Holocaust The Holocaust is a term that is synonymous with genocide. In the Webster Merriam dictionary this term has two meanings; the first is a sacrifice consumed by fire. The second meaning is a thorough destruction involving extensive loss of life especially through fire. In regards to the historical event known as the Holocaust, the second definition is the most fitting. This def

American Culture 1) How much can you learn about “melting pot” ' Why has the USA been called “melting pot” ' - “Melting pot” is a place for mixing races, religions, languages, customs, etc. On the another word, “melting pot” is a place where people from many different countries all over the world come to live in. - The United Sates has often been called “melting pot” because its citize

Black Panther Party The Black Panther Party was one that started as a result of the struggle that African Americans faced from day one in America. With a militant hand the Black Panther Party wanted to uplift African Americans and bring about revolutionary socialism and equality for all oppressed minorities. Following in the steps of Malcolm X, the Black Panther Party also sought to bri

Effects Of Science On The Great Awakening The Effects of Science on the Great Awakening If the sciences had been quicker to develop, the Great Awakening would not have happened. This is because people were seeing change as a good thing after the rapid spread of disease, which would be preventative when science did develop. Also, the ideas of modern scientists, made people begin to

Women Of 9/11 Women Of 9/11 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 changed every American, and likely affected every person in the world in some way, form or fashion. The events that occurred on September 11, 2001: Four commercial airliners are hijacked by an o

Educational Pratices in Colonial America America prides itself on the fact that every child in this nation is entitled to a free and well rounded education. This was not always the case. The establishment of schooling systems within America, was an evolutionary process. Each region in the country began with a system which suited them, whether that meant that children only learned what

Eishenhower Dwight David Eisenhower is the most important Kansan in history. He was a famous World War II hero and a great President of the United States. The purpose of this paper is to state that Dwight David Eisenhower is the most important person in the history of Kansas. Many people will agree that Dwight David Eisenhower, also known as "Ike," is the most important person due to h

Election of 1824 In the election of 1824, John Quincy Adams was running against Andrew Jackson. One thing that effected the election of 1824 was the regional differences which soon led to the split in the Republican Party. Jackson soon won the most popular votes and with that you would think he would become president but no. since Henry clay also was running he gave his electoral votes t

The Great Depression Analyze the causes of the Great Depression and describe the methods used to remedy it. The Great Depression, which plagued the U.S. from 1929 to 1939, was truly a product of World War I. All throughout the war the American economy had been booming and expanding. We had been supplying all

A Tale of Death and Destruction: September 11th 2001 The hijacking and destruction of several planes and buildings rocked the world on September 11, 2001. One of these planes collided into the north building of the World Trade Towers in lower Manhattan, destroying it. Americans and millions around the globe watched these atrocities while wondering if their family member or friend was o

F.D.R F.D.R. “Yesterday April 12, 1945 President Franklin Roosevelt died of a stroke at Warm Springs, Georgia. Assuming the Presidency at the depth of the Great Depression, Franklin D. Roosevelt helped the American people regain faith in themselves through fireside chats. He brought hope as he promised prompt, vigorous action, and asserted in his Inaugural Address, "the only thing w

a U.S Intervention A U.S. Intervention As early as the 1500’s, the idea of constructing a ship canal between the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans occurred to navigators and explorers, as the geographical form of the Central American Isthmus was becoming known. Many Isthmus surveys were made over the years. Opinion remained divided between a route through Panama and a longer route through

Families and Freedom It could be considered almost ludicrous that most African-Americans were content with their station in life during the civil war. Although that was how they were portrayed to the white people, it was a complete myth. Most slaves were dissatisfied with their stations in life, and longed to have the right of freedom. Slavery in America up to the civil

General Charles A. Horner General Charles A. Horner General Charles A. Horner has since retired from the Air Force but his doctrine is engraved in our military strategy. He served in the Air Force from October 1958 to September 1994. During his tenure, he served as the commander of all US and coalition forces for Desert Shield and Desert Storm. General Horner’s distinct position g

FDR and The New Deal Program FDR and The New Deal Program Franklin D. Roosevelt, thirty-second President of the United Sates, greatly expanded the role of the federal government with a wide-ranging economic and social program, the New Deal, designed to counter the Great Depression of the 1930s. He also led the nation through most of its participation in the global struggle of World W

Federalism Before the outbreak of the American Revolution, the colonists employed several different tactics in an effort to persuade the British government to alter its colonial policies. An example of these tactics was the organization of boycotts. One boycott took place as a result of the Stamp Act. This was a direct tax on the American colonies, rather than being included in the pr

Federalist #10 Liberty. This word means many things to many people. There is no way to distinctly define the term without leaving someone's crucial point of view out of the equation. One person might say that anarchy would be the only way to have complete and utter freedom, while others would go as far as to believe a controlled communist government is the best route to achieving libe

Federalist Papers The Federalist Papers Alexander Hamilton wanted to help the ratification of the ‘new’ Constitution, in 1787, so he decided that he would write and publish articles in order to explain the concepts of this Constitution. James Madison and John Jay were two other contributors that Hamilton added to help defend the new Constitution by writing articles as well. Althou

Fighting A Losing Battle Fighting A Losing Battle Throughout history we have seen many examples of the deceptions and trickery whites have used for their own personal gain. Oblivious to recognizing the Indians as equal, most whites have put the Indians through endless suffering, despite their supposed “brotherhood.” It seems no matter what the Indians did, whether they s

Forte Point Historical Site Visit For our California history class we were asked to visit a historical site or museum this semester. I chose to visit the Fort Point National Historic Site in Golden Gate National Recreation Area Located in Presidio of San Francisco. My visit to the fort was a wonderful experience. The weather was warm and sunny, perfect for visiting and outdoor historic

Abe Lincoln Born: 1809 Died: 1893 Years in Office: 1861-1865 Elected From: Illinois Party: Republican Vice President: 1) Hammibal Hamlin 2) Andrew Johnson The future president was born in the most modest of circumstances in a log cabin near Hodgenville, Kentucky., on Feb. 12, 1809. His entire childhood and young manhood were spent on the brink of poverty as his pi

French Revolution Analysis of the French Revolution "Revolutions evolve in definite phases. At first they are moderate in scope, then they become radical to excess and finally they are brought to abrupt conclusions by the emergence of a strong man to restore order." Discuss this statement with specific references to the French Revolution. The French Revolution brought about

Abraham Lincoln Fun Fact: During the Civil War, telegraph wires were strung to follow the action on the battlefield. But there was no telegraph office in the White House, so Lincoln went across the street to the War Department to get the news. Fast Fact: Abhorring war, Abraham Lincoln accepted it as the only means to save the Union. Biography: Abraham Lincoln warned the South in

Abbie Hoffman: Rebel of the Sixties The sixties were a time of radical change for America. A time when there was a decline in what was thought to be normal. Family values and morals were a thing of the past. There was an increase in drug use, casual and premarital sex. This was just the beginning of the changing times. There were many people fighting for their rights. There were pro

From Oppressed Slaves to Champion Soldiers This is just a small example of the doubt and hatred that was bestowed on the African American soldiers. However, during the war, they proved themselves to be brave and courageous men on and off the battlefield on many occasions. Despite deep prejudices and harsh criticisms from the white society, these men were true champions of patriotism. Th

Abe Lincoln Abraham Lincoln With his cabinet Abraham Lincoln is regarded by many historians as the greatest president ever to stand at America's helm. This reputation is extremely well deserved, as Lincoln was able to preserve the Union and gain victory in the civil war, despite his fighting an uphill battle against his own presidential cabinet. Had he not been struggling against

Abolitionist Movement The Abolitionist Movement During the thirty years that preceded the Civil War, abolitionism was a major factor in electoral politics. Abolitionism refers to antislavery activism between the early 1830s, when William Lloyd Garrison began publishing The Liberator, and the Civil War. By the year 1834, there existed a weak framework of abolitionists, many who were dete

George Washington George Washington inspired a young nation to defeat the greatest power in the world at that time. He also helped make many of the laws and set up the law making systems that we still have today. Washington had many contributions to America and I will discuss the contributions that he made. In 1774, Washington was one of seven delegates from Virginia to go to the First

George Washington George Washington On April 30, 1789, George Washington, standing on the balcony of Federal Hall on Wall Street in New York, took his oath of office as the first President of the United States. "As the first of every thing, in our situation will serve to establish a Precedent," he wrote James Madison, "it is devoutly wished on my part, that these precedents may be fi

George Washington Born on Feb. 22, 1732,in Westmoreland County, Va., George Washington was the oldest son of Augustine Washington and his second wife, Mary Ball Washington, who were rich Virginians of English descent. George spent his childhood on the family estate on the Potomac River. His schooling included the study of surveying, math, and the “rules of civility." Augustine died in 17