How Juneteenth Changed America

In the epilogue the creator of "10 DAYS THAT UNEXPECTEDLY CHANGED AMERICA", Steven M. Gillon, gives a brief discourse about the days picked and how the dates advanced the progressions that were made in this nation. He likewise specified that besides those 10 days, there were numerous other vital and chronicled dates that had impacted American goals and its progressions. The epilogue of this book, says the '10 Dates' and how it changed America, in a type of a discourse. In my point of view, one could completely comprehend the History of America from the seventeenth century to the nineteenth century in Gillon's discourse, the short points of interest given in a structure occasion posting off and from the Mystic triumph to present America. Gillon

The American Revolution changed the political and social aspects of the United States. After the war ended many things changed in the states. From the political stand point women still had power but gained a few rights after the war and since the states where now free from British rule they could now create their own form of central government and elected a leader. On the social and economical side the belief of egalitarianism was widely being accepted, and mercantilism ended so the colonies were no longer forced from imported and export goods to England.

May 26, 1637 was a fateful day in the history of America. The actions of Major John Mason and his Puritan men set a precedent for the next two hundred years of European and Indian relations. On that clear May night near the Mystic River of New England, hundreds of Pequot Indians were killed by the Europeans and their allies, most of the victims being the elderly, women, and children. This massacre was a massive turning point in the Pequot War, effectively ruining the tribe. Already weakened by disease and by competing native tribes, the Pequot were quickly routed and by September 21, 1638 the war ended with the Treaty of Hartford. The treaty

The book 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America written by Steven M. Gillon is a book written obviously about 10 days that most people would not expect to have changed American history. Steven M. Gillon is a resident historian of The History Channel as well as a professor of Modern US History at The University of Oklahoma. Not Only does he teach Mr. Gillon has also learned, earning his Ph.D. from Brown University. Steven M. Gillon has also written a numerous number of books, some of his recent books being; Pearl Harbor: FDR Leads the Nation to War (2011), The Kennedy Assassination--24 Hours After: Lyndon B. Johnson's Pivotal First Day as President (2010), The Pact: Bill Clinton, Newt Gingrich, and the Rivalry that Defined a Generation (2008), The American Paradox: A History of the United States Since 1945 (2006), and 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America (2006). 10 Days That Unexpectedly Changed America is a book that talks about many days, obviously that were critcal to US history, the time plot being from the late 1630s to late 1960s. This book was written based off a documentary about the same ten days. However, in Gillon’s book different reasoning is provided. Unfortunately for this book one cannot watch the documentary instead of reading the book and judge the book off the documentary.

As a nation coming out of a devastating war, America faced many changes in the 1920s. It was a decade of growth and improvements. As immigrants fled from Europe, the economy improved, and new machines offered convenience and luxury from the kitchen to the streets. However, with all change comes opposition. The 1920s revealed a conflict between traditional America and the new attitude and lifestyle through the changing role of women, continued dominance of Christian values, and racism.

The American Revolution had a very intense fundamental change on American society between the years 1775 to 1800. The thirst for independence resulted in the revolution which caused many political, social, and economic changes. When the revolution began, the people were drowning in jingoism, and after the seven years of fighting for our independence, several changes had to be made. Although some political, social, and economic parts of society seem to have remained the same, America experienced drastic fundamental changes throughout these years and set the standards for even more changes to come.

The American Revolution was the point of change in the world. It was the first time that a democratic government was developed and tested in a time where monarchies ruled Europe and it was the time when the world saw that the concept of democracy could lead to the fundamental change in society, specifically politically, socially, and economically. However, even though it was the point in change for the world, to what extent did it change American society politically, socially, and economically in the period between 1775-1800? The answer is that political, social, and economic effects of the American Revolution impacted society to different extents and established ideas that would later influence future movements and changes in America.

African-Americans in the South after the Civil War were new to the concept of freedom, yet that very small two syllable word meant a lot to them. Slaves were not considered as a piece of property that could be used and abused by their slaveholders anymore. Slaves families were separated by the effects of slavery, so the freed slaves immediately tried to reunite with their families. News finally reached Texas about slaves being freed on June 19th, 1865, also called Juneteenth. Juneteenth is considered one of the oldest known celebrations that commemorated the end of slavery in the United States. The news of the Emancipation Proclamation did not reach Texas until about two years after its public awareness because there was little Union

“Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness,” as stated in the Constitution as well as stated by the philosopher John Locke, is the basis for the United States of America as we know it today. The notion that all humans were created equal and that all people are entitled to basic human rights came from the various experiences the colonists faced through the Revolution, which was a vital influence in the creation of the Constitution. The revolution was a key turning point in American history, it was when the American colonies rejected the ideals of the British and battled for their independence.

Juneteenth was a time of celebration for many African Americans. It was the time they were set free by President Lincoln when he issued Emancipation Proclamation. It was a start of a new beginning for of them. Why did many people make a big deal of the Emancipation Proclamation? The slave owner didn't want to lose money because without the African Americans, the master would've had to do everything on their own.

Juneteenth serves as a historical milestone helping Americans to remember the triumph of the human soul over the cruelty of bondage and respects those African-Americans progenitors who survived the inhumane institution of servitude. ''In 1979, Texas became the first state to make Juneteenth an official holiday, and today most states hold Juneteenth observances.'' Juneteenth celebrates African American freedom and accomplishment while encouraging persistent self-development and regard for all societies. Annually, many important events take place in America to celebrate Juneteenth.

More and more people were starting to realize how the government was treating them and how they were allowing these slaves to be treated this horribly. The Emancipation proclamation was established which pretty much freed the slaves of labor. The only ones that were against the freeing of slaves were the farmers. This was beneficial for them because the slaves were the only workers that the farmers could force to work for free. The slaves only had to be fed enough in order to keep alive. This was great for the farmers because they were super cheap to take care of and they didn’t have to be paid. But after the Free State of Jones was created, slaves were free, but were allowed to continue to work for the farmers for food, a place to stay, and a small paycheck every once in awhile. They had the choice of doing this, they weren’t any longer allowed to be forced into labor.

A law was made that allowed all slaves who fought in the war to be free after one year of fighting. The slave’s owner, of course, had to consent. Over the course of the revolution, the concept of a slave went from a lowly character to a person of worth – anybody fighting for the colonies was respected for standing up for the rights of the colonies.

June 19th was shortened to the name Juneteenth. Those slaves started the celebration that we know and continue today as the Juneteenth Celebration which is now celebrated all across America, and has now become the African American addendum to our national Independence Day. (Juneteenth, n.d.)

On April 19, 1775, Americans will never forget when many deaths and historical events occurred allowing the colonist to receive their victoriorous justice. Colonists were frustrated because Britain forced them not to have any representation in the British Parliament. This led to an American battle which had 4,435 deaths involving this event. Although, we lost many lives during this time period, we gained justice and independence from Great Britain, with the help of one of Americas strongests allie; the French. In fact, without assistance, the Americans were no match for Britains; showing the hatred towards the British from the French and Americans, thus, making it easy for them to form an alliance. In 1778, representatives of both America