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It is a well-established fact that the reason Americans today are able to express their views, opinions, pride, and joy is through the brave and significant pilgrims, that so desperately fled England due to religious persecution, and the ability to earn an easier and better living (McKenzie, 2013). But, it is what we did with…

The debate over whether or not gun control should be enforced has been a part of America’s history since before it was even a country. There has always been “Gun Grabbers” who think that there is no need for regular civilians to have weapons in their possession, as has there been “Gun Nuts” who believe…

Freedom is the power to act, speak, or think as one desires without any curbs. In 1776 the Declaration of Independence was written to declare to Great Britain that the colonies wanted to be an autonomous nation that was completely free from British rule. In 1789 Olaudah Equiano published his autobiography titled “The Interesting Narrative…

The American Prison system is economically, mentally, and socially detrimental to African Americans and other minority communities. These targeted behavior of discrimination against minorities within the system leaves long term effects like poverty, and mental instability on those that have been convicted to the system and their families. Not to mention the long lasting effect…

The outcome of The Battle of Lexington and Concord persuaded my interest to the Patriot cause because it echoes Locke’s statement that three natural rights, which are “Life, Liberty, and Property”, protect us. These significant words Locke proclaimed has held valuable meaning over the past eighty-six years. It is our duty to fight for what…

Jefferson’s intentions for the country depended upon western extension and admittance to foreign exchanges for American farm commodities. This idea was endangered, but, when France reacquired control of Louisiana; Napoleon, who had now succeeded to power in the French Revolution, threatened to obstruct American passage to the major port of New Orleans on the Mississippi…

Have you ever wondered why you have to be a certain age to work at certain jobs? Or why do government inspect businesses. This is because of the Fair labor standard act. The industrial revolution and the government action called ‘’The Fair Labor Standard Act’’, passed in 1938. In order to understand what im talking…

In his work, Unger uses newspaper articles and letters as well as first-hand accounts by Hancock and other preeminent Americans. His writing provides a straightforward, rich and satisfying biography of John Hancock that only looks at modest success. Unger’s writing involves an incision of the human element and its correlation to revolutionary politics in the…

The United States Constitution is made of amendments, which were written with the intent of securing the basic rights of all U.S citizens. It serves as an outline for the laws of the land by dictating the powers of the people and what is acceptable under the United States government. These rights are considered a…

The Missouri Constitution consists of 33 sections that provide information on the legal rights of every resident in the state. It outlines the powers granted to the state’s government and explains how laws are enforced. The Missouri Constitution applies solely to residents of Missouri and their affairs. Some sections of the United States Constitution serve…