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Ellis Island or Castle Clinton
Castle
New York City
Coming to America from countries in the old world was usually a tedious and long procedure that lasted for weeks. However, there was an extraordinary moment during this journey – reaching New York harbor and receiving a warm welcome from the impressive Statue of Liberty, symbolizing the hope for a fresh start in the land…
How far was speculation responsible for the Wall Street Crash?
Wall Street
In the 1928 Presidential Election in the United States of America, it was widely anticipated that Herbert Hoover and the Republicans would win – and they did. During this time, the US economy was flourishing. President Hoover confidently stated that “We in America are closer than ever to overcoming poverty. The number of impoverished individuals…
The President Barack Obama Biography
Barack Obama
Hillary Clinton
Barack Obama, born on August 4, 1961 in Honolulu, Hawaii, is currently the 44th president of the United States. Before his political career, he worked as a civil-rights lawyer and teacher. He was elected to the Illinois State Senate in 1996 and served from 1997 to 2004. Winning both the presidential elections in 2008 and…
Slavery: History of My Life
Emancipation Proclamation
Slavery
I was born a slave on a plantation in Franklin County, Virginia. I am not quite sure of the exact place or exact date of my birth, but at any rate I suspect I must have been born somewhere and at some time. As nearly as I have been able to learn, I was born…
Essay – Flag Burning Protest
Civil rights and liberties
Constitutional Law
Government
Human Rights
Justice
United States law
The first amendment says it’s all right to express one’s opinions as long as that opinion doesn’t do any harm to others. Flag Burning, as the Supreme Court declared it, is protected underneath the first amendment whether you or I like it or not. That is a fact. If the majority believes it’s unjust to…
Analysis of Hillary Clinton Speech
Hillary Clinton
Speech
Hillary Clinton delivered this address on 5th September 1995 at Beijing. China during the U. N 4th World Conference at a Women Plenary Session. The address is singular at acknowledging adult females rights as human rights ( American Rhetoric 1 ) . Clinton’s position and organic structure linguistic communication gives an feeling of resentment against…
School Voucher Programs and Initiatives
School
Separation of church and state
In The United States today, there is a broad consensus that the nation’s public education system needs improvement. Despite enormous budget increases, American public schools are not adequately educating their students, inevitably weakening the nation’s future. Private and Parochial schools, however, generally continue their tradition of education and discipline and produce graduates properly equipped to…
Question Sheet for We Shall Remain Episode Four Geronimo
Arizona
What did the Mexican government do in response to the constant theft of p ropertyby Apaches? Did this stop the Apache? the mexican government passed laws offering cash for apache scalps and no this didn’t stop the apaches from raiding. How did Geronimo change in response to the murder of his mother, wife, a nd…
Thomas Jefferson vs. Alexander Hamilton
Alexander Hamilton
Hamilton
The conflict between the Federalists and the Anti-Federalists in the 1790’s had a significant impact on American History. The Federalists, led by Alexander Hamilton, focused on urban businesses and manufacturing interests of seaports. Conversely, the Anti-Federalists, spearheaded by Thomas Jefferson, represented rural farmers and southern regions. The Federalists supported increased federal involvement whereas the Anti-Federalists…
Case Study of Oncale V. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc.
Civil rights and liberties
Human Rights
Identity Politics
Injustice
Sexual Harassment
Social Issues
United States law
Oncale v. Sundowner Offshore Services, Inc. is a legal case that deals with sex discrimination in violation of Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, which prohibits employers from discriminating based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin when it comes to compensation, employment conditions, and privileges (Twomey, 2013, p. 397). Oncale…