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Month: August 2020

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After the Civil War many in the west were sympathetic to the situation of Blacks in the south.  Kansas had always had an abolitionist population and they invited southern Blacks to move to Kansas and in many occasions helped them get established.  Towns, such as Nicodemus, were created as a place to start a new … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment August 31, 2020 1 Minute

Class Notes

Before I post today’s Class Notes I thought I should give some quick credentials as to why I am teaching a Middle East class.  For my Ph.D. program I needed to choose an outside field to study.  I am an American Historian but I started my program in 2002, right after 9/11.  I realized that … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment August 28, 2020 1 Minute

Class Notes

It is hard to remember today, but historically there was a time when Congress actually held the power in this country and did something with it.  In 1867, against the president's wishes, Congress created five military districts in the south.  A General was placed in charge of each district and martial law was declared giving … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment August 27, 2020 1 Minute

Class Notes

Lincoln’s main goal for restoring the nation was to be lenient on the South, so the nation could heal.  His plan called for a mere 10% of the population to take a loyalty oath to the Union.  The states also had to accept the end of slavery.  In a bold move, he also gave a … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes 1 Comment August 26, 2020 1 Minute

Class Notes

I am excited for the fall semester to begin this year.  It has been over five months since I have been in a classroom.  We are opening up live instruction with several safety precautions in place.  The University has done everything it possibly can to try to keep the campus open.  This should be a … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment August 25, 2020 1 Minute

Historical Policing

One question I like to ask my students is who are the greatest American presidents?  After I gather the list of usual suspects, I then ask what makes these presidents great. What I tend to find is that the greatest usually get us through some sort of crisis.  My next question is are they really … Continue reading Historical Policing →

James Finck Historically Speaking Leave a comment August 24, 2020 4 Minutes

Class Notes

My historical take away from last night’s Democratic convention.  Joe Biden’s main emphasis was that he can restore hope in a time of darkness and that he is an ally of the light not the dark.  Is that not just another way of saying Make America Great Again?  To him Trump is the darkness and … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment August 21, 2020 1 Minute

Class Notes

Here is my historical take away from last night’s Democratic Convention.  I am sorry Mrs. Clinton, but even though you did win the popular vote, the election was neither stolen or cheated from you.  The Constitution is clear on how the president is chosen and it is not something new made up to cheat you.  … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment August 21, 2020August 21, 2020 1 Minute

Class Notes

I am seeing many people praising President Trump for his Executive Order yesterday to provide relief for Covid-19.  I applaud Trump for what he hopes to accomplish and it is a shame that Congress will refuse to work together on real relief efforts, however, I disagree with the way it was done. The Constitution clearly … Continue reading Class Notes →

James Finck Class Notes Leave a comment August 10, 2020August 10, 2020 1 Minute

Divergent Black Voices

  Today I read a post about an article from Fortune magazine that lists 19 Black economists to know and celebrate. I think it is great that we celebrate the contributions of Black Americans, but when Walter Williams is left off of any list of important economists, especially Black economists, I have to question the … Continue reading Divergent Black Voices →

James Finck Historically Speaking 3 Comments August 4, 2020August 4, 2020 3 Minutes

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