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Lennox APUSH

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"We are not makers of history....we are made by history" -MLK, Jr.

O’Connor High School Katılım Eylül 2014
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@UnSportsESPN @msmallmon avoid the Jets! They’re the good looking guy great for bridge relationship, but not in it for the long-term!
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Hey X! Been awhile since I’ve been on…question for teachers & former students: if I wanted to build a Top Ten questions about AP US History, what questions should I include? #APUSH #Drive4Five
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In 1913, a remarkable story unfolded in the heart of Oklahoma that would eventually turn a 10-year-old girl named Sarah Rector into one of the nation's first black millionaires. At that time, the United States was still grappling with the remnants of racial segregation, and the allocation of land to Native Americans and African Americans was deeply entrenched in discriminatory practices. Sarah Rector, born to African American parents of Creek Nation descent, was among the beneficiaries of the Dawes Act of 1887. This legislation aimed to break up communal tribal lands and allocate individual plots to Native Americans and their descendants. However, the system was inherently biased. The best agricultural lands were typically reserved for white settlers, while less fertile and often barren plots were assigned to African Americans and Native Americans. Sarah's fate seemed sealed when she received her land allotment of 160 acres, seemingly located on barren soil in an area known for its lack of agricultural potential. But destiny had other plans. Beneath the surface of that seemingly barren plot lay a hidden treasure—oil. In a twist of fate, oil was discovered on Sarah Rector's land. The black gold gushed forth, transforming her life and fortunes beyond anyone's wildest imagination. Sarah, still a child, found herself sitting on top of a literal gold mine. News of her newfound wealth spread like wildfire, and she soon became the subject of intense media attention. With shrewd management and the support of her family, Sarah's wealth grew rapidly. Her story symbolized the potential for African Americans to succeed against all odds and transcended racial barriers. Sarah's life in the spotlight also highlighted the systemic injustices that had held back marginalized communities for so long.
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@NDmom You can’t…but there are always two sides and the truth often is somewhere in the middle. #Waiting
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The backbone of O’Connor, working hard to welcome our PANTHERS for the First Day of School. We ❤️ you!
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