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A strong essay requires the next three points, a strong effect, influence on its audiences, and is accurate in its historical and cultural contexts. Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of Independence sets these three points better than any other. Proof is the acknowledgement this piece of writing has had over the last two hundred years on an…

The Awakening: A Woman’s Fight for Independence Right from the beginning the plot is almost conveniently evident. You find a woman, Edna Pontellier, tired of living her life as a pampered and “owned” wife and mother. She is searching for much more in her life, some sort of meaning for her whole existence. She searches…

The very definition of patriotism cannot simply be defined by a dictionary. In fact, no two people you meet will have the same explanation of what it means to them. From America’s Founding Fathers to courageous everyday heroes serving in our military at home and overseas, patriotism fills their hearts with the will to protect…

            In Frank B. Hall & Co. v. Buck, 678 S.W.2d 612 (Tex. App. 1984), cert. denied, 472 U.S. 1009 (1985), Buck had worked for the Hall insurance agency.  He was fired from that position.  Afterwards, Buck found he could not get another position. Eventually, Buck hired a private investigator. The investigator contacted key people…

In the text “Drawing Back the Curtain” by Denis Healey, he discusses the post-war years in Russia and how the Soviet Union’s appearance changed. The author also mentions a generation in Russia that examined totalitarianism. Healey believes that deep-rooted national traditions cannot be destroyed by any power, despite the fact that Soviet Communism had flaws…

The UK Parliament consists of the monarchy, the House of Commons, and the House of Lords. It has a rich history and remains unchanged, demonstrating its continuous existence. However, concerns arise about its effectiveness in fulfilling responsibilities and influencing voters. In this essay, I will assess the effectiveness of Parliament’s functioning. One of its roles…

Born on August 22, 1934 in Trenton, New Jersey, General Herbert Norman Schwarzkopf was the youngest of three siblings. His parents were Ruth Alice and Herman Norman Schwarzkopf. He had two older sisters named Ruth Ann and Sally. While Sally and Herman enjoyed outdoor activities together, Ruth Ann preferred indoor pursuits like reading or playing…

Racism has always been a persistent issue in the United States, specifically between blacks and whites. This problem remains prevalent even today. An autobiography titled Black Like Me recounts the experiences of John Howard Griffin, a white southerner who was deeply committed to social justice. The book chronicles his remarkable transformation. Griffin embarks on a…

Herbert Feis, a Special Consultant to three Secretaries of War, has written this book as the final installment in his series on the history of World War II from a government perspective. One of his previous books in the series even received the prestigious Pulitzer Prize. In this particular book, Mr. Feis offers strictly factual…

The ongoing debate among contemporary historians about the importance of the pre-World War I alliance system in Europe as a war cause persists. Some contend that the war resulted directly from the establishment of alliances between prominent European nations, while others argue that these alliances were an expression of longstanding conflicts, disputes, anxieties, and rivalries…