America's Many Nicknames: The Melting Pot

Since 1789 44 men have taken the oath of office as President of the United States. All of them have done very good things but they’ve also done things that have made them look skeptical in the eyes of many Americans. Did you know George Washington and Thomas Jefferson owned more slaves than the average colonist during the 1700’s, yet they said all men were created equally. Apparently that only applied to rich white men. John Adams threatened to strip power from Congress so he could complete things he thought were best for the country if Congress didn’t agree with him. Every president has a certain agenda towards accomplishing things for the country during their time in office. It isn’t easy to follow those agendas though over the course of

Reconstruction was a period in American history where the north and south worked together to rebuild the south both physically and economically. But did it work to stop the racism that was still lingering? Reconstruction started after the civil war ended and the south joined the union again. Many people made a living off of this and worked in the south to help with reconstruction. Reconstruction did not solve the issues of racial division in the United States though because Segregation was still a thing,many people were still violent toward blacks, there were many black codes, and many blacks were still in poverty.

The Civil Rights Movement started in 1954 and continued until 1968. The Civil Rights Movement was a strive for the rights and the freedoms that African Americans had been given, but taken away from by things such as the Jim Crow Laws and segregation. The Civil Rights Movement had goals of gaining equal rights but also making the fundamental documents that America had been constructed upon to be true for everyone in America. These fundamental documents include the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence. With the want of these goals comes about change, an impact, and a response, and the Civil Rights Movement impacted America by gaining the civil rights for African Americans, starting the integration of schools, and also bringing

The Africans Americans have a history of being associated with both the Republican and Democratic Parties in the United States. The majority of Blacks populace in the United States considered themselves as Republicans after the Civil War. President Lincoln Republican Party supported the abolition of slavery. However, the Democrats in the south opposed any rights of the African Americans. The African Americans were not allowed to official attend the Convention of the Democratic up until the year 1924. However, in the present society, the majority of Africans vote democratic. There is a wide array of reasons to support this point of view.

In “Letter from Birmingham Jail” first two pages he addresses the clergymen of his church and others as well. During his protest, he expresses how upset he was about what is going on right now. He writes down their complain that he is an “outsider” who has come to Birmingham to cause trouble . He defends his right to be there in a straightforward, humble tone, explaining that the SCLC is based in Atlanta but operates throughout the South. One of its affiliates had invited the organization to Birmingham, which is why they came. But he then provides a moral reason for his presence, saying that he came to Birmingham to battle injustice. He believes that “all communities and states” are interrelated, he feels compelled to work for justice anywhere

The video introduces the idea of “in between people. These in between people were of European Decent and could be transformed into Americans by Americanizing them into the White American. They would be apart of a term known as the “melting pot”. A melting of all European Descent to mold them into Americans. Italians, Germans and other European could be apart of the American way of life by being taught the language and customs. This melting pot exclude black people, chinese, puerto ricans, and other people of color. They could never fit or be apart of the pot. Race in some cases in this time of Americanizing is fluid only if you can fit in the white American life style. The races with fairer skin are more fluid and can pass for white American.

Have you ever witnessed a case of racial and social inequality? In a perfect world, there would be true racial, social equality, where everyone would be respected as a person, no matter their gender, race, or social class. However, this perfect world does not exist. America, or any other country in this world, will never truly achieve racial and social equality. There is too much hate and too vast of a difference, for people to accept each other. There is a cultural difference that can spark conflict, and be offensive for different people. Many judgements take place on what people have heard about, on the radio. Even today, all the terrorist attacks that sliver of people blinded by prejudice for so long, it is normal for thinking for them.

Do you really think that Donald Trump is a good president? I don’t think he is the right man for his important role. He is basically running the whole world. His behaviour does not make a good politician. Some of the reasons that he is not a good President he does not think before he posts. He also lacks experience in politics and he treats the media disrespectfully

During reconstruction, African Americans wanted to be considered as “real men”, rather than inferior men. Even though African Americans were freedmen now, they were still not treated as equals to white men. African Americans were excluded from railway cars, omnibuses, stagecoaches, and steamboats entirely, or they were assigned to specific sections that they were secluded within. African Americans were permitted to vote, and some even held office. They were determined to exercise their rights as citizens, which they finally were granted, and became as involved as they could. Fourteen African Americans held seats in the House of Representatives, two in the Senate, and even some became Governor’s. Some men known as carpetbaggers, former men from the north whom decided to

The struggle for acceptance among the African American population has been a long and tedious journey. From their enforced enslavement, to “emancipation” in 1863, African Americans have not only fought to gain their rights, but to keep them. Since the end of Reconstruction, African Americans have fought for rights equal to those of their white counterparts. This fight intensified following World War II when black soldiers returned home to the irony of having fought for freedom in Europe, while having few freedoms of their own in the United States. Although there has been extreme progression due in part to the Civil Rights movement, there still remains a strong and persistent disadvantage for African Americans. Most notably, African American

They say that they’ve given them rights, but in truth they deny them their basic citizen rights(2). I will not all our American government to deny the African Americans’ right to vote. Our voting officials obstructed their right to vote because of their hate. Until we joined together, we were alone from part of society in our thinking (6). Believing that everyone should be treated equally until there is some reason to act otherwise. They say that the African Americans should be happy that they got the right to vote but they don’t realize we are all the same, we just look different. Some of my friends tried to vote, when they were denied, they tried again and were soon jailed. Arrested (14).

Donald Trump is the 45th president of the United States however is not known to be a not a great president. Trump has said many ignorant and racist remarks, and has no regrets for anyone. Donald has not only offended America, but has offended various countries as well. Trump has been considered the worst president in history, therefore he should be impeached. (Thesis) Donald Trump has been called out for his ridiculous statements, overconfidence and prejudice beliefs.

Can you image living in America and be told you can not love or be with an individual base on there skin color? For over centuries, America was consider the land of freedom and opportunities and also know as an melting pot, due to the mixtures of ethnic cultures in America. This place that is name the place of freedom and land of opportunities is the same place where people were and continue to be discriminated against and have laws based around race.

As we reach the 21st century we would think that racial inequality has completely ended yet we continue to see much discrimination. Racial inequality continues to exist in the world and here in the United States it is a very controversial topic. Today, we watch the television and almost everyday we hear news about some type of crime or situation which regards race issues. In other words, racism is still a topic that we experience in a daily basis and continues to haunt this country. By analyzing some recent racial inequality news we can find out what continues to make this issue such a controversial topic. Two recent news regarding racial discrimination is the controversial Mr. Donald Trump and his comments regarding Mexicans and also a recent strike held at many Universities around the United States protesting about discrimination at their schools.

Let’s get down to the real nitty gritty. Donald Trump steals slogans, ideas, casinos, airline etc. When he came up with, “Make America Great Again,” people, including Michelle Obama were saying, America is already great.