United States Page 27

Ida B. Wells is seen to stand out among all other women who lived in her time. This is credited to her special character traits of being wise, courageous, responsible and vocal. These unique characteristics make her different from others. What makes someone to be termed as unusual? This question best introduces this write up…

As the Articles of Confederation’s lengthy list of problems and shortcomings grew unbearable, it was quite obvious that in order to succeed the United States of America needed a new governing doctrine. This is exactly what a group of the brightest, most influential Americans set out to do in the summer of 1787. The constitutional…

Have you ever wondered why America votes for a president while the United Kingdom has a queen? Have you ever thought about why people that ride a motorcycle in Tennessee have to wear a helmet, but people in Florida do not? You may question why some laws are in place to ensure protection for citizens…

Both women from the Union and The Confederate Army played a huge role in the Civil War. From things as important as tending to wounded soldiers on the front lines, to simple things such as providing a sense of hope for soldiers serving in the war, women were a key part in the war effort….

Who do you think should be on Mount Rushmore? The people on Mount Rushmore right now have all done many things to help others in our country. I feel that Martin Luther King jr., Thomas Jefferson, James Madison, and Jesus should be on there. Something that they all have in common is that they helped…

The book “The Internal Enemy: Slavery and War in Virginia, 1772-1832” discuss the causes, course, and consequence of the flight by slaves to join and help the war. it also focuses on the war years of 1812- 1815, the book conflict in a longer history of slavery and freedom in Virginia. It also focuses on…

Alexander Hamilton, a man who came from poverty and fought to stand for the better of the nation will always be remembered as one of the greatest founding fathers of America through his determination and allowing his voice to be heard. Hamilton was gifted with great potential, an ambitious spirit and a sponsored bright future…

During the late 1950s and early 1960s, a prominent figure emerged in order to counteract the issues of inequality, ignorance, and racial oppression within American society. Martin Luther King Jr, an African American civil rights leader, pursued his ambitions by spreading his ideas for reform. By advocating change, he encountered several of those who refused…

After the Civil War the South went through a period of reconstruction where they tried to rebuild their society that now included freedmen. It is a common opinion that reconstruction in the South was a failure, but it was possible for it to have been a successful revolution for the people of the south through…

Manifest Destiny, an idea embraced by Americans for more than two hundred years, played a vital part in America’s growth as a fledgling nation. It gained prominence when white settlers reached the eastern coast and discovered a plentiful wilderness full of resources waiting to be utilized. Because of its enduring popularity, Manifest Destiny took on…