For my project I chose to research the history and impact of cornbread culture on the Appalachia region. The question I will be trying to answer throughout my project is how the evolution of cornbread has been so important to the Appalachian region. To do this I will need to do…
Framing Statement: How did the Martin County Coal Corporation coal slurry spill of 2000 influence Martin County, Eastern Kentucky?
Since the early 1800’s and the beginning of the industrial era, coal mining has been an essential resource…
Teacher’s Unions and the resurgence of Union Activity in America.
By Adrian Rivero
The History Of Traditional Appalachian Food and Cuisine
I was born and raised in Appalachia and have been surrounded by the culture for my entire life; this…
Coal mining has been a major part of the West Virginia economy for centuries and has been the cause of many problems and successes in the state. Throughout this time, the way coal has been mined has changed which is one of the main reasons for these problems and successes. One of the big booms…
Since the creation of the Tennessee Valley Authority in 1933, the organization has been under constant scrutiny because of the controversies generated during the completion of its goals. The organization was founded in New Deal…
Nicholas Hamilton
12/05/18
Lights, Cameras, Appalchia!
Introduction
Appalachia has been portrayed in various ways by mass media, more specifically television networks. I plan to study the depiction of different parts of Appalachia in…
