The federalist called for a strong central government, a federal bank and an army. They proposed a new constitution, while the Anti-federalist wanted to remain under the Articles of Confederation. The Anti-federalist planned for the almost unavoidable corruption of a powerful central government. They wanted true federalism, a much better plan for our country long … Read more
The Sanitary Commission was a known profit organization that was sanctioned by the U. S. government in 1861 to help provide supplies and aid to the medical corps. It was not the first organization of its kind but it was the first to have a major and lasting effect on the army. The Sanitary Commission … Read more
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
The Confederate Flag was the main flag for the Confederates during the civil war, and has remained a part of the southern culture to this day. The Confederates in the Civil War stood for the right to own people and force them to work. The Confederate Flag in the 1860’s was more a symbol of … Read more
An important aspect of history is the beliefs of individuals. It is because of the beliefs of people that they choose to do something that impacts many other things. An example of this is religion with the Puritans. The Puritans were the individuals who created the Thirteen Colonies during the 1600s. Religion is the reason … Read more
What do the words “civil war” make you think of? For many people these words represent a fight of good against evil, and in the case of the American civil war, the war over slavery. But these assumptions about the American Civil War aren’t always true. The Civil War was fought from 1861-1865, after 7 … Read more
Question 1 Indian Removal The Indian Removal Act was the forced relocation of Indian Tribes from their homelands to federal lands further West. The people of the South supported this Act because they wanted to gain the fertile Indian lands. A type of Indian resistance would be that they attempted to adopt “white” practices, like … Read more
The decisions made in McCulloch v. Maryland recognized and explained to the United States the nation’s need for a strong central government. After fighting in the War of 1812, the United States of America experienced a significant amount of disarray and difficulty without a bank to supervise the country’s finances and to provide a reliable … Read more
The United States had a belief that American settlers were meant to stretch from coast to coast. In the 1840s, Manifest Destiny enhanced western settlement and provided a motivation for continued territorial expansion. It formed war with Mexico and Native American removal. The fact that the American people were historically connected to English civilization caused … Read more
The Zoot Suit Riots were a series of racial attacks in 1943 throughout in L. A, California, throughout a amount once several immigrants arrived for the defense effort and new appointed, servicemen flooded Los Angeles. U. S sailors and marines attacked Mexican groups, recognizable by the zoot suits they favored and would always where, as … Read more
In 1783, America won the American Revolution; this war gave them freedom from England. Twenty-nine years later, America still had many problems with Great Britain even after winning the revolution. Presidents Washington, Adams, and Jefferson tried very hard to avoid a war with Great Britain. When James Madison became President, he felt that Great Britain … Read more
During the 1840s and 1850s, many laborers were recruited to build a better America by creating railroads and working the mines. During California gold rush, Asian immigrants seek for a better life by seeking gold. By the 1870s, with the country unable to create a successful economy meant for others to seek to whom to … Read more
The Judicial branch is one of the three branches of the federal government. This branch includes criminal and civil courts and helps interpret the United States constitution. At the constitutional convention of 1787 the birth of the judicial system was born and soon after became adopted to the future of the federal government judicial system. … Read more
Hawaii is often admired for the beauty and uniqueness it brings to America. Despite the distinctly Hawaiian culture it brings to America, its annexation was extremely controversial. Although there were people in opposition to the annexation of Hawaii due to the belief that it was unnecessary and unconstitutional, the majority of Americans and Hawaiians alike … Read more
“… I will commence this holy day by writing to you. My heart is filled with gratitude to Almighty God for His unspeakable mercies with which He has blessed us in this day, for those He has granted us from the beginning of life, and particularly for those He has vouchsafed us during the past … Read more
Herbert Hoover was the thirty first president of the United States. His term was from 1929 to 1933. He was the first president born west of the Mississippi river. He was a self made man who rose from humble beginnings. He became a millionaire through his mining career. He was a humanitarian who helped people … Read more
During the mid 1800s the United States had one main goal, that goal is commonly referred to as Manifest Destiny. This means that the United states wanted to stretch from ocean to ocean. With this goal came to inventions like the telegraph and the railroad, and with these inventions came the Westward Expansion. Although Manifest … Read more
Often in political campaigns, political scientists wonder and theorize factors that allow certain individuals to win and become president. Political scientists over several decades and a few centuries completed thought experiments and research subjects that large influence on the election process. Marty Cohen, David Karol, Hans Noel, and John Zaller, writers of The Party Decides, … Read more
Western expansion is one of the defining moments in United States history. The country grew tremendously and the country became the powerhouse it is today. Another moment that is more debatable was the Monroe Doctrine. In 1823, President Monroe published a document that outlined American policy on European involvement in North America. It stated that … Read more
merican expansionists were interested in taking hawaii in the late 1800’s. Because Hawaii was located 2,000 miles west from california it was a great place for coaling stations and naval bases for ships going to and from Asia. Americans were not the only ones interested in hawaii. A british explorer named Captain james cook, has … Read more
Bacon’s Rebellion occurred in 1675 in Virginia. Nathaniel Bacon, a wealthy planter, headed the rebellion against the governor William Berkley and his corrupted regime. As death rates were falling, more people required land. Most lands were already occupied and any free land was hard to cultivate and grow tobacco. High taxes and falling prices on … Read more
Before the American Revolution occurred, the colonies had experienced a laissez-faire style of government imposed by the British. The British believed in the policy of salutary neglect, which refers to the policy of avoiding strict enforcement of laws meant to keep American colonies obedient to England. The American Revolution occurred due to mercantilist policies imposed … Read more
William Mckinley ran in the election of 1895, and won the title of presidency. In the election, Mckinley faced William Bryan, who thought attacking the gold standard and encouraging the coinage of silver would win him the presidency. Unfortunately for him, Mckinley won the popular vote by about 600,000, the biggest victory in the prior … Read more
As you can imagine, immigration has changed drastically from 1920 to present day. The question is, has it improved? In 1920, Seymour Rechtzeit’s family decided to immigrate to the United States. Seymour had been a child prodigy since he was 4. Once he turned 8 his family decided to move to the United States, therefore … Read more
Native Americans were the first people to have arrived in America, and to have built an establishment in America. Many people have a stereotype on how they lived and still live currently, and many Native Americans don’t consent to that at all. The way many people believe that the Native Americans lived a nomadic type … Read more
The Fourth Amendment addresses the right of the person to be secure in their person, house, papers, and effects, against unreasonable searches and seizures, and warrants as they relate to probable cause (2012). Specifically, the procedural rights of the fourth amendment require law enforcement to follow guidelines regarding the search and seizure of persons and … Read more
Preceding the twentieth century, America finally made the world appear smaller. By utilizing its resources of advanced communication, transportation, and ideas, the United States became a world power (Keene, 170). This new title created conflict in and outside of America. Through this dissention, America’s role was formed by the desire to expand, obligation to help … Read more
What was Andrew Jackson like for the common people of America? Was he a bad president? Or was he actually a hero to the common man? Andrew Jackson, who was the 7th president of the United States in 1829, was considered by some as a, “Hero of the common man,” or, “Old Hickory” for his … Read more
James Madison was pinned down by two choices that could effectively destroy everything that America had built or enhance living conditions and the economy tenfold. James Madison, our 5th US president had to choose whether to wage war against Britain or call for peace. Citizens around the nation had different opinions, and the ideas from … Read more
Throughout the 1970s, the title of presidency was tarnished as Republican President Richard Nixon was forced to resign in 1974 due to the Watergate Scandal. Because of his connection to Nixon, Vice President Gerald Ford’s presidency was unpopular as well. Ford’s successor to the Oval Office, Democrat Jimmy Carter, had a rather unsuccessful presidency as … Read more
To what extent did the Liberal reforms 1906, meet the needs of the British people? In the 20th Century poverty was a serious cause which was blamed on the individual themselves because of their carelessness and laziness. Before 1900’s the needs of people grew as there was many problems such as no health care, education, … Read more
allowed to go to drink or use the bathroom during work hours. By the end of the day, the overseer would check their belongings to see if anyone took materials like the Ferris waist with them. As technology improved, new electronic sewing machine were invented, so clothings can be produced faster. The Triangle Shirtwaist Factory … Read more
The Electoral College is an integral part of the current election process of the United States. Created during the Constitutional Convention of 1787, the establishment of Electors was developed through debate of the Virginia Plan which proposed that Congress should elect the president. However, concerns of the president being controlled by Congress and fears over … Read more
“A Prince whose character is thus marked by every act which may define a tyrant, is unfit to be the ruler of a free people… ” as the Second Continental Congress, so famously declared. The Declaration of Independence was one of the most historically influential documents in the history of the United States of America. … Read more
The American Revolution didn’t begin just because of one reason, but one major reason that really angered the Americans was when the British dumped tons of tea into Boston Harbor in December 1773 as a protest against the tax laws. The brutal British comeback to this act resulted in sending British troops to Boston and … Read more
The attack on Pearl Harbor is an event in United States history that had a massive effect on the American people and the actions of the country. It is referred to as the event that directly caused the U. S. to get involved in World War II, and is arguably one of the biggest events … Read more
World War II was an unforgettable event that touched the lives of nearly every American. After the surprise attack on Pearl Harbor, this action made Americans fear and despise them. There were rumors that they exchanged military information and had hidden connections. None of these claims were ever proven. The U. S. government became increasingly … Read more
The Second Amendment; Should we keep it or Loose it? The Second Amendment has been mentioned quite frequently in the Presidential election. There are candidates who support and do not support the Second Amendment. Some politicians believe that the Second Amendment only applies to militias and not private citizens. The Second Amendment States: “A well … Read more
Wars are a way to resolve conflict, and America has had lots of wars in the past American wars have often been very controversial, the Mexican-American war especially. It started in 1821 when Mexico declared itself free from Spain, and let American move into Texas to help increase the population. Mexico suffered with that decision … Read more
President Andrew Jackson, the first man from the western state of Tennessee voted into office in 1828, was one of the most controversial president in American history. As the American political party system takes its shape, Andrew Jackson became the leader of the newly established Democratic Party. Andrew Jackson represented and appealed to the common … Read more
The Greek philosopher Aristotle once said that the law is free from passion. The United States does not enforce laws based on the feelings of others; we enforce them for the better of the people and society. Passion should not dictate our rule; reason and precedent should be the most absolute principles included when determining … Read more
The period of history during the Antebellum era saw many economic developments. Most historians that happen to be Economic Historians tend to say the period of the Antebellum era was between 1840s and the 1850s. Throughout this time many advancements in technology occurred as well as in the way people use that technology. Advancements in … Read more
Thomas Jefferson From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia This article is about the United States president. For other uses, see Thomas Jefferson (disambiguation). Thomas Jefferson Portrait of Thomas Jefferson by Rembrandt Peale 3rd President of the United States In office March 4, 1801 – March 4, 1809 Vice PresidentAaron Burr (1801–1805) George Clinton (1805–1809) Preceded byJohn … Read more
Throughout our short time in this class we have been able look at many articles written by very influential people. The arguments they have presented have affected numerous people across the globe. By studying the works of Jefferson, Stanton, Wollstonecraft, and Woolf I have been able to see what makes an argument good vs what … Read more
Both Medicare and Medicaid were created when president Lydon B. Johnson signed amendments to the social security acro on July 30, 1965. The United States medicare is a national social insurance experiment. What is social insurance? Social insurance is any government sponsored program. Administered by the U. S. federal government since 1966, currently using about … Read more
In The Hollow Hope, Gerald Rosenberg outlines the conditions under which the Supreme Court can accomplish significant social reform. It is through a Conditional Court model that the Supreme Court can overcome powerful constraints of limited rights, a lack of independence, and a shortage in implementation tools and move towards achieving change. In Brown v. … Read more
The War of 1812 was a war that lasted approximately two to three years between the British and the United States it is also known as the “second war of Independence”, because of the agreement also known as the Treaty of Ghent, which of course ended the War of 1812 on February 17. 1815. This … Read more
War of 1812 The significance of the War of 1812 was the failed attempt at stricter economic regulations, an increase in respect from European powers and how the perception of the war led to the demise of the Federalist Party. Before the War of 1812 Britain had absolutely no respect for American neutrality on the … Read more
Although through the trial and hardships, from 1492 to 1877 the core of the american identity, the frontier had a constant presence through the years, but through the founding of Jamestown and Plymouth, the American Revolution, Declaration of Independence, Benjamin Franklins virtues, letters, Abolitionist, such as William Garrison, Fredrick Douglas, and the civil war, the … Read more
U. S. citizens are given the right to vote every four years in November. The electoral votes are based on the population of a state and affect the election in the long run. The Senate of a state is granted two electoral votes towards the national election. The rest of the electoral votes are based … Read more