United States Essays

The Concepts of being an American in the Declaration of Independence

Language, to be religious, that you were suppose to be born here in the states (or if your parents were born here), or to have an ethnic background. But its really about commiting to the political ideals of liberty, equality, and republicanism. To also be nationalist and patriotic to your own country. Today, there are so many reasons or ways to be an American such as The Declaration of Independence, The Bill of Rights/The Constitution, The National Anthem, and much […]

An Analysis of America as a Modern Day Imperialistic Government

The United States of America started as a colony of the British Empire, one of the largest empires of its time, and rebelled against them in order to obtain independence. Because of America’s roots in rebellion against an empire, the U.S. has always disliked the idea of imperialism (Hitchens). America’s image of itself has never included imperialism, but the self image of a country is rarely an accurate reflection of the country itself. The U.S., despite most Americans disliking the […]

The Importance of American Imperialism

After the Spanish-American War in 1898, imperialism became a popular and important topic in America. American grew with the annexation of Hawaii, Commodore’s victory in the Philippines and the US now possessing Guam, Puerto Rico, and the Philippine islands. However, controversies and conflicts arose on whether Americans should support imperialism. Carl Schurz, the leader of the liberal reform wing of the Republican Party and one of the leading opponents of overseas American expansion, argued against imperialism. He believed it was […]

Why was Imperialism Effective?

The powerful philosophy of manifest destiny and America’s relentless fighting capabilities popularized imperialism. Various foreign policy events that occurred in America were dealt with by simply conquering them. Imperialism can be defined as a policy of extending a country’s power and influence through diplomacy or military force. Many Americans truly believed that their country would aspire to one day rule the world. We may see this idea as a little ridiculous but nevertheless imperialism was the main option used by […]

An Analysis of American Imperialism and the Open Door Policy

At the end of the Civil War, America was becoming increasingly outward looking as exports of both manufactured goods and agricultural goods shot up. Many Americans believed that United States had to expand or explore after the close of the western frontier. The U.S. was bursting with a new sense of power and nationalism, generated by the booming increase in population, wealth, and industrial production. Many Americans thought that overseas markets might provide a safety valve to relieve such pressures […]

Wright’s Thinking American Declaration of Independence

He lived with his parents and other two brothers, Cedric and Roscoe, in a low-state house in the outskirts of Chicago. The family depended on income from ordinary jobs. Among the three children, Wright grew up as rather astute and curious person, a behavior that would always land him into trouble with the boys from his neighborhood. Besides, born at the center of the American Civil War, Wright’s life was defined by the rough experiences of political instability. The war […]

My Experience and Observation of a Trip to the Theater

In How the Other Half Laughs Corbin is stressed his mourn of the Teatro Italiano and the loss of the wonderful performances and experiences it provided to its audience. He valued the Teatro Italiano and what it gave to its audiences when commented on the audience members whom were absolutely drawn into the entire experience of what this particular theatre presented. Whatever the emotion the actors were portraying reflected directly onto the audience. If there was heartbreak on the stage, […]

Empire and People about Imperialism in America

Throughout the chapter, The Empire and the People, Zinn writes about how America wanted to force foreign trade because it would relieve the problem of underconsumption at home and it would prevent a financial crisis in America. The American capitalists thought creating foreign trade would decrease the protests and would bring the American people and government together, but in result it caused more issues than they started with. Although many argue the America became an imperialist country over time, Zinn […]

Roosevelt’s Role in the Prosperity of American Imperialism

The British Treasury were aware of the consequences the frivolous spending on goods from the United States had on the British Reserves, but the political anxiety of the Germans potentially invading Britain was far worse. The British Treasury, on average, spent twenty million pounds a month during the first year of the war. If they were to keep that as a constant rate of spending, then the entire reserve would have been completely depleted by 1943. In 1938, the gold […]

A growing number of states, healthcare providers, and individuals are calling for the legalization of marijuana. Marijuana is currently classified as a Schedule I Controlled Substance. A Schedule I classification means that the substance is illegal with no currently accepted medical use and a high potential for abuse. This illegal status has consumed billions of dollars in criminal justice resources while also promoting an illegal drug market and hampering research efforts. However, the 1982 and 1999 Institute of Medicine research […]

My Thoughts about American Dream: that is what Keeps America Strong and Going

America the beautiful. With its spacious skies and amber waves of grain. From one shining sea to another lies this charming country. The world of America has come a long way since it was established in 1776, and with it crept the “American Dream”, laced with its fierce politics and even fiercer expectations, simultaneously providing its citizens the fire and passion that drives all, if not many cultures. The American Dream is continuing to prosper and flourish since our founding […]

Comparison of Race and Immigration

For several months now, mainstream media has been consistently carried the news of the progression of about 4,000 migrants mainly from Honduras, El Salvador, Nicaragua and Guatemala as they try to get into the United States. A good number has reached the Tijuana which is at the border with Mexico and an immigration battle is looming. The move has angered US President Donald Trump who tweeted earlier in April that the caravan “better be stopped before it gets there” (Romero, […]

Netflix Entertainment Corporation SWOT Analysis

Introduction About Netflix Inc. Netflix is an entertainment corporation that streams movies and shows through a number of devices, among of which are Televisions, X-Box’s, and PC’s. It was founded in 1997 by Reed Hastings and Marc Randolph. The current CEO of Netflix is Reed Hastings. Netflix began as a company that placed its focus on DVD rentals and sales. The company began to be more notable during the mid 2000s when its business model shifted in 2007 to include […]

Altruistic Suicide: One of the Four Types of Suicide

Every year there are about 1,000,000 suicide attempts in the United States and around 50,000 people succeed. From 1999 to 2014 suicide rates have significantly increased by 24%, which means that from a group of 100,000 people 13 will commit suicide. (AFSP, 2017) Several factors such as persons’ feelings or psychological conditions play a role when contemplating suicide. Emile Durkheim one of the founders of sociology, believed that suicide was not purely a personal decision but was influenced by the […]

The on Slavery 1619

Have you heard of slavery? Well today I am going to tell you all about slavery. We will begin with my first subtopic, when and why slavery began. Then we will talk about all the tasks and duties the slaves did. Next, we will talk about the end of slavery. Lastly, I have some very interesting facts about slavery. This paragraph is going to tell you about when slavery started. The first 19 Africans that came to the English Colonies […]

How did Slavery Cause the Civil War

Abolitionist John Brown was not justified in his attacks on Harpers Ferry. His methods were extreme and very terrorist-like. He also prepared the South for war, an unintended effect of his brash actions. His intention was morally correct and his action was for a good cause, but this does not excuse the horrible acts done by him to achieve this end. He was also accused and found guilty of treason. John Brown’s rebellion was responsible for speeding up the southern […]

To what Extent was the Stock Market Crash the Cause of the Great Depression in America

Summary of Evidence Source 1 This source describes the economic state of the USA prior to World War 1 until the 1930s. The source states the change of the US policy from a policy of isolation to a policy of involvement, with President Wilson taking America into the war. America provided food, arms and munitions to the Allies during the war and this military assistance boosted the trade between America and Europe. When World War 1 ended in 1918 and […]

How did the Great Depression Contribute to World War 2

It began as an American crisis with one of the darkest days in history. On October 29, 1929 the stock market crashed and it had a rippling effect that was felt around the world. The timing of the Great Depression had varied around the globe but had the same effect; poor economics and a weak peace treaty from World War I contributed to one of the world’s most prolific wars of our time. The ending of World War l brought […]

From Abolition to Voter Suppression

I walked into the building, my palms are sweating as my hands are shaking as they collected all the papers I needed. I walked up to the desk and asked for the test with a shaky voice. I sit down running through all the amendments and laws through my mind one more time. I looked down at the paper and its almost as if all I had to decipher a different language. One deep breath and I continue. I finished […]

The Nursing Model and Childhood Obesity

Educating our youth and their parents will possibly help reverse some of the ill effects of obesity and poor diet choices.  Once parents have an understanding of the damage that diet is having on their children, maybe they will pass their new found knowledge and wisdom to their children in a loving, supporting fashion. As a Christian, I approach nursing as a labor of love which brings glory to God by providing for clients, the clients families, and supporting my […]

Primary Source in American History

Americans wanted freedom and to be able to vote for their government. They thought that they would be a united front and be able to stand alone and finally receive peace. Yet problems were already starting to arise. One of the contradictions was that George Washington thought that there shouldn’t really be any political parties. The country was already a little divided on whether they wanted to be fully independent or not at this point and people were already starting […]

Against Minimum Wage Increase

In the United States of America, people find success and prosperity through the american dream. The way many people begin their search for the american dream is through a low paying job in order to gain work experience as well as skill. In order to ensure their is fair payment by employers to their workers, a federal minimum wage was first set in 1938 which is implemented by the United States labor law. The wage is set in place to […]

Why Minimum Wage should be Raised

The United Nations has revealed seventeen goals designed to make the world more sustainable for humans. Hunger, poverty, and clean water- are other issues that are also focused on by the United Nations, but one that is also of great importance, that many people do not often speak about, is decent work and economic growth. In many developing countries, agriculture is found to be the main industry that the citizens are a part of, and agriculture does not generate enough […]

Why Minimum Wage should not be Raised

My name is Vanessa Castro, and I’m writing this letter for a school project, but also with the intentions to inform you on some issues I have done some research on, regarding the current minimum wage. In the history of our nation, this has been a big problem, which is why I’m addressing it to you today. Living off of today’s minimum wage affects many, and as a congresswomen I feel that you have the opportunity and the ability to […]

Panasonic Confirms to Stay All-Weather Friend of Huawei

“A friend in need is a friend indeed” It is a true proverb and it suits in the current situation where Panasonic has confirmed to stay with Huawei. As we all know, it is a challenging situation for Huawei; several companies have boycotted Huawei and one after another, many companies are still entering the list of banning Huawei. At this moment, Panasonic has proved to be the all-weather friend of Huawei.The Challenging Situation for Huawei: The US and China trade […]

Television with Civil Rights

Imagine a time period without television or social media to influence how Americans view race and social injustice. I believe the Civil Rights Movement would have been a predominantly big factor, but I believe it would not have translated to the ideal American family. Think of a traditional home or family having the white privilege mentality when it comes to forming an opinion about the culture. If there were not television sets showing families the horrible outcomes of these situations, […]

Fighting for Civil Rights

What do civil rights mean? It is the civilian rights we have. Let’s go back to the past when it was segregation, where blacks and whites had a wall between them. That was a bad time. Now, when we look at it, we say how cruel it was and how horrible it was. But if you lived as a white back then, what would be your mind? You would probably think segregation was a good time. Today I will be […]

Accommodationist Approaches to Civil Rights 

Many historians have debated whether accommodationist approaches to civil rights worked to achieve any progress for African Americans. There have been many different accommodationist tactics taken by different leaders throughout the civil rights movement. Booker T Washington was a prominent figure who advocated a well-educated and economically prosperous lifestyle for African Americans, as he believed this would allow them to change the current situation and persuade the majority that they deserved equal rights. Accommodationist tactics, such as those used by […]

The First National Government: the Articles of Confederation

The geography of New England was primarily rocky terrain making farming difficult. New England relied on alternative methods and practices for income such as whaling, fishing, hunting, trading animal skins(with Native Americans), and raising cattle. The New England area suffered from a lack of diversity with a very low population of slaves or immigrants. While in the Chesapeake area, the fertile lands required slaves and indentured servants for the labor-intensive duties of harvesting cotton and tobacco. New England’s limited diversity […]

Fought to Solve the Problem of Firearms Control

We should have a gun control law in the United States, why because young adults 21yrs old are allowed to purchase guns? I know people feel safe with a gum at home?In America they have been at the center of debate decades, why it took nearly seven year’s for the Brady law to pass?_if we had a Gun control law it would decreases crime. If gun control is regulated, then we will have less crime. Access to firearms makes killing […]