American English

Alan Abraham 10/4/16 2A Nelson DBQ To what extent had the colonists developed a sense of their identity and unity as Americans by the eve of the Revolutions? The American Revolution is one of the biggest events in American history, but what is even more significant are the events leading up to the event. The Loyalists argued the colonies were better off staying a part of a large kingdom like Great Britain however; politically, the colonists joined together in Assemblies; socially, the…

Why were slaves treated as property, not actual human beings. Slavery dehumanized the African American person and the black American person. The reason all of this was allowed was because of the race of the person, and the low wealth of the person . The geographical location of their origin was also a leading factor. African Americans were treated so badly because of who they were and where they came from. Where the slaves came from. Slaves mainly came from in and around Nigeria, when slavery…

create its very distinct sound. The emergence of multiple hip-hop generations has birthed new editions and approaches to the English language because the linguistics of rap and hip-hop are deeply rooted in Black English (B.E). In turn, hip-hop has created a gateway for B.E. to become integrated and used throughout the mainstream world. Linguist John McWorther stated, “Black English, especially the cadence, is becoming America’s youth lingua franca, especially since the mainstreaming of hip-hop.”…

In spite of FDR limited support of African-American, the depression effect on African-Americans intolerance is greatly disputed. On one hand source 39 portrays how African American situation was unaffected by the depression as. “Most blacks did not even know the Great Depression had come.” The position of the average African American was unsubstantial with or without economic depression. But on the other hand African-Americans could be seen as worst hit by economic depression that with all…

for speaking out about ethnic matters and American characteristics of individuals. He uses these elements within just about all or most of his literature pieces, although it is the most protruding in his Poem “Theme for English B.” In his poem Hughes depicts racial discrimination, questions what really is true and not and how we are all associated in a way whether you like it or not. Theme for English B. is initially an assignment for the speakers English class, the speaker…

Ethnic Studies Midterm According to Ignacio M. García, author of Chicanismo: The Forging of a Militant Ethos Among Mexican-Americans, the so-called “liberal agenda” refers to the traditional manner in which immigrants and minorities were supposed to integrate into the American mainstream. Do you believe Chicano performance of traditional Mexican music and Chicano Rock can be perceived as reactions to the “liberal agenda”? Explain why or why not. Also, make sure to provide a detailed description…

between three different cultures: the one they were raised in, in Léon; the American culture; and the one they created as undocumented workers. The Lions are from Léon, Guanajuato, Mexico so Spanish is their first language. Many pick up English as their second language, especially if they plan to stay in the United States long term. Speaking Spanish connects the Lions and other undocumented workers from Central and South American countries that speak Spanish with their home country, while also…

England’s debt nearly doubled after the French Indian War. The English had to figure out ways to raise revenue in order to remain as a world superpower. England knew that the colonies were making money and demanded that the colonist pay duties for doubling in size and seizing massive control over valuable resources. In addition, England passed numerous Acts to gain money from the colonist. At first, Parliament passed the Stamp Act of 1765; however, this act was later repealed due to the…

With Lynn’s teen pregnancy and Theo’s developing gender expression and sexual identity puts them at risk in a patriarchal heterosexual identity in multiple ways. If Lynn did not have such a strong support system through her pregnancy, she may have not finished school or even yet be as successful as she is today. Lynn would have been another statistic of teenage pregnancy that did not graduate high school. Instead, she has a steady job and moved away from the ghetto. By Lynn divorcing her husband…

Before the American Revolution happened, the English people found the Thirteen Colonies and send colonists to settle in each colonies. After the French and Indian War, King George III had lost a lot a money and to make up for the money that they had lost, he started to tax the colonists even more without their consents. That made the colonists mad and started to rebel little by little until it grew in to a war. The American Revolution moderate revolution because of how they started to question…