Essays Tagged: "history of america"

Answering Americas Call. The role of America today

- -Throughout the history of America there have been several different answers to her call. Every different time perio ...

(3 pages) 99 0 3.8 Nov/1996

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Specific Policies

Hamiltonianism vs Jeffersonianism. America during the late 18th century- the fate of country lay in the hands of two men

f men.In this group of fashioned leaders were two names, not the oldest or most distinguished inthe history of America, but who were destined to impress upon their country a more lasting andimportant ... in America. Theimpression he had made on the public policy and the influence he had exerted over thehistory of his country, was great. At thirty-five years of age he had won a place amongSimper 5the p ...

(8 pages) 160 0 2.3 Nov/1996

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

The Sacco and Vanzetti Case

Massachusetts, shoe factory robbery and murders is the most politically charged murder case in the history of America.On April 15,1920, a paymaster and his guard were carrying a factory payroll of $1 ...

(2 pages) 62 0 4.6 Nov/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers

John Adams' biography-2 pages double spaced on -introduction -early life -before the revolution -during the revolution -after the revolution -later years

(1735-1826), the Second President of the United States, was a prominent individual of the American history. He is still well-known with the patriot cause, being a delegate to the First and Second Con ... and settled many important negotiations. Certainly above all, he was a very influential man in the history of America.John Adams was born on October 30, 1735, in a small town of Braintree, Massachuse ...

(4 pages) 273 2 4.2 Jan/2003

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

Alexander Hamilton Biography-2 pages paragraphs including -introduction -early life -before the Revolution and during the revolution -during and after the revolution -later years

Alexander Hamilton BiographyAlexander Hamilton, (1757-1804), is a very important man in the history of America. He is best known for his political help in the money issues of government after ... tt Lavien. He had one brother named James who was two years older than Hamilton. Much of Hamilton's history is still unknown because he was an unlawfully born child. Hamilton's father, James Hamilton, ...

(5 pages) 93 0 4.4 Jan/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Freedom of Speech.

Throughout the history of America, from the time of it's ratification, until today, The Constitution of the United ... tes of America thatsomeone takes the text literally. As proved countless times throughout America's history, the words apparently do not mean what they say.Footnotes1)Prior restraint defines a governm ... s=4/hits_only?>The legal documentation of the Tinker Case. The Tinker case was a big deal in the history offreedom of speech because the school violated their freedom of expression and the Tinkers ...

(12 pages) 559 4 4.5 Apr/2003

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Human Rights

Sectional issues leading up to the Civil War, how the North South and West felt about states rights, tariffs, western land policy, mexican war, secession and how all these linked back to slavery.

The Civil war was the most momentous and crucial period of time in the history of America. Not only did this war bring an end to slavery but also paved way for numerous so ... 828 http://www2.whidbey.com/chuckd/calhoun.html2) Lincoln's First Inaugural Address 1861 http://www.historyplace.com/lincoln/inaug-1.htm3) The Presidents message to Congress in special session 1861 ht ... Gordon Leidner, Causes of the Civil War: A Balanced Answer, http://members.tripod.com/~greatamericanhistory/gr02013.htm

(6 pages) 211 1 4.4 Dec/2003

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

Analysis of literary techniques used by Martin Luther King in his March on Washington Adress.

logos, or proof by reasoning is evident in the structure of his speech. The speech begins with the history of America, and the reason for the gathering. King says, ""Now is the time to open the doors ...

(1 pages) 88 1 2.4 Jan/2004

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Language Studies

Lewis and Clark Expedition. The expedition was able to maintain good relations with most of the Indians.

Throughout the history of America being discovered and settled, the Indians have had much difficulty sustaining the ...

(2 pages) 45 0 2.3 Feb/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

Values and Morals of the 1920s as Reflected by the Great Gatsby

At a glance some would say that the 1920s were one of the most radical times in the history of America. Sure, the late 60s were too but the 20s had the largest jump in trends, Values a ...

(2 pages) 82 4 2.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: Art Essays > Film & TV Studies > Film Review and Analysis

This essay takes a close look at he african american tradition of quilt making

Quilting: An African American TraditionThe history of African American women in quilting is almost as old as the history of America. Black slav ... loth, but Judas is clothed in drab, being a little off-color in character. Panel eleven is the next history is the Holy Family; Joseph, the Virgin Mary, and the infant Jesus with the stare of Bethlehe ...

(8 pages) 90 0 4.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > African Studies - History

A Hald Century of Progress, based on the book The Nation Takes Shape by Marcus Cunliffe

The period of time from 1789-1837 marked a new beginning in the history of America. After a daunting war for independence, the United States emerged as a new power ...

(4 pages) 36 1 4.3 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

"Having Our Say" by the Delaney Sisters

The social, cultural and political history of America as it affects the life course of American citizens became very real to us as the ...

(3 pages) 56 0 2.0 May/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Sociology

Transformation of Shakespeare's "othello" to Tim Black Nelson's "O"

nd.Nelson's choice of setting, a private Southern high school worked very well. This was due to the history of America's South and black slavery, and also because Odin was the only African American at ... l, but many stereotypes of African American were present. These included; Odin's violent outbursts, history of substance abuse, pressing himself (almost raping) into Desi violently whilst making love. ...

(6 pages) 54 0 2.0 Jun/2004

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > European Literature > Authors > Shakespeare

Brief analysis of "The Birth of the Republic" 3rd edition. Essay on what is Morgan's thesis.

Edmund S. Morgan's "The Birth of the Republic" is an excellent overview of the major points of the history of America throughout the revolutionary period.To briefly summarize the book; Morgan first b ...

(4 pages) 65 1 3.0 Oct/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

An informative essay on the causes of the Salem Witchcraft Trials.

The Salem Witchcraft trials are commonly referred to the most unnecessary savage prejudices in the history of America. Not only was the whole ordeal made up in the creative minds of little girls, but ... Many innocent lives could have been spared if it weren't for such tragic events. After studying the history of the trials, most are left with the burning question: how could a town kill nineteen and c ...

(3 pages) 36 1 0.0 Nov/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

The Great Depression

and even suicidal. The Great depression was the most significantly horrifying economic crash in the history of America. Everything hit rock bottom, including the stock market, banks and the most sadde ...

(8 pages) 76 0 5.0 May/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers

American Presidents

because of Holland's lack of restrictions on the religions of it's citizens. (pg.50, "The Religious History Of America", Gaustad & Schmidt) After waiting for England to change its policies to no a ... e much about the voyage to Plymouth, the arrival and life at the settlement. (pg. 51, The Religious History of America") He was a very religious man himself, hoping future generations might say "Our f ...

(13 pages) 79 0 4.0 Jun/2005

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

The Egoism of Jonathan Edwards

As a preacher, revivalist, philosopher and theologian, Jonathan Edwards echoes through the history of America as the foremost Christian thinker of the 18th century. Reported as "the only inte ...

(12 pages) 44 0 3.0 Aug/2005

Subjects: Humanities Essays > Religion & Faith > Christianity

Henry Ford.

Henry Ford was one of the most important and influential inventors and businessmen in the short history of America. He revolutionized the business world and he changed forever the efficiency of fa ...

(4 pages) 51 0 5.0 Dec/2005

Subjects: Literature Research Papers > Biographies