Indian Removal And Andrew Jackson The constitution of the United States reads; “We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their creator with certain inalienable rights that among these are life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness.” In the early 1800’s, there existed a deep division among the nation’s white population regarding Nat

The Salem Witch Trials: The People The Salem Witch Trials The first accusations of witchcraft in Salem Village began at the end of February in 1692. The accusations began when Betty Parris, nine year-old daughter of Rev. Samuel Parris, and her twelve year-old cousin Abigail Williams began to display erratic behavior and exhibit extreme physical contortions. Their actions closely resem

Guilede Age Many people viewed businessmen of the nineteenth century as robber barons. They believed that these businessmen were so emerged into giant corporations and were so dedicated in striving for monopolistic power that their only pursuit was wealth and power in lieu of accomplishments. This entry counterbalances the idea of robber barons. John Chamberlain emphasizes the creative a

Dorothea Lynde Dix - Social Reformer Dorothea Lynde Dix had a profound effect as a single person on social reforms in early America. Although Dorothea had a troubled childhood, she was able to cause major reforms not only in America but also in Europe and other countries. She reformed the treatment for the mentally ill and helped create female nursing in the US Army. Gaining respect f

Treatment Of Indigenous People Many reasons were given to justify what was done to the indigenous groups of America during the age of colonization and discovery. There is no real way to now know which reasons were the real reasons and which ones were just rationalizations. Christianity was used almost as an excuse for their actions and in reality was forced upon the Indians who at the ti

African Americans African American History It is often taught that the social and economic conditions of African Americans have been one of America’s greatest struggles. For some, the struggle continues, although changes are evident, it has in no way erased the damage that was inflicted. Others believe that the time has come to move on and consider racism and the residual effect of sl

Marcus Garvey Marcus Garvey, was born in Jamaica in 1887 and is considered to be the father of the Black Nationalism Movement. During the early 1900’s, after reading Booker T. Washington’s Up From Slavery, Garvey pledged to organize Blacks throughout the world with an agenda of Black unity and pride. Moreover, Garvey achieved his greatest influence in the Untied States where there was a

New Englanders The Nicer New Englanders The New England and Chesapeake regions were different because of religious, social, and ethical reasons. The standards of living for both parties were very different and their beliefs were very different also. The towns were different and composed of many different types of people. The regions differed in religious beliefs from being a part

911 September 11, 2001, will be remembered as one of the most horrific and unbelievable days ever experienced in the United States. The events of this day certainly affect every American, and likely affect every person in the world in some way. Between 7:45 a.m. and 8:10 a.m. EDT - Four airplanes were hijacked from east coast airports. 8:46 a.m. EDT - The first airplane crashed into the

Carver George Washington Carver, an agricultural chemist, the discoverer of three hundred uses for peanuts and the discoverer of hundreds of uses for soybeans, pecans and sweet potatoes became one of the most prestigious scientist of his time. George Washington Carver was born Jan.5, 1864 in Diamond Grove Mississippi. His mother was stolen from the plantation when he was a young

Civil Rights Emerging in the 1950’s and reaching a peak in the 1960’s, the civil rights movement prompted the federal government to enact sweeping forms that toppled Jim Crow, virtually eliminated public assertions of white supremacy, a mainstay of the American cultural and intellectual tradition, and boosted black pride (Levy, xiii). There were many factors including the black migratio

American Civil War The American Civil War “Fourscore and seven years ago, our fathers brought forth on this continent a new nation, conceived in Liberty, and dedicated to the proposition that all men are created equal” (Barney 147). Abraham Lincoln’s famous opening statement of the Gettysburg Address shows the general attitude of the Northern United States in this Civil Wa

Jeffersonian When it came to the federal Constitution, the Jeffersonian Republicans usually held a strict interpretation of the Constitution opposed the broad constructionism of Federalists between 1800 and 1818. The Republicans demonstrated the beliefs of their party against those of the Federalists concerning the interpretation of the federal Constitution. The Jerrfersonian Republica

Slave History 2. Describe the change in slavery as an institution from 1680 to 1739. By the 1680’s, planters in Chesapeake colonies of Virginia and Maryland began to shift from servants to slaves and the rest of the colonies were soon to follow. Two factors aided in the institutionalization of slavery, the decline of indentured servitude and the availability of African slaves. The

Abraham Lincoln A Great Leader Abraham Lincoln - A great Leader In the year 1809, the future sixteenth president and the son of Thomas Lincoln and Nancy Hanks was born, and was named Abraham after his grandfather. He was born into a one room log cabin in Kentucky made form logs and clay, and it sat right on the hard cold earth, with just a fireplace on one wall to keep them warm.

Dred Scott There have been several cases in the history of the Supreme Court that have had a powerful impact on both the highest court of the land and the history of the United States. The Dred Scott decision can definitely be included in this category of monumental cases that changed the course of American history. Until this decision the Supreme Court had a flawless reputation. Its pre

George Washington George Washington George Washington was the First President of the United States (1789-97) and commander in chief of the Continental army (1775-83) at a most critical period in American history. He was one of the most influential revolutionary leaders of his time and earned the title “Father of His Country”. While commander in chief of the Continental army, he won man

God’s Existence In Modern American Schools Everyone has a parent, someone from whom they were born. Most American’s have parental figures in their life whether it’s a mom and dad, two mommies, or two daddies. However since the beginning of time there has always been another figure in life, God. He has been a guiding light in dark times, an ear to talk to, and inspiration to many American

John Locke “No man should take away the life, liberty, or property of another,” those were the most famous words of the illustrious English philosopher, John Locke. The year was 1689, and John Locke had already published one of the greatest essays ever to be written on government called An Essay Concerning Human Understand. This eminent document may truly have been the basis of the Uni

Into The Wild Relevancy of Life and Death At the beginning of reading “Into the Wild”, the more I read the more I started to question whether Chris McCandless was wrong for doing what he did. Primarily the issue at hand to me with this entire story is whether Chris McCandless’s actions are relative or not' Ultimately Chris was a product of the stereotypical life many teenagers live

Rosa Parks And Ella Baker Rosa Parks and Ella Baker were two of the most important women during the Civil Rights Movement. Through their many achievements and great involvement in African American committees and institutions against segregation, they were able to change the way society is for African Americans today. Always using non-violent tactics within their committees and on the s

History Of Wilkes-barre During the early 1700's various Indian tribes, such as the Shawanese, Delaware and Nanticoke, settled in the valley of Wilkes-Barre. In 1768, a group of Yankees, led by Major John Durke, built Fort Durkee near Ross Street. They named the area for John Wilkes and Iasaac Barre. Several battles took place in the following years, but the Yankees we

Persian Gulf War CASE STUDY THE PERSIAN GULF WAR AND UN INVOLVEMENT The jubilation caused by the drawing down of the Cold War was dramatically overshadowed when Iraq invaded the nation of Kuwait on August 2nd 1990. Iraqi control of Kuwait and the danger it posed to Saudi Arabia and the smaller Gulf states threatened a vital American interest, because the United States and the

The Meat Of The Matter: The Meat Inspection Act Of 1906 The Meat of the Matter: A Look at the Meat Inspection Act of 1906 The year 1906 brought about a new era in governmental legislation that helped to shape the way privately owned producers of consumable goods would conduct themselves in the future. President Theodore Roosevelt, a man known for his tenaciousness when tackling the iss

MLK Jr. History is made up of significant events that shape our future, and leaders who influence our destiny. Martin Luther King launched the American Civil Rights movement in the 1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott as the president of the Montgomery Improvement Association. He was later named to the board of directors of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) in

Native American Captivity D.H. Lawrence’s view of American spirit in his essay, “Spirit of Place,” coincides with the account of Mary Rowlandson’s emotions and experiences in, “A Narrative of the captivity and Restoration of Mrs. Mary Rowlandson.” D.H. Lawrence writes about a false sense of freedom in America, in which people do not understand nor cherish their freedom until their basic

Rockefellers The Rockefeller’s In the early 1900s a family of money began to make an enormous mark on American history in numerous ways. The family is the Rockefeller’s, a name almost every American knows. Some of us know them for their huge achievements in business, for greed, for religion, and most because they are one of the richest families in history. This family fortune did n

Dwight D Eisehower Dwight D. Eisenhower Dwight D. Eisenhower: Soldier and Statesman is a document then gives an inside look at the man who has always been a natural born leader. The book breaks down the life of Dwight D. Eisenhower from the time when he wasn't just a young boy throughout his military career, presidency, and his life up to his death. It gives you a detailed account o

Women In The 1900s-1930s Women in the 1900s-1930s Women in the 1900s-1930s went through many struggles and hardships in order to survive and stand as an equal towards the power of men. Women were looked down upon as someone who has no importance in the world except staying at home and cleaning the house. Through the 1900s-1930s women struggled in order to have political and social

Containment Of Communism 1. Discuss the policy of containment of communism. 1. The Containment Policy would adapt to approaches. One approach was military; the other was economic. In 1947, U.S. Secretary of State George C. Marshall proposed a program to funnel American economic aid to Europe. Faced with a rapid growth in the size of Communist parties especially in France and Italy, the