Essays on History of The United States

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Why Did The U.s. Enter World War Ii

2 pages / 689 words

World War II stands as one of the most significant and devastating conflicts in human history, reshaping the geopolitical landscape and leaving an indelible mark on the world. The United States' decision to enter this global conflict was influenced by a complex interplay of political,...

American History Pearl Harbor

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The Crucible: Difference Between Movie and Play

6 pages / 2537 words

Introduction The Late Middle Ages was a contentious period in European history characterized by plague, famine, war, the expansion of Christianity, and the Inquisition by the Roman Catholic Church. The Catholic Inquisition aimed at eradicating heresy and religious dissent within the society in order to...

Salem Witch Trials The Crucible Witch Craze

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Booker T. Washington: Contribution to African American Progress

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Booker T. Washington stands as a prominent figure in American history, leaving a lasting impact on the trajectory of African American education and progress. His journey, beliefs, and contributions have ignited discussions and debates that continue to resonate. This essay delves into the life and...

African American History American History

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The First Transcontinental Railroad of 1869 in The Progressive Era

2 pages / 907 words

The aftermath of the Civil War spurred changes in the American society, which include industrialization, urbanization and immigration. These changes also influenced the composition of who lived in the United States, where they lived and what they did for a living. However, city living and...

Progressive Era Transcontinental Railroad

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Operation Geronimo: Aftermath of Osama Bin Laden's Death

3 pages / 1152 words

Introduction In May 2011, It was reported that the U.S. government killed Osama Bin Laden in an operation Geronimo. This put a strain on U.S. citizens because they no longer felt safe in their country. This also raised a lot of curiosity wondering what was...

9/11 American History Osama Bin Laden

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Who Killed Reconstruction: Its Significance for African Americans

4 pages / 1635 words

Introduction Our understanding of black political and social life, then and now, would not be the same without The Reconstruction, a pivotal era in American history that shaped the trajectory of African Americans. The Reconstruction period holds profound significance in unraveling the complex dynamics of...

African American History American History Reconstruction

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Features and Similarities Between The Virginia and New Jersey Plans

2 pages / 713 words

The Virginia Plan and the New Jersey Plan were two significant proposals put forward during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, which aimed to establish a framework for the government of the United States. These plans differed in their approach to representation and the structure of...

American History Constitutional Conventions Virginia

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Compare and Contrast: The French and American Revolution

1 page / 486 words

In different aspects, the American and French Revolutions seem alike. I will try to compare and contrast the french and american revolution to emphasize why I see them similar to each other. Enlightenment is the term used to describe the bias of thinking and communicate...

American Revolution French Revolution Revolution

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The Gruesome Impact of The Vietnam War on American Society

2 pages / 794 words

The Vietnam war was a very controversial war as in the regard of how the government executed the plans. First was the idea of the Vietnam draft it gave the government too much power and violated the idea of limited government that was placed before....

American History United States Army Vietnam War

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How Cordelia Harvey Found Triumph in The Midst of Tragedy

5 pages / 2220 words

The night of April 19, 1862 was cool and dark along the Tennessee River at a small settlement known as Pittsburg Landing. The landing is situated on a swift stretch of the Tennessee River about fifteen miles from the Mississippi state line and was the...

Civil War Famous Person Influential Person

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Did Hoover Cause The Great Depression Or It Was Just a Coincidence

2 pages / 835 words

Herbert Clark Hoover lived from August 10, 1874, in West Branch, Iowa to October 20, 1964, in New York. Herbert was the second of 3 children in a family of Quakers who valued honesty, industriousness, and simplicity. His father, Jesse Clark Hoover (1846-80), worked as...

Great Depression Influential Person President

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What Were The Underlying Causes of World War I: Chain Reaction of Events

5 pages / 2200 words

Abstract  In this essay, I will discuss what were the underlying causes of World War I. The assassination of Franz Ferdinand was just one of the sparks that ignited the war, but the underlying causes were the different alliances between Austria-Hungary and Germany, and Serbia...

Great Depression Treaty of Versailles

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What Does The American Flag Stand For: Real Justice and Equality

3 pages / 1449 words

Introduction When asked ‘What does the American flag stand for?’ for an essay, it is important to recognize that the flag represents justice and equality. However, does America exhibit these characteristics? America’s history of racial discrimination in the court system and inequality in rights suggest...

American Flag

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Why I Honor The American Flag: a Symbol of Our Values

1 page / 464 words

The American flag holds much significance as the unique history of it follows the history of America. The concept of a flag represents something whether as a symbol, a signaling device, or for decoration. The American flag represents more than just a piece of cloth....

American Flag American Values Personal Statement

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Space Race and Cold War: Causes and Effects on The Contestants

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 The Space Race began in 1957 when the US and the USSR were stuck in the Cold War. The USSR launched the world’s 1st satellite (Sputnik) before the US. The US realized that they were behind the Soviet Union and embarked on a program with...

American History Cold War Space Race

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The Space Race: a Race for Supremacy and Technological Dominance

3 pages / 1529 words

The Space Race left an extensive effect in the field of space travel and led to a whole new advancements into new technologies like Satellite TV, smoke detectors, GPS, The joystick and many other technologies. It also incited many nations to send unmanned spaceships to...

American History Cold War Space Race

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Article Review on The Explanation of The Moral Injustices of Slavery

2 pages / 746 words

People agree slavery is wrong, but why? Hare suggests there is a danger of taking things as being wrong simply for granted. You can see that in the history of slavery people simply took slavery for granted by allowing it to be normalised within society....

American History Slavery Slavery in The World

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Historical Background of Slavery in America: The Issue of Race

3 pages / 1251 words

Slavery continues to have an impact on America in the most basic economic sense. An economic structure—a method of creating and exchanging commodities—American slavery was generally not the same as the remainder of the advanced economy and separate from it. Stories about industrialization stress white...

African American History Racial Discrimination Slavery

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Inseparable Link Between The Issues of Slavery and States’ Rights

3 pages / 1324 words

Introduction In the antebellum era, there was an inextricable link between the issue of slavery and the call for states’ rights and the weakening of the federal platform. These rights reserved a set of powers for state governments, powers that the federal government could not...

American History Civil Rights Slavery