Music of the Era

1800's

Ludwig van Beethoven was born in December of 1770 and died on March 26, 1827. He was German music composer and pianist who has been called one of the greatest composers of all time. Beethoven is known for many of his pieces such as the Moonlight Sonata, Fur Elise along with Fidelio and 9th Symphony. He was one of the most inspirational men of his time and has been a key figure in music over the ages.







1900's

Being nicknamed Satchmo for his large mouth and puffy cheeks, Louis Armstrong was an American jazz trumpeter and singer from New Orleans, Louisiana. He was born on August 4, 1901 and died on July 6, 1971. He was one of the first jazz musicians and he had such a unique and fabulous sound that it attracted many people. He is also known for breaking the interracial barriers of the music world through his various sounds.

Heroes

1800's

Ulysses S. Grant was the Union General during the Civil War and he played an important role in the Union victory. He graduated second from last at West Point while being in same class as Robert E. Lee who graduated at the top. He was a very honorable general as he went in with a private uniform, even after his promotion to General and goes on to the front lines with his troops. Everyone respected him because he would never ask them to do anything that he doesn't do. Lincoln knew Grant could get the job done which is why he was called to lead the East as a General. He helped our nation because he wasn't afraid to take risks and was always willing to give 100% of himself to the task at hand.



1900's

Martin Luther King Jr. was born on January 15, 1929 and died on April 4, 1968. He was a leader of the Civil Rights Movement and helped many speak up and get their voices heard about what was wrong with segregation and our nation at the time. He was also a pastor in which he would give giant lectures to people on life and how everything is unbalanced. King helped organize the 1963 March on Washington amongst various other marches. In this march, King gave his famous "I Have a Dream" speech which was heard by thousands upon thousands of people. He was arrested multiple times throughout his life for speaking up yet due to his actions, he helped African Americans get the rights they deserved a few years later. He was brutally murdered in a hotel room by a man who didn't like his ethics and didn't want to see Blacks have rights.

Villains

1800's

Jefferson Davis was the President of the Confederate States of America during the Civil War. He coordinated attacks on the North alongside his generals and was a key figure during the Civil War. He lived a fairly long life; born on June 3, 1808 and eventually dying on December 6, 1889. An interesting fact about him was that in 1885, he was accused of treason yet he was never tried and was released after only 2 years.



1900's

Adolf Hitler was the dictator of Germany during World War II and had various leadership roles during WWI and it's previous years. He was also the leader of the ruthless Nazi party which was the central political party in Germany at the time. He tried conquering various countries over the years and during WWII caused the deaths of over 6 million Jews alongside many Christians, Gypsies, Gays, and anyone who he did not consider to be part of the Aryan race. He was born on April 20, 1889 and committed suicide in his bunker on April 30, 1945.

Critical Elections

1800's

The Election of 1800 was a critical election during the 1800's because it was the foundation for a new political party, the democratic-republican party to come into office while the Federalists were starting to lose their momentum. This election was between Thomas Jefferson and John Adams. During the political campaign, Thomas Jefferson broke the Federalist control on the Northeast by winning New York. This set the Federalist into a decline from which they never recovered, and pushed the country forwards. 

1900's

The Election of 1932 was an important election as it came right after the start of the Great Depression. In this election, candidates Franklin Delano Rooseelt went against formed President of the United States, Herbert Hoover. Roosevelt won both the electoral and popular vote, receiving the highest percentage of the popular vote for a Democratic nominee in history. FDR became one of the most influential and successful presidents in history and during his inauguration speech, he said the famous words, “We have nothing to fear, but fear itself”.

Entertainment

1800's

Baseball, one of America's most infamous sports. During the summer of 1839, Abner Doubleday invented baseball in Cooperstown, New York. This sport grew immensely and became one of the nations most iconic sports. Teams such as the Chicago White Stockings, Boston Red Caps, and Philadelphia Athletics were some of the major teams of the time. It was popular among kids and adults and was a event most people would attend when they had some free time.


1900's

Speakeasy Clubs were hidden clubs during the 1920's in which alcohol and smoking was provided alongside music. This was a big deal at the time as alcohol was illegal. These clubs gave people the opportunity to enjoy some liquor without getting arrested and they also got to interact with various people while in these places.

Immigration

1800's

During the 1800's, people in many parts of the world decided to leave their homes and immigrate to the United States. The vast majority of these people were from Germany, Ireland, and England. Throughout this time period, more than 70% of all immigrants entered through New York City, which came to be known as the "Golden Door." As soon as they landed, immigrants looked for work. There were never enough jobs, and employers often took advantage of the immigrants. Men were generally paid less than other workers, and women less than men.


1900's

Between 1900 and 1915, more than 15 million immigrants arrived in the United States. These immigrants came from various countries such as Italy, Poland, and Russia. At one point, 3/4 of New York's population was immigrants and not only were the numbers of immigrants swelling, the countries from which they came had changed dramatically as well which caused even more immigration. Since so many people were looking for work at the same time, it was hard to meet everyone's needs and at the same time, the United States had a hard time absorbing the immigrants. The jobs they did eventually take were those most Americans didn't want. This was one of the peaks of immigration in American history and led to the large variety of people we have in our country today.

Slogans

1800's:

"Man is not based off of who he is on the outside, moreover he is based off of who he is on the inside. All men are one and the same."

"If we were both born the same way, why can't we live our lives the same way?"


1900's:

"You may not know the man sitting at the table next to you at dinner, yet when our nation is hit with a catastrophe, that man suddenly becomes your best friend."

"Violence is not cured simply by words. It requires action, morals, and a nation who isn't willing to back down."