American History

Cold war was the period that was characterized by conflict between the democracies led by the United States against the communist states led by the Soviet Union. The war was characterized with political propaganda, military crashes, economic rivalry and diplomatic bargaining. The war was fought any where, in the space and in the neutral states in Africa and Asia. The war has had far reaching economic, social and political effects on different societies of the world.   The reelection of President...

Ethnocentrism is considered as one of the most sensitive topics when it comes to analyzing and identifying cultural and racial differences of people. According to the book entitled  Sociology in our times,  which is written by Diana Elizabeth Kendall, ethnocentrism is defined as   the practice of judging all other cultures by ones own culture  (Kendall 94). More so, ethnocentrism is solely driven by the notion that ones personal way of life or culture is superior compared to...

Aristotle once said that the person who contemplates things in their first growth and origin be it a state or any other thing for that matter, would obtain a most clear view of them. The period between the years 1789 to 1840 is important for this consideration. It has been observed to be a period when the development of the National idea in the United States took place. George Washington was elected the first President of the United States in 1789, the only man to ever be unanimously elected in...

Unit High School (11ht grade)  Holocaust Aim What was the response of America to Holocaust Goalsobjectives Read the reading resource with understanding. Develop comprehension on the details of Holocaust. Identify and analyze the response of America to the Holocaust. Draw conclusion on the response of America to the Holocaust. Examine the causes and effects of Holocaust to the peace and security of the world. Main ideasunderstandings Holocaust was initiated when the World War II began...

Unit High School (11ht grade)  World War II Aim What were the motives of America in entering to World War II Goalsobjectives Read the primary document with understanding. Develop understanding on the details of World War II. Identify and analyze the involvements of the United States to World War II. Draw conclusion on the interventions done by the United States about the war. Examine the causes and effects of World War II to the political, social, and economic aspects of the world. Main...

The Stamp Act was passed by British Parliament in order to offset the costs of British military defending the colonies.  The act required that stamps purchased from the British government be attached to all government documents and advertisements, pamphlets, newspapers, and playing cards were to be printed on stamped paper sold by the government. The Stamp Act was widely opposed by the American colonists.             In a letter dated December 19, 1765, Samuel...

Unit High School (11th grade) - What were the main causes for Stock market crash Aim What were the main causes for Stock market crash Goalsobjectives (These include social and academic skills as well as conceptual goals) Read a primary source document with understanding Recognize the continuing importance of ideas and documents Place the stock market crash within philosophical and political contexts Recognize connections between ideas in different historical eras Draw conclusions based on historical...

Introduction America has had a host of Presidents since they gained independence from British colonialists. President Obama the current President is the 43rd President while George Washington was the first President of independent America. Andrew Jackson came seventh in the long list of all the people who have had an opportunity to be President of one of the most powerful countries in the world. This discussion focuses on life and times of Andrew Jackson. Childhood Andrew Jackson a son of a Scotch...

The British North America colonialism started in 1606 when James I supported the establishment of colonies along the coast of America. A charter for the southern section is given to a land for Englandcompany of London merchants (called the London Company, until its successful colony causes it be known as the Virginia Company). ( Historyworld.Net , n.d.) The Virginia Companies compete to get a land for England, trade and return a profit. In 1607, There were more than 100 English men who attempted...

The film Glory depicts the trials, victories, and exploits of the 1st black army regiment of the United States during the Civil War. This was a significant event in U.S. history and a high point particularly in African-American history since this marked the first time that blacks were enlisted into the Army. This move came about right after the Emancipation Proclamation, wherein it declared the freedom of all slaves in the Confederate States of America. Further, it changed the political and social...

Howard Zinn in A Peoples History of the United States creates a unique type of analytical framework for recounting and for assessing important periods and events in American history.  The unique feature of his approach is that it is extraordinarily inclusive, looking at events as they unfold from the diverse people experiencing those events, rather than from an elitist academic or dominant economic perspective.  What emerges from such an approach is a more nuanced view of American history...

My report follows the life of Ray Charles Robinson, better known as Ray Charles, in the 2004 film Ray. Jamie Foxx won a Golden Globe and an Academy Award for Best Actor in his portrayal of Charles from the musicians simple roots to his piano work to becoming a superstar. Along the way, he faced numerous trials and tribulations stemming from childhood blindness, the death of his brother and the constant racism. Charles inspired many aspiring singers to greatness and his musical influence lives on...

World War II is the bloodiest and most destructive war in the history of mankind. The primary aggressor in this war is no other than Nazi Germany, led by Adolf Hitler. One look at the massive number of global casualties in World War II is usually enough for anyone to condemn the war Nazi Germany started. However, the Nazis werent bent on evil for evils sake. In fact, experts today agree that there are at least two major reasons why Nazi Germany went to war. The first reason is that they feared the...

President Kennedy and President Dwight were both very successful due to their charismatic leadership as demonstrated by the following discussion. Discussion President Dwight Eisenhover was the 34rd president of America and one of the most successful presidents to ever lead. He has been known to portray certain charismatic qualities that distinguish him from many other leaders in the world. These qualities are written by Philip Ernest (2001) and we are going to look at them to know why he became...

Loyalists in the American Revolutionary War There have been significant efforts, among history scholars, to assess the positions and roles that different groups assumed in the revolutionary struggle that gave freedom to the United States from their British colonizers.  This study is an effort to look back in history, evaluate the positions taken by American loyalists and make analysis of the roles that they played in the revolutionary wars. Loyalists refers to persons who maintain loyalty to...

All deal with specific Programs created during the New Deal to create jobs. These programs also did much more in the areas of conservation, electrification, and preservation. Please take a look at the three programs. If you lived in the 1930s, which would havemost interesting to you and why  I think it would be a real cool experience working with the Civilian Conservation Corps (CCC) for several reasons Being able to travel to new places and meet new people. Being able to make a difference,...