Theodore Cleaver

In the documentary Slavery by Another Name, Douglas A. Blackmon disembowels one of our most basic expectations that slavery in America terminated with the Civil War. Blackmon uncovers stunning evidence that the exercise of slavery continued well into the 20th century. And Blackman just does not refer to the bondage of black sharecroppers unable to extricate themselves economically from farming. Blackman explains free men and women forced into industrial servitude, bound by chains, encountered…

The period of American Imperialism between 1891 and 1916 improved not only American industrial growth, but the location of lands we acquired (such as Hawaii) gave us an advantage in world wars that proved to be critical. Many of the justifications given for this period of American Imperialism were reasonable and some were not. The idea of raw materials and new markets for American manufactured goods was an unrelenting force that took America out of its isolationist state, and for good reason.…

A Walk Through Roethke’s Work “The Waking” by Theodore Roethke is very diverse. Instead of the poem referring to someone waking from sleeping, it refers to someone waking from several realizations about life. The poem is written in first person, therefore, the author is also the speaker. The setting of the poem could take place within a person’s figurative heart or mind. Roethke’s purpose was to show how we become more open-minded through the practice of metaphorically sleeping and waking.…

August 29, 2005 was a tragic day for the residents in Louisiana, Mississippi, Texas, and Alabama. It was a day that would change their lives. On August 25, Hurricane Katrina hit land in Florida as a Category 1 hurricane with winds of 40 mph. On August 28, in the Gulf of Mexico, Katrina became a Category 5 with winds of 175 mph. At 6:10 on August 29, 2005, Hurricane Katrina struck New Orleans, Louisiana. When it finally reached Louisiana on August 29, it had weakened to a Category 3 with…

Theodore Roosevelt is one of the most iconic Presidents in United States history, as well as one of the most important. His famous toothy grin and steel rimmed spectacles are instantly recognizable, as are many of his famous quotes. He is also known for his many achievements, from creating millions of acres of national parks to busting over forty monopolous corporations. He almost always kept a friendly and courteous disposition. His success and popularity were no doubt influenced by his…

The election of 1912 exposed the necessity of change in America where principles of progressive reform dominated the political agendas for all four candidates. Incumbent republican president William Howard Taft battled with his former comrade Theodore Roosevelt, whilst democratic candidate Woodrow Wilson wooed the country with his plan for “New Freedom”. Meanwhile, socialist Eugene Debs fought to earn support from the working class of America with his experience as a union leader. The most…

Throughout the progressive era there were three different presidents serving terms: William Taft, Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson. Each of these three presidents had some active affairs in Latin America during their term as…

to achieve this, the US assisted an independence movement which allowed the Panamanians to separate themselves from Colombia. However, the people who worked on this canal were told to have pride for what they were doing for the United States, by Theodore Roosevelt. Economic self interest was also seen when the US intervened in the Mexican Revolution. At first, Mexican dictator Porfirio Diaz was kind toward American companies, but eventually he started to fear the power of large corporations and…

and economical discontent fueled the interest of the common people. This period presented abundant opportunity, drawing forth support from various leaders who confronted internal and external issues. These progressive presidents included militarist Theodore Roosevelt, his hand-picked successor William Taft, and the intellectual Woodrow Wilson. Under a more public approach to improve regulations, these presidents became the key foundation of the Progressive Era. However, there 's always a concern…

Theodore Roosevelt Jr. was one of the greatest United States presidents. He had many achievements and was loved by the country. He was one of America 's most active and adventurous presidents. He was a wise man that said many important things that we remember today. One of his most famous quotes is “The only safe rule is to promise little, and faithfully to keep every promise; to ‘speak softly and carry a big stick.” This quote was from Teddy 's Autobiography in 1913. He was also quoted saying…