Category Archives: History

General articles about history (in particular California, Oregon, & USA)

Guarding the Golden Door by Roger Daniels

Posted on April 18, 2020 by PeggyAnn

An essay I wrote today about a book, Guarding the Golden Door by Roger Daniels,  we are reading for a history class at OSU called Immigration to America from 1880. I wasn’t going to post it here, but I mention … Continue reading →

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Spanish Franciscans, French Jesuits, & White Slave Holders

Posted on April 11, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Note: Spring 2020 quarter has started.  We were asked to answer a question relating to this weeks reading in our United States and Religion class.  My one or two paragraph answer turned into an imperfect essay.  🙂   But, I got … Continue reading →

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Posted on March 24, 2020 by PeggyAnn

INTRO TO WGSS (WGSS_223_400_W2020) March 22, 2020 at 11:01am   Thank you so much for being an active and resourceful student; it was apleasure having you in my class! I loved reading your discussion posts andhave come to realize that … Continue reading →

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Networked Communities

Posted on February 16, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Please note that this document is available on this outside blog:  www.pegrowe.com Clicking on the images will bring a larger version for you to view.  Thanks! What is a Networked Community A networked community is an online community where a … Continue reading →

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Two Essays for Mid Term for History 202

Posted on February 15, 2020 by PeggyAnn

 European Colonist Arrogance & Native Americans: Culture Clash from the Get-go Native American’s idea of freedom was mostly different from the white man’s idea of freedom.They saw land as a gift from God.  Their “ownership” of land often was under … Continue reading →

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Definition of Right-Wing

Posted on February 12, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Definition of right wing according to the dictionary: the conservative or reactionary section of a political party or system. Definition of the right wing by a history professor: the conservative or reactionary section of a political party or system, those … Continue reading →

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What About Me?

Posted on February 12, 2020 by PeggyAnn

I am 57 yrs old. I have just realized that it really took until now to say, “What about me?” In terms of life, marriage, kids, education, everything. What about me? I’ve given so much, put nearly anyone else first. … Continue reading →

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1880-1920 and the “Politics of Respectability”

Posted on January 30, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Angela Davis, and icon from when I grew up. Reading about a woman’s movement within the Black Baptist Church between 1880ish and 1920ish. They formed a policy of “politics of respectability.” Which gave a framework for all African American’s to … Continue reading →

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Inclusiveness in terms of Body Image

Posted on January 28, 2020 by PeggyAnn

Just a piece of homework that gives insight into who and what I am.  For those who are interested.   OSU – WSGS 223 /Week 4 Textbook:  “Engendered Voices, Feminist Visions” By Susan Shaw and Janet LeeReadings: Chapter 4 Introduction and … Continue reading →

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Gun Laws in America and *MY* Lawful and Allowable Opinion

Posted on January 19, 2020 by PeggyAnn

As for the links below.  I don’t know when WordPress built those in, but until I figure out how to turn them off, click Page 2 (see below) to read the essay.  Clicking on page 1 is a total waste … Continue reading →

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