It is a book about power, and how he aims to quell the idea that power has to be gained from violence. ... It is in this book that he states the inherent power in "silent protest", an idea that would later have him holding the Nobel Peace Prize in 1964. ... He truly believed in the power inherent in the black community and felt that it could be used very effectively in the alleviation of their struggle, but he believed that it didn't need to be done through rioting and violence. ...

• Word Count: 3793
• Approx Pages: 15
• Grade Level: High School

But he stated that the Union would last forever and that he would use the nation's full power to hold federal possessions in the South. ... g our hearts and increasing the burdens of the American slave, and strengthening the arm of his guilty master, till now, in the pride of his giant power, that master is emboldened to lift rebellious arms against the very majesty of the law, and defy the power of the Government itself. ... We have hated and persecuted the Negro we have scourged him out of the temple of justice by the Dred Scott decision we have shot and hanged his friends at Harper...

• Word Count: 4026
• Approx Pages: 16
• Grade Level: High School

The theme of religion and community is not foreign to Toni Morrison. In several of her novels, she has treated themes of God and humanity. Indeed, spirituality is a common thread woven through many of her characters. Morrison has a sharp insight into people as they relate to their Maker and each ...

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

The theme of religion and community is not foreign to Toni Morrison. In several of her novels, she has treated themes of God and humanity. Indeed, spirituality is a common thread woven through many of her characters. Morrison has a sharp insight into people as they relate to their Maker and each ...

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

The 1830 publication of the "Book of Mormon" by Joseph Smith, officially established the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints. Members of the Church of Jesus Christ believe that Smith, under divine guidance, translated a set of golden plates into the Book of Mormon. This was the first of se...

• Word Count: 3075
• Approx Pages: 12
• Grade Level: Undergraduate