Essays Tagged: "interest in politics"

Abigail Adams

Abigail Adams was a unique women because she had an education andan interest in politics. She learned how to read and write andenjoyed poems most. She was also very res ...

(3 pages) 85 2 4.6 Feb/1997

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Politicians

Almost Everything You Should Know About Martin Van Buren (Did this in 8th grade but it's def. highschool/college material)

racticed law, and was soon involved in politics as a leader of the "Albany Regency." Buren with his interest in politics, decided to join the Democratic-Republican Party. In 1821 Van Buren was elected ... on O.K.Because of All Of his Acheivements, His Face Was put On A 22 - Cent StampSome of the quotes, interesting facts, and position that Martin Van Buren had:"Those who look to the action of this gove ...

(5 pages) 39 1 4.3 Dec/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Abigail Adams Biography

Abigail Adams was a unique woman because she had an education and an interest in politics. She learned how to read and write and enjoyed poems most. She was also very re ...

(3 pages) 46 0 3.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

Patrick Pearse and his role in the Easter Rising and Ireland's quest for independence.

l in attaining the independence of his nation.From a very young age Patrick Pearse had a passionate interest in the Irish language and Gaelic culture, and sought to revive it through the Gaelic League ... demonstrated that education could be a pleasure rather than torture.Later he would develop a strong interest in politics, which eventually led to his involvement in the Irish Republican Brotherhood (I ...

(3 pages) 34 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

Britains government became increasingly involved within economics during and after the industrial revolution. explain

hese political shifts were fuelled by a growing sense of morality within the middle class and their interest in politics, new ideologies - including the concept of equality, a clear need for governmen ... on, there was a prominent emergence of an educated middle class. This educated middle class took an interest in politics and was driven strongly by a new sense of morality, stemming from the Christian ...

(5 pages) 52 0 5.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

"Vanishing Voter" by Thomas E. Patterson.

mental system.As people pay less attention to the government and news, they tend to have less of an interest in politics, causing them to have less trust in voting and their politicians. Voting become ... ans. Voting becomes another boring experience that takes up too much time and energy. Their lack of interest causes them not to worry about researching the candidates. Therefore, they spend more time ...

(4 pages) 30 0 4.0 Nov/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory

Sam adams

brewery. It later failed in 1764 because of bad investments and poor management.Samuel Adams got an interest in politics after attending many town meetings and political clubs. He was a founder of the ...

(1 pages) 15 0 0.0 Feb/2006

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

How and why was Pitt able to gain and secure his position as prime minister from 1782 - 84?

he was taught at home by Rev. Edward Wilson, a Cambridge graduate. His father also took a very keen interest in the development of his son, moulding him into arguably the greatest orator the House of ... the most hostile house of commons any prime minister had to ever endure.William Pitt always had an interest in politics, despite studying law for a brief period. His first attempt at gaining a seat i ...

(8 pages) 12 0 5.0 May/2007

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Edward vii

mpire of India (Encyclopedia Americana, 544). Edward takes place in many public duties, has a close interest in politics, and has an intrest in the military. He opposed attemps to reduce public spendi ...

(4 pages) 1395 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Ernesto "Che" Guevara

were anti-personist activists, he took no part in revolutionary student movements and showed little interest in politics at Buenos Aires University where he studied medicine, first wanting to understa ... e he studied medicine, first wanting to understand his illness, chronic asthma, later becoming more interested in leprosy. After a long journey to northern and southern Argentina, he returns home for ...

(2 pages) 10 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Ernesto “ Che ” Guevara Lynch de la Serna

were anti-personist activists, he took no part in revolutionary student movements and showed little interest in politics at Buenos Aires University where he studied medicine, first wanting to understa ... e he studied medicine, first wanting to understand his illness, chronic asthma, later becoming more interested in leprosy. After a long journey to northern and southern Argentina, he returns home for ...

(2 pages) 1668 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History

Interest Groups

Interest groups play a major role in politics across the country. People join these groups to show t ... these groups to show their interest in politics as well as speak their opinions on certain issues. Interest groups primary function is to influence government actions and policy. Some of the m ... tention of state legislators while speaking. The more diverse a state economy is, the less powerful interest groups will be. Other factors that impact the influence of interest groups are voter turnou ...

(2 pages) 41 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

Abraham Lincoln : The views of an emancipator

he only did farm-work until the age of twenty-two. When Abraham Lincoln relocated to Illinois, his interest in politics became his main desire. His venture in the world of politics started with his f ...

(3 pages) 1253 0 0.0 Feb/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Biography of King Henry VIII

and was the first in a line of unsuccessful births for the couple (Eakins).He at first took little interest in politics and Richard Fox managed the foreign affairs (Jokinen). Then Thomas Wolsey becam ...

(5 pages) 18 0 3.0 Mar/2008

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

McChesney's "The Media/Democracy Paradox"

ed technology would not flourish politically and solve civil issues is if the community itself is uninterested in governmental issues or the politics of a matter. McChesney goes on not to blame the pu ... sue. However, he admits that he does not believe that media is the sole cause of the decline of the interest in politics, but has become a large supporter of it. He also blames the profit-driven compa ...

(4 pages) 12 0 5.0 Nov/2008

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Franklin Pierce: The 14th president of the United States

h, New Hampshire, November 23 1804, assumed his presidency at a period of tranquility. However, his interest in politics led him to be elected to the House of Representatives, then he was appointed di ... ic act by ambitiously and aggressively encouraging the expansion of U.S. territorial and commercial interests abroad. He also managed to establish the Pierce Administration which reorganized the diplo ...

(5 pages) 2030 0 5.0 Feb/2009

Subjects: History Term Papers

Adolf Hitler; Early Life, Ideas, Actions

lters for the homeless. It was during this time that he developed his prejudices about Jews and his interest in politics. According a biography two of his closest friends at this time were Jewish and ...

(3 pages) 1576 0 5.0 May/2009

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History > German History

Why Australia should be governed under a non-compulsory voting system debate.

of the argument.Tonight my first argument is that many people who live in Australia have a lack of interest in politics so why should they have to vote on such an important matter which they are not ... which they may or may not be inclined to do if it was not compulsory. Why should people who are not interested in politics and who do not care who the leader of the country is have to vote? Some peopl ...

(4 pages) 1658 0 0.0 Aug/2009

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

A Research on Margaret Thatcher

y student, she did not have nearly as much time free as other students. Despite that, she developed interest in politics and became Chairman of the University Conservative Club (OUCA) in 1946 (Murray ... ve Trade Unionists to action against "fanatical minority groups who were manipulating events in the interest of extreme political curts" (Lewis 139).By 1979 Margaret Thatcher became the first female B ...

(11 pages) 23 0 0.0 May/2010

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History