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In the paper define government corruption as ‘the sale by government officials of government property for personal gain’ (1993). This can vary from government officials accepting bribes from private agents in exchange for a permit to prohibiting the entry of competition into the market. As explained by the two authors, corruption can slow down the…

William Jefferson Clinton left a definite mark as the 42nd president.  His policies were either significant successes or blatant failures.  In addition, his personal affairs, brought to light by the media and political opponents, rocked the nation. William C. Berman, professor emeritus of History at the University of Toronto, wrote a first historical interpretation of…

The ongoing debate between the liberals and the realists has sprung a ground of new contentions in the realm of international theory. In the past, there had been a revolving competition with regard to theories of human nature.  However, the debate today is more concerned with the extent of the influence of structure i.e. “anarchy…

Living in America has been quite the struggle. It’s been over 100, almost 200, years and Great Britain is starting to be more controlling over us, American citizens. I see no reason for them to tax us, just so they can pay off their debt for the French and Indian War. The British were the…

There were many lasting consequences that did affect a majority of places like North America, Europe, and many others around the world thanks to the wars for empire they had. There were many wars that took place and each did have their effect on the territories, but there are some that did make major changes…

He was our youngest president that radiated this new hope for America. His assassination shook the nation, his killer was soon brought in identified as Lee Harvey Oswald. Less than 48 hours later he was killed, leaving us with unanswered questions. Even with evidence, numerous witnesses, you’d think the case would be solved without a…

The late 1940’s, the 50’s, and the 60’s are notable for the great changes made to American society as a whole. These changes came with issues that challenged the U.S.’s core values of liberty, equality and justice. After World War II, many veterans struggled to assimilate back into society, so the G.I. Bill was published…

The outcome of The Battle of Lexington and Concord persuaded my interest to the Patriot cause because it echoes Locke’s statement that three natural rights, which are “Life, Liberty, and Property”, protect us. These significant words Locke proclaimed has held valuable meaning over the past eighty-six years. It is our duty to fight for what…

The time setting of “I Know Why the Caged Bird Sings” is in the 1930’s and 1940’s, before the civil rights movement, but in the midst of the Great Depression and World War II. Stamps, Arkansas is a segregated Southern town in which Maya is raised by her grandmother. This was an era before the…

Before the American Revolution, various events occurred that would cause troubles for the then british owned colonies, some of which sparking ideas for the Revolution. One of the most important events that happened was The French and Indian War, which would cause British control to increase and damage the colonies for many years to come….