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“The Internal Enemy: Slavery and War in Virginia, 1772-1832” Book Review
United States
War of 1812
The book “The Internal Enemy: Slavery and War in Virginia, 1772-1832” discuss the causes, course, and consequence of the flight by slaves to join and help the war. it also focuses on the war years of 1812- 1815, the book conflict in a longer history of slavery and freedom in Virginia. It also focuses on…
The Power of Persuasion: Why You Need Good Communication Skills to be a Statesman
John Adams
A statesman must have exceptional interpersonal skills to interact with various people. Persuasion is key to both the politician and statesman, so each must have effective communication skills to explain complex legislative processes to people who know little of politics. Like his father, John Adams originally wanted to be a farmer. But when he saw…
Sundown Towns as an element of discrimination
Jim Crow laws
Society
The 13th amendment abolished slavery and considered it to be a crime if practiced. This amendment failed to abolish racial segregation, though In 1864 when the 13th amendment was passed, many other laws came to be. These being the “Black Codes” or Jim Crow laws that mean; separate but equal. “Separate but equal” really does…
Immigration is a no go
Citizenship
Immigration
Immigrants have always had an important role in shaping countries for the better. On the other hand, the American government is not as accepting of them. Since the government seems to hate immigrants, they often have difficulty getting any legal status when coming to America. When migrants apply for a green card, they can wait…
Hamilton’s writings and speeches
Alexander Hamilton
Leadership
United States
Alexander Hamilton, a man who came from poverty and fought to stand for the better of the nation will always be remembered as one of the greatest founding fathers of America through his determination and allowing his voice to be heard. Hamilton was gifted with great potential, an ambitious spirit and a sponsored bright future…
Modern America through the lens of immigration
Immigration Issues
Politics
INTRODUCTION America is only America because of immigration. America wouldn’t be what it is today without immigration. Even the people that were here first which were the natives were immigrants. They came here from Asia. Anybody else that lives here in america is an immigrant or are somehow connected to one. Every person in America…
Machiavelli’s View on Morals and Politics in “The Prince”
Machiavelli
Morality
Politics
Machiavelli’s masterpiece The Prince is one of the most polemical texts on political theory. Since its publication in 1532 there has been widespread debate among political theorists about his political morality. Today the term ‘Machiavellian’ used in everyday speech and has extremely negative connotations; a person so described is deemed as ‘cunning, scheming and unscrupulous’….
Is the Criminal Justice System Broken
Criminal Justice System
Our criminal justice system is violating our values as a people. A nation that savors liberty now incarcerates more human beings than any other nation on the planet. Like in any other system, it always needs adjustments. We need to have a Criminal Justice System that is effective and that prosecutes individuals in a fair…
America’s views and understandings toward race in book “The Strange Career of William Ellis”
Jim Crow laws
Society
The Strange Career of William Ellis: The Texas Slave Who Became a Mexican Millionaire by Karl Jacoby is about a successful entrepreneur named William Ellis who lived an extraordinary life. Born into slavery as William Ellis in Victoria, Texas, he later decided to begin his new life as a Mexican named Guillermo Enrique Eliseo to…
Freedom of Speech in Internet
Freedom of Speech
According to Amina Mohammed, who is the Deputy Secretary-General of the United Nations democracy is the of history and culture of a country which cannot be the same. Therefore, every country must establish a model of governance that best reflects its culture and needs. It must handle the government of nation and justice issues in…