Essays on History of The United States

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The Causes and Effects of The Great Depression

2 pages / 960 words

This essay will discuss the causes and effects of the Great Depression. The Great Depression was an extreme global financial downturn that occurred during the 1930s, starting in the United States and then spread across other countries. Although many countries, including the US, have faced...

Great Depression World History

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The Positive and Negative Effects of The California Gold Rush on Westward Expansion

1 page / 560 words

The California Gold Rush of the 1849 had its positive and negative effects on westward expansion including the increase in population leading to development of California as a state, the removal of Native Americans, and both the stimulation of economy and monetary instability. Therefore, the...

Californian Gold Rush Westward Expansion

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The Great Depression and Its Negative Effects on The United States

5 pages / 2233 words

The Great Depression had a negative effect on the social, political, and economic aspects in the United States (U.S). All of these effects impacted The U.S. heavily and also affected other countries during the process as well. There were three main effects and these were...

Great Depression

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Examining Diverse Views on Slavery in America

3 pages / 1455 words

Introduction Slavery was the primary provoking factor that made the Civil War break out in the U.S. This was because there was a clear distinction between Northern Abolitionists and people in the South who heavily relied on slavery, as it was crucial for their agriculture-based...

American Civil War Civil Disobedience Slave Trade

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Free Compare and Contrast The Two Poetry Sets Portraying War

3 pages / 1173 words

“War is what happens when language fails” said Margaret Atwood. Throughout history and beyond, war has been contemplated differently form one nation to another, or even, one person to another. While some people believe in what war stands for, which is the “resolution” to all...

Civil War Poetry

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Racial Profiling Against African Americans in The Us

3 pages / 1300 words

Racial profiling is the act of targeting an individual for the suspicion of crime based on the individual’s race, ethnicity, religion, or nationality. Imagine being wrongfully committed of a crime that you did not commit. Imagine being followed around because the color of your skin...

African American Civil Rights Movement Racial Profiling

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The War on Drugs and Its Impact on Black and Latino People

6 pages / 2648 words

President Nixon’s “war on drugs” began in the early 1970s to reduce the illegal drug trade in the United States, but instead tragically changed the lives of millions of Black and Latino people forever. Because of this war on drugs, Black and Latino people were...

American History Drugs War on Drugs

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The Failure of War on Drugs in America

3 pages / 1476 words

Introduction: America’s history with drugs can be traced back to the 1800’s when opium surged in popularity following the American Civil War. Drugs were an integral part of American life with heroin being used medicinally to treat respiratory illnesses and cocaine being an ingredient in...

American History Drugs War on Drugs

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The Failures of The Reconstruction Era

3 pages / 1138 words

The Reconstruction era was a tumultuous period in the history of the United States. The Union victory during the Civil War in 1865 awarded African American slaves their freedom. During this time, it appeared as though the freed slaves would socially and politically assimilate themselves...

Civil Rights Reconstruction Slave Trade

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Reparations: a Payback for Centuries of Systemic Racism

1 page / 624 words

The United States of America is a country that was founded on racism. It is a country founded on the brutal, harmful work of African Americans, who were stripped from their homes to help build this nation. African Americans have endured two centuries of slavery,...

African American Racial Discrimination Slave Trade

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Development of Racial Tendencies in The United States

4 pages / 1713 words

Look around us. Today, one major topic that society always has and probably always will struggle with is the global issue of racism. According to Pierre Berton, “Racism is a refuge for the ignorant. It seeks to destroy. It is the enemy of freedom, and...

Civil Rights Movement Racial Discrimination

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Religion as The Main Contributor to The Thanksgiving Day

1 page / 635 words

What is thanksgiving to you? When most people think of this beloved holiday, they think of having a huge feast with loved ones who are gathered at the table. Envisioning celebrating love, hope, and happiness during this day. But there were many rebellions, which led...

American Culture American History Thanksgiving

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Exploring The Link Between 'The Lottery' and The Witch Trials

2 pages / 993 words

Shirley Jackson’s short story “The Lottery” delves into the disturbing depths of human nature, offering a chilling commentary on the propensity of societies to engage in senseless violence and persecution. To some extent, the idea of planned and deliberate retribution at the heart of “The...

Salem Witch Trials Shirley Jackson The Lottery

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Tracing The Evolution of Early American Literature: Historical Survey

3 pages / 1513 words

Living in a society propelled by growth certainly has its advantages. Today, we are blessed to have the internet. The times of heading off to the library to take out books, and talking with an attendant at a desk for their aid in researching topics...

American History American Literature

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Sojourner Truth – a Strong Enduring Black Female Feminist Abolitionist Symbol

1 page / 405 words

Sojourner Truth initially named Isabella Baumfree was born in Hurley New York ninety miles North of New York City seven miles west of the Hudson River in 1797 enslaved. Isabella was the property of a few slave-owners and first sold for $100 at ten years...

Abolitionism Famous Person Women’s Rights

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Sojourner Truth – a Woman of Her Words

2 pages / 763 words

Freed woman Sojourner Truth, a compelling woman speaker for slavery, gives her famous speeches in many different areas. She traveled many different areas preaching about women right’s and about the evil of slavery. She claimed the Lord gave her the name, as he called upon...

Abolitionism Famous Person Women’s Rights

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Sojourner Truth’s Speech Ain't I a Woman

4 pages / 1990 words

Sojourner Truth Outline Introduction Introduction to Sojourner Truth’s speech “Ain’t I a Woman” Mention of its historical context and significance Statement of the essay’s purpose: analyzing the effectiveness of rhetorical strategies in the speech Connecting to the Audience Ethos: Discussion of how Truth uses her...

Abolitionism Famous Person Women’s Rights

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Sojourner Truth: a Champion of Abolition and Women's Rights

4 pages / 1910 words

“If the first woman God ever made was strong enough to turn the world upside down, these women together ought to be able to turn it right again.” Sojourner Truth is remembered as perhaps the most influential figure in the abolition and women’s rights movements....

Abolitionism Famous Person Women’s Rights

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A Thesis Interpretation of The Founding Brothers by Joseph Ellis

3 pages / 1166 words

The newly founded American Republic was an experiment that challenged the strength of a representative government based on democratic principles. The resilience, perseverance, and diversity of George Washington, John Adams, and Thomas Jefferson were all factors that led the new nation into its success. However,...

American History Book Review