https://padlet.com/atpollard1/k18402qaaxb8tnqy We are all Americans, but are we all equal? en-us 2023-06-08 18:02:25 UTC 2023-06-08 19:10:27 UTC hello@padlet.com https://padlet.net/icons/png/1f1fa-1f1f8.png atpollard1 https://padlet.com/atpollard1/k18402qaaxb8tnqy/wish/2618530256 1. Woody Guthrie was born on July 14, 1912 in Okemah, Oklahoma. 

2. Guthrie's mother faced a mental illness which required his family to relocate in Oklahoma to a place that allowed Guthrie to see the struggles of many Americans first-hand.

3. Guthrie learned to play the guitar when the Great Depression hit in order to find a way to make money during this tough period. 

4. Guthrie strongly opposed of governments, even known to support the Communist Party.

5. Guthrie caught Huntington's Disease, a genetic disease, from his mother which halted his music career and led to his death in 1967.

]]> 2023-06-08 18:03:16 UTC https://padlet.com/atpollard1/k18402qaaxb8tnqy/wish/2618530256 atpollard1 https://padlet.com/atpollard1/k18402qaaxb8tnqy/wish/2618530389 1. The song, "This Land is Your Land," was released on September 1, 1945.

2. "This Land is Your Land" was recorded for Moses Arch, the person that founded Folkway Records, to produce.

3. The intended audience is all Americans that lived through the Great Depression, but most specifically those who faced tragedy during this period. 

4. "This Land is Your Land" is a song in the folk genre.

5. The song was released during the Great Depression. This was a period of time where an economic panic occurred that turned into an economic depression. Businesses were failing, causing unemployment to skyrocket. Americans were forced to take strong measures to survive as few were able to hold a job.

]]> 2023-06-08 18:03:32 UTC https://padlet.com/atpollard1/k18402qaaxb8tnqy/wish/2618530389 atpollard1 https://padlet.com/atpollard1/k18402qaaxb8tnqy/wish/2618530458 During a time where Americans lacked an identity, especially those who were middle class, Guthrie wrote this song to illustrate that American land is for everyone. Regardless of how Americans are treated and what they are living through, American land is for Americans and it will unite us all. The overall message is that everyone is equal, no matter the background in which you grew up in. In the famous lyric, "this land is made for you and me," a sense of identity for Americans is brought out. American identity lies in that we all live on the same land, land in which unites us. During the Great Depression, there was little sense of identity and culture in the United States. This song brings a sense of culture to Americans as it shows how we are all similar and equal. The lyrics reveal that the average American does not care about high amounts of power and wealth, but they care about being equal and united with one another.]]> 2023-06-08 18:03:40 UTC https://padlet.com/atpollard1/k18402qaaxb8tnqy/wish/2618530458 atpollard1 https://padlet.com/atpollard1/k18402qaaxb8tnqy/wish/2618530592 I truly enjoyed listening to this song. I think that the lyrics have a great meaning. Even though I am not living through the Great Depression, I still feel a sense of unity with all Americans due to this song. American culture greatly depends on what part of the United States one is located in. This song allowed me to feel a connection with people I may not be very similar to, despite them still being American. As such, I do agree with the intention of the song. I believe the message is effective because I always hear about different fights and protests in our nation that bring us apart. The song, however, sheds light on our similarities, rather than our differences. Those who enjoy the song might be people who want a sense of unity and feel disconnected with their environment. If someone does not like the song, they may not feel as if they identify with the culture the song is trying to create. ]]> 2023-06-08 18:03:53 UTC https://padlet.com/atpollard1/k18402qaaxb8tnqy/wish/2618530592