Essays on History of The United States

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The Demise of The 19th Century American Liberal: Representations in "Benito Cereno" and Our Nig

2 pages / 880 words

For the abolitionists and intellectual opponents of slavery during the 19th century, fruitless sympathy from the “enlightened” liberals of northern states was simply not enough. In the literary works “Benito Cereno” and Our Nig, authors Herman Meville and Harriet E. Wilson argue that sentimental sympathy...

American History Book Review Liberalism

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Theme of Supression and Degradation of The Working Class as Potrayed by Yank

1 page / 1157 words

Introduction In Eugene O’Neill’s The Hairy Ape, the character Yank is used to portray the suppression of the human spirit and the degradation of the working class. Throughout the play, Yank’s sense of belonging defines both his character and his state of mind. Yank seems...

American History Workers

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Menace of Weapons Shown by Syntax and Diction in 'The Demon in The Freezer'

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In his novel The Demon in the Freezer, Richard Preston addresses the American public’s increasing concern about the threat of terrorism after the events of 9/11. As the anthrax scare began spreading through the country, people became more fearful about what might happen next. This...

American History Literature Review

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Logistical Thinking of Jonathan Edwards

1 page / 935 words

Jonathan Edwards straddled two definitive eras in American history: the hardline beliefs of the Puritans he was raised by in the Connecticut Valley and the freethinking, logical reasonability of the Age of Enlightenment (Norton Anthology, 2012, p. 396). These ideas are blended fascinatingly in Edwards’s...

American History Puritans

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The Ethical Journey of John Proctor in The Crucible as He Tries Fixing His Mistakes

2 pages / 790 words

During the era of the Salem Witch Trials America turned into a bloodbath fueled by fear and greed. In Arthur Miller’s play, The Crucible the puritan town of Salem and it’s people go through dramatic changes, especially the main character of the play John Proctor....

John Proctor Salem Witch Trials

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Indian Removal Act and The Trail of Tears

2 pages / 1135 words

The Indian Removal Act was a law that was passed by Congress and signed by former President at the time, Andrew Jackson on May 28th, 1830, demanding Native Americans including— Cherokee, Chocktaw, Chickasaw, and the Creek tribes to be removed from the Southern States, their...

Cherokee Removal Indian Removal Act Trail of Tears

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Impact and Causes of The Great Depression

1 page / 626 words

The Great Depression produced some of the greatest problems this nation ever faced. It challenged our entire democratic system and greatly increased the role of the government. The Great Depression was a time of economic collapse, which caused severe unemployment and bankruptcy. There was widespread...

Great Depression

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Hurricane Katrina and Flaws in American Government

2 pages / 1035 words

A hurricane is a violent wind storm that threatens shorelines (Pacific and Atlantic oceans) with flooding, excessive rainfall, and vicious gusts of wind. A hurricane can be very deadly, so it is very important to know about the storm and its properties. As you read...

Hurricane Hurricane Katrina

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A Report on Benjamin Franklin

4 pages / 1716 words

Benjamin Franklin has a reputation in American – and around the world – as a self-made man for rising from indentured servitude to become a wealthy, independent man. As a founding father of the United States, Franklin’s independence and industry are valued as having helped...

Benjamin Franklin

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Franklin’s Tangled Individuality: The Impacts of Social Partiality

2 pages / 775 words

Introduction Benjamin Franklin, America’s proud representative of a self-made man, was truly a character considered a genius and ahead of his time. His autobiography consists of an array of themes that influence and highlight American culture and identity. While Franklin is most noted for being...

Benjamin Franklin

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How The American Dream Was Shaped

5 pages / 2197 words

Reasons for seeking out the relative comfort of the United States of America are many; some do so in order to utilize its economic advantages, others yearn to flee oppressive governmental regimes, and so on. However, one overarching motivation encompasses any individuals quest to call...

American Dream Benjamin Franklin

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Harlem Renaissance: in Search of a New Freedom

3 pages / 1536 words

In 1917-1938, The Harlem Renaissance was in full swing. In a small New York borough called Harlem, black people were beginning to gain social, cultural, and artistic freedom. Black poets, writers, musicians, and scholars flocked to Harlem in search of such new liberty, yet many...

Harlem Renaissance

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Steinbeck and Stirge: Cultural Dialogue Through The Great Depression

3 pages / 1283 words

Though operating in vastly different mediums, novelist John Steinbeck and filmmaker Preston Sturges were among the first American artists to explore philosophical solutions to the economic travesty that gripped the national psyche from 1929 to 1941. Steinbeck’s The Grapes of Wrath (1939) and Sturges’ “Sullivan’s...

Grapes of Wrath Great Depression John Steinbeck

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Two Sources, One Story: "Eight Men Out"

3 pages / 1526 words

The book and subsequent film Eight Men Out both portray one of the lowest points in professional sports in American history. Popularly known as the Black Sox Scandal, it involved members of the Chicago White Sox baseball team allegedly taking money from gamblers in exchange...

American History Movie Review

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The Contradicting Outcome of The Civil Rights Movement in America

4 pages / 1611 words

The 1960s were a turbulent decade in the realm of political and racial tensions. A momentous time for the civil rights movement, African Americans were starting to become more integrated in society—given more rights with implementation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the right...

Civil Rights Movement

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The Role of The Media in Ushering The Civil Rights Movement

7 pages / 3196 words

The media played a significant role in the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 60s. In the past people could only use newspapers and radio to learn about news, however, suddenly, most people had televisions in their homes, which allowed them to easily and...

Civil Rights Movement

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The Influence of Jazz Musicians on The Civil Rights Movement

2 pages / 932 words

Racial segregation was a pervasive reality in the United States during the early to mid-twentieth century. By the 1940s, segregation was not merely a social norm but was enforced by law. The Fourteenth Amendment of the Constitution promises equal rights for all, yet its interpretation...

Civil Rights Movement Jazz

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The Culture of Poverty in America During The Great Depression

3 pages / 1286 words

The Great Depression is remembered as a time of universal destitution and hardship. Millions in extreme poverty and the entire nation in ruins economically, politically, and socially. However, as always in U.S. history minoritized groups were hit the hardest, unveiling America’s indelible racist roots. The...

Great Depression

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The Start and End of The Great Depression in America

1 page / 363 words

The Great Depression occurred in 1929 affecting the global economic status through a contraction. It kicked off during the Black Thursday when traders sold millions of shares with a day, which was three times the usual amount. In the consecutive days the stock price with...

Great Depression