The roots of America by Farah C https://padlet.com/farahchtari95/2l6bmx7k82sr Padlet workshop American Culture en-us 2018-01-18 12:30:49 UTC 2023-10-06 11:39:53 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet-assets.s3.amazonaws.com/icons/Balance.png Rosie the Riveter - We Can Do It! farahchtari95 https://padlet.com/farahchtari95/2l6bmx7k82sr/wish/222451216 Rosie the Riveter is an iconic woman and she is symbolized to this day as the root of feminism (World History Library, n.d.). Many men were joining the military during World War II and the government had to fill all their empty jobs. Due to this circumstance, it has provided many opportunities for women to get a job in the War industry. 

About 19 million women replaced the jobs of men who joined the War. This poster has become known worldwide and was produced by Westinghouse for the War Production Coordinating Committee, which was a part of the national campaign in the US. These campaign to encourage women who had never worked before to join the workforce. 

Based on these campaigns, women were portrayed as strong, assured and resolved to contribute their part to win the war. Women took care of the family and the household and they had also a full-time job. 

Rosie the Riveter was used as war propaganda and patriotism to recruit women to  symbolize women that could retain their femininity and womanhood in their service. Rosie the Riveter was in the poster portrayed as a spirited, strong and beautiful woman who worked with pleasure to achieve the common goal and to defeat the enemy (U.S. History Scene & Hawker, S, n.d.).

U.S. History Scene, & Hawker, S. (n.d.). Who Was Rosie the Riveter? Retrieved from http://ushistoryscene.com/article/rosie-the-riveter/

World History Library. (n.d.). We Can Do It! Rosie the Riveter. Retrieved from https://www.wdl.org/en/item/2733/

]]> 2018-01-18 15:02:23 UTC https://padlet.com/farahchtari95/2l6bmx7k82sr/wish/222451216 Rosa Parks - Civil Rights Activist (1913–2005) farahchtari95 https://padlet.com/farahchtari95/2l6bmx7k82sr/wish/222461522 Rosa Parks, an African-American woman who became one of the major symbols of the Civil Rights Movement (CNN, 2016). Rosa had grown up in Alabama and was also called as the first lady of civil rights. 

She owes this title to a historic action in 1955 when she refused to give up her seat to a white passenger in the bus. She decided to sit in the bus section of the ‘white folks’. In Montgomery, African-Americans were obliged to give their seat to white people. However, Rosa refused and felt that she had as many rights to sit on that seat as a white passenger.  Rosa wanted to make a statement against the segregation of whites and blacks and was arrested. 

Due to this case, African-American people boycotted public transportation in order to support Rosa’s arrest. This boycott lasted 381 days. In 1956 the US Supreme Court decided that racial segregation in buses was abolished. The Montgomery Bus Boycott was one of the most successful movement regarding racial segregation in the American history. 

Afterwards, Rosa received many accolades, such as the NAACP’s highest award and President Bill Clinton gave her the Presidential Medal of Freedom, which is the highest honour given by the US executive branch. Rosa Parks has left a great historical impression and died in 2005 (Biography, n.d.).

Biography. (n.d.). Rosa Parks. Retrieved from https://www.biography.com/people/rosa-parks-9433715

CNN. (2016, February 3). Rosa Parks Fast Facts. Retrieved from http://edition.cnn.com/2013/07/26/us/rosa-parks-fast-facts/index.html

]]> 2018-01-18 15:21:23 UTC https://padlet.com/farahchtari95/2l6bmx7k82sr/wish/222461522 Miami: Capital of Latin America farahchtari95 https://padlet.com/farahchtari95/2l6bmx7k82sr/wish/222601435 Due to the Hispanic migration to the US and its south-eastern coast, Miami has become one of the largest U.S. city with a high population of Latin-Americans (CNN & Fajardo, 2016). About 70% of its population is Hispanic with a majority of Cuban-Americans. 

Dictator Fidel Castro came to power and in result was a mass of Cubans went to Miami to build a better life. They also mention Miami as the capital of Latin America. This was also mentioned in the YouTube video below by president Obama during his election and he added that they are an important part of the American culture. In addition, he said ‘todos somos americanos’, which means that we are all Americans, despite your religion, skin colour and gender. 

The Latin American culture has brought many influences on the American Culture, such as music, food and entertainment. Many Latin Americans call Miami their home, because of the tropical climate, festivals, beaches and the nightlife. One of the most popular downtown area in Miami is known as Little Havana or Calle Ocho. The name is due to the large population of Cubans who went to establish there and it is named after the capital of Cuba. It is also known as the heart of political, social and cultural activities in Miami. Also, little Havana held annual the Calle Ocho street festival, which is a Caribbean carnival celebration with around one million visitors.  

CNN, & Fajardo, L. (2016, May 16). How Miami became the capital of affluent Latin America. Retrieved from http://www.bbc.com/news/world-us-canada-36281648

]]> 2018-01-18 19:58:44 UTC https://padlet.com/farahchtari95/2l6bmx7k82sr/wish/222601435 The American Dream farahchtari95 https://padlet.com/farahchtari95/2l6bmx7k82sr/wish/222964616 The American dream is a popular and hopeful term that is highly praised by all Americans. According to the dictionary (www.dictionary.com), the American dream is defined as the ideals of freedom, equality and opportunity traditionally held to be available to every American. 

The Declaration of Independence makes it able to achieve the American Dream. However, the declaration was only extended to white men property-owners. Afterwards the declaration changed, and everyone was seen created equally and should be recognized by others for their achievements, such as women and slaves (The Balance & Ambarleo, 2017).

James Truslow Adams founded the term ‘American Dream’ and he used this in his book ‘The Epic of America’ which was published in 1931. During that time there was the Great Depression which has a huge impact on the lives of many Americans. In reality, the American dream gives everyone the opportunity, freedom and equality to become a successful millionaire, despite their social-economic background, race and gender. The ideal that everyone who works hard enough can achieve everything what they want, and that America is the country of unlimited opportunities. 

To give an example of someone who successfully achieved the American dream is Jay Z. He had grown up in the poorest area in Brooklyn and even sold CD’s out of his car to be recognized and earn money. No record label would sign him, so he created his own independent label Roc-A-Fella Record. This has ultimately led to a great success and he is now one of the most financially and successful artist and entrepreneurs in the US. 

Also, millions of immigrants have gone to the US with the vision to pursue their American dream. America is also known as the country of immigration which made the country a melting pot. However, there are still many people who failed to achieve their American dream and it is by many underestimated. The American dream can not just be reached, but if you work hard enough and you follow your passion, you might succeed. 

The Balance, & Ambarleo, K. (2017, September 15). What Is the American Dream? The History That Made It Possible. Retrieved from https://www.thebalance.com/what-is-the-american-dream-quotes-and-history-3306009

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