Thousands of Lives Saved... Automobile accidents are the leading cause of death among US teenagers, accounting for 36% of all deaths for 15 to 19 year olds (www.nhtsa 2). There are many factors that make this statistic so high, alcohol, passengers, and just plain experience and maturity. In mo...

Whenever the word "death penalty" comes up, extremists from both sides of the spectrum begin to wildly express their opinions. One side says deterrence, the other side says there's a potential of executing an innocent man. One says justice, retribution, and punishment, the other side say...

TO BOMB OR NOT TO BOMB This report is to discuss the dropping of the nuclear bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki to end World War II. Many people believe that this was the only way to get Emperor Hirohito of Japan to surrender to the United States. Some believe that there were other reasons for dro...

Harriet Tubman was a very important person in the history of slavery. She played a major role in helping free slaves. Harriet Tubman has made a difference in many slaves' lives. She was also a helpful and caring person. She held fundraisers and helped kids and adults with nowhere to go...

On August 6th, 1945 the United States dropped the Atomic Bomb on Hiroshima. This military strategy was extremely controversial in the United States. The question I wish to answer is, "Was the United States justified in the dropping of the atomic bomb?" The answer to this question is ye...

On August 6th and August 8th year 1945, the US has once again surprised and astounded the whole world when they introduced the most powerful weapon man has ever created, the atomic bomb, into the war. They dropped two of these inconceivably powerful weapons to Hiroshima and Nagasaki, two of the key ...

Discrimination has been defined as the unequal treatment of each individual's civil rights. Discrimination is expressed in obvious behavior, while prejudice is expressed in attitude. Ethnic discrimination in this country is closely related to historical patterns of immigration and migration, parti...

In Bosnian culture, it is very common to see new couples moving in with the husband's parents after they marry. Usually, the husband is already living with his parents because it's rare that any men move out until after they marry. The reasons many couples follow this tradition are out of respect ...

Air Bags Can Kill Beginning January 19, 1998, the final rule allows repair shops and dealers to install "on-off" switches that allow air bags in passenger cars and light trucks to be turned on and off in appropriate circumstances. Dealers and repair shops cannot perform this work withou...

Could the bombing of Pearl Harbor have been avoided and many lives been saved if the Americans had kept better track of Japanese intelligence, and if President Franklin D. Roosevelt had warned Pearl Harbor that it was going to be attacked? President Roosevelt denied intelligence to Hawaii, sent fals...

The Atomic Bomb on Japan World War II began on September 1, 1939 when Nazi Germany invaded Poland. Three days later Britain, France, Australia and New Zealand declared war on Germany when Hitler refused to withdraw from Poland. On December 7, 1942 the United States joined the war after Japan...

American lives had seemed like a never-ending hourglass, until the hourglass was stopped on that fateful September day. September 11th has forever changed the way we think about our independence. Although the hearts of Americans were truly broken, we learned a very valuable lesson in our commitmen...

Was the invention of the atomic bomb the creation of just another weapon, or the creation of a doomsday device? For over fifty years, the controversy over whether or not it was necessary to drop the atomic bomb to conclude World War II has continued to question America and the rest of the world. In ...

When first given the attitude inventory packet, I was familiar with the issues being addressed but not fully enlightened about them. Throughout the year I have learned more about these statements which have enabled me to strengthen my beliefs. Learning about current events and situations in our h...

Drunk Driving The definition of drunk driving is when a motorist is driving with their blood alcohol (BAC) is over the legal limit, which is commonly .1. Drunk driving is a very sensitive and very serious topic in today's society. There are car accidents every day that take lives and can ...

Morality of War In the wake of the destruction of September 11th, 2001, the United States of America were faced with an insecure future. With massive amounts of anti-American sentiments present all over the world, along with the growing threat of more terrorism against the US, President George W. ...

Gun Control in America On April 20, 1999, what is quite possibly the worst school shooting ever to occur in the United States took place at Columbine High School in Columbine, Colorado. Around 11:30 in the morning, Eric Harris and Dylan Klebold moved from the hallway, to the library, to a science...

"AMERICA" Everyday Americans put their lives on the line to preserve the ideas and principles of this great nation. Many have given their lives for the principles on which our country stands. And many brave men and women have sacrificed their lives and fortune for themselves and our post...

On August 6, 1945 the atomic bomb was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. The Enola Gay, piloted by Colonel Tibbetts, was chosen to make the mission. The mission was recorded as successful by Capt. William S. Parson at 9:20 A.M. This was an extremely controversial military strategy in...

Slavery was a common practice in the southern states in the early 1800's. Therefore what made the Underground Railroad so successful? Supposedly the term Underground Railroad originated when an enslaved runaway, Tice Davids, fled from Kentucky. Determined to retrieve his property, his owner ch...

It is commonly known that one of the greatest discoveries in human history is that of Christopher Columbus' voyage in 1492. When he first set foot on the shores of South America, he had no idea how much he would affect so many people, animals, and agriculture for hundreds of years. After tha...

The United States is known worldwide for many reasons; one of which is our focus on health, and everything related. Our nations mindset has developed us into addicts focused on everything healthy. Diets and techniques for the best workout flood the airwaves and stream into our homes like a raging...

The Great Awakening effected many people, in many ways. During the Great Awakening thousands of sinners were saved and converted, as well as many believers in Christ changing their lives. The colonies had a new heart for the missions, new colleges were founded to train men in the work of God, and th...

Have you ever wondered what effect the United State's laws, written many years ago, have on its citizens today? Television, magazines, Internet sites and articles all tamper with opinions concerning these debatable laws. When addressing the controversial issue of gun control and whether stronger ...

"The Trinity test, on July 16, 1945, was a spectacular success. A 6 kilogram sphere of plutonium, compresses to supercriticality by explosive lenses, exploded over the New Mexico desert with a force equal to approximately 20,000 tons of TNT"(U.S. National Archives). This statement from...