Slavery

    Charles Darwin was a very influential man who changed the hearts and minds of both scientist and average citizens for ages to come. His discoveries in evolution and natural selection were accepted by the scientific community soon after publication, but were strongly condemned by the Church. He was Read more…

The Reconstruction started in December on the year of 1863, after president Lincoln announced a governmental plan for the South in order to stay loyal to the Union. Although it is typically dated from the year 1865 to 1877, it lasted about 12 years, many people call it the tragic Read more…

David WilmotDavid Wilmot was born in Bethany, Pennsylvania, on January 20, 1814. Wilmot received his academic education in Bethany and in Aurora, New York. He was later admitted to the bar at Wilkesbarre, Pennsylvania, in 1834. He soon began practice at Towanda, where he afterward resided. He was first brought Read more…

After the abolishment of slavery, the black community became the core of African American culture and life. This was due in part by segregation and other socioeconomic factors, but also to the spiritual and social unity of each black member. This was well exemplified in the story, as each former Read more…

Women of the mid-1800s were as a whole realizing their ability to stand apart from past stereotypes and make a difference.The pre-Civil War period was a time for women to break away form past stereotypes and change the way our country thinks forever.People like the Grimke Sisters were leading figures Read more…

Why Sethe's children weren't hers “It is the ultimate gesture of a loving mother. It is the outrageous claim of a slave”. These are the words that Toni Morrison used to describe the actions of the central character within the novel, Beloved. That character, Sethe, is presented as a former Read more…

The Declaration of Independence was very important to President Lincoln and slaves because it was one of the many things used to helped the African Americans gain their freedom. It also helped Abraham Lincoln justify the abolition of slavery. The Declaration of Independence was helpful to many people during the Read more…