most praise for his accomplished life. Before we start talking about the great things he did to us, we would like to congratulate him on winning the election of 1828. He battled John Quincy Adams and was a well deserved victory that continued his rule of America. First, the Creek…

together, talking in hushed voices and hiding amongst each other, in fear that they would be the chosen one. While waiting for the ritual’s results, one whispers, “‘I hope it's not Nancy,’ and the sound of the whisper reached the edges of the crowd,” (Jackson 6). The gathering of residents become silent as they wait and listen for a name to be called, fearful that their name will rise and they will be sacrificed. Although no one truly approves of the ritual, not a single participant spoke out…

Michael Jackson was known as the “King of Pop”. He is an international superstar loved by all who listens to his albums and sees him live. He has won many awards and recognition of written songs that became classic we love like such as “Thriller, Billie Jean, Smooth Criminal, etc.” Throughout his life, he suffered great trouble and overcame it with Michael Jackson was born on August 29, 1958, in Gary, Indiana. Katherine Jackson, his mother, was a homemaker and a faithful Jehovah's Witness.…

I plan to research the program of Indian wars and removal in the Southwest led by Union officer James H. Carleton for relocation to the reservation of Bosque Redondo. Bosque Redondo was overseen by Carleton until 1868, and was intended to be a coda to this program. Bosque Redondo was filled by Native Americans forced to relocate under threat from Union troops. My intent is to explore Carleton’s leadership in regards to carrying out this program against the Navajo and Mescalero Apache. Questions…

The Effects of Andrew Jackson President Andrew Jackson was by all means a president of the people, he was a champion of States rights, the spread of slavery to new western territories and the divine right of Americans to expand westward. As President of the United States Andrew Jackson faced many challenges throughout his two terms in office however his decisions regarding the forced migration of Native Americans from their land that by American law was rightfully the Natives created for…