Essays Tagged: "american soil"

Comparing piece of art to America

by other countrys' standards, however all of my relatives in Iran would sever a limb to set foot on American soil. I confess I appreciate all The U.S. has to offer, but there are drawbacks, as with an ...

(1 pages) 58 1 4.7 Jan/2003

Subjects: Art Essays

This essaay is about foriegn relations of the US and its allies overseas after Sept 11th 2001 very good opinionated paper please read before u turn it in to get the opinions across.

ll funding and rouge governments that are associated with terrorist activities. After the attack on American soil, so many countries mourned the lives of the Americans that died in the senseless attac ... country at any given time. It may not be today or tomorrow but maybe next month or the month after. American considers Iraq a ticking time bomb ready to explode. If one of America's allies were to be ...

(3 pages) 460 11 4.2 Feb/2003

Subjects: Area & Country Studies Essays

About the economic effects that september 11th, had on the US economy, and whether or not sanctions would be a good idea for the US to use against Afghanistan

world sat and watched on September 11, 2001, as America was struck with the first act of terror on American soil ever. Many thoughts passed through the minds of their citizens. Most pertained to the ... e them.Obviously there is little to be said about America's history with sanctions. Then why is the American congress closely deliberating imposing one on the Afghanistan people? Do they think that th ...

(6 pages) 155 3 4.0 Mar/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays

A comparison essay on Bush's Sept. 11 speech and Roosevelt's Dec 7 speech.

nts in many foreign wars to help defend against who we thought were the enemy. Two such wars struck American soil and struck the American people. Both of these attacks were soon followed with a speech ... Harbor was attacked December 7, 1941 by the Japanese Empire. It was a surprise attack that shocked Americans into disbelief and sadness. Parts of the world were already involved in World War II, but ...

(2 pages) 89 0 4.5 Jun/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Presidents

Biological Basis of Fear.

Biological Basis of FearAbstractWith the recent terrorist attacks on American soil, many individuals are physiologically responding in a similar fearful way. Many Americ ... ctims cope. It is important to answer these questions at times when the psychological well-being of Americans is at a heightened risk for paranoia.Biological Basis of FearImagine walking through the w ... "snake!" your brain begins to respond fearfully to the danger. With the recent terrorist attacks on American soil, many individuals are physiologically responding in a similar fearful way. What causes ...

(13 pages) 251 0 4.0 Jul/2003

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Psychology

The seven major events that molded US history.

Much of early American history discusses wars that changed the course of history. One of the earlier war on Americ ... unless they had some sort of representation in parliament, so the colonists revolted, starting the American Revolution. The American Revolution, also know as 'the war for independence', won the colon ... independent and united country wanted to expand west into Mexican territory and started the Mexican-American war.The French and Indian War was a product of an imperial struggle between France and Brit ...

(4 pages) 107 2 4.5 Nov/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers

Civil war.

The Civil War is acknowledged as the greatest war in American history. Known as "The War that Never Ended". Nearly three million fought, and 600,000 died ... War that Never Ended". Nearly three million fought, and 600,000 died. It was the only war fought on American soil by Americans, and for that reason we have always been fascinated with The Civil War.On ... problems was the slavery. The abolishment was considered one of the most influential and south. The American Revolution had been fought to validate the idea that all men were created equal, but slaver ...

(2 pages) 33 0 0.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

What were the causes and consequences of the Mexican War?

The Mexican-American War was a "question of righteousness". On May 9th, 1846 President James K. Polk delivered a ... ting that "Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory, and shed American blood upon the American soil." President Polk sent John slidel to Mexico to negotiate a set ... which led to further conflict between the North and the South and indirectly caused the civil war. Americans believed that the United States was destined to expand across the continent, by force, as ...

(3 pages) 97 1 3.3 Nov/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

What were the causes and consequences of the Mexican War?

The Mexican-American War was a "question of righteousness". On May 9th, 1846 President James K. Polk delivered a ... ting that "Mexico has passed the boundary of the United States, has invaded our territory, and shed American blood upon the American soil." President Polk sent John Slidel to Mexico to negotiate a set ... which led to further conflict between the North and the South and indirectly caused the Civil War. Americans believed that the United States was destined to expand across the continent, by force, as ...

(3 pages) 36 0 1.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

Being an American.

that America offers. That is one of the reasons why people from all over the world have migrated to American soil. In America, success depends on the individual's performance and attitude.America is c ... the greatest country because of our freedoms. Freedoms not found anywhere else in the world, allow Americans to maximize their potential in as many ways as possible. Everyone is guaranteed equality i ...

(2 pages) 47 0 3.0 Nov/2003

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Creative Writing

Homeless Veterans

fraction of that amount to support those same servicemen and women who continue to fight battles on American soil after they return. According to the National Coalition for Homeless Veterans website, ... o weak to speak, too feeble to stand, too confused to ask for help. So, we, as appreciative, caring Americans should speak, stand and ask for the support they so richly deserve. Our freedom has been b ...

(5 pages) 107 0 3.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Child Labor

Child labor is a persistent problem both internationally as well as on American soil. Federal Child Labor Laws formed by the government of the United States assisted in cu ...

(3 pages) 138 1 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Controversial Issues

The Costs Of War

r. Some are in support of it, and others oppose it. It matters not which side is taken, because the American people pay for the war. Every person that pays taxes on American soil has a hand in funding ... soil has a hand in funding those troops sent over to protect democracy from terrorism. Whether the American people agree with it or not they have the responsibility of paying for the war. But at the ...

(3 pages) 39 0 4.5 May/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

Colin powell

before and particularly after the events of September 11, 2001, the day of the greatest tragedy on American soil since Pearl Harbor. The Secretary has stood shoulder to shoulder with the President an ...

(2 pages) 53 0 5.0 May/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays

Mark Twain

ory. Among these great figures of America are sometimes forgotten by the main populace such as some American authors. Mark Twain is one of the best authors to ever walk on American soil. He wrote nume ... tunately, there was more bad than good for Twain. Despite the pain he endured, Twain contributed to American Literature through his famous writing that are still being read today.In order to find out ...

(3 pages) 40 0 3.0 Jan/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies

Hip-Hop on the Dip-Drop?

The aftermath of the Civil Rights Movement dropped a seed on American soil in the mid-1970's that grew rapidly into an enormous beanstalk in the backyard of the ... ettos. As it began sprouting, hip-hop appeared beautiful and full of remedy for the poverty African-American communities endured. The Black Power and Black Arts Movements were in full swing and a prom ...

(2 pages) 29 0 3.0 Mar/2005

Subjects: Art Essays > Music History & Studies

Standing Rock Indian Reservation

ltures living amongst us in the United States. Some being immigrants that have just stepped foot on American soil. There are others such as the Lakota and Dakota Indians who are a part of the Great Si ... is always held with a traditional honoring ceremony of give-away and feast.The Pow Wow is a Native American tradition. It is a time to get together as a community, to celebrate, reminisce, speak to t ...

(4 pages) 32 0 3.0 Apr/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers

This an essay about a recent history occurence. it is very opinionated but i think that it is pretty good

ys after September 11. The reason this bill was signed was to stop terrorists and terrorist acts on American soil. Although the Act has helped with more than one hundred and seventy captures, many bel ... tates because they have been treated unequally. In another scene, a duo of Middle Easterns help the American agents stop the terrorists to give themselves a good name because of the stereotypes.Anothe ...

(2 pages) 31 1 4.1 May/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers

Three Years Later, What the Bush Administration is doing to combat terrorism

IntroductionThe United States has a long-standing tradition of protecting American interests from intrusions that can range from external to internal infiltration; however, o ... internal infiltration; however, on September 11th 2001 our country experienced the worst attack on American soil since Pearl Harbor. In the three years following the attacks, much has been learned ab ... ch has been learned about the terrorist organization, Al Qaeda, and how they were able to penetrate American borders to carry out their destruction. September 11th has become a turning point in the wa ...

(11 pages) 191 0 3.7 May/2005

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Military & International Conflicts & Security

Has the war on Iraq affected Australia'a national security

In the wake of the September 11 terrorist attacks on American soil, the world has entered a is new phase, a new fear and a new enemy. George W. Bush maki ... s divided and bound our country with others, our Prime Minister's sentiments clearly lying with the Americans and American interests. John Howard's strong reliance on the U.S was apparent with his mil ... ture of Australia has had great impacts on its identity, it's government and foreign policy making. American political scientist Samuel Huntington describes Australia as being a "torn country"# "It ha ...

(8 pages) 40 0 4.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues