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Principles of American Government
American History
Federalist Vs Anti Federalist
George Washington Hamilton’s Financial Plan Given his strong background in economics from when he was in charge of a trading charter, Alexander Hamilton was a reputable economic advisor for the President. After the Revolutionary War, America had incurred a large amount of debt after borrowing from foreign nations. However, Hamilton, realizing the importance of portraying…
James Forten: One of America’s Founding Fathers
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Constitution
Federalist Vs Anti Federalist
James Forten born September 2, 1766 in Philadelphia was an African American abolitionist . He was born in a time when black people suffered greatly under the oppression of slavery. At the age of 7 after his father passed away, and he began working as a chimney sweep to help the family. He joined the…
The Civil War And Slavery In America
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Slavery In America
The Civil War was one of the worst events to happen in the United States, it created separation between people and caused so many to die from fighting for what they believed was right, depending on if they were fighting for the Union or the Confederacy. After the war ended and the Union won, America…
From the History of the United States
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Articles of Confederation
History
Before taking American history, i had a very few knowledge about the American past. I had some poor ideas learnt from cartoons such as Pocahontas but the further i go in this class, the more exact informations i acquire since i have always been passionate in learning the starting point of civilization. Although i knew…
US Federalism: Foundations and Background
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Federalist Vs Anti Federalist
The majority of high school students are educated in history class that the Constitution accommodates three fundamental divisions of government. They are the executive, judicial, and legislative branches. While the President and Congress are selected by the prevalent vote and are meant to be representative, can they genuinely emulate the will, feeling, and opinion of…
The Roles of State and Federal Governments
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Federalist Vs Anti Federalist
Government
When you think of the Government depending on who are it can either be good or bad. So many different parts of the government you have so many sides to be on. When talking about the government you have to have open eyes and open mindset.If you are trying to prove a point you have…
Book Review: Non-fiction Novel, American Slavery: 1619-1877, by Peter Kolchin
American History
Slavery In America
“I did not know I was a slave until I found out I couldn’t do the things I wanted.”-Frederick Douglass. The historical non-fiction novel, American Slavery: 1619-1877, by Peter Kolchin, describes the overview of slavery in America. This novel specifically focuses on the life of a slave throughout the colonial period all the way through…
Role of Presidents Through Progressive Era
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Progressive Era
As John D. Rockefeller said, ‘The day of the combination is here to stay. Individualism has gone, never to return.” During the 1890-1920 era it had been called the Progressive Era. The Progressive Era is a period of overspread of social activism and political reform across the United States. Many problems had been going on…
The Effects of Welfare Quelling
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Poverty in America
The United States of America is often characterized or linked to being the greatest country in the world. Spellbound Americans habitually amplify diversity, opportunity, and freedom; these possibilities of progression are relevant, but equally appear in other sovereign countries. Most Americans do not magnify the man made defects associated with America. The underlying truth is…
The Innovations We Now See Due to 9/11
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Terrorism
Abstract 9/11 had a huge impact on America. Many laws and policies such as the Transportation Security Administration, TSA, were either altered or added after the 9/11 tragedy. The terrorist attack on the United States strike prompted America to immediately act in order to not only prove its world-wide power and authority, but also to…