In the 1800s and the early 1900s, some people gave the America the name, the melting pot. People imagined this because thousands and thousands of immigrants coming from around the world were coming into the United States in hope of a better life. So most people imagined that all these different cultures were being poured …
Costa RicaCosta Rica is a peaceful Central American country fronting both the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans. It has almost 4 million residents, a stable democratic government, no army, and is host to Central America’s largest hi-tech community, including the Latin American Headquarters of Microsoft and one of Intel’s most modern chip fabrication plants. Many major …
Kings parents ensured that their child was secure and happy.Malcolm X was born on May 19, 1925 and was raised in a completely different atmosphere than King, an atmosphere of fear and anger where the seeds of bitterness were planted. The burning of his house by the Klu Klux Klan resulted in the murder of …
Introduction The United States is a society of immigrants. Ever since its formation in 1776, and even before that, the United States has attracted immigrants from around the world. Since its early days, the country has admitted more than 50 million newcomers, a larger number of immigrants than any country in history. For over two …
Lisa Simpson is the daughter who is exceptionally smart but not so social. At last but not least there is Maggie the baby who only communicates by sucking on a pacifier. Of course, when we are watching The Simpson, we see a critic of current events. In other words, The Simpson does not only show …
In the short story “The Red Convertible,” by Louise Erdrich, the author, contrasts the old way of life versus the new. Erdrich does this through metaphorical symbols:the color red, convertible, summer trip, and the “fancy” dance Henry performs before his death (Erdrich p. 468). In the story, the color red symbolizes many things. The convertible …
Peace, love, and brotherhood were the call of the American hippie. The American hippie tried to live all three in unison in every part of the country. There were very few places where the hippie could not be found and even fewer that had never been influenced by the hippie movement. It seemed as if …
Everyone is ever wondering how life will be as their age increases. The reason given for this is the change that comes with ageing. It goes from independence, self-control to catering for other family members and later on with time, the vice versa takes shape as people lapse into old age. The once dependent begin …
The United States has definitely succeeded in tarnishing and corrupting the Native American culture, as evident in Sherman Alexie’s poem, “How to Write the Great American Indian Novel”. One researcher records that, “The poem is a painful reminder of how the United States has at one and the same time decimated native peoples and their …
Multiculturalism “The Chinese in All of Us” is a piece written by Richard Rodriguez that addresses multiculturalism. In this piece, he explains that he is an advocate for the metaphorical melting pot. He believes there is merit in being exposed to many different cultures and influences. However, he strongly believes in the common American culture. …
Native American Dream Catchers Trashon Pelton University of Central Oklahoma As a unit in social studies I would investigate the culture of the Native Americans. Native Americans have a wide range of art because of the many tribes that make up the Native American culture. Their art ranges from paintings, jewelry making, sculptures, pottery, masks, …
Iroquois Tribe’s Cultural Differences and Similarities with Present Day American Culture Introduction The Iroquois tribe is said to be one of the most influential tribes in the American culture. Their impact on present day America has been widely regarded and has been the subject of various studies and researches. In this regard, it is …
The Iraq culture is significant in the world’s cultural history. It is based on Mesopotamian civilization an important influence to early civilization especially in Asian and Europe. In the Middle Ages Iraq referred to an Arab province situated at the Southern half of the present Iraq. Iraq’s state religion is Islamic with a high …
Sororities are commonly known as a college social club or organization for women, with particular distinction given to the African American sororities. Brought about at the time in history when traditional roles of women were being challenged, the founders of the first black sororities had to overcome the stereotypical views of sexism as well. They …
Regional Differences in Colonial American Culture Though eventually drawn together by a common animosity toward the parent British Empire, the original thirteen U.S. colonies had relatively little in common culturally. In fact, regional differences in culture were quite pronounced. In examining the cultures of Plymouth/Massachusetts Bay Colony, New York Colony, and South Carolina colonies …
Over the past 150 years baseball has impacted American culture in more ways then any one person could. Baseball has brought the country together as a whole; being the national past time of our great nation it brings a sense of connection amongst many peculiar people. Dating back to June 19, 1846 in Hoboken, New …
