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Summary: This document outlines the many problems blacks were facing about segregation and inequality in Mpntgomery, Alabama. At the time they were not allowed to sit in the front of any bus, hold representaion on the Parks and Recreation Board, etc. Not only were they facing these issues in Montgomery, but nearly everywhere in the south and some places in the North. They took the action of writing a letter to promote the peaceful approach to civil rights protest, led mainly by MLK.
Significance: This document is truly significant because it represents the problems the majority of blacks were facing at the time and the push for nonviolent protests. It also reveals the hypocrisy the nation maintained by claiming they fought for liberty and equality for everyone, when in fact they withheld this privilege from men and women in their own nation. It is similar to the hypocrisy the nation had in putting Japanese-Americans in concentration camps in WW11 while fighting against the same thing with Hitler. Student: Megan J. Summary: This interview is about the daily lives of married mothers in the 1950's. The first woman was Mrs. Petry, a woman who spent her days working, caring for her rambunctious children, and spending around half an hour of actual peace - all while her husband is off working. The second was Mrs. McKenzie, a mother that worked for her on pleasure, but became known as one of the worst mothers in the neighborhood for getting 15 children infected with the measles.
Significance: This is significant because it shows the hardships that mothers go through while caring for their children and doing recreational activities for their own enjoyment. This also gives insight on the environment children in the 50's grew up in and what a hint of how their daily lives followed along with their parents. In addition to that, these accounts give examples that can be compared to to today's daily house life and what is happening with the father, mother, and children. Student: Priscilla L. |
Summary: The first atomic bomb we dropped on Japan was in 1945. We dropped it on the city of Hiroshima and there was utter destruction as a result of this bombing. The after affects leveled the area of this city and demolished many lives and the land.
Significance: This is significant because it illustrated that the United States would take necessary action when needed. We tried peaceful endings but Japan would not unconditionally surrender so we used force with warning. This also showed Russia that we were packing and if it was necessary we could use it on them, showing them are advancement in technology. Student: Rilley R. Summary: President Nixon was under investigation (which was likely to lead to his impeachment) for his involvement in the Watergate scandal. there had been a break-in at the democratic national committee and Nixon along with many members of his administration had covered this up and withheld tapes that had recorded scandalous information. 43 people were incarcerated and Nixon resigned in order to avoid being impeached. this letter is from Gerald Ford and was pardoning any of Nixon's actions, protected him from federal or state trial.
Significance: Many people were outraged at Ford's decision, and it essentially ruined his political career. The entire ordeal had received a vast amount of publicity and was of huge public concern, and many citizens felt that Nixon should be punish for the crimes against his country and its people. Ford explained that he felt it was in best interest of the country, even though he may have committed crimes, or aided them. Student: Melissa H. |