Before Postmodernism the authors that made up the literary canon in the United States were mostly white men.
This literary movement called Modernism (or modernist literature) had a non-traditional style of verse and poetry. The writers from that time felt traditional poetry was outdated, and that new forms of expression and representation had to be done to express new sensibilities and beliefs.
Slaves were considered property. Their owners wanted to restrict their freedom so they wouldn't be as likely to escape.
Because the free press is the way for important information about government priorities and representatives makes its way to voters.
The Ottoman Empire was founded by Osman 1 (the first).
The 19th amendment gave women the right to vote.
