with another fellow had implanted an explosive in the Vindicator Mine at Cripple Creek, Colorado, that shattered and exterminated two innocent workers. Later he notified the administrators of the Florence and Cripple Creek Railroad of a conspiracy of the Western Federation to below up one of their tracks, as he had not been paid for his efforts at the federation. He observed the residence of Gov. Peabody of Colorado and premeditated his killing by gunfi...
splintered wood as pieces of steel and glass collapsing to the ground, taking firefighters and innocent people with it. By Jennifer Karey In 1986, John Boak created a painting that depicts the horrible event that took place in Cripple Creek, Colorado in the early morning hours of June 5, 1904. An explosion destroyed the Independence train depot in a matter of seconds, killing thirteen men and injuring twenty others. In Boak's work, that horrific moment is captured as if looking up at the patchy
times in American history was the conflict with the natives. A “war” fought with lies and brute force, the eviction and genocide of Native Americans still remains one of the most controversial topics when the subject of morality comes up. Perhaps one of the most egregious events to come of this atrocity was the Sand Creek Massacre. On the morning of November 29th, 1864, under the command of Colonel John Chivington, 700 members of the Colorado Volunteer Cavalry raped, looted, and killed the members of
Cripple Creek Miners Strike: At the end of the 19th century, Cripple Creek was the largest town in the gold-mining district that included the towns of Altman, Anaconda, Arequa, Goldfield, Elkton, Independence and Victor, about 20 miles from Colorado Springs on the southwest side of Pikes Peak. Surface gold was discovered in the area in 1891, and within three years more than 150 mines were operating there. As the silver miners came into the gold mines they caused a lowering of wages. Mine owners
many struggles to gain working rights. The histories of labor movements in the United States are often silenced from the mainstream culture; while we take our current union laws for granted, long forgotten are the bloody battles that took place to secure these rights. The ideological issues facing our modern day working class have shown to stem from the same socially constructed ideals that existed during past labor wars, such as the Colorado Coal Strike. The Coal Strike of 1913-1914 culminated in
by the end of World War II in 1945, the Great Depression would return. However, it was a completely different story. By the time World War II ended, the United States was booming with success, especially Colorado. Colorado’s growth and economic success had actually passed up the nation as a whole. Colorado’s success would then last for forty years. From the 1940s to the 1980s, Colorado was experiencing a powerful growth. Jobs and investments that were created because of World War II were bringing in
the mines, mills, and smelters in the State to shut down. There was panic. Real estate fell, banks collapsed, and people lost their jobs. It was hard on everyone. The Panic of 1893 made things bad for the whole country. Some people thought that Colorado experienced harder times in the Silv...
During the Colorado Coal Strike from 1913 to 1914, one of the largest losses of life was the Ludlow Massacre, or sometimes referred to as the Battle of Ludlow, on April 20, 1914. Colorado was the epicenter for mine-related violence in the West. From 1913 to 1918, the United Mine Workers of America launched a full-scale unionization campaign by sending forty-two organizers to the Trinidad coal mine located in Ludlow, Colorado. Ludlow was the largest tent colony in Colorado and a major source of tension
Fast food nation is divided into two sections: "The American Way", which brings forth the beginnings of the Fast Food Nation within the context of after World war two America; and "Meat and Potatoes", which examines the specific mechanizations of the fast-food industry, including the chemical flavoring of the food, the production of cattle and chickens, the working conditions of beef industry, the dangers of eating this kind of meat, and the international prospect of fast food as an American cultural
expand. A mere quarter-century later, virtually all this country had been carved into states and territories. Miners had ranged over the whole of the mountain country, tunneling into the earth, establishing little communities in Nevada, Montana and Colorado. Cattle ranchers, taking advantage of the enormous grasslands, had laid claim to the huge expanse stretching from Texas to the upper Missouri River. Sheepherders had found their way... ... middle of paper ... ...rueling work, was far from romantic
Introduction The history of labor unions dates back the late 1700’s. Without strong leadership, workers were rarely able to improve their wages or working conditions. However, as effective leaders began to emerge, labor became a force demanding to be recognized by business and the government. Change came slowly, but through the efforts of some forward-thinking union leaders, a great deal of change in the world of labor was finally achieved. Historical Legal Status of Unions Trace the evolution
variety. It was the ideal place to go on picnics, boating, and so on. Its beautiful landscape made it an easy location to enjoy themselves. http://goo.gl/SpvB2n Additionally, the company also assisted the soldiers during World War II by manufacturing Ration Bars. During the war, average, mediocre chocolate bars would melt in the presence of heat. So, Captain Paul Logan requested new requirements: “ a bar weighing West Africa is known for their lucrative crop:cocoa beans. The cocoa beans are primarily
years, the War on Drugs has shifted its focus of ensuring well-being of our nation towards the mass imprisonment of drug users. Along the way, there has been an abundance of issues and criticisms that comes with the War on Drugs. The American Governments’ War on Drugs is a preposterously ineffective method in preventing drug use, and should be replaced based on its deep impact on our society, our economy, and the hypocrisy behind the war itself. An inconsistency with evaluating the War on Drugs is
Zakisha Horton Environmental History It take 1-8 million gallons of water to complete each fracturing job. Enough water that can be provided to states like California and Colorado in the west that are experiencing little to no rainfall. Although water fracturing is a way to reduce the use of greenhouse gases. Fracturing is an unsafe process that harms our drinking water and health. In the United States, drilling and fracking are exempt from the landmark environmental laws, including the Safe
Before World War 2, America suffered an economic crisis due to the Great Depression that left millions of families and loved ones unemployed and impoverished. Although, once the United States entered World War 2, American society changed forever. The lives of women, men, African Americans, and Japanese-Americans was never again the same. Specifically for women and Japanese-Americans, not only their lives changed, but also their citizenship. The involvement in the war significantly expanded the citizenship
growth of railways and steam ships which lead to faster means of communication. Slavery also was a dominant issue in the early 19th century. There was also growing interest in establishing national identities which eventually, led to the first world war. Napoleon formed a period of readjustment. North America in the 19th century featured expansion. North America evolved from being largely agricultural to the world’s most prominent industrial power. A large amount of natural resources, a foundation
China in the Opium War of 1839-1842. The United States resented the Chinese for invading their borders. As one San Francisco newspaper said, “Step up to the front…and battle to hold the Pacific Coast for the white race.” (32) Americans looked down and condemned the Chinese because of their race. The way the Chinese dressed, and styled their hair made the Americans perceive them of not having proper gender roles. America had a big problem with the Chinese because they were cheaper labor, so factory owners
Frances Nacke Noel (January 5, 1873 – April 24 1963) was a German-born American feminist, socialist, and labor activist. Frances Nacke was born in Saxony, Germany. She moved to the United States at age of 20, and settled in Los Angeles in 1899 and married Primrose D. Noel in 1902. She was the vice president and president of Women’s Union Label League in California in 1910 and 1914; president of Wage Earner’s Suffrage League in 1911. She was also president of Los Angeles Chapter of the American Birth
The ‘Unsinkable’ Molly Brown Although the world refers to her as Molly Brown, those who really knew her called her “Maggie”. Margaret ‘Maggie’ Tobin Brown became well known around the world for her actions during the Titanic tragedy when the press first dubbed her the “Unsinkable Molly Brown”. Margaret’s other achievements in her life a lot of times go unnoticed, but this woman led a very accomplished life. Margaret was born in Hannibal, Missouri to Irish immigrants John and Johanna
mentality of labor unions. In order to accomplish equality in the workforce they believed binding together was their best option. Labor Unions struggled to fight low wages, long hours, and unhealthy environments. They also wanted to establish women/child labor laws. In the arena of labor unions comes The Industrial Workers of the World (IWW or Wobblies). They took the views of labor unions one step farther, which made them one of the most “revered” and “reviled” unions prior to World War I. In order