What is democracy? And most importantly is the United States and California Democratic? One of the first societies that exercised democracy was Athens. The Athenian people were democratic and valued political affairs. Thought out 594 B. C. E to 338 B. C. E democracy in Athens flourished. To the Greeks, democracy meant that the people … Read more
fabricated with ethylene vinyl acetate which maintains the stiffness of the mouthpiece to prevent the mouthpiece from becoming deformed. The mouthpiece must have a fitted bite position to enable it to prevent the extra force to the jaw. The stats prove that a change needs to be made with the concussion protocol at all levels … Read more
Ch1 1 – A(n) _________ is a LAN that uses the same technologies as the Internet but is open to only those inside the organization. a.Intranet b.I-net c.Local Area Network d.Extranet Answer: A, page 7 2 – A backbone network is: a.a high speed central network that connects other networks in a distance from hundreds … Read more
The Middle Ages was a dreadful time in human history, According to the Background Essay it states that, “During the Middle Ages, the Roman Catholic Church and the Pope were the primary players in Europe. The custodians of culture – that is, the people who owned most of the books and made handwritten copies of … Read more
1. Describe the challenges faced by Franklin Roosevelt upon entering office in 1933. The challenges faced by Franklin Roosevelt upon entering office in 1933 began with the Banking Crisis that led to the Emergency Banking Act to assist with funding for financial institution and the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC) to secure the funds being … Read more
May 28, 1830 The Indian removal act was passed. “It is generally acknowledged that this act spelled the end of Indian Rights to live in those states under their own traditional laws” (http://www.historynet.com) The Native American was forcefully removed from their Ancestral land and placed on federal territory west of the Mississippi. This was all … Read more
Homeless Veterans in America In the United States, there are more than enough resources to serve all of the people of this country, but we still have homeless citizens that are trying to survive. They have the same living conditions as of those in developing countries. As of 2003, more than 275,000 veterans were sleeping … Read more
visited 16 communities and connected with nearly 230 young Australians. This program is extremely beneficial as the participants are able to reconnect with their culture and explore their creativity through dance. Stories are shared and communities are brought together through this programme, which also helps the company discover more about the Aboriginal and Torres Strait … Read more
Letter From Birmingham Jail By: Brendan Southern Martin Luther King Jr. (MLK), was one of the most influential and memorable of that of the civil rights movement. Being a well-educated black christian he appealed to many people of many demographics throughout America. Aside from this, he was highly persuasive, and properly motivated to lead the … Read more
Two years ago, a soccer ball was blasted into the side of my head and knocked me to the ground. It left me with a concussion that not only took me out of soccer for six months, but also affected my day to day life. For months, it made me nauseous to even jog around … Read more
As a southern land speculator, I would argue for Manifest Destiny and westward expansion. If our country is to be a powerful nation we must use any means to become powerful. By acquiring more land moving westward we can open up more land for slavery and create more jobs in new villages as well as … Read more
Yuma Territorial Prison The Yuma Territorial Prison first opened on July 1st, 1876 with only seven inmates. Because of this prison, Yuma evolved in many ways. This prison was the first prison built in Arizona and was humanely administered at the time. This prison stood strong for the thirty-three years when it was up and … Read more
Racial profiling has always been a major topic and, still is today. Due to constant media attention, racial profiling remains the most talked about. It receives the most attention online and, remains the most debated about in our legal system. Racial profiling is one topic like so many others, that stands out in the U. … Read more
For many years, the battle of the Alamo in 1836 has widely been regarded as the turning point in the Texas Revolution. But of all the unknowns regarding that battle, such as how Davy Crockett died or if William B. Travis was placed on the funeral pyre alive, one of the most important mysteries is … Read more
“No Soldier shall, in time of peace be quartered in any house, without the consent of the Owner, nor in time of war, but in a manner to be prescribed by law. ” The third amendment was proposed by Congress to the states in September 25, 1789. Shortly after that it was ratified in December … Read more
In the book Nickel and Dimed on (Not) getting by in America, the author lived a life of a low wage worker. This experiment, while deemed insightful by some people, was considered dull and unrealistic to one of my classmates. In response to the question, “What parts of the book made Ehrenreich’s experience unrealistic? ” … Read more
The Muslims and Islam, to build their own culture, used other countries as examples such as Rome, India, and Greece, as well as the countries that they conquered. They used these examples and the different teachings of these countries to advance them to the highest level that they had ever been. The documents show different … Read more
The 7 Years War (The French and Indian War) originated from the land disputes in the Ohio River Valley. The British colonies had begun to expand westwards to take part in the lucrative fur industry that the French had fully invested in. Because the French wanted to prevent the British from taking away from their … Read more
Over the past few months, the current of change that now courses through the colonies has produced startling results; As the colonies continue to shift away from their mother country and rebellion sweeps the developing nation, unification weighs heavily on the minds of the people. The past few years have represented a landmark change in … Read more
In the novel The Other Wes Moore One Name Two Fates written by Wes Moore, each Wes led similar lives but due to seemingly minor decisions in their lives their outcomes drastically differ. There are choices that will come up in life and as seemingly irrelevant or innocent those choices seem can come back and … Read more
By the time General Zachary Taylor took over command of the Army in Florida, the Army and Navy Chronicle on November of 1838 published his observations “that there reports that there are upwards of 200 Indian and Indian negroes consisting of Seminoles, Tallahassees, and a few Mickasukies left in the territory. ” The remaining Florida … Read more
Good versus Evil, what makes a person good, what makes a person evil. This question has been debated for years by philosophers, politicians or just about any common debate. People say well someone like Hitler, he is evil and someone like Martin Luther King Jr. is good. Someone who supported thought him as a good … Read more
The confederate flag should not be banned because it’s not about people being racist, it’s about the slavery and our hairitage. The confederate flag has been around since the civil war. The confederate flag has been around for about 150 years. They are taking the confederate flag down from the battle ground and tv shows … Read more
The economic and social differences highlighted by westward expansion led to the creation of two complete different sections of America, the North and the South. Yes, the North and South were already created; however, the economic and social changes, which became more clear through westward expansion, led them to growing farther apart and the two … Read more
The reconstruction Era was full of hardships and pain, but in the end was a very important period of time. The South was the most affected by the civil war and reconstruction because it was the side that wanted to split in the first place. After the civil war, the South had to agree to … Read more
3,000 puppy mills. Thousands of dogs per mill. What’s the reason for all those puppies? Why do we need millions of sick, abused puppies. The answer is, we don’t. Puppy mills are commercial facilities that breed dogs and care more about their profits than the health of their animals. Puppies in the mills are treated … Read more
Topic The topic of this paper is the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer Colored Infantry commanded by Colonel Robert Gould Shaw during the Civil War. Question Why was the 54th Regiment of Massachusetts Volunteer important during the Civil War? Structure and Sources This paper will first include the prelude to the 54th Volunteer Mass Regiment … Read more
March 22nd, 1765. News spread like wildfire after the colonists heard that the British Parliament had issued a new tax on the American people. Initially passed on February 17th, 1765, the Stamp Tax was not given Royal Assent, or made an official law by the passing of the British Parliament, until March 22nd, 1765. The … Read more
Title IX of the Education Amendment Act passed in 1972. With its passage, saw the beginning of equality in women’s athletics. The law established that “No person in the United States shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any education … Read more
Dust being carried and swept all around your home and town basically describes The Dust Bowl. The Dust Bowl led to a major decline in an area’s population because large numbers of people moved, people left to go to safe states, people lost jobs, and the number of storms affected the population. To start things … Read more
College athletes should get paid for playing. By watching college athletics you can tell how passionate they are about the game.( USA Today) You have to commit to this sport. There is a lot of blood sweat and tears that come with playing this lovely game of basketball. Although some writers and analysts say college … Read more
Planned Parenthood is an organization that provides health services for the reproductive system around the United States and globally. Planned Parenthood strives to prevent unintended pregnancies, improve sexual health, and inform individuals to make informed decisions. Several Planned Parenthood clinics provide services such as but not limited to, birth control, longacting reversible contraception, emergency contraception, … Read more
In the late 19th and early 20th centuries, middle class Americans saw the need for changes. Reform was needed in society, politics, and economics. The problems of overcrowding in cities, corruption in government, as well as unsafe and indifferent working conditions all needed to be addressed. A wide variety of people advocated for major reforms … Read more
Frederick Douglass once said “Knowledge makes a man unfit to be a slave. ” Slavery had yet to be abolished in the early to mid 1800’s. Frederick Douglass was a former slave who escaped from his master. Douglass was a slave in the 1800’s or also know as the Industrial Revolution time period. During that … Read more
In 1991 March 3rd, Rodney Glen King lead police on a high speed chase through the city of Los Angeles. It all started when California highway patrol officer noticed King speeding in the freeway. King was intoxicated and also on probation, for this reason he did not pull over when the officer turn on his … Read more
Background: The Brown Vs. the board of education case had a big impact on many other similar cases as Mr. Brown’s and on history itself. This case brought many people to see that the segregation of schools did not help the students learn at all, but more hindered than helped. In the 1950’s, public places … Read more
The Kokoda battle is said to be one of the most significant battles. What really is the significance? What happened? And why do we remember it? From July 1942 – November 1942 the Australians fought against the Japanese in Papa New Guinea. It was a hard battle ending in a hard success for Australia. What … Read more
A man from a small town in Arizona changes the rights for farmers all over the world. The man was, Cesar Chavez. Chavez was born in Yuma, Arizona on March 31, 1927. During the Great Depression, his family lost their farm and moved to California to pay off the debts they had accumulated. In 1942, … Read more
Dr. Bennet Omalu is a Pathologist in Pittsburgh who studies the brain. While working here, Dr. Omalu discovered a new disorder that he named Chronic Traumatic Encephalopathy, also known as CTE. Omalu did not discover this disorder until he did an autopsy on a former NFL Pittsburgh Steeler Football player, Mike Webster, who died at … Read more
This next year many communities might lose their spirit with in. With a simple swipe of a pen people will lose their past. The argument over the mascot name change of the Redskin. Many people of “Change the Mascot! ” Campaign disagree with the “Redskin” name that it is a racial slur, and dishonoring there … Read more
Focus Questions 1. In the novel, Outliers, the author, Malcolm Gladwell, defines key factors that leads one to be successful. To begin with, Gladwell asserts that “parentage and patronage” are key factors of success (19). In other words, success is measured based on one’s maturity level. For example, a younger child in the same grade … Read more
Before President Richard Nixon declared war on drugs in 1971 he enacted the Controlled Substance Act of 1970. The federal government uses the Controlled Substance Act to outline the drugs into five classifications or schedules. They are categorized by the level of dependency, abuse potential and their medical use. A doctor may choose to prescribe … Read more
Second-wave civilizations, Rome, Persia, Vietnam, China and the Gupta Empire all sought to expand their territory and make rules to better their state. The Romans fought the Punic Wars against Carthage and upon their victory they decided to take all the land that circumnavigated around the Mediterranean Sea for trade and travel to better their … Read more
The death penalty is an archaic procedure which operates on a rampant racial bias. Its use is not only tremendously expensive but also ineffective in complying to its purpose : deterring crime and controlling criminal behavior. The courts have struggled to define” cruel and unusual,” because the term is ultimately vague and the definitions applied … Read more
Anne Moody in his book ”Coming of age in Mississippi”, isn’t sure that the civil rights movement will end up as being a success. She is having a lot of doubts about the future, questioning herself about her sacrifices and the suffering she had to endure as an activist. In 1968, the civil rights movement … Read more
Throughout history we as historians can see that in the past civilizations religion was taken to an extreme in crimes, trials and other subjects. In the 1600s religion was what the country was believed to be founded on, the “holy” land, “God built this land for us! ” This also transferred into the courtroom; people … Read more
Racial Profiling Numerous people sense that the pattern of profiles is useful for law bureaucrats. Some supporters contend that as soon as race is clarified, but not certainly as the only issue profiles are beneficial. In addition, individuals who upkeep the practice have a habit of judgment that protests profiling by ethnically lessened groups are … Read more
During the early 1800s, slavery played a major role in America, specifically the southern part of the nation. African-American Nat Turner greatly opposed slavery and those who enforced the act that questioned individuals’ humanity. Nat Turner’s actions proved that he had the strength to revolt and stand up for what he believed in. His actions … Read more
Without dental Dental hygienists a high percentage of kids and adults can have have a high risk of getting gum disease. The risks of a person having gum disease can lead up to a heart disease because all of the bacteria from the mouth can go into the blood vessels and blood starts to clot … Read more
There have been many notable Thomeece in the short life of the United States of America. The list includes greats such as Thomas Edison, St. Thomas Aquinas, and Thomas the Tank Engine. Sharing a common name, they have differentiated themselves in their fields, changing the world as they see fit. Although many have had great … Read more