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history_2.docxRunning Head: DEVELOPMENTAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN OUR COUNTRY
DEVELOPMENTAL ACHIEVEMENTS IN OUR COUNTRY
Developmental achievements in our country
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Alexanders, William and Cordelia, are a black family (their family tree includes mixed-race and former slaves) from Boston. Both are in their mid/late 40s, born and raised in Boston. Clifford is a school principal; Adele was a teacher before they married. They were able to give their children, ages ranging from pre-teen to young adult, a decent education. They are avid followers of Booker T. Washington's teachings, though their children have started reading WEB DuBois's writings on race.
Dear brothers and sisters, I hope you are doing well its long time since we have seen each other. I am doing well back here at home where you left me and it’s a privilege to inform you some of the major developments which have taken place on our land since you left. These range from social, economic and even political advancements which have completely changed the current face of our area and even nation.
I remember very well the time you left, our country was full of social evil; corrupt leaders, ineffective government and poor living conditions. There came a group of reformers who vowed to fight for these vices in the society. In their hearts, they believed that rapid industrialization and urbanization are the causes of all these social illness in our state. These guys formed an association which was aimed at griming these issues while at the same time pressing business leaders and business leaders to address the issues.
It all started when a group of small farmers and business owners formed who their sole aim was to confront these unfair practices in the farms and of big business. Furthermore, progressivism believed that all these social evils have their root in the structure of the institutions then and with the reformation of government and big business, the leaders would be able to concentrate on their efforts to protecting the inferior in the society mostly the low social class.
On the media front, the unfolding of the new century came with a lot of transformations. Notably was the freedom with which newspapers and magazines were allowed to expose all those immoral behaviors of the big business and even leaders at large. Some of these magazines which freely exposed all the social evils run by the businesses are McClure’s, Cosmopolitan and Colliers. Worth noting is the cheaply traded magazine which came in place. It was going for only ten cents andit merely exposed most of the social evils leaders were perpetrating in the society. They unraveled the corrupt alliance between respectable business organizations and the government who were listed in the list of shame in the city.
It was a commendable job for journalists as they used the opportunity to expose substantial amount of social iniquities which were rife in the society. If you can remember the condition of the slam which was adjacent to the school, many leaders turned a blind eye on it for so long but with freedom of media and authority to air everything which called for news attention, rehabilitation and upgrading activities have taken place and they are very conducive to stay as the dumpsite was relocated with social utilities such as toilets being put up and even very attractive market stalls. The market place is cleaned thrice a week and healthy sanitary services are provided more often with the security of the entire area being improved by clearing all the hiding place of the gangster’s hence living condition of the individuals being transformed completely.
Interestingly is the way these radicals fought to change the current social state in the business sector. Some of the protestant ministers in the city organized social movement group which was aimed at instilling religious morals to the business community. We even have another ministry of working class which was started by the congregational minister Washington Gladden which was aimed at helping workers to realize their rights in the workplace. All this positively transformed even the morality of the workers and our city in general is now founded on Christian morals.
Municipal, State, and National Reforms
On the political front which by the time you left it was totally faulted, some remarkable transformations have taken place. In order to attack political corruption, radical leaders were on the front line to advocate for the real change with most of them taking direct approach in the political offices. Some of the prominent names which you can recall are the likes of Samuel Jones and Seth Law who were in the frontline in changing the urban political institutions to combat the corrupt political machines in the state which derailed development in our city. Varied methods were used to achieve political sanity and in this case, at some levels our local leaders had powers to deal with these issues where if they persist, they would be taken to higher levels of jurisdiction for effective and amicable solution.
Social Alternatives
If you can remember very well the state of law which existed during our times where anything was legal and we could do anything as we though that we are above the law. If you happen to try that at the moment you would be risking your soul as massive transformations have taken place and now everything is guarded under the law. We have regulations which protect citizens either at work or at home. This further with reinforcement of the existing rules made it safe and amicable for the citizens to thrive without social crimes. Even though the new social rules may appear to be strict, they are very effective as considering the current state; we are peacefully and amicably living with each other.
Lastly what is so amazing is the change of state of the labor laws. I hope you can remember very well how we used to work when we were very young and were very much exposed to child labor. This has changed completely as undeterred rulings in favor of the progressivism. This has led to the banning and restriction of the employment of young children and even any form of child labor. This further has led to the transformation of the compensation structure. Initially, the structure was so oppressive and incommensurate to the amount of work which one delivered. The revised standards are so favorable to the common citizen and we can now enjoy improved living standards and better pay.
I bet when you come back home you will find a very different place with great developments. The environment has not been left aside as no stone has been left unturned which has positively influenced our living standards. We are enjoying improved security and better health securities and social amenities which am so sure you will greatly appreciate when you come back home. I am very proud of the transformations and changes which have taken place in our society for the last two decades you have been away.
I chose this family because of the cross diverse culture the family entailed. This offered a privilege to know different cultural aspects and backgrounds. Then, learning of the torture they were exposed to as slaves, I was so much interested in knowing what development steps they have taken and how well they are doing better than they used to in previous decades when they were slaves. Therefore, I think the experiences we undergone are typical to the common citizen in America and as a result, it positively shaped our future and even leadership styles adopted in the country.
References
Koven, Seth, and Sonya Michel. Mothers of a new world: Maternalist politics and the origins of welfare states. Routledge, 2013.
Preston, Samuel H., and Michael R. Haines. Fatal years: Child mortality in late nineteenth- century America. Princeton University Press, 2014.
