Alejandro Garza
Research Paper
2/19/17
Ms. Fuentes
Charro Days
Charro Days is an annual feast celebrated in the city of Brownsville, Texas, during the latter part of February. This celebration commemorates the Mexican tradition of the area and bonds both Mexican and American sides of the Rio Grande. To encourage the wearing of local costumes of Mexico, a booklet of patterns for Charro Days was issued in 1949 and featured drawings of women’s and men’s traditional apparel from Michoacán, Oaxaca, Yucatán, and Chiapas, as well as other regions of the country. The Charro Days celebration begins with the traditional Mexican grito (celebratory cry) at the entry of the International Bridge and with an exchange of words and gifts by the mayors of both
cities. A Charro Days celebration organization oversees the extensive program. Charreria Mexican Charros and Charrería are to Mexico what cowboys and rodeo are to the United States. The word charro is the name given to someone from the area around Salamanca in Spain. To this day, the fertile fields and oak tree dotted landscape famous for its Iberian jamón and toros de lidia are recognized as the Campo Charro. Over the years, charrería evolved by increasing events by which participants could show their mastery of horsemanship and ranching skills. In the 19th century, charreadas were a very significant part of the Mexican ranching culture with regular competitions taking place in Mexico and in the southern United States and in particular, Texas. Because the actions during this time were very similar, it was not rare to find charreadas taking place in Canada and the United States. In Mexico, charreadas were seized all throughout the year and were often competitions between teams from competing haciendas. Charrería, is from different rodeo, is a team sport in which teams race in 9 events and 1 event for women. El Grito
This episode of The First 48 documents a case in Atlanta, Georgia where two innocent, young women were brutally murdered by Ardentric Johnson, a 36 year old drug addict whom was living in the abandoned house on Madrona Street where he committed these savage murders. Ardentric Johnson had previous convictions for carrying a concealed weapon, theft, false imprisonment, and battery. In Criminal Justice and English there are concepts like Rehabilitation,Evidence, Pathos, and Logos that help solve bloody murders, just like the brutal case we saw in The First 48: The House on Madrona Street.
The Latinos make up close to 16 percent of the total American population, thus becoming the 2nd largest ethnic community. Just like many other migrant populations, the Latinos seek to keep in touch with their Hispanic traditions and cultures. As Alvarez puts it, children born in the US are thus taught certain cultural events and values so as to maintain their lineage. The most common one as discussed by Alvarez in her book is the quinceañera. This refers to a girl’s celebration as she reaches fifteen. This day of celebration is supposed to mark a girl’s transition from being a child to an adult woman. Among other traditional symbols, these parties are huge and include choreographed dances and ball gowns.
Today Custer’s last stand is one of the most famous events in American History. Two Thousand Sioux Native Americans slaughtered General George Custer’s army of 600 men armed with guns. Crazy Horse was a very important leader in the Great Sioux War of 1876.
Cinco de Mayo, also known as the Anniversary of the Battle of Puebla, is a national holiday in Mexico that commemorates the 1862 Mexican victory over the French forces of Napoleon III in Puebla, Mexico. This holiday, celebrated on the fifth of May, has deep roots in Mexican culture, but in American-Mexican culture as well. Cinco de Mayo serves as a proud reminder of an unlikely victory, as well as a day to express and cherish Mexican pride and heritage.
I am going to tell you about a famous, yet kinda eerie celebration that takes place in mexico. This is a tradition celebrated by the Mexican Natives, most Mexican Americans (including myself) don’t even acknowledge this day, unless they happen to be visiting mexico at the time of this event.
William “Bloody Bill” Anderson was a barbaric, gruesome confederate guerrilla who played a major part in the guerrilla conflict during the Civil War and much more. Anderson was born in 1838 and was dubbed “Bloody Bill” because he murdered and butchered union soldiers and supporters during the Civil War. Anderson conducted multiple, brutal raids while joining forces with William Clarke Quantrill and the James brothers along the line. Anderson was considered a quiet, polite child. He was born to William C. Anderson and Martha Anderson, along with six children. Although he claimed Missouri as his home state, his place of birth is uncertain but it likely was Kentucky. During the 1850s, his family moved to Kansas where his family co-owned a 320
It can be hard to fully understand the frustration and temptations that come with being a slave. To be treated so inhumane day in and day out by an entire race of people can drive one to the edge. There were some slaves who simply felt that it was their human right and obligation to fight back. There was once a slave revolt that was attempted in Richmond, Virginia in 1800. The revolt was coined and lead by a slave by the name of Gabriel Prosser. He was born a slave in the year 1776 in Henrico County, Virginia. Thomas H. Prosser was Gabriel’s master, as well as the master of Gabriel’s wife and two brothers. All of them aided Gabriel Prosser in his revolution.
Most people remember Valley Forge as just a rough winter for our American soldiers, but Valley Forge is much more than that. Valley Forge is a village found near Valley Creek and the Schuylkill River in Pennsylvania, United States. Our American troops were sent to settle there for the winter. After the winter they would prepare for battle with the return of warm weather. Valley Forge was both a suspenseful and brave story, containing a memorable historic event.
“Bombardment and cannonade for 24 hours...our flag still waves proudly from the walls” famous words from William B. Travis which would eventually become one of the greater American Military literature serves as evidence of the clashment of culture and the inevitability of war between them (Huffines, 2005, 36). The Texas War of Independence 1835–36, From Outbreak to the Alamo to San Jacinto written by Alan C. Huffines goes into great detail surrounding events such as the battles of the Alamo and San Jacinto.
Gary Soto is a Mexican-American poet whose dedication to writing ensured his success as a poet. Gary Soto was born on April 12, 1952 to working-class Mexican-American parents. They worked in San Joaquin Valley, an agricultural region in Fresno, California. At this time, his parents were working odd jobs in order to sustain his family. Yet there was still not enough money, forcing Gary Soto and his siblings to work in industrial and agricultural businesses. While working, he also attended school, where he was generally an unmotivated student. Yet towards the end of high school, he fell in love with poetry, and his abilities as a poet began to flourish. His passion continued to grow from there. While studying at California State University, he
Can you imagine that the fastest woman in the world had trouble walking when she was little? Wilma Rudolph was born in Tennessee on June 23, 1940. At this time in history, blacks were separated from whites in the whole south. They were not allowed to eat in the same restaurant or go to the same school. Wilma Rudolph was born two months early to Blanche and Ed Rudolph (Sherrow 7). Wilma’s mom did laundry and housekeeping, and her dad worked for the railroad. She was so fast when Wilma was in school her coach gave Wilma a nickname, “Skeeter,” because she was always busying around like a mosquito (Sherrow 19). Even though Wilma Rudolph had Polio as a young child, and the doctors said she would not be able to walk, she grew up
16-2: This document was penned by the Legislature of the State of Mississippi. The intended audience of this document was the citizens of the state of Mississippi in 1865, specifically the former slaves. This document was crafted in order to continue enslaving black citizens, while disguising it in legalities. Negroes were given certain rights that weren’t afforded to them as slaves, such as marriages being legally recognized if pre-existing. Other examples include: Negroes were considered competent witnesses, they were able to learn a trade, and were able to own land. However, there were restrictions to these newfound rights: Interracial marriage was illegal; masters were allowed to use corporal punishment as they saw fit, and could seek out
One pleasant afternoon, my classmates and I decided to visit the Houston Museum of Fine Arts to begin on our museum assignment in world literature class. According to Houston Museum of Fine Art’s staff, MFAH considers as one of the largest museums in the nation and it contains many variety forms of art with more than several thousand years of unique history. Also, I have never been in a museum in a very long time especially as big as MFAH, and my experience about the museum was unique and pleasant. Although I have observed many great types and forms of art in the museum, there were few that interested me the most.
Author, historian and collector Michael Zomber's passion about arms and armor is evident in all of his endeavors. As an author, Zomber's antique Japanese arms and armor expertise is evident in Shogun Iemitsu: War And Romance In 17th Century Tokugawa Japan, while his interest in American history, especially the Civil War, is evident in Sweet Betsy That's Me: A Child of the Civil War and A Son of Kentucky. Zomber has also written The Soul of the Samurai,a full-length documentary, which he also produced.
Gardner The poetry of Robert Burns Evan Gardner Mr. Matte English 2 Period B April 25, 2016 The Poetry of Robert Burns Thesis: Besides being Scotland?s favorite poet and songwriter, Robert Burns was a major influence to other poets, such as Wordsworth and Shelley, and inspired leaders of democratic, liberal and socialist movements. Influences to writing Mother could read Bible but could not write Birthday song/poem Writing before him