When asked the question "how do I fit into Philadelphia history?" I find it difficult to answer. To learn about a country can be simple or complicated depending on the topic that one approach it from. If I were to place myself my present self in the past when Philadelphia was just starting out I will most likely be a house servant, in another word a house slave. But if I were to place myself into the future as I am now, the Philadelphia that I envision will probably be different from its past and the present. The history of Philadelphia from my standpoint is complicated in a comprehensive manner, from how the city was started to what it is today. In 1681 William Penn received Philadelphia from King Charles the second and Thomas Holmes designed …show more content…
Like when Frank Rizzo was mayor, Philadelphia’s police brutality increased as well as a chance for anything being accomplished to make a difference to the city or government. But after Rizzo term ended Philadelphia as a city deteriorated and it was not until after Ed Rendell became mayor that Philadelphia slowly started to make progress in becoming a better city. Some of the weakness in Philadelphia history involve the government in some manner, whether the situation improve or worsen it takes a long amount of time before the state government can do anything to resolve the problem. For example, when yellow fever broke out members of Congress fled for their lives and did nothing to help those infected with the illness. It was the people that lend a helping hand to the sick, showing that Philadelphians are willing to help each other as long as they look past the preconceived idea that someone is better than another. As to what I like to change about Philadelphia that would be the transportation system in term of the vehicle and route. Another thing that I would like to change is the height limit to which High rise building can be built because it makes windy days unbearable, block some sunlight or reflects the sun’s Ray blinding me even more than just staring at the
Point 2: What this area was like before the encampment, why was this area so important during the Revolutionary War: (Location to Philadelphia, supply lines, and topography of the land.)
Buzz Bissinger’s A Prayer for the City discussed many issues that impacted cities around the nation, but more specifically the problems of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphia has had an illustrious history as an American city- the Declaration of Independence was signed there, it was one of America 's first cities, and currently it has the fifth largest population of any city. When Rendell took office as mayor, he faced a multitude of issues. Some of these issues were “immediate crises” that he believed may go away by some miracle, others would require much more work and seemed to be nearly impossible tasks. Among the problems for Philadelphia were crippling unemployment, crime, and race relations within the
During the American Revolution, Washington and his men were experiencing a series of defeat. In order to bring about great pride and patriotism of an American, they sought to plan a sneak attack on the opposite force. On December 25, Washington and 5,400 troops began crossing the Delaware River to the Hessian stronghold. At this point in time, the Hessians were celebrating Christmas; this was a perfect time for an attack. When Washington and his men arrived, they started attacking the unsuspected Hessians; nearly 1,000 Hessians were captured. Even though the attack was not significant, it raised American spirit. In 1851, Emanuel Leutze created the image of Washington Crossing the Delaware; the painting was later destroyed, but restored by another artist. The mood of the painting can be described as intense and patriotic. Later, a poem called “Washington Crossing the Delaware” was written by David Shulman. The mood of the poem
Franklin moved from Boston to Philadelphia in search of a better place to stay and for his exploration. He is known for going “from rags to riches” from achieving many jobs and contributing to the colonies as a way to give back to the community. He became the first person to open a public library in Philadelphia in hopes of helping more people to educate themselves. Later, he established a fire company, developed a hospital and many useful things that are still with us today. Also, established the University of Pennsylvania and reformed the police department by taxing the community and having steady law enforcement.
Beautiful Colonial Williamsburg has many roots within the history of Virginia. From colonial times to present day, Williamsburg has kept the charm of a time long ago. Colonial Williamsburg through the centuries has given people a place to learn about the rich history Virginia has to offer. The significance of Colonial Williamsburg can be found within the battles that were fought during the Revolutionary and Civil Wars, the political figures that helped shape this great nation, and restoration efforts within the city of Williamsburg to maintain a time that should never be forgotten.
African Americans shared Abigail Adams’s concern. Which she mentioned that white people were robbing and plundering from blacks, who also has human rights as they do. During that period, slaves responded to the call of freedom in various ways. Some refused to wait for lawmakers and, at considerable personal risk, they proclaimed their own independence from bondage. Quok Walker equated a wage paying job with freedom is also a way to resisted courageously.
Mother earth has gone through a lot of changes throughout its four and a half billion-year existence. Earth has seen many different climates and many different species. Because of these changes geologists have broken earths history into different time periods. One such time period was the Pennsylvanian time period. The Pennsylvanian time period is a subdivision of the Carboniferous period. The Pennsylvanian period saw the introduction of many different species that are still present today along with a very different climate and different geographical features than are present today.
As a former Miss Phenix City’s Outstanding Teen 2011 and someone who has lived here my entire life, I have an indescribable love for Phenix City. From the educational opportunities and events, to the resemblance of the fictional town, Mayberry, these many reasons make this town so special. Phenix City isn’t just an ordinary town. This description expresses my reasons that make a small, normal city into a place that I proudly call my hometown.
The Virginian Colony was founded in 1607 as the first permanent English colony. The founders name was John Smith. This colony was in the Southern region. Trade and profits were the reason this colony was founded. Many of our countries morals today come from the founding of the Virginia colony.
The problems included the homicides in Philadelphia and the “no snitch” rule that was understood within the community.Thuggs warned people to “stop snitching” and “Don’t cooperate, fight the power.”. This would intimidate witnesses who might be tempted to direct the police toward bad men. Another problem was young people are getting killed for owing money to drug lords and for snitching to the police on what happened and who did it. Also that the community didn’t trust the police and didn’t feel safe going to them about what they saw. Everyone was scared to get killed for testifying or telling police what happened. That only made the homicides increase in North Philly. With these problems there are many solutions to help make the community a pedestal for power
The beautiful city of Baltimore, Maryland, nicknamed “Charm City” is full of historical cites and landmarks. It was founded July 30, 1729, and it was named after Lord Baltimore, the first proprietary governor of the Province of Maryland1. It was founded to serve the economic needs of 18th century farmers2. The waterways in Baltimore have been a passage for ships carrying commercial cargo and new citizens since the 1600s. Baltimore became the second leading port of entry for immigrants to the United States during the 1800s. Shipbuilding was one of the earliest industries in Baltimore, and it increased during the Revolution and the War of 1812. When the British controlled Philadelphia in 1777, Baltimore became the meeting place of the Continental Congress, which was the federal legislature of the thirteen colonies and later of the United States in the American Revolution. The city of Baltimore played a crucial role in the War of 1812, when the soldiers who were stationed in Fort McHenry successfully held off British attack on Baltimore. The victory for Baltimore was remembered in the poem by Francis Scott Key, “the Star-Spangled Banner,” which has now become the national anthem of the United States. When the war ended in 1815, the people of Baltimore resumed their vital foreign trade efforts and the city grew into the second largest city in the United States3. In 1851, Baltimore became an independent city, being detached from Baltimore County at that time.
When the United States entered the First World War, the government took over all radio operations and shut down both professional and amateur radio broadcasters. The use of radio was reserved exclusively for the war effort. In the air, radio was used for the first time between multiple planes and the ground to keep formations and lead the pilots to their targets. This was the beginning of air traffic control and walkie-talkies. In addition, soldiers who had been wounded were entertained in the hospital by news and music played over the radio. Although radio was not allowed back into public until 1919, it continued to be used by troops coming home to entertain each other and was even used for dances. All of radio’s uses from the war soon became prevalent in everyday life and radio has been used in these ways ever since. Our lives are filled with constant sound most of it coming from the radio being on all the time; whether in the car or at home, music, news, weather, and traffic are provided through radio. There is a station for everyone. Moreover, when we travel by plane, airports would be chaotic and have no way to tell who is taking off and landing if not for radio use to control the traffic and make everything run smoothly. Many jobs also have much use of radio needed to communicate with other workers in careers such as law enforcement and trucking.
Within a traditionally black neighborhood, visitors to Atlanta will discover the home where Martin Luther King, Jr. was born. This section of town is placed along several blocks of Sweet Auburn, and the Ebenezer Baptist Church is placed at 450 Auburn Avenue. In 1929, King was born in the city of Atlanta. As he grew up, he excelled academically and received his
In the summer of 2014, my family and I visited the Gettysburg battlegrounds. Being one of the most pivotal and important events of the American Civil War, it stands today as a reminder of the senselessness and backwardness that the conflict brought our country, alongside a solemn memorial of violence. My visit to Gettysburg invoked a variety of emotions, including disgust over the mass bloodshed and conflict, appreciation for the sacrifices of our countrymen, and love for the influence it had in steering our country to a brighter future in the aftermath.
As I started my junior year, I had four AP’s on my back, and as I mentioned before, I was determined (expected) to pass all of them with A’s. Taking an advanced placement history class always worried me, last year I unfortunately got a B on AP Euro, due to my laziness, and now this year I was scared, I got to admit that, to take this course. AP US history was the most challenging course for me, simply because history has never been my strength in school, and if I have to point out, it is my weakest area. It is hard for me to focus on history, and to keep the information stuck in my head. However, even though I was worried of “failing” AP US history with a B, I realized I had a great teacher. Mr. Montero not only provided so much information in his lectures but also provided enough resources to help us understand the context better.