The United States of America today is infamous to having the greatest economy. At least, that is according to Investopedia, one of the best informative marketing organization. Thus the nation became infamous as the “Land of Opportunity.” There are several benefactors to a great economy,...
Through World War I, United States rapidly gained global power and diplomatic superiority over other countries in the world. Taking a part of WWI, United States shifted its foreign policy, the Monroe Doctrine, and it changed a long lasted paradigm, the centralized power in Europe...
Identification and evaluation of sources “Why and to What Extent Did the Bombing of Pearl Harbor Affect Hawaii?” To explore this topic, there are many primary and secondary resources to answer the question fully and give evidence about the topic of Pearl Harbor. The primary...
December 7, 1991, the day that changed the lives of the American people. This event was the first day that American soil was attacked. The first day that American’s realized that their home front wasn’t truly safe from the outside world. This was the day...
Frederick Douglass was fortunate enough to escape slavery. In this novel, he explains his life as a slave. Although he went through a lot of traumatic moments as a slave, he was one of the lucky ones to escape slavery. Today, people still read this...
In the Narrative Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass eloquently stated, “all of the white children could tell their ages. I could not tell why I ought to be deprived of the same privilege.” This poignant quote from the Narrative resonates deeply with the experiences of...
Frederick Douglass’s narrative, aptly titled “The Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave,” is a powerful account of the inhumane experiences endured by enslaved African Americans in the United States during the 19th century. Douglass’s narrative not only sheds light on the...
Langston Hughes’ spectacular flair for poetry began on February 1, 1902 when he was born in the small town on Joplin, Missouri. Through Langston Hughes contribution to poetry, he truly inspired a generation of children and adults alike to follow the meaning in his poetry....
Humans have the trend to incline to positivity over negativity; this is a trait used by humans. The human prejudice for positivity influences different types of subjects, consisting of how literary critics and historians depict the Harlem Renaissance. The Harlem Renaissance, in The Norton Introduction...
Introduction In the early 1920s, the United States was a dynamic tapestry of diverse cultures, shaped by the interactions of people from various ethnic backgrounds who had converged on American soil over the preceding century. This cultural mosaic found its quintessential expression in the bustling...
The Roaring 20’s is trademarked for its cultural advancement and flashy lifestyle; however, frequently overlooked are the dark spots of this time period. Dictionary.com defines cultural appropriation as, “the act of adopting elements of an outside, often minority, culture without understanding or respecting the original...
Introduction The transformation in culture witnessed by the United States during the Harlem Renaissance significantly impacted the daily lives of its citizens. Central to this cultural shift was the emergence of vibrant new music resonating from coast to coast. Jazz, the newfound musical genre of...
Introduction Hurricane Katrina has dramatically altered the lives of many, particularly within the community of New Orleans, Louisiana. The migration of New Orleans residents has transformed the city in numerous ways, impacting the community both positively and negatively. The story of this transformative event begins...
Introduction On August 25th, 2005, Hurricane Katrina devastated communities along the Gulf Coast of the United States. New Orleans was hit the hardest, with neighborhood streets submerged underwater. Katrina remains one of the costliest tropical storms to strike the United States, with total punitive damages...
The impact of the failure of the New Orleans Levee System after Hurricane Katrina took place was significant and long-lasting. Hurricane Katrina was quick to become the most expensive disaster in United States history and one of the worst. It impacted areas from southeast Louisiana...
With the thirteenth, fourteenth, and fifteenth amendments established in America, African American rights became much, and they had many more freedoms. Even with these things in place the confidence, passion, and acceptance of African Americans still continued to lack. On the break of change in...
During the early 20th century, a blossoming time for African American culture began, displaying in literature, music, art, and theater. After enduring so much pain and suffering from slavery, and the never-ending struggle to terminate it, the end had brought such a promising and sweet...
The Harlem Renaissance occurred during the early 20th century. It was when many Africans moved to New York City and developed a community called Harlem. It was also known as the Golden age of African Americans because, during this time, the African cultures started to...
As soon as Roosevelt’s presidential term began on the 4th March 1933, his New Deal promised relief, recovery and reform. FDR did more in his first 100 days than any of his predecessors and most of those who came after, but this is not quite...