Franklin, Benjamin Ben Franklin: Early Life In his many careers as a printer, moralist, essayist, civic leader, scientist, inventor, statesman, diplomat, and philosopher, for later generations of Americans he became both a spokesman and a model for the national character. He was born in Boston, Massachusetts on Jan. 17, 1706, into a religious Puritan household. His father, Josiah, was

Spanish American War The end of the nineteenth century saw the birth of a new American attitude and ideology. The events that led up to the Spanish American War in 1898 and the results of it changed America’s view of expansion. The war with Spain was not fought over territory but for Cuban independence, yet war and the results of the Treaty of Paris gained the United States imperial sta

Stonewall Jackson One of the most famous generals of the American Civil was Thomas Jonathan Jackson who served under Confederate General Robert E. Lee. During the First Battle of Bull Run, or Manassas, Jackson’s brigade faced overwhelming odds. General Barnard E. Bee, seeing Jackson’s line holding firm, said, “There is Jackson standing like a stone wall.” Hence from then on he was called

Stock Market Crash 1929 The 1929 Stock Market Crash In early 1928 the Dow Jones Average went from a low of 191 early in the year, to a high of 300 in December of 1928 and peaked at 381 in September of 1929. (1929…) It was anticipated that the increases in earnings and dividends would continue. (1929…) The price to earnings ratings rose from 10 to 12 to 20 and higher for the market’s fa

Susan B. Anthony “How did Susan B. Anthony Break the Law in 1872'” For many years, women’s organizations have tried to get women the right to vote. These women protested and petitioned and did whatever else they could to make this legal. However, congress still referred this decision. Susan B. Anthony, who was one of the most prominent women in the 19th century politically and soci

Strict Vs. Loose Constructionists During the period of 1801-1817, the clash of the Republican views on the constitution were argued against the opinions of the Federalist. The Republicans believed in interpreting the constitution strictly, meaning that Congress or the President define the constitution as is- word for word, while the Federalist party held the opinions of broad constructi

Colonial American Educational Practices 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

Colonist Revolt Colonists Revolt Throughout American history there have been many ups and downs, especially in the beginning. When different groups from different parts of the world come together you are going to have conflicts no matter what the situation is. In the case of the American colonists revolting against Great Britain I feel that the American colonist had every right to

Colonization Colonization The promise of new riches and the potential discovery of the fabled Northwest Passage were the primary objectives, which fueled the exploration of the New World. Yet these goals were not practical enough when the European nations decided to colonize the Americas. Apparently, "a prosperous and enduring colonial empire depended on self-sustaining economic dev

Tecumseh The mixing of the Indian and European lifestyles influenced everyone’s lives. Throughout time one could see the two sides unit together as one and one could also see them collide with disastrous ends. The Indians and the white men would unit to make peaceful treaties. Then the treaty would get broken and the two groups would collide in battle. Even when the Europeans and the

Columbus Christopher Columbus is the most well known explorer by most school age children. When children are young, teachers tell them that Columbus was a very good person, a hero even. To be politically correct though, Christopher Columbus brought death and destruction with him to the Americas. He stole , killed, and tortured the natives. Christopher Columbus was not a true explorer, bu

Columbus Was Not a Hero “In 1492 Columbus sailed the ocean blue.” That’s the one date everyone remembers, the date in virtually every school child’s history textbook. But, they leave out pretty much everything about Columbus and his exploration of the New World. It’s the part many people have yet to learn about. For years, Columbus has been presented to us as a hero. In 1934, Presid

Textural Anaylisis Give Me Liberty or Give Me Death Patrick Henry The date was March 23, 1775. The Virginia Revolutionary Committee sat quietly in the St. Johns Church awaiting a speech from Patrick Henry. The colonies were in a time of turmoil and question. The Revolutionary War was drawing nearer, and many things were uncertain. Patrick Henry was a strong and avid supporter

The 1848 American Purchase Of Mexican Land How Mexico Lost An Enormous Territory to the U.S. in 1848. Henry Polk was President of the U.S.A. from 1845, and was an imperialist. He wanted his country to expand by seizing Mexico\'s land. His goal was to try to make the States stretch from the Atlantic to the Pacific. Polk first offered 30,000,000 dollars to Mexico for California

The Battle Of Gettysburg The Battle of Gettysburg was “one of the deadliest battles ever fought on North American soil” (Internet Resource 4). More soldiers fought and died in the Gettysburg Battle than in any other battle in America. There were “more than 2,000 land engagements of the Civil War” (Internet Resource 4), but Gettysburg ranks supreme. Although the Battle of Gettysburg did n

New York Times And Abortion The motto in journalism is to make history one day at a time. Once a story is written and published it is immortal. The print media can offer a keen insight into societal issues and how societies respond to those issues. Newspapers, through classified advertisements, allow individuals and businesses various avenues to define the needs and wants of the time,

The Cuban Missile Crisis The Cuban missile crisis was almost the start of a third world war. There were many events that influenced John F. Kennedy’s decisions. The reactions and results lead to a resolution. The United Stated learned that the Soviets were building nuclear missile bases on Cuba. The Soviet Union promised that they wouldn’t attempt to put nuclear weapons in Cuba, but they

The Colonial States Thomas Jefferson wrote of Virginia, “This country…consists of plain, honest, and rational neighbors,…hospitable and friendly.” Relations between blacks and whites have not been much more pleasant. Most children attend schools made up almost entirely of children of their own race. Many Virginians are trying their best to make the races get along. The population co

The Declaration Of Independence The Declaration of Independence is considered one of the most important documents in world history because its effects were felt around the world and not only in its place of origin, the United States. While blacks used context from the declaration to challenge slavery in the United States, the French used its ideals to start their own revolution. The Decl

The Failures Of Affirmitive Action Once upon a time, there were two people who went to an interview for only one job position at the same company. The first person attended a prestigious and highly academic university, had years of work experience in the field and, in the mind of the employer, had the potential to make a positive impact on the company’s performance. The second person was

The First American Industrial Revolution The First American Industrial Revolution Industrial Revolutions occur with the invention of new machinery that facilitates working conditions and in turn will change a nation’s way of life. A series of sub revolutions take place and the final outcome is drastic. The first American Industrial Revolution is no different; it will forever alter the

The First President First President George Washington George Washington was born in Westmoreland County, VA, on February 11, 1731. Washington’s family made a living by farming, land buying, trading, milling, and in the iron industry. George had ten brothers and sisters, four of which were his half siblings. George’s mother, Mary Ball, was Augustine’s second wife wh

The Effect Of Womenin The Workplace During WWII Women' In the workplace' WHAT'''' “World War II changed the face and the soul of the world forever. The boundaries of countries, the shapes of cities, and the minds and views of people were permanently altered” (Wise, 5). People’s outlooks would never be the same. In December 1941, the Japanese attacked on Pearl Harbor. Within a year

Civil War There is an ongoing debate between historians as to whether or not slavery has been overemphasized as the cause of the Civil War. However, upon further research, one may find that slavery was the underlying foundation on which the Civil War was based. The origins of the slavery issue date back to the beginning of this “democratic experiment” called the United States of Americ

The American Revolution Many historians trace the beginnings of the modern world to the Revolutions of the late 1700's. The first of these was the American Revolution, in which 13 British Colonies in North America declared their independence from their mother country and successfully resisted British Military pressure for seven years (1775-1783). Even before the Declaration of I

The Donner Party Winter of Entrapment tells the story of the Donner Party in a way that it has never been told before. Unlike many other books written on this story of hardships, cannibalism, and survival, it is written mostly in regards to the experiences of the Breen’s, a large family that was part of the Donner Party. The author of this book, Joseph A. King, wanted to write the story

The Battle Of Wounded Knee The Battle (or massacre) of Wounded Knee took place on the morning of December 29, 1890, and is known as the event that ended the last of the Indian wars in America. As the year came to a close, the Seventh Cavalry of the United States Army brought a horrific end to the century-long U.S. government-Indian armed conflicts. Was the battle of Wounded Knee Creek a

The Effects Of The Two World Wars On The Lives Of American Citizens The two World Wars in which America was involved had a tremendous impact on not only the solders who fought, but also the ordinary citizens. War is characterized as a time of great change and indicates a problem with the status quo. Therefore, during these wars, as with any, Americans had to cope with some deviations f

The Dust Bowl In the early 1900's, times were hard for people. Recovering from the first world war, where an overproduction of goods led to an extreme surplus of goods. This caused prices on goods fall dramatically. This was the beginning of the Great Depression. Contrary to it’s name, the Great Depression wasn’t really all that Great. America was poverty-stricken, and suffering. There w

The Dust Bowl The 1930’s Dust Bowl The Dust Bowl of the 1930’s took place in the southwestern Great Plains region of the United States. While it lasted for merely a decade, its extreme conditions and impacts still affects people today. Numerous causes attributed to the beginnings of the massive and destructive Dust Bowl. Overproduction of wheat served as the storm’s main cause, over