The Present Builds Upon the Past :: history

The Present Builds Upon the PastThe world is far from perfect. However, through the years, it has improved in many ways. If I went back in time and changed the tiniest thing in history, it is possible for my life to be completely different today. If you dont believe me, read on because Ive got hard proof. Its depressing to know in that respect was a time when blacks and whites were seperated simply because of the color of their skin. We confine moved forward, then stumbed backwards, but slowly we started building and here we are year 2001, where everyone, despite your race, experience equal rights. I realize pejudice is still alive today, but you have to admit, things have improved. During the late 1800s Jim Crow laws or Black Codes were made offical. This law de jure seperated blacks and whites in every day life. It was ridiculous, immature, and just flat out unreasonable. They used seperate public waiting rooms, restaurants, theaters, public parks, schools, hospitals, just to n ame the basics. We have every unmarried abolitionists, civil rights activists, and all the other freedom-fighters who stuck up for their rights. You wouldnt believe how much one person can accomplish. It wasnt too long ago when women were denied some of the rights that men had, such as voting. People believed that women were better fit cooking, cleaning and taking care of the children at home, rather than going out to earn money. They also believed that men had a higher ability of learning than women, which was why their education was limited. In order to get all the rights women have today, it took much time, effort, and most of all, courage. Many brave women organize protests demanding for equal rights. It was a slow process but every little effort added up, and today, women can even run for President of the United States. Who knows? Many if it werent for them, I wouldnt be writing this report, or be able to write at all. A more recent example in which we can more personally r elate to, is the World Trade Center tragedy. The fact that we needed a tradegy to bring America togeather is sad, but at least we are here for for each one other when we really need each other. I know living thirteen years isnt much at all, but in that time, I have never seen America more united than in the last few weeks.