Nixon Presidency

Overall, Nixon's presidency was very negative for America. Through everything I have learned about him, I have not read anything positive. Nixon was not the average president, he was very secretive. He would keep a close inner circle and would not even converse with his cabinet. Nixon also superheaded the Watergate scandal where he tapped the Watergate apartments where Democrats were staying for a convention. Because of Nixon's lying and secretiveness, the American's began to lose faith in their government and their president. Which is why, overall, Nixon had a very negative impact on America.

E.R.A.

The E.R.A., which is short for Equal Rights Amendment, strived for the discrimination of gender to be illegal. Many were in opposition to this radical movement of the 1960's, but there were also many who supported this move for change. It is difficult for one to voice there opinion as to whether they support or oppose the E.R.A. due to the fact that, many of us simply weren't there. Had I been there during the time period, I could honestly say that I probably would have appealed to the masses and with those that opposed the E.R.A; however, because there is, supposedly, no such thing as discrimination against females in the 21st century, I strongly support the E.R.A.. In the Declaration of Independence, it states "[W]e hold these truths to be self evident, that all men are created equal..."(Declaration). Some argue that the use of the word "men," specifically refers to males; however, many also believe that the use of the word "men," simply refers to the human race as a whole; mankind. No where is it written in the Declaration of Independence that all men are created equal, but women are not. There are very few differences between men and women, so why should there be any discrimination? The E.R.A. had hopes to create an amendment, ending the unjust treatment of women along with hopes to ratify any documents that exclude the equal treatment of women; however, this still has not happened yet. I believe the campaign for the E.R.A. should be revived. Although there is equal treatment of both men and women today, this amendment should be added to prove that fact. The E.R.A. and women's movement was one of the most impending yet, most availing times during the history of the United States.

Civil Rights: Jackie Robinson

Although Jackie Robinson was a huge figure in the civil rights movement, I do not believe he deserves to be ranked as the greatest. Had it not been for the head coach of the Dodgers, Ricky, Robinson would not have been nearly as prominent in society. Ricky raised Robinson's social standings and escalated him to where he was only popular because of his career. Whereas, people like Martin Luther King Jr., took it upon themselves to let their voices be heard. Which is why I believe, although Robinson was a very important part of the civil rights movement, he should not necessarily be considered the greatest ranked civil rights leader.

The Butter Battle: Ending

As the Zook clip-clopped up the wiggle-waggled wall, all the bricks did begin to fall. The Yook's let out a "Trip-trop-cheroo!" And all the Zook's began to shoe. The Yook's began to charge, but Van Itch did not barge. "Stop!" yelled he, from the zogaloo tree, and the Yook's did turn around. "Butter up-side down, or butter right-side up! It does not matter! We're acting like zups!" Van Itch did yell from the zoogaloo tree, "Zook's! Come back! This is silly, please do not flee!" The Zooks turned around and with a "Trum-alt-ta-roo!" Realized now what the Yook's knew too! This dispute over butter was a silly, little rup. Both the Zook's and the Yook's realized, they were acting like zups! They pulled down the bricks with a "Tee-tilly-tow!" and realized it was silly, and needed to go! This barbarzia over butter was finally through! Whether right-side up, or up-side down, it is all up to you!