Texas blind salamander

One of Betsy Devos’ speeches in August 2015 at the SXSWedu convention in Texas emphasizes her education vision on the issue of unequal education access in America. Her speech uses the propaganda technique of emotional appeal to convey messages about this social issue. In the speech, Betsy Devos uses a lot of emotional appealing phrases, such as calling traditional public education system a “dead end,” and labeling public schools as “low performing” schools (Strauss). She is denigrating the…

and lived with an alcoholic father who is likely the reason why he ran away at 14. Bouncing around here-and-there he eventually finds himself in Nacogdoches, Texas. At as arrival he finds himself in the midst of a religious revolution against Reverend Green who was accused of crimes that include bestiality and pedophilia. In this town in Texas he drinks what money he has left. He meets a fellow friend, Toadvine, in a fight as he left the bar. Together they burn down a hotel but the kid does…

Jaime Jo US History 2 Ms. Bruno Native American Experience Chickasaw Tribe The Chickasaw tribes are said to be descended from a story of brothers, Chisca and Chacta. These people were known as “Flat Heads” because of their custom of the flattening of skulls of children in which they would put weight on their heads. Chickasaw lived around the northeastern area of Mississippi of the Tombigbee River. But as more settlers moved to North America, they were forced to move to Oklahoma. Also…

Cults use the psychological methods normative social influence, groupthink and foot-in-the-door to manipulate individuals and control their thoughts as seen in the cults Jonestown and The Branch Davidians. Cults are defined as an ideology of religious worship and adherence directed toward a particular figure or object. Cults are everywhere. Some are normal and widely accepted. Others are isolationist and hide from investigation. Some cause great suffering while others appear very helpful and…

Hiking The Sierra Madre Hiking is a pastime that many people enjoy. It is a great way to get out and see parts of the world as it once was. You can view natural wonders that have not been touched by human hands and you can see more wildlife than ever before. It is also a great way to get a little exercise. The key is finding a place that is fascinating and enjoyable to hike through. One of the most popular places to go hiking is located in the United States. Have you ever considered hiking the…

In the 19th century women’s role in society was strict and generally non-negotiable, their place was in the household, and they were expected to be loyal to their husbands. As the century started to end, women increasingly questioned their part in their community. Independence and self-reliance were key aspects to the new mindset that encaptured women, and helped to begin their questioning of the way they could live their lives. In the novella, The Awakening, Kate Chopin portrays the way that…

Oklahoma City, aka OKC, is the main city and capital of the state. All visitors will most likely make a stop here at the Will Rogers World Airport. From here they can rent a car, take a trolley, a ferry down the river, or get on the EMBARK public transportation system. The population is over 600,000 and increasing every year. The Bricktown neighborhood is the main draw with a healthy nightlife and bars featuring live music. Edmond, is a suburb north of Oklahoma City with one of the top ten…

Protestant/Pro-Slavery. Once James K. Polk was elected, everything changed. Polk not only wanted Texas, he wanted California as well. The thing is, California was still Mexico’s territory. Texas, however, was not, after winning their independence from Mexico in 1836. Polk tried to settle the dispute over the land by sending General Taylor and the American troops into the disputed area in the southern part of Texas. Polk also sent John Slidell to Mexico City to try and buy California from Mexico,…

At the Battle of Puebla in 1862, the Mexican Army, led by a general named Zaragoza, fought against the French and won an unlikely victory. This battle took place during a very chaotic time in Mexico’s history. However, the Mexican Army still managed to achieve success with the many struggles they were facing. Following their success, the soldiers held a party in celebration of their massive achievement. Cinco de Mayo, the 5th of May, reminds people of the numerous struggles that Mexicans faced…

Hernando Cortes Many know the Name Hernando Cortez, but few know the story of how he conquered South America. He was born in megalin, Spain in 1485. Cortes was conceived into a wealthy noble Spanish family. He was plagued with illness as an adolescent, but was healthy after the age of 18. He first served as a soldier under Diego Velázquez in 1511, but he ignored orders and traveled to Mexico with 500 men in 1519. He had his eyes set on overthrowing the wealthy Aztec empire. Spain would…