1. Wall Street Owns the Country by Mary Elizabeth Lease
In the early 1890's, a strong and intelligent young woman spoke words of truth in her speech entitled "Wall Street Owns the Country." ... Slavery, the American Revolution, the Mexican-American war, and the oppression of women are all critical events in our history that all equally highlight the inconsistencies of our country. ... According to Zinn, (p.24) it was at this point in time when the colonist developed "that special racial feeling" that caused them to look down upon the blacks. ...
- Word Count: 993
- Approx Pages: 4
- Has Bibliography
- Grade Level: High School