John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Patrick Henry and George Washington are all names that come to mind, when thinking about the founding fathers. The Catholic Declaration of Independence signer Charles Carroll, however, remains obscure when thinking of the founders of the United States. Carroll being less known does not make him less significant. Instead it cause questions to be raised as to what qualified him to be a founding father as well as what was his motivation. Carroll was born on September 17, 1737 in Annapolis, Maryland to Charles Carroll of Annapolis and Elizabeth Brooke.
She was arrested in 1947 for possession of heroin and pleaded with the court to be sent to a rehabilitation center for help with her debilitating drug problems. She was arrested several more times after her rehabilitation and her cabaret license was revoked by the courts preventing her from working in any Harlem nightclub selling alcohol. After the death of her mother in 1945 her heroin addiction was out of control.4 By the 1950’s she was still denied a license to perform in clubs serving alcohol and this was a major turning point in her career. She was still recording and performing but after the death of her good friend Lester Young in 1959 she had nothing left to keep her together. Even though she asked she was not allowed to sing at Young’s funeral and this devastated her.
Al Smith Al Smith, who was elected Governor of New York four times and was the Democratic candidate for president in 1928, was an urban leader of the Progressive Movement. As governor in the 1920s he achieved a number of reforms, but he was also linked to the notorious Tammany Hall group that controlled Manhattan politics. Alfred Emanuel Smith Jr. was born on December 30, 1873 in the Fourth Ward on the Lower East Side of Manhattan. His father, the son of Italian and German immigrants, anglicized the family name to Smith (In Italian, Ferraro means “smith” or “blacksmith”). His mother, Catherine Mulvihill, was the daughter of Irish immigrants.
During 1890-1920, Theodore Roosevelt coincided within an extraordinary period of social activism and political innovations during which compelling public issued forced profound changes in the government and in presidential leadership. The Progressives concluded that the United States had been changing rapidly since the Civil War, that the nation was becoming to be at risk of imploding, and that the gap between the rich and poor widened during the Gilded Age, in order to fix these changes several reforms began to be made. Social Reforms during the Progressive Era dealt with circumstances within the people of the nation. A major social reform would be the Women’s Suffrage, which concerned with the women’s rights to vote. It began with the Seneca
President Hoover promised that in every pot there would be a chicken, but like the lyrics from a song in the musical Annie, the people of the day said, “not only don’t we have the chicken, we ain’t got the pot.” President Hoover caused a lot of anger, he caused people to be homeless with no food and little money, and although Hoover promised to fix everything, it was completely unclear to anyone that anything had changed. The Great depression was one of the worst moments in history. President Hoover decided to try and fix the economy, but his strategy was not working.
Theodore Roosevelt- had an impact for progressive movement, changes in society and politics. He had several acts, or the "Square Deal" which some acts or laws still exist today... Franklin Delano Roosevelt- helped with the Great depression by enacting the "New Deals" programs to "relief, recover, and restore" the U.S.
Many people admired her for her creative idea of adding other cultures in her music, so that she can connect with diverse
“My scientific studies have afforded me great gratification; and I am convinced that it will not be long before the whole world acknowledges the results of my work” (Biography.com Editors). Gregor Mendel changed history by how he was the one who discovered the principles of heredity. Gregor Mendel marked history when he discovered genetics and how they work. He was the man known as “The Father of Modern Genetics” (The Doc). He is worthy of research because we would not know that we get our traits from our parents, or how it happens.
Billie Holiday is one of the most influential jazz singers of her time. Her attitude, determination and most of all her music inspired artists throughout time and inspired major social change. Throughout her lifetime she explored the world of jazz, her identity, and how far the limits of her talent would take her. She exchanged her poor life, full of drugs and scandal for a life of performing the arts and showcasing her talents and abilities. Her incredible determination led her to do what she loved regardless of what anyone thought , which led to her inciting major social exchange; moving black suffering into white consciousness.
III. a. Maya Angelou was an avid writer, speaker, activist and teacher. As a result of the many hardships that she suffered while growing up as a poor black woman in the south she has used her own experiences as the subject matter of her written work. In doing this she effectively shows how she was able to overcome her personal obstacles. Her autobiography “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings (1970) tells the story of her life and how she overcame and moved forward triumphantly in spite of her circumstances.
Renaissance means rebirth of music, arts, poetry, and creativity The Harlem Renaissance did not only appeal to African Americans but whites also Harlem renaissance was often called the Roaring Twenties The Apollo Theatre and the Cotton Club was an important place during the harlem renaissance these clubs gave African Americans a chance to perform and express themselves. Apollo theatre help blacks start musical careers and give them opportunities Jazz music was made from the Harlem Renaissance African Americans moved to harlem to get jobs since they were unemployed due to the civil war The piano was a major instrument
World War I was a war that Americans entered reluctantly, and a war which led to the replacement of progressivism by liberalism. Liberalism arose from a feeling of entrapment brought by the various regulations on industry and society, and embraced individualism to create a sense of liberation. Cars, especially the Model T, played a massive role in this by giving mobility to men and women, and creating a sense of freedom and independence (McGerr 228). The phonograph, psychotherapy, sports, amusement parks, dance, and music were other individualistic concepts, which provided pleasure. African Americans of the period began migrating to cities like Chicago, and enjoyed certain individualistic freedoms like music and boxing (McGerr 257), but were also banned from many theaters and places of leisure, and often created their own theaters.
First, the early years and middle years of Bessie Coleman. “Born on January 26, 1892, in Atlanta, Texas Bessie Coleman live the life of a true adventurer.” (“Fly, Bessie, Fly Author’s Note”). When Bessie was 9 she was in Waxahachie, Texas and Bessie was singing and pretending to be a bird flying in the cotton fields.
Often referred to as "The First Lady of Song," Ella Fitzgerald was one of the most popular female jazz singers in the United States. Throughout her career, Ella was awarded thirteen Grammys and sold over 40 million albums. With a voice that not only encompassed a large range, but a dynamic and powerful sound, Ella could sing almost anything from scatting to the popular tunes of her day. She performed in the top venues all around the world to packed houses, with audiences as diverse as the music she created. Ella came from a small town and impoverished family, but through her talent and determination, skyrocketed to fame creating a legacy that has withstood the sands of time.
Amy Winehouse is a legend and the music she created was incredible. She sung in the styles of Jazz, Soul, Blues and reggae which made her popular to many audiences and instantly she was different from the rest. In this essay I intend to give you a brief overview on Amy’s background and then I will explore Amy Winehouse’s Vocal and musical influences such as Sarah Vaughan who was an American Jazz singer and many more. Once I’ve covered that topic I will go on to discuss her appeal to a contemporary audience. The resources I will be using are Websites based on Amy Winehouse’s musical influences, Her documentary and books such as ‘’Amy Amy Amy the Amy Winehouse story by Nick Johnstone’’ Amy was a Jewish girl who was born in England.
