| | In the text book reading, I have noticed that in the 20th century a lot had happen. For example the Reagan Era, the end of the Cold-war and the fall of the Berlin Wall in late 1989. President Reagan's speech had an impact to all the people "beginning with Poland where voters elected a non-Communist opposition to their government, the movement spread to Hungary, Czechoslovakia, Bulgaria, and Romania" (Barnes & Bowles, 2014). A little over two years later, Germans on both sides broke down the wall as the government of East Germany collapsed. Another example is the "War on Drugs", where President George Bush was in office. "According to the Drug Policy Alliance (2014), the number of people jailed for nonviolent drug offenses rose from 50,000 in 1980 to more than 400,000 in 1997" (Barnes & Bowles, 2014). The goal was to enforce mandatory minimum sentences for drug violations, and stick to the sentencing guidelines based on the weight and amount of drugs distributed or found on them. The drugs affected mostly the African American community, leading to death or incarceration. In 1990, the Immigration Act was established. People from Africa, Asia, Middle East would come to the United States to seek out jobs, an better education, and a better life for themselves and their families. "As a result, between 1992 and 1998, the average number of immigrants totaled from 675,00 to 825,000 per year" (Barnes & Bowles, 2014). These examples have had positive impact because it help with the building and molding of the United States of America. The issue that I feel is important today, is the Immigration Act because of President Trump. There is controversy about Trump sending all illegal immigrants back to their countries. Reference Barnes, L. & Bowles, M. (2014). The American story: Perspectives and encounters from 1877. San Diego, CA: Bridgepoint Education, Inc. |
