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Events That Have Changed America Essay

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Abraham Lincoln had it right when he said, “My dream is of a place and time where America will once again be seen as the last best hope of earth.” From the time of Abraham Lincoln until now, America has endured so much, but is still hopeful. Throughout history, there have been many events that have changed America, such as, natural disasters, the Civil Rights movement, and multiple terrorist attacks; having endured all of which gives people hope for a brighter future. Completely out of human control, natural disasters take their toll on people by destroying properties and crops, as well as killing people. There have been many tornadoes in the past, because of these events there are now better warning systems and rebuilding programs. After hurricanes, many people open up their homes for people in need. There are also many large-scale refugee centers that help people that have lost everything due to a hurricane. Adversity brings out a kindness and generosity that is not always present until a storm wakes people up to the needs of others. A man-made storm can also bring an awaking to American society. The Civil Rights Movement took place from 1954-1968. The goal of the Civil Rights Movement was to eliminate discrimination so equal rights were not contingent upon race. In 1954, segregation in public schools ended after the Brown …show more content…

On September 11, terrorists took over four airplanes; CNN reports the official death toll at 2,753. According to CNN, in December 2014, a 20-year-old man went to Sandy Hook elementary and shot 20 students and 6 adults. CNN reports that in October 2017, 58 people were left dead during a mass shooting at a music festival in Las Vegas. Even though these attacks sound frightening, some good things have come of it, now America has safer airline travel. Terrorism has taught America that it needs to be more vigilant, so that these kinds of things do not happen

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