Essays on History of The United States

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A Parallel Between The Crucible and The Era of Mccarthyism

3 pages / 1505 words

Throughout the early 1950s, America’s fear of communism was, arguably, at an all-time high. Mass hysteria was prevalent and largely impacted current politics. As a result of this anti-communist ideology, Senator Joseph R. McCarthy was at the forefront of Congress, largely due to his ideas...

Mccarthyism

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Analysis of Key Similarities Between Mccarthyism and The Crucible

3 pages / 1162 words

Introduction During the 1950s, Americans feared the concept of Communism, a system where the government has complete control over the economy. America was built on Democracy and free enterprise, while the Soviet Union based its governance on Communism. After World War II, China had its...

Mccarthyism The Crucible

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Similarities Between Mccarthyism and Salem Witch Trials in The Crucible

2 pages / 1108 words

McCarthyism was spoken to as an in all cases fear of communism that made the US to look for after superfluous assessment, confinements and as often as possible unjustifiable act against the people who were simply remotely accused of being a ‘dreaded communist’, the Salem...

Mccarthyism

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Parallels to Mccarthyism in The Crucible by Arthur Miller

3 pages / 1417 words

Humans are driven by many different things, whether it be natural instinct or societal behaviors that are continually expressed again and again, driving a certain portion of the population towards something, whether for the better or the worse. Two shining examples of social behaviors driving...

Mccarthyism

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The Theme of Mccarthyism and Hysteria in The Crucible

1 page / 619 words

If you look at 1600 to the 1950s and finally at the current times you could see that we have made some drastic changes to law, social behavior, education levels and one major change is in the law and system. The many displays of accusations...

Mccarthyism

766

The Importance of Iraq War for America’s Wellbeing

2 pages / 790 words

In politics there was a topic in a democratic debate on how meaningful the war with Iraq was. This war started in 2003 and ended in 2011. It all started because Iraq was a threat, and they had possible ties with Al-Qaeda, etc. People are...

American History Iraq War

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Analysis of Lincoln’s Use of Rhetorical Strategies in The Gettysburg Address

2 pages / 1070 words

Introduction Lasting from July 1 to July 3 of 1863, the Battle of Gettysburg is considered the most important part of the American Civil War. This battle was a Union victory that stopped Confederate General Robert E. Lee’s second invasion of the North. More than...

Gettysburg

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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