Culture can be expressed in many ways throughout the various ethnic groups; whether it\'s the way in which they dress, their religious beliefs, musical expression, food, writings, art...etc. Folklore and spirituality are vital forms of cultural expression because they have been a major part of surv...

An American can be described in many ways. Americans from the 1700's, 1800's and today all have differences and similarities; these can be affected by technology, culture, location and government. Each similarity and difference tells you a little more about Americans and their role in soci...

African American History It is often taught that the social and economic conditions of African Americans have been one of America's greatest struggles. For some, the struggle continues, although changes are evident, it has in no way erased the damage that was inflicted. Others believe that th...

Patriotism: Arab Americans vs. Society September 11, 2001, a day that will live in infamy in American's hearts forever, a tragic moment in time where the World Trade Center fell to its' ruins and the Pentagon, a symbol of the American government was partially destroyed. The culprits, about tw...

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The Civil Rights Movement gave African-Americans many rights that would change their lives forever. Without the Civil Rights Movement, our world is significantly different today because African Americans would still be segregated from the white world. Before the 1950s, African Americans held very f...

The movie American History X is a very controversial movie about the racism in America and the impressionability of contemporary youth. The movie shows the main character and the effects he had on his younger brother and what this younger brother went through as a result of what he grew up in. The...

The values and philosophies of the world, Native Americans, and I differ in many ways. Some areas in question are our personal differences, quietness, patience, mutualism or equality, and spirituality. Some, however, are very similar, in literature, for instance, the power of our words, as well as t...

Certain aspects of Native American cultures may affect the process and outcome of Native Americans who seek out assistance from social workers. The values and norms inherent in many Native American cultures often present unique circumstances when individuals from those cultures deal with the domin...

Forsaken Fields tells the history of Japanese-Americans from before, during, and after World War II. The Japanese-Americans had the Alien Land Law which was put in force before the war. This law prohibited the Japanese who just arrived from Japan from becoming citizens which enabled them from own...

Knitting Knitting is the making of fabric by using special needles to interlace yarn in a series of loops, or stitches. Knitting, uses two single-pointed needles for flat work and a flexible circular needle with points at each end or several double-pointed needles for circular work, remains a p...

In this research paper I will discuss two topics, the first topic examines life on the reservation and what struggles Native Americans have faced, second it will examine a brief history of Native American Schooling. Native American Life Native Americans culture is unique in many ways. Living on ...

Black people had significant historical importance to the nation and the importance of black-white relations in U.S. society today. Throughout the history black were denied many important things to have, a traditional life style, black Americans could not work, live, shop, eat, seek entertainment, o...

AMERICAN HISTORY HONORS BOOK ASSIGN 1 The Say Lincoln was Shot 1. What was Lincoln's physical condition in April 1865 (include pages 36-37)? - A feeble 56-year-old man 2. What could Lincoln expect to encounter when he left his White House bedroom in the morning? - A night...

The American RevolutionThere is much controversy about how and why the American Revolutionary war took place. As I studied and pondered this crucial event that took place in our nation's past, I came to the conclusion that this war contained many battles within. The American Revolutionary war was...

American is a word that we use almost everyday to express what we are. But exactly what does that word mean? Does it mean that we work a standard 40 hour week? Does it mean that we have exactly 2.5 children and half of our parents are divorced? The word American entails more than those trivial facts...

"When a star falls from the sky, it leaves a fiery trail. It does not die. Its shade goes back to its own place to shine again. The Indians sometimes find the small stars where they have fallen in he grass"(Kohnen). The Willamette Meteorite is an extremely rare scientific example. The met...

Trade was very significant throughout the Indian villages before the Europeans arrived because it was not only about trading goods. "Fundamental to the social and economic patterns of virtually all North American communities were exchanges that linked them directly or indirectly with other...

A Piece of the "Pie" Ask anyone what was the defining moment in the rock history of the 1960s was and all you will get is a one word answer: Woodstock. The three day rock festival that defined an era was only one of many music festivals of the '60s. But Woodstock has come to symbolize, "an e...

In the system of international politics almost everything is strategic. Even the most basic analysis of international historical events can seem like decoding the rules to a complex board game. This is most evident when analyzing grand wars, such as WWI and WWII. Although states and state leaders ma...

1 English 11 February 8, 2000 Joe DiMaggio: An American Hero Throughout the nineteenth century, many great athletes were a part of the American pastime we call baseball. Although each athlete was unique and special, perhaps none could compare to Joe DiMaggio. Joe's talents on ...

In the history of the United States, African Americans have always been discriminated against. When Africans first came to America, they were taken against their will and forced to work as laborers. They became slaves to the rich, greedy, lazy Americans. They were given no pay and often badly w...

Within history Asian's eligible for citizenship were considered to be a privileged. However, Asian Americans did not simply perceive citizenship as the right to vote or carry a passport but moreover the rightful membership in society - a membership that carries with it certain rights, loyalties...

Due to the wide range of habitats in North America, different native religions evolved to match the needs and lifestyles of the individual tribe. Religious traditions of aboriginal peoples around the world tend to be heavily influenced by their methods of acquiring food, whether by hunting wild anim...

The 1920s, 1930s, and 1940s are often considered three of the most controversial, radical, and progressive decades in American history. Many politically, socially, and economically vital events took place during these eras that forever transformed America and its citizens. However, while domestic ...