History is a subject in which people learned of their culture and lands back round. Most people learn about history from textbooks and or oral traditions. Other had a passion to present history in a different way. A way that others would appreciate more and still others would appreciate less. Movies...

I watched the movie, "The Patriot," starring Mel Gibson as a historically dramatic movie. In "The Patriot", Mel Gibson plays the role of a man named Benjamin Martin. Benjamin Martin was known as a hero to his people because of his actions during the French and Indian War. During ...

"Leadership Is an Action Not Position" Leadership can be shown through any person in any type of situation. In a classroom discussion, on the playing field, or in public a sign of a leader is evident. A person is born a leader. Certain humans know what to do when the time calls for it....

Censorship has been a large issue in the history of the United States for quite some time. Though this is the home of the free and land of the brave, how far does the freedom go? Current censorship completely holds back literary works that are made into Television shows and movies Currently, ...

These three articles were all about the relation of criminology to popular culture. I believe that a lot of the scenarios and perceptions towards certain violent movies are true. By using certain characters (heroic father or hard bodies) they can allow the viewer to perceive that character as part ...

Pearl Harbor (movie) I have always enjoyed watching action/love movies. I have been scouting out for these kinds of movies for the last 4 years. It was early morning, December 7, 1941. As the sun was just beginning to rise in Oahu, Hawaii, a fleet of Japanese naval air forces were taking off ...

The movie titled 1776 is an excellent musical version of what happened at the Continental Congress in the months leading up to the signing of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. The original thirteen colonies signed this declaration and agreed to separate from England thus the United S...

American Governor. In my opinion this should be an extremely serious position. I would think that an American Governor being head of state is likely a stronger and more demanding position than that of a Provincial Premier in this country. In other words this is a very serious elected position. N...

The True Value of G.I. Joe What we play with as a child may shape how we act, the friends we choose, and where we go in life. Toys can do more than just entertain us, they can teach us what to value and how we should act, just as much as our parents can. These toys teach us American values, but ar...

1) This class has enabled me to open up my mind and thoroughly understand different cultures. Culture is an accumulated pattern of values, beliefs, behaviors that are shared by identifiable group of people with a common history and verbal/nonverbal symbol system. By understanding different cultures...

In the movie "Clear and Present Danger" is a movie about a secret coalition being sent into Columbia illegally. A close friend of the President and his family are murdered aboard their yacht in the Caribbean, setting off a chain of events that leads Jack Ryan, Deputy Director of the CIA., ...

Silence Kills \"Okay class,\" an authorative voice sounds out, \"today we are going to talk about the Vietnam War.\" A sea of dumbfounded faces stare the teacher down. \"Does anyone know anything about the Vietnam War?\" the voice continued to ask. The sea of faces is motionless, no true sign o...

In the 21st century and throughout history individuals and groups have been affected by sociocultural contexts. The mass media probably has one of the biggest effects on culture. Through television, magazines and movies, what is in, out, cool and not cool is all portrayed. Adolescents are mos...

Causes and Effects of Juvenile Crime One of the biggest problems that the United States is faced with in the present day is juvenile crime. Juvenile crime does not only affect the individuals who commit the crime, it also affects the victim of the crime. This also affects the juvenile in their...

The role of a tornado is one of the most dangerous natural disasters that exist in the world today. Lets see, the first thing that may come to mind is saying, " Can a Tornado destroy one half of your Town, City, or State?" Have you ever thought that tornados are just a powerf...

The Terminator The Terminator film series was the tremendous popular success in USA for a few reasons. First, I think it's because the main character, Arnold, was very poplar at that time because he's so masculine, most audience want to see him. Second, I think because the producer spent a...

Media's Influence on Society April 30, 8:17 in the morning. Quiet. Without warning, the police scanner wails. "All units, shots fired on Third Avenue." The listening police officer sits up in his seat. "A little early for a shoot out," he mumbles, "especially in ...

Teenage Sex: An Almost Unnoticeable Problem Teenagers in the United States are experimenting with sexual activities more and more today than ever before, and the sad thing about this issue is that it is becoming common-place in our society, because it is not being frowned upon as it were just a cou...

Vietnam was between 1661-1975 tom Davis was the first solider to be killed in action on dec.22, 1961. When the conflict ended 2.5 million died Vietnamese, Cambodians, Laotians, French, and Americans. The Vietnam was the only war we have ever lost thus the United States seizes to make an acknowled...

After watching both Fahrenheit 9/11 and Fahrenhype 9/11, then after doing some research of my own, I have come to the conclusion Michael Moore is the most un-American, cruel, and dishonest people in the whole of the U.S. This paper is solely designed to discredit Michael Moore and his gang of comm...

Amistad Courage, perseverance and hope are clearly seen through the actions of several Africans and their "Big Man" Cinque, who over-ran the slave ship La Amistad in an attempt to go home. Fifty-three native Africans fate is chosen by a "dung scraper," a unknown attorney looking for a case, but t...

Question: How were the majority of Americans affected on the Home Front? The majority of Americans were greatly affected on the Home Front. Almost every family lent out a father or brother to the army, and a mother or sister to the work force. Every one contributed all that that had and then som...

Stereotype of the Typical North American Teenager Sullen, disrespectful and cynical, these are character traits North Americans generate when they reflect of what a typical teenager is. Are these adjectives appropriate for describing an average adolescent, one of which one was themselves? In...

Wylie 1 Jimmy Wylie Mr. Finley HSP 3M0-B May 22nd, 2003 Nurture plays a much larger role in the development of aggression in one's personality then that of nature. Green (http://mentalhelp.net/psyhelp/chap7/) defines aggression in terms of four basic element...

A Bowl of Salad with too Many Spices: Memories of a College Student I remember when affirmative action and my own racial identity first became important issues in my life. No doubt, affirmative action and race became constant weights on my mind as soon as I began to sort through stacks of colleg...