America And Its Bloody History - 1502 Words

America and It’s Bloody History In history we have seen many events, many changes. From slavery being introduced to the Americas in 1619 as a viable source of free labor in a growing territory with its newly founded cash crop, tobacco. To the Emancipation Proclamation of 1863 freeing these slaves of their labor obligations allowing for a chance at pursuit of happiness. This is a great example, in my opinion, of positive growth in liberties and humankind. Yet not all occurrences lead to an adapting or mechanical change in our means of evolving. This nation was not developed and founded on a  ¨handshake with a smile ¨. In numerous points in history you will find the costs for the ground that has been laid before you. Much blood has shed over these lands in order to gain the title U.S.A. From the first settlers to the Civil War. Time may change and alter many ideas and perspectives, yet war will always stay the same, with bloodshed. 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