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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….

A Magnificent Catastrophe was written by Edward J. Larson. In the book, Larson retells the story of the presidential election of 1800 between sitting president, John Adams, and Vice President Thomas Jefferson. The book takes you on a journey back in time to when both Adams and Jefferson worked together to as members of the…

The scene would move ages to come and dispatch what is known as the ‘Brilliant Age of Piracy,’ a period romanticized in books like Treasure Island and films like Pirates of the Caribbean. They fluctuated generally, from singular privateers to state militaries with a worldwide nearness. In the middle of were state-endorsed privateers, known as…

            “The Follieri Charade”, written by Michael Shnayerson for Vanity Fair magazine, depicts the rise and fall of Italian pseudo-entrepreneur Raffaello Follieri. As with all high-profile cases, there is a great deal of fiction mixed in with the facts. The goal Shnayerson had throughout the article was to separate that fiction from the actual facts…

It is about a man who is taking a look back at his life and the different views that have captivated the country, and even the world, over his lifetime. He talks about the different scares like how power lines caused radiation that would cause cancer, how we would run out of natural resources like…

Rosa Parks is a strong minded person who had stood up for what she had believed was right. Rosa Parks is an individual who has significantly made the world a better place as she was someone who want to get rid of racial segregation in the year 1956. Rosa Parks had instantly become an icon,…

Was born the second of nine children of the entrepreneur and diplomat Joseph P. Kennedy and his wife Rose. That the Kennedy boys will one day go into politics, is out of the question for their ambitious father. At an early age, his nine children learned that life is all about winning. After completing high…

Public policies are created to ensure the public’s safety and well-being. From amusement park regulations to laws on drinking and driving to more political issues, lawmakers put these policies in place for the best interests of the people. Sometimes the public does not find favor with these policies and have a different outlook of what…

Public opinion is the main political basis of support for politicians. People in any position of political office must consider the public belief in their efforts to govern properly and enforce policy. However, the public’s collective preference is very complex. The state of what the public understands about politics and the way political elites influence…

The n*gg* word is thought to be some of the most messed up and offensive racist slurs in the world to this day. It is a fact the n-word has association with slavery and the cruelty towards African Americans. Even after slavery ended the n-word is still used today towards African Americans, especially in more…