One might think from this staggering dedication that this book is going to focus purely on slavery. ... When Sethe first came to 124, her mother-in-law's home, it was "was a softened place in which the African American community of Cincinnati met and exchanged information and food." ... Some cape of sound would have quickly been wrapped around her, like arms to hold her steady on the way. ...

• Word Count: 3712
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School

One might think from this staggering dedication that this book is going to focus purely on slavery. ... When Sethe first came to 124, her mother-in-law's home, it was "was a softened place in which the African American community of Cincinnati met and exchanged information and food." ... Some cape of sound would have quickly been wrapped around her, like arms to hold her steady on the way. ...

• Word Count: 3715
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School

According to Howard Jones in the book Race on Trial, "Black people had brought suit on behalf of their rights as human beings and, whether on the basis of law or morality, went freeIf they [blacks] found equality before the courts, the momentum would develop for their achieving the same status outside the courts. ... True empathy might help our country move forward, but simple words on a document that sound far from personal will make little impact. ... My thinking was also reinforced by the education I received in school because the institution never fully educated me on the racial and...

• Word Count: 2862
• Approx Pages: 11
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: Undergraduate

History Coursework To What Extent Did The Key Political Ideas Directly Influence Change And Development In Your Chosen Period Of Study? Throughout the 19th and 20th century many political ideas have helped change and shape society, to what it is presently today. The list is endless for what each of these political ideas has achieved. These changes can be political or economic; however the change that is most conscious in the populations mind is that of social change. Equality was an important issue in many countries, especially Britain and America between the 1850's to 1950&...

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• Approx Pages: 19