B.+American+Dream+(script)

__ Jessica __ : “Hello, and welcome to Channel 6 news, //where you hear it first.// We’re giving you live media coverage from the expansion and reform era with our news reporter on the scene. Addi, can you hear me?” __ Addi __ : “(after a slight pause) Hey Jessica, yeah I hear you loud and clear! It’s an overcast day here on May 28th, 1830, perfect weather for the mood I am witnessing right now! I’m standing here watching the Indian Removal Act being enforced as we speak; the Act had just been signed as I arrived and as you can see they are acting upon the new law quickly! The worst is yet to come though.” Angelica: “Well can we speak to one of the Native Americans?” __ Addi __ : “(Another slight pause) unfortunately, the colonists have strictly forbid any interaction with the Native Americans who are being removed. We’re not really sure why. However, I can’t help but wonder if the desire of land and opportunity was the American Dream during this era.” Jessica: “What exactly is life like there Addi?” __ Addi __ : “It seems to me like life is mostly about expansion and growth for the colonists, meanwhile the Indians and slaves are suffering for the colonist’s desires and decisions to move and take away their land.”  Angelica: “Well on a positive note, we heard that the beloved nursery rhyme “Mary Had a Little Lamb” has been written and published!” __ Addi __ : “It certainly was Angelica! May 24th, 1830 was the day that rhyme was written! That’s it for our on scene reporting for now, see you guys when we get back!” __ Jessica __ : “Well thanks for that great reporting Addi, we’ll see you back at the news room soon. Thanks for tuning in, I’m Jessica” __ Angelica __ : “and I’m Angelica, and we’re your local news on Channel 6. Stay tuned after our commercial break to see some funny bloopers of your Channel 6 news crew.”