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The national congress of American Indians is an organization in the United States that was established in 1944 to counter hostile laws and federal termination policies that were detrimental to the American Indian nation. It is devoted to the reinstatement of the exercise of the tribal government capabilities. The organization is the largest and oldest…

Contract With America In the historic 1994 midterm elections, Republicans won a majority in Congress for the first time in forty years, partly on the appeal of a platform called the Contract with America. Put forward by House Republicans, this sweeping ten-point plan promised to reshape government. Its main theme was the decentralization of federal…

“The Problem of Place in America” and “My Neighborhood”: The Breakdown ofCommunity”The Problem of Place in America” and “My Neighborhood”: The Breakdown ofCommunityWR 121 Paper #2In Ray Oldenburg’s “The Problem of Place in America” and Ishmael Reed’s”My Neighborhood” the authors express thier dissatisfaction with the community. Oldenburg focuses on the lack of a “third place”…

The English had many motives for founding the colonies in America. The migration was provoked by various reasons. It is said that religious motives played the most important role but economic motives played just as big of a role. Social and political reasons did not play such a prime role but they did certainly affect…

Ten Days That Unexpectedly Changed America Chapter Summaries Chapter 1: “Massacre at Mystic”May 26, 1637 was a fateful day in the history of America. The actions of Major John Mason and his Puritan men set a precedent for the next two hundred years of European and Indian relations. On that clear May night near the…

Identify and comment on what you see to be the strengths and/or weaknesses of the American system as far as the topics in this section are concerned. The constitutional system of the United States is a puzzling aspect of an American’s life. Many do not understand. Some think they understand it and with their slight…

“Although some historians argue that the British conflict with the North American colonies had economic origins, the American Revolution actually originated from political and other aspects of American society.” The relationship between Great Britain and the American colonies was marked by numerous challenges. It is my belief that a political struggle existed between the two…

The American Promise Throughout the world, the United States is infamous for its guaranteed freedom to its citizens. People travel from all around many different parts of the world to get a taste of the lifestyle and opportunity the United States citizen’s are offered everyday. This nation thrives on preserving our personal freedoms, property, and…

Stereotypes of Mexican Americans  In the play “Los Vendidos,” meaning the sell-outs, Luis Valdez presents and tackles the perennial issues that belligerently affect the psychosocial aspects of how the society at large sees Mexican-Americans. One of the most apparent subject matter is the stereotypical views towards Mexicans in America. This play which was first staged in…

Throughout life human beings usually find messages underneath the surface, which cannot be seen by the naked eye. In literature this is sometimes done through the use of metaphors by using specific words when relating two inanimate objects. A writer might use metaphors in order to hide these messages and not be completely obvious. In…