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In the years 1862 to 1865, from Lincoln’s inauguration on March 4th to his assassination, the United States faced the challenge of preserving the Union. To understand if Lincoln’s objective of preserving the Union included freeing the slaves, one must consider their connection. Politically, President Lincoln aimed to persuade political factions that abolishing slavery would…

“ Some clip in the latter portion of September I received hints that designs were in agitation in the Western state improper and unfriendly to the peace of the Union, and that the premier mover in these was Aaron Burr ” ( Commager 195 ) . These words from Thomas Jefferson sum up Burr ’…

The low voter turnout in elections in the United States is influenced by two demographic characteristics and three institutional obstacles. Non-voting is a significant problem in the United States, known as low voter turnout. To understand the reasons behind this issue, we can examine demographic characteristics and institutional obstacles associated with nonvoting and implement necessary…

Abraham Lincoln, the former President of the United States, is famous for his creation of the Emancipation Proclamation that brought an end to slavery. Nevertheless, it should be mentioned that Lincoln’s stance on slavery was not always unwavering. Prior to and during the Civil War, he consistently expressed disapproval towards slavery. Yet, there were occasions…

            The Lewis & Clark expedition goes down to the history of the United States as the first overland exploration of the West and Pacific Northwest region of the United States. The voyage was led by Meriwether Lewis & William Clark, both Army officers. Commissioned by President Thomas Jefferson, the expedition began in May 1804…

Both President Abraham Lincoln and Martin Luther King Jr. mastered the technique of using words to effectively influence and persuade their audience into action. Their words delivered during difficult times in America’s history are still referenced today in speeches of prominent politicians. Additionally, their words are continuously analyzed for the rhetorical strategies applied in order…

President Barack Obama’s book, Dreams from My Father, explores the significant impact of feminism in various aspects. A key figure who greatly influenced Obama is his mother. This influence is evident from the very beginning of the book, as Obama reflects on how his writing would have been different if he had known his mother…

Question: Did George Washington’s domestic and foreign policies bring the new nation closer or divide it? George Washington, positioned as a president on a hill, served as a remarkable role model for future presidents. He navigated the challenges that came with building a new nation by making tough but essential choices. The impact of his…

The Articles of Confederations’ Failure as an Effective Government During the American Revolution the French needed some security before they would ally themselves with the Colonists, and thus the Articles of Confederation was created. Between 1781 and 1789 the United States used the Articles of Confederation as a guide to governing the country. With that…

Ethos – “Utterly. so. should I despair did non the presence of many whom I here see remind me that in the other high governments provided by our Fundamental law I shall happen resources of wisdom. of virtuousness. and of ardor on which to trust under all troubles. ” In this subdivision Jefferson names the…