Introduction The early years of America presented issues of a fragile nation that could easily plunge into retrogression. Various ideologies propagated by the first president shaped the direction to which the current state took. In view of the new nation, the early years rarely receive...
A vast interchanging of crops, animals, disease, metals, and goods between the Old World and New World after Christopher Columbus went to the Americas in 1492. Goods that were transported from the Old World to the New World included livestock, crops, and other items. Some...
Andrew Jackson became prominent in national politics in the year 1812 as a major general when he led American troops to several successful battles, especially the Battle of New Orleans. Andrew Jackson built his prominence as a major general before being elected as the seventh...
There were long origins in the cold war. Vladimir Lenin encouraged a quick overall harmony that would prepare for world communism similarly as Woodrow Wilson carried the United States into the war with guarantees of worldwide majority rules system and unhindered commerce. The two forces...
Antonio Luna who was delineated by the American General James F. Toll himself ‘he was the primary general the Filipino furnished power had.’ But he and his kin were against savage turmoil. Like Rizal, he and his kin, Juan and Jose believed it was possible...
A “false flag” is defined as being an action or attack through a clandestine identity while implying another nation or group of people as the culprit (False flag, n.d). The 15th of February, 1998 marks the date the famous U.S. Navy battleship called the “USS...
On a sunday morning of December 7, 1941, at most 8:00 am, there was an unexpected attack at Pearl Harbor which is a U.S naval base located on Oahu Island, hawaii. Hundreds of Japanese fighter planes descended on the base, where they led to the...
The civil rights movement began in 1954. The start of a new America was beginning. Martin Luther King Junior was at the front of it all but there were countless others fighting for the right to be treated like a human and as equals. Even...
In the current political and social climate, race is being pushed more and more to the forefront. There is much discussion about just how far-reaching the effects of slavery have been to African American people but also, to the United States of America and their...
Behind the cruel, unjust representation of slavery lies a transgressing business that was profitable to the nation. Slavery in the united states significantly contributed to the economic standards of the 1800s. The economy of the South was completely dependent on labor-intensive tasks completed by slaves....
It is universally acknowledged that words weigh much more than cannons, as it has the greatest ability in changing the destiny of nations, no matter the situation. Some men couldn’t be blinded to their suffering; they had to stand for themselves and their people and...
The French and Indian War is also known as the Seven Years’ War, and it is vastly misleading in terms of its label. It was neither fought between the French and the Indians, nor seven years in length. This armed conflict lasted approximately nine years,...
The post-World War II and 9/11 eras were similar times in U.S. history where the United States government lived in fear. To protect national security from the communist regime, Congress passed an infamous piece of legislation in 1950, known as the McCarran Internal Security Act....
The historical stop that I’m writing about is how the railroad, particularly Oregon Trail, built the Pacific Northwest. The railroads touched every aspect of people’s lives whether they noticed it or not. For example, it brought them the food they ate, the products they bought...
“We must especially beware of that small group of selfish men who would clip the wings of the American Eagle in order to feather their own nests.” Franklin Delano Roosevelt had to protect America from communist threats and save the economy that was in the...
Brian Kilmeade and Don Yaeger gives us readers the more in-depth perspective of how Andrew Jacksons journey came along and how the war of 1812 shaped America’s destiny. This book focuses mainly on the events that led to the war and the short time after...
There were multiple patterns of tension during the Gilded Age. Some of these were black and white, wealthy and labor, science and religion, and public good vs private gain. Racial tensions grew during the Gilded Age. Any non-white people were subject to racism and seen as...
In “Sleuthing of the Alamo” by James Crisp, it uncovers the mythmaking of the years to reveal the truths about the Texas Revolution. As some of the truths were often seen as by both racism and political correction, as history has been told differently in...
The United States of America is a unique country indeed. Unique, powerful, modern, advanced in so many arenas. Compared to other countries of similar size and population, America easily overshadows in technological advances, education and legal systems. However, because our great nation is relatively young...
The term “the stock market” refers to the combination of different stock markets. A single stock market, such as Nasdaq or NYSE, is a place, where stocks of publicly held companies are sold or bought. Anyone can buy or trade stocks, giving them an opportunity...
Bill Clinton, the forty second president of the united states and perhaps the most infamous. Clinton has had his fair share of trials and tribulations, enough for most to quit trying to gain positive political popularity . Clinton has also had his share of wins...
When someone thinks about California, they think about its stunning mountains, beautiful beaches, amazing weather, and delicious food. From snowboarding in the mountains in the morning to seeing the sunset at the beach at night, from going to Disneyland one day and Mexico the next,...
One area of disagreement between historians is the role the President played in administering New Deal policies and consideration towards African Americans. Clearly, McMahon outlines that Roosevelt was driven by internal demands within the administration rather than race itself. McMahon’s main focus lies in revealing...
The word “prostitution” is defined by the Webster dictionary as “the act or practice of engaging in promiscuous sexual relations especially for money.” Prostitution is one of the oldest forms of making money in our world’s culture, as well as the United State’s. Historians have...
Abstract People often talk about English as a global language or language Franca. With more than 350 million people around the world speaking English as a first language and more 430 million speaking it as a second language, these are English speakers in most countries...
There was a great deal of human suffering during the Great Depression. People had no money for food, so children went hungry and were malnourished. Children often shared the burden their parents had with money. Since there was such a shortage of jobs and the...
Imagine an economic policy that creates consistent economic growth while simultaneously making the world a cleaner and healthier place. Legislators have been exploring this idea for around fifty years, and public support for this agenda is growing by the day. Recently, a proposal for this...
There are monumental times in US history that have shaped our future. A future where we are looked at as equal and in more ways than one. Life has not been parallel for all Americans. Amendment XIV Section 1 “All persons born or naturalized in...
The 1930s was a time of hardship and despair. The Great Depression brought economic troubles throughout the whole United States. Right after the Stock Market crash in October of 1929, the Great Depression occurred because of the economic struggles which led to panic and fear....
Contextually, preceding the progressive period urbanization was rapidly increasing as immigrants flooded into America’s cities. Urbanization spurred by never before seen levels of immigration from southern and eastern European countries changed America’s demographics and population. Industrialization helped by increasing urbanization and immigration quickly increased as...
For roughly two hundred and forty-four years, Racism and slavery have been two very sensitive subjects in the United States and there are many different ways to look at these issues. Men such as Thomas Jefferson, Samuel Cartwright, and Benjamin Rush had opinions based on...
The growing opposition to slavery in the US from 1776-1852 was caused by the addition of new territory, the prevalence of social reform, and the spread of anti-slavery literature. However, the change from slavery to no slavery was incredibly gradual, and was not a dramatic...
The United States recouped from the common war and extended as a country and manage new monetary structures. The best issues incorporate subjection and decent variety after the civil war. After the war previous slaves had opportunity and openings yet at the same time confronted...
Manifest Destiny was God’s will. Americans believed that God had given the American nation a destiny; the further expansion of territory westward towards the Pacific Ocean must be accomplished. The 19th century expansion was ultimately successful as the United States evolved into the powerful country...
Dating back to early times, things that were beyond common understanding always had a way of effect the masses in many different ways. More often than not, it takes the form of fear, this fear causes people think irrationally and can allow them to cause...
Mohanadas Gandhi, a former Indian Rights Leader once said, “Nonviolence is an intensely active force when properly understood and used.” (1) Gandhi was born October 2, 1869 in Polar, India. Mohanadas married Kasturba Gandhi and had 4 boys together; Harilal, Devadas, Manilal, and Ramdas Gandhi....
Throughout America’s history, there has been a lack of individual rights and rights to personal identity from America being first discovered, even going on to this day. The usual victims being those of Nonanglo-Saxon descent and dominantly female. America’s history shows the people who have...
The Catholic Church played an important role to the United Farm Workers as Cesar Chavez did too since they helped him make the farm workers working conditions and wages better. Reading the article The Migrant Experience by Robin A Fanslow, one might learn that in...
The United State had to go through many wars to become the most powerful country in the world like nowadays. At that hard and long history, the Civil War and the Reconstruction were the names of those famous wars that not only every single person...
The Reconstruction era marked the end of the Confederacy and slavery, and began the bid to entitle the freedmen, or freed slaves, with the rights of citizenship. Reconstruction was a massive turning point in American history, lasting until 1877, and would lay the groundwork for...
Prior to 1860, the North and South started to develop differences that had beeen brewing since the slavery became a cultural identity of the South. Slavery became a colossal issue, especially after the victory of the Mexican-American war, that was fought for the admission of...
Less than a century since splitting with the British Empire, the United States had gone a long way to establish its empire. Having turned a community of sparsely settled colonies into a continental force with huge potential, most Americans felt the feat was so incredible...
The American Civil War, and the events that followed is a substantial period in America. The Civil War would have the most effect on the lives of millions, most importantly in Foner’s claim, African American slaves. Foner’s book offers an in-depth analysis of American history...
Throughout decades, the United States managed to maintain political separation in spite of their economic growth and their upcoming status as a world dominant nation. Some would argue that this was due to the country’s isolation from European nations. This led to the continuance of...
Labour rights are a group of rights that pertain to the relationship between workers and their superiors. Most of these rights are internationally recognized although every country has different labour and employment laws. The most common rights are an 8 hour work day, minimum wage,...
Martin Harris contrasted the idea that “with the Industrial Revolution and introduction of various industrial techniques, we have a situation in which what we are producing is not good ecologically”. Harris unfolds the idea that the Industrial Revolution brought new, better machinery, but that it’s...
The War of 1812 is commonly deemed as the “Second War of Independence” But why? There was no definite outcome, and what sparked the conflict was not resolved after the war concluded. With this, it has been “lost in time” per se, not getting credit...
Throughout history, there have been many changes. A famous quote reads, “actions speak louder than words,” but words are also a huge part of inspiring changes. How can words inspire change? Words can inspire changes in many ways, like through literature and through speeches. Cesar...
Cesar Chavez was an American labor leader, community organizer, and Latino American civil rights activist. Along with Dolores Huerta, he co-founded the National Farm Workers Association, later renamed the United Farm Workers union. Cesar chaves was born in March 31,1927. He passed away in April...
The Roaring 20’s is trademarked for its cultural advancement and flashy lifestyle; however, frequently overlooked are the dark spots of this time period. Dictionary.com defines cultural appropriation as, “the act of adopting elements of an outside, often minority, culture without understanding or respecting the original...
On March 5, 1858, black abolitionists gathered at Fanueil Hall for a celebration of the first ‘Crispus Attucks Day.’ Thirty years later, a monument was erected on Boston Common in honor of Crispus Attucks, ‘the first to defy, the first to die.’ Boston was supposed...
The New Deal was launched by President Franklin D. Roosevelt, who took office in 1933, as a reaction to the Great Depression. FDR and the New Dealers launched scores of new programs to respond to a wide range of problems facing the country: giving ordinary Americans...
One hundred and fifty years ago today the Transcontinental Railroad was officially completed and the final spike was driven. A spike made of pure California gold to symbolize the union between the Central Pacific and the Union Pacific railroad companies from the west and the...
For the longest time, the event that took place at Pearl Harbor was considered the most disastrous event that has taken place on American soil. (Johnson, 2007) This event took place on December 7, 1941, when Japan went forth with a precise and calculated attack....
Throughout American history, there have been many civilizations that have come and gone. Many of which stayed and many of which have since been terminated. There have been many factors that contribute to the ultimate demise of these towns; some being man-made, and some being...
The settlement of Jamestown is very well known. It’s known commonly as the first permanent settlement in America. Jamestown had an interesting upbringing, though. It includes important people in the history of Jamestown, such as the brassy adventurer John Smith. Jamestown represents a nation and...
The 1960s were considered to be one of the most violent generations in American history, which evoked depressing memories of the Vietnam War, and Civil Rights Protests. Furthermore, people during that time period witnessed the assassinations of U.S. President John F Kennedy and Martin Luther...
The most tragic events concerning the history of the U.S. are the Civil War, Pearl Harbor, and September 11, 2001. Particularly, the Attack on Pearl Harbor marked the point of no return, when America could not refrain from the intervention in the Second World War....
In my view, I think that westward expansion was one of the biggest reasons why the American civil war broke out in 1861. The main reason why westward expansion started was that the president of the United States started to buy more land to add...
John F. Kennedy was the 35th president of the United States of America. He served for 2 years and on the day of his inauguration, he gave an inaugural speech in Washington D.C. In this speech, he used many rhetorical strategies to get his point,...
Beginning on August 14, 1969, Hurricane Camille traveled through the East Coast, with the most damage in Alabama, Virginia, Florida, and landfall in Mississippi and Cuba. Hurricane Camille has been named the second most intense hurricane, the third strongest tropical cyclone, and is one of...
Introduction In this paper you are going to read, you may find some things about George Washington you may never have known. (Like me) Get ready to read about George Washington! Who was George Washington George Washington was a very important man in the late...
This paper encompasses the contributions of John F. Kennedy as the 35th President of the United States of America. It precisely discusses the services he rendered for accelerating the United States’ position as a world power. Even though critics were anxious about his future as...
Throughout the formation of our Nation’s Constitution there has been speculation on every aspect of the established supreme law of the land that we are trying to develop. It is understood that there will be questions and protest to any new document and this is...
Eric Foner’s idea of the reconstruction period in American history is viewed differently than most historians. He proclaims it is an unfinished revolution. Foner being the great American historian that he is explores the argument that post-revisionists did not acknowledge the revolution that happened between...
Was the Reconstruction Era successful? When the Reconstruction era began it was a period of time of many leaders, good intentions and achievements. The goals of the Reconstruction era was to reconstruct or mend the social and political customs of the South so that Northern...
Alexander Hamilton was a smart hard-working man, you may know him as being one of the Founding Father of the United States, but do you know where he came from and what he did to get there? Let me tell you. Alexander Hamilton was born...
As a country, America has gone through many political changes throughout its lifetime. Leaders have come and gone, all of them having different objectives and plans for the future. As history takes its course, though, most all of these “revolutionary movements” come to an end....
When on the 20th of April 2016, Jack Lew, the then United States Treasury Secretary had made the announcement that his administration planned to include a portrait of this woman on the 20-dollar bill, the world went crazy with questions. Since then, there has been...
As the first semester of History 1301 has come to an end, I have learned many things when it comes to the history of our country. As a lover of crime, action, and thrillers, the unit that really jumped out to me was Unit three’s...
Harriet Tubman was conceived around 1820 as Araminat Ross as a slave in bucktown maryland At age five or six, she started to fill in as a house worker. After seven years she was sent to work in the fields. While she was still in...
The transition to freedom was not easy, but it was worth the pain, the adversity, and the struggle. The ability to be victorious in the God given right which was freedom that was due to all mankind. On the journey there were many who aided...
Harriet Tubman: The Road to Freedom, written by Catherine Clinton shows about most courageous women who fought for her freedom and freedom of others. Freedom from slavery was one of the big issue America has faced. American civil war was a fight in United States...
Though often overlooked in exchange for the more notable events transpiring in New England and the middle colonies, the revolutionary war in South Carolina played a critical role in determining the outcome. The loyalists, also known as the tories or royalists, were American colonizers who...
The new Secretary of State was James Madison. Marbury versus Madison (1803) — The new Secretary of State, James Madison, cut Marbury’s compensation; Marbury sued James Madison for his pay. The court decided that Marbury was qualified for his pay, however the court had no...
“How does an orphan son of a whore and a Scotsman, dropped in the middle of a forgotten spot in the Caribbean by providence, impoverished, in squalor, grow up to be a hero and a scholar? The 10 dollar. Founding father without a father. Got...
The Articles of Confederation were what the United States lived by in old times. But these policies eventually failed. The reason for its failure is due to the fact they did not give Congress and the national government any near enough power. The issues that...
1700’s was the century of disputes. Two founding fathers with completely different standpoints and aspects of the newly developing government. One looked for a stronger federal power while the other stood by state power. Both having very strong opinions, that had very good defenses to...
During the rise and fall of Reconstruction in the years between 1865 and 1900, African Americans saw rapid progression in the recognition of their rights, followed almost immediately by rapid and total regression. While many gains were made during this era, the years that followed...
Humanities moments are an important part of society. Through them, culture, traditions, and personal stories are told, which may change our perceptions towards various aspects of our lives. Humanities moments give meaning to various scenarios in history. For instance, Harriet Tubman’s contribution to helping enslaved...
Lewis and Clark began a expedition that was very important for American discovery and the future of America. In 1803, United Sates’ purchase of the Louisiana Territory was announced. With Jefferson’s letter of instructions, Lewis traveled to Pittsburgh and then settled on the Ohio River....
General Content John Smith’s A True Relation is a descriptive writing about “such occurrences and accidents” that took place in Virginia “since the first planting of that Collony” until June of 1608 (Smith 1608, n.p.). Smith includes details about the colony’s initial arrival and interactions...
Abolitionism was a movement that set out to abolish slavery and put an end to the Atlantic slave trade. Abolitionism has a rich history in Cleveland as the city was a big part of the movement. One of the most integral parts of Abolitionism was...
“People blame the 1960s for just about everything these days, but it was the decade when all that post-war furtiveness and small-mindedness was finally blown open, and opportunity really came knocking,” (Boyd 1). Life would be completely different if it weren’t for some of the...
In the late 19th century, US expansion cost a lot of money and life of so many people in an unnecessary expansion to colonized small countries like the Philippines, Cuba and Puerto Rico, not only breaking their promise of giving their independence back but also...
Davy Crockett was born on August 17th in the year 1786 at 7:23 am in what is now the town of Limestone, Tennessee. At that time, this area was a part of North Carolina, which was one of the original twelve states. Davy’s father was...
Thurgood Marshall is one of the greatest figures when referring to the black civil rights movement in America. He’s often one of the more unsung heroes and figures during this movement that sparked the beginning for racial equality for blacks in America. Thurgood Marshall was...
In 1803, Thomas Jefferson and the United States government purchased land from France, which during this time was led by Napoleon Bonaparte, for $15 million dollars. This was a plot of land on the western side of the Mississippi River in America that was a...
On March 23rd, 1775, the Continental Congress came together to discuss their relations with Britain. At the time, some viewed Britains as helpers to the formation of the United States, and others saw them as an obstacle that was only trying to use the United...
The world today is full of the complex fields of technology, growing industries, and humanities. One place that has developed a great amount is the country of Canada. It has been ranked highly for its quality of life, its relationship with the United States, and...
No presidential wife served a longer period than Eleanor Roosevelt did as First Lady. She served a total of twelve years, one month, one week, and one day. Anna Eleanor Roosevelt was born October 11, 1884 in New York City, New York. Eleanor had a...
The Articles of Confederation was the first document that help started the government of the United States. The Articles of Confederation was weak and fragile. It did not have the authority or ability to for example to collect taxes, or police trade but under the...
In the history of the United States one of the important acts, that people and economists still judge, was taken by president Barack Obama on March 23, 2010 which is also known as The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act. Obamacare was enacted by the...
Eleanor Roosevelt once said, “Do what you feel in your heart to be right – for you’ll be criticized anyway.” Eleanor Roosevelt was a progressive woman stuck in a period that resisted change. As illustrated by her quote, she knew how difficult it was to...
Forced to slog through volcanic ash, rock, and dead bodies, 30,000 marines made the trek to the beaches of Mount Suribachi on February 23, 1945. By noon, the volcano was isolated, but danger lurked at every turn; the Japanese were not just on Mount Suribachi,...
Ulysses S. Grant, also known as Unconditional Surrender Grant, was known for his military services before his presidency. His presidency was interesting as he had no prior political experience. American Ulysses by Ronald C. White states that “..Lincoln commissioned Grant commander of all the Union...
At the beginning of the article, “Trade Books’ Historical Representation of Eleanor Roosevelt, First Lady of the World”, John H. Bickford III and Taylor A. Badal start by discussing a memorial service held by the General Assembly of the United Nations to celebrate Eleanor Roosevelt’s...
As one begins to take a look into the relations amongst different states, what they stand for, how they attempt to protect its borders, and the manner in which they behave towards other states, US and Cuba are amongst those states that tend to be...
The Reconstruction time became critical in the united states because after the Civil War, with the security of the Thirteenth, Fourteenth, and Fifteenth Amendments to the Constitution and the Civil Rights Act of 1866, African Americans savored the experience of a period when they were...
Winston Churchill came to life in year 1874 of every a town called Oxfordshire. Winston He experienced childhood in his dad’s tutelage when we got mature enough. He was discovered two nations fascinating both with a great deal of activity, Sudan and India. WC had...
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