Essays on History of The United States

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Dred Scott Decision: The Role of Supreme Court and Political Parties

1 page / 619 words

Dred Scott is a person I have heard of growing up, but I never truly paid much attention to his story. The decision involving Dred Scott is commonly referred to as the Dred Scott v. Sandford case, decided by the United States Supreme Court. I...

African American History American History Dred Scott Decision

496

British Abolitionist Campaign: The Fight with Immorality and Sins

5 pages / 2108 words

Emerging from the post-war imperial defeat, in a milieu where national pride was perpetually receding, the abolitionist campaign was able to gain momentum in the various echelons of society due to the multifarious advancements that it had the potential to enable. Various factors were integral...

Abolitionism British British History

497

Commander Juan Seguin: Texas Revolution

1 page / 521 words

What is identity? What does it mean to be nationalistic? All these were question tough questions Juan Seguin had to face. And based on his decision could make or break a country. Even though there are not many details over his life, Seguin was born...

The Alamo

498

An In-depth Look into Urban America Interdependence

2 pages / 1136 words

Today, when one takes a walk around the city of Hartford for example, they are more than likely to glance down at their phone and tread the same boring and programmed trail to work. Perhaps down Capitol Avenue, a traditional hotspot for early morning bumper-to-bumper...

American History

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The Role of Weapons in American History: Gun Control

2 pages / 783 words

Throughout the history of America, guns have taken an essential role in both society and culture. Their wide use and accessibility have led many to believe that egocentric politicians play with the lives of the many, supplying the nations with murderous thoughts to fulfill their...

American History Gun Control

500

Multicultural Texas: The Six Flags

4 pages / 1848 words

These six flags that fly over Texas have made up most of Texas’s early history. Each of these flags tells a story of what we had to go through. Like having revolutions, fighting to be independent, and becoming a multicultural state. These six flags also...

Texas The Alamo

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Most Celebrated Leaders of Us History: Abraham Lincoln

3 pages / 1416 words

There are leaders who have changed and shaped this world. One among them in Abraham Lincoln, with the leadership skills he made America great again. He has not only achieved success in changing the USA for the better but also changed the thinking of every...

Abraham Lincoln American History

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The Alamo Navajo Community: College and Work Readiness Program

3 pages / 1295 words

The ‘Grow Your Own’ program plans to implement coherent and rigorous Services for the Native youth in the community enabling them to become successful and productive to meet the needs of a global workforce. For the program to begin its services it is in need...

Native American The Alamo

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Complex History of The Alamo: Missions of Catholicism

3 pages / 1149 words

Over our school’s fall break, I visited San Antonio, Texas. While there, I noticed that the city had a rich cultural heritage deeply rooted in history, and was intrigued by the brief history presented to me when I visited the Alamo or the Mission San...

Catholic Church The Alamo

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Texas Revolution in The Alamo: Jim Bowie

2 pages / 927 words

American History before taking part in this class was fairly easy to understand, especially when one is not considering all the perspectives. I have learned that, in having different perspectives, one can only assume history specifically American history is one-sided. The idea of only one...

The Alamo

505

Blacks in American History: Racism and American Dream

5 pages / 2494 words

America’s race problem is like a man with a recurring headache who takes medicine to stop the pain. What he needs to do is find the cause of the headache and treat that cause. Otherwise, he will simply continue with the headache followed by the...

African American History American History

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American History from The Point of View of an Emigrant: a Different Mirror by Ronald Takaki

3 pages / 1452 words

A Different Mirror by Ronald Takaki takes us through the history of America using a unique point of view. Takaki’s vision of America as a functioning society in times leading up to, during, and preceding the “transformation” of America is told through a very different...

American History Book Review

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Unconventional Or Guerrilla Warfare Throughout World History

5 pages / 2233 words

Almost every conventional war has had to use some form of unconventional warfare (UW) throughout History. The definition of Unconventional warfare has been debated in recent years and the term more frequently used since the 1950s. President J. F. Kennedy gave a speech in 1962...

American History Guerrilla Warfare World History

508

The Discussion of Advantages of New England Over Chesapeake

1 page / 422 words

Although the Chesapeake region was a small region that had success, ultimately New England had greater success because they had better climate, their government was advanced and were able to fish. The reason the New England colonies were founded was because separatists were fleeing religious...

American History New England World History

509

Simon Bolivar's Medal - a Masterpiece of The Age of Exploration

1 page / 407 words

The Age of Exploration was a period from the early 15th century to the early 17th century. This was a period when European ships traveled around the world in such new trading routes and partners to feed capitalism in Europe. The age of exploration was...

American History Exploration Simon Bolivar

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Simon Bolivar's Influence on Development of The United States of America

1 page / 605 words

Did you know that Simon Bolivar played important role in the development of our Declaration of Independence and our Constitution? His extraordinary ideas shaped and developed the United States of America. Furthermore, he also helped change the lives of the British and the French.  As...

American History Influential Person Simon Bolivar

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Rosie The Riveter - Urge for Women to Move Forward

1 page / 536 words

“Rosie the Riveter” propaganda poster was produced by J. Howard Miller in 1943. It is an American World War II wartime for Westinghouse Electric & Manufacturing Company for inspirational images to boost female workers morale. The appearance of this poster design is bold and strong...

Aftermath of World War II Rosie The Riveter Women in The Workforce

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Rosie The Riveter - The Image of Women Who Fought in World War Ii

3 pages / 1451 words

Traditions would be questioned, debated, and torn to pieces. The way of life once sacred and unquestioned would now be the springboard to a new and improved platform. Women’s rights, women in the workforce, women in war, women having any kind of job or occupation...

Aftermath of World War II Rosie The Riveter Women in The Workforce

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The Impact of The Romantic Era on Nature

3 pages / 1390 words

When you think about and see nature, what do you see? Do you think about nature from a positive view, or do you see nature and think about how the environment could be better put to use? Two movements from decades ago, the Romantic and...

Lewis and Clark Expedition Romantic Era