An Investigation of Phyllis Schlafly's Contribution to the Halting of the ERA Movement: An Examination of Political Dynamics
Abraham Lincoln and How his Ideas on Slavery Changed and Won the Civil War
Abraham Lincoln's evolving views on slavery, despite popular belief, weren't initially aimed at abolition. His initial goal was preserving the Union, not ending slavery. However, as the Civil War unfolded, Lincoln's perspective shifted, leading to the Emancipation Proclamation, which declared slaves in rebellious states free. This move altered the war's motivation towards abolition, culminating in the ratification of the 13th Amendment in 1865, officially abolishing slavery across all states. This progression in Lincoln's stance is believed to have been pivotal in the North's victory.
Colonial Swine: Why the Pig was Early America’s Most Vital Livestock
Colonial America's lifeblood was the pig, but why?
Failure Can Lead to Success: How the Failure of the E.R.A. Inspired Women of the Next Generation to Fight Back
The E.R.A. was an important time in American history, but very few people address the impact it had on the future of feminism in the United States.
An Incomplete History: The Forgotten Feminism Behind the Montgomery Bus Boycott
The popular historical narrative of Mrs. Rosa Parks contribution to Civil Rights depicted in the Golden Legacy Comics.
The Role of Maternalism In the U.S. Since the American Revolution
This article explores the role of maternalism in the U.S. since the American Revolution by examining certain time periods that reveal major points of maternalism such as the American Revolution, the World Wars, and Post-war eras including the Cold War and the fight for the ERA.
The Spread of Slavery and Westward Expansion in the United States
The rush westward in America was filled with excitement, wonder, and opportunity for many people that wanted to leave and start a new life. During this time period, people packed up their belongings and would set out to find a new home that better suit their wants and needs, whether this be physically or politically. … Continue reading The Spread of Slavery and Westward Expansion in the United States
The Role of African American Churches in the Civil Rights Movement
The Role of African American churches in the Civil Rights era was pivotal, and i argue that they were necessary. From Dr. King being MIA President to the formation of the SCLC, with the "Big Five" forming together, the African American church became the heart of the Civil Rights movement and made it successful during that time.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Black Lives Matter: Civil Rights From One Generation to the Next
Martin Luther King, Jr. Wikimedia Commons, https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Martin_Luther_King,_Jr..jpg (accessed April 21, 2021) There are many words to describe Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Father, husband, pastor, leader, visionary, and beacon and martyr for civil rights. This became known as Dr. King's legacy. He is known for his advocacy and promoting of civil rights for African … Continue reading Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. & Black Lives Matter: Civil Rights From One Generation to the Next
Eugenics Movement: How the Use of Genetic Ideology Sparks Social Change in 20th-Century America
The article discusses how eugenic ideology plays a role in the construct of American culture. The areas of legislation, medical practices, and social status are highlighted to effectively grasp the article's narrative toward the Eugenics Movement.
Digital History 