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In the early 1600s, Captain Jahn Smith and Governor William Bradford emerged as influential leaders in the New World. Their writings were aimed at attracting settlers, but their intended audiences and purposes varied. Smith’s pamphlet appealed to the people of England, promoting the benefits of New England and encouraging them to join him in this…

The United States Constitution is a crucial set of laws and principles that establishes the government of the country. It was authored by esteemed individuals, including George Washington, Roger Sherman, Alexander Hamilton, Benjamin Franklin, and James Madison, Jr., who are considered America’s founding fathers. As per Madison’s perspective, the primary goal of the Constitution is…

It is not often that I have to read an article or essay several times before I can make an appropriate response. As I read Wendy Lee’s article, Peeling Bananas, I found myself side-tracked by my own thoughts and feelings of being an African American here in the United States. As I read and reread,…

Scott Walker has proposed a plan to drug test all recipients who receive Supplemental Nutritional Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits in the state of Wisconsin. Many states have proposed legislation that punishes welfare recipients who test positive on a drug test by reducing or completely eliminating the benefits that they receive. However, a majority of the…

            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…

To Be Civil or Not to Be Civil? Civility in essence is the golden rule or ethic of reciprocity which essentially states one should treat others as one would like others to treat oneself. Civility is about more than just politeness, although politeness is a necessary first step. It is about disagreeing without disrespect, seeking…

In 1789, Congress established three Executive Departments: State or Foreign Affairs, Treasury, and War. It also appointed an Attorney General and a Postmaster General to handle various government tasks. The concept of creating a separate department for domestic matters was suggested multiple times before the Department of the Interior was finally established on March 3,…

Chris Herren is a star and an icon of achievement that America has had. This young man has made remarkable strides in bringing American dream to come true. This is a dream that dictates that every American should not just strive to seek for what the nation can do to them but rather they should…

T. Coraghessan Boyle writes a magnificent story of how racism and discrimination affects the lives of people living in a privileged society. He reinforces that a prosperous community such as Topanga Canyon (Los Angeles) has ecological instability between its inhabitants and illegal foreigners. The Tortilla Curtain focuses on two separate cultures, the white and financially…

Michel-Guillaume-Jean de Crevecoeur gained fame for his writings on America, including letters, essays, and pamphlets. These literary works were distributed and published internationally, contributing significantly to his reputation. Michel-Guillaume-Jean de Crevecoeur is credited with bringing in more immigrants to America than any other individual in American History. He is also the creator and definer of…