Essays on History of The United States

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Application of Various Rhetorical Concepts in The Gettysburg Address by Abraham Lincoln

4 pages / 1705 words

It was November 1863, and President Abraham Lincoln was invited to speak at the opening of the National Cemetery in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. Four months ago, at the same site, the Union soldiers became victorious against the Confederate in one of the most brutal battles in...

Abraham Lincoln Gettysburg

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The Gettysburg Address – One of The Major Documents in American History

2 pages / 959 words

The primary document that interested me was Lincoln’s Gettysburg Address, which could be perceived as a major turning point in American history. The historic document redefined some of the core principles the American population held close to their heart in that time period. These beliefs...

Gettysburg

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Establishment of American Ideals During American Revolution

2 pages / 733 words

The American Revolution was a revolt against the British with help from France in which independence was won and resulted in the United States of America. The revolution centered around the best way to protect “liberty” and republican government, although not everyone agreed on how...

American Ideals American Identity American Revolution

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The Liberty of Anti Federalist Papers Proposed by Patrick Henry

3 pages / 1333 words

Its March 23, 1775 and the Second Virginia Convention is meeting in St. John’s Church. A man named Patrick Henry, an anti-federalist, is called to propose his resolutions for creating a militia, or an army in which Virginia will have a defense. His resolutions turn...

Anti Federalist Federalism Patrick Henry

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The Black Panther Party as The Leaders of Black Power Movement

10 pages / 4700 words

Perhaps one of the most acclaimed and controversial radical group of all time, the Black Panther Party were “Young, brash and eloquent”, making them so feared in the late 1960’s. Though many people praised the movement, many Americans criticized them for their aggressiveness and violent...

African American African American History Black Power Movement

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The Presence of Black Theology in Black Power Movement

2 pages / 953 words

Salvation as liberation is a key theme in Liberation and Black Theology. I will point out later that the reading of Scripture can lead to the theme of freedom for poor and marginalized, which is the bringing of salvation into the present and the future....

African American African American History Black Power Movement

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Black Arts Era as The Origin of The Black Power Movement

3 pages / 293 words

Introduction The Black Arts Movement was a transformative period that linked artistic expression with political activism, leading to the emergence of organizations such as the Black Panther Party. This movement emphasized the connection between art and politics, reshaping Black identity and artistic values. Made-to-order essay...

African American African American History Black Power Movement

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The Rise of The Captains of Industry and Robber Barons

5 pages / 2197 words

Some 19th-century industrialists UN agency were known as ‘captains of industry’ overlap with those called ‘robber barons’. These embody individuals like J. P. Morgan, Andrew Carnegie, Andrew W. Mellon, Henry Ford, and John D. Rockefeller. There was a time in U.S. history when the business...

American History Captains of Industry Industrialization

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Captains of Industry: Collis P. Huntington

3 pages / 1168 words

With industrialism looming and the first transcontinental railroad on the verge of completion, the notorious Collis P. Huntington laughed all the way to the bank as he had just invested in the railroad-building venture that would begin one of the most oppressive monopolies in American...

American History Captains of Industry Gilded Age

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Jay Gould: One of The Robber Barons and Captains of Industry

1 page / 497 words

The industrial revolution in America witnessed the rise of numerous influential figures, among whom Jay Gould holds a controversial position. Born into poverty in 1836 in New York, Gould’s journey from humble beginnings to becoming a prominent railroad executive, financier, and speculator is a testament...

American History Capitalism Captains of Industry

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Dred Scott Decision as One of The Causes for Civil War

3 pages / 1250 words

Introduction No one would have believed that the American Civil War would turn into the deadliest war in American history. It was not a war that people anticipated, but it was a conflict between the Confederate States (South) and the Union (North). The Civil War...

American Civil War Dred Scott Decision

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The Manifest Destiny to The Civil War and Dred Scott Decision

5 pages / 2444 words

Soon after Santa Anna overturned Mexico’s democratic constitution and started a dictatorship. In the year 1853 Douglas suggested forming 2 new territories- the Kansas Territory and the Nebraska Territory. Mexican Cession land & Manifest Destiny achieved- Under the treaty, Mexico recognized the annexation of Texas...

American Civil War Dred Scott Decision Manifest Destiny

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The Significant Impact of Dred Scott Decision on Slavery

1 page / 420 words

Envision a period, not very far in the past, when on account of the color of your skin, you had a ‘proprietor’ and were treated as a bit of property, rather than another person. A period where you couldn’t go into specific spots, sit in...

Dred Scott Decision Oppression

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The Case of Dred Scott Decision and Its Effect on Slavery

3 pages / 1382 words

The author Don E. Fehrenbacher was a professor of American History at Stanford University. He won the 1979 Pulitzer Prize for the Dred Scott Case and also won the 1977 Pulitzer Prize for ‘The Impending Crisis”. He earned his Doctorate in American History from University...

American Civil War Dred Scott Decision Oppression

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Abraham Lincoln's and Henry Thoreau's Views on The Dred Scott Decision

5 pages / 2070 words

The 19th century stood witness to the rapid change, near-suicide, and the rough re-healing of our nation. Throughout such, the interpretation and implementation of the rule of law was at the forefront. Henry David Thoreau, a prominent member of the Transcendentalist movement, posed the question,...

Abraham Lincoln Dred Scott Decision Oppression

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Andrew Jackson and The Implementation of Indian Removal Act

2 pages / 1057 words

Introduction Andrew Jackson announced, “It is to be regretted that the rich and powerful too often bend the acts of government to their own selfish purposes.” As a major political power in the United States during his presidential reign from 1829-1837, Jackson himself can be...

American History Andrew Jackson Indian Removal Act

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The Short and Long Term Effects of The Indian Removal Act

3 pages / 1353 words

Introduction The concept of a moral compass can be quite the subjective realm when considering the management of a nation. Take for example the decision by U.S. president Harry S. Truman, to drop the atomic bomb on Japan, ending the Second World War. Even more...

American History Indian Removal Act Native American

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The Suppresion of Native Americans with Indian Removal Act

3 pages / 1365 words

Throughout the history of the United States there have been many horrible events, in my opinion, the most tragic of all was the Trail of Tears. Also known as the Indian Removal Act, it took place at the beginning of the 1800’s. In the eyes...

American History Indian Removal Act Trail of Tears

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Andrew Jackson's Hateful Stance on Indians in Indian Removal Act

2 pages / 803 words

Introduction There is no doubt that Andrew Jackson had a strong hatred for all Indians during his era. His hatred was so strong that he made the removal of these tribes one of his main priorities. Jackson thought the absolute worst about the Indians and...

American History Andrew Jackson Indian Removal Act