Moses, Shelia P. Legal Precedent of Dred Scoot. St. Louis. Louis First, 2005.
The article I read was about Dred Scott going to court to plead for his freedom. A lot of information on him was unknown however the article was basically saying that this issue took place around the late 1750's and lasted for about 11 years. It also said that he was born in South Hampton, Virginia and traveled to Wisconsin for freedom, but was later captured under the Missouri Compromise. This compromise allowed slave owners to capture African Americans and keep them as slaves. That is when Dred Scott got captured by white folks, but the children of the white folks were the strongest supporters of Dred Scott and they were trying to get him free again. The children also supported Dred Scott's wife Harriet through the struggles.
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The article was helpful to me because I didn't know that Dred Scott had some Caucasians on his side helping him try to get free. My article was a secondary source because it was basically a review of the main story. The intended audience was for the junior high school, and for the senior high schools. Some background information on the author is that she enjoys and is committed to telling African Americans stories, from the past.
Saturday, September 27, 2008
Tuesday, September 23, 2008
Thank You Ma'm Essay....
Have you ever read the story Thank You Ma'm, by Langston Hughes? I honestly believe that this is a wonderful story. I enjoyed the climax best out of Thank You Ma'm. I enjoyed the climax because it was very surprising, realistic, and interesting. It also gave me some good things to think about.
The first reason of why I enjoyed the climax best is because it was very surprising. I was eager to continue reading on to find out the turning point of the story. For example,after an character name Roger stole Ms. Luella bates Washington Jone's purse she took him to her home and allowed him to wash his face and get something to eat. This was very surprising to me because I thought that she was going to send him to jail, but instead she treated him really nice and gave him something that he needed.
Equally important to why I like the climax best out of Thank You Ma'm is because the way Luella Bates Washington Jones acts. She reminds me of my grandmother. The way she reacted in that situation is in a way that my grandmother would have. She would be strict at first but later on lighten up and be nice. I like that about Thank You Ma'm because it has a realistic feel. It allows you to compare what a real person would do if a problem like that occurred in someones regular life.
The last reason why I like the climax best out of Thank You Ma'm is because it was very interesting. I liked how the author made Luella Bates Washington Jone's character come out to be nice and caring. It was almost like her type of character was not meant to be that way, but Langston Hughes pulled it off so good that Luella Bates Washington Jones fitted perfectly into the story. The way she handled the Roger situation was unbelievable.
I loved the story Thank You Ma'm. It was very surprising, realistic, and interesting. It actually made me think about my life and how to treat people with love and respect. So you shouldn't do something bad to someone because they might end up doing something great for you.
The first reason of why I enjoyed the climax best is because it was very surprising. I was eager to continue reading on to find out the turning point of the story. For example,after an character name Roger stole Ms. Luella bates Washington Jone's purse she took him to her home and allowed him to wash his face and get something to eat. This was very surprising to me because I thought that she was going to send him to jail, but instead she treated him really nice and gave him something that he needed.
Equally important to why I like the climax best out of Thank You Ma'm is because the way Luella Bates Washington Jones acts. She reminds me of my grandmother. The way she reacted in that situation is in a way that my grandmother would have. She would be strict at first but later on lighten up and be nice. I like that about Thank You Ma'm because it has a realistic feel. It allows you to compare what a real person would do if a problem like that occurred in someones regular life.
The last reason why I like the climax best out of Thank You Ma'm is because it was very interesting. I liked how the author made Luella Bates Washington Jone's character come out to be nice and caring. It was almost like her type of character was not meant to be that way, but Langston Hughes pulled it off so good that Luella Bates Washington Jones fitted perfectly into the story. The way she handled the Roger situation was unbelievable.
I loved the story Thank You Ma'm. It was very surprising, realistic, and interesting. It actually made me think about my life and how to treat people with love and respect. So you shouldn't do something bad to someone because they might end up doing something great for you.
Thursday, September 18, 2008
Graduating in 2012..... for Mr. Romero
Mr. Romero can you grade me on my introduction and voice.
Studies have proven that four out of every ten students drop out of high school. This rate is constantly increasing every school year. Well at least I know that I wont be contributing to that unwanted rate. I am making myself a promise that I will graduate Constitution High School in the year 2012. I am so sure about this because I have a supportive family, I take my education seriously and I believe within myself.
My family is the main reason why I go to school. If it wasn't for my mother and father who enrolled me into school, I wouldn't be here in the first place. They are constantly encouraging me to try my best at everything I do. But when it comes to school they want me to try a little bit harder to get good grades. I also do not want to disappoint them. And they reward me to something nice, whenever I accomplish something good in school. That helps me stay focus in school in order to receive those rewards and graduate.
Another reason why I will graduate in the year 2012 is because I take my education seriously. I do not like to fail tests and get low grades. That doesn't make me feel successful, and whenever I do fail a test I ask the teacher for extra credit to boost my grade up, in order for me to pass. Barack Obama recently stated that education is the most important thing needed in life. You need it to get a good job, and it basically predicts your future life. That's why I will never take my education for granted because it is something that I need.
The last reason why I will graduate in the year 2012 is because I believe in myself. If I believe in myself I can achieve almost anything. If I believe that I will graduate, I know i will. I just have to set my mind to graduating high school, and it can and will happen.
If anybody is having problems in school, just believe in yourself and try your best. That's what I did. With a supportive family, and a mind that is set to accomplishing you can do anything you want. And for myself with that strategy I know that I will graduate in 2012.
Studies have proven that four out of every ten students drop out of high school. This rate is constantly increasing every school year. Well at least I know that I wont be contributing to that unwanted rate. I am making myself a promise that I will graduate Constitution High School in the year 2012. I am so sure about this because I have a supportive family, I take my education seriously and I believe within myself.
My family is the main reason why I go to school. If it wasn't for my mother and father who enrolled me into school, I wouldn't be here in the first place. They are constantly encouraging me to try my best at everything I do. But when it comes to school they want me to try a little bit harder to get good grades. I also do not want to disappoint them. And they reward me to something nice, whenever I accomplish something good in school. That helps me stay focus in school in order to receive those rewards and graduate.
Another reason why I will graduate in the year 2012 is because I take my education seriously. I do not like to fail tests and get low grades. That doesn't make me feel successful, and whenever I do fail a test I ask the teacher for extra credit to boost my grade up, in order for me to pass. Barack Obama recently stated that education is the most important thing needed in life. You need it to get a good job, and it basically predicts your future life. That's why I will never take my education for granted because it is something that I need.
The last reason why I will graduate in the year 2012 is because I believe in myself. If I believe in myself I can achieve almost anything. If I believe that I will graduate, I know i will. I just have to set my mind to graduating high school, and it can and will happen.
If anybody is having problems in school, just believe in yourself and try your best. That's what I did. With a supportive family, and a mind that is set to accomplishing you can do anything you want. And for myself with that strategy I know that I will graduate in 2012.
Who i would like to do for NHD....
The person i chose to do for National History Day is Dred Scott. I chose Dred Scott because he is a person who did somethings for African Americans that benefited us in the future. I am also interested in knowing who he was as an individual in the past. This person is important to history because without their efforts, African Americans probably would not have certain rights. For this week's research, I found an article at americancivilwar.com. I will read and summarize it for next week.
Friday, September 12, 2008
What is Service Learning?
In order to help out my community, i will donate food to the homeless, and go around and collect food for the people that cant afford groceries. That is called service learning. i will help out these people because they need it most and i wouldn't mind helping them out. i am a very fortunate person and i would love to do those previous things listed above.
Wednesday, September 10, 2008
Election 2008-Economy
My major issue that I did research on is the Economy. I chose the economy because our economy is falling apart. People are losing jobs and they are running out of money.
I think that Obama's beliefs on this issue was the best. I say this because if he becomes president he will bring back all the soldiers from Iraq. He would not have permanent bases on the Iraqians territory, however he will have temporarily soldiers fight for our country when needed. In this way, the United States will save a lot of money, and would be able to use if for better things.
Unlike McCain who supports going to war with Iraq. He believes that our soldiers should fight and succeed, in order for us to live better lives. But really that's just making our lives worse. We will still have to pay taxes to help support the war, and our economy will grow weaker than what it originally is.
However, i believe that our soldiers should be bought back from Iraq, and live freely with their families. I also think that the United States should just withdrawal from war, and that's why i would vote for Obama.
I think that Obama's beliefs on this issue was the best. I say this because if he becomes president he will bring back all the soldiers from Iraq. He would not have permanent bases on the Iraqians territory, however he will have temporarily soldiers fight for our country when needed. In this way, the United States will save a lot of money, and would be able to use if for better things.
Unlike McCain who supports going to war with Iraq. He believes that our soldiers should fight and succeed, in order for us to live better lives. But really that's just making our lives worse. We will still have to pay taxes to help support the war, and our economy will grow weaker than what it originally is.
However, i believe that our soldiers should be bought back from Iraq, and live freely with their families. I also think that the United States should just withdrawal from war, and that's why i would vote for Obama.
Monday, September 8, 2008
Barrack Obama For President of the U.S...........
I think Obama should be elected for president of the United States because he is an intelligent, strong, and loyal person. Obama pretty much knows exactly what he is doing and he puts forth effort at what he does. He is promising the United States certain things and opportunities that our country really needs. For instance, he said that he will have jobs available for the unemployed and he will try to help make the gas prices go down. This is a risk that the United States needs to take, in order to live a more better life. So my suggestion is to vote Barrack Obama for president of the United States. Trust me it is worth it.
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