When determining John Brown's proper place in history many aspects have to be considered. First, are his personal actions, as well as the actions he inspired in others during his lifetime. Brown crafted a plan that he believed would end slavery in America. He felt that although slavery had b...

The area of the nation now referred to as the Old South had several distinguishing features which separated it from the rest of America. These distinctions were present from the earliest points of its history, because the colonies that were to be the foundation for the South were founded not for re...

The American Constitution is, without dispute, one of the most significant political achievements of western civilization. The authors of the Constitution expounded the philosophy of their own political world, while at the same time leaving a legacy to protect, guide, and shape their country through...

American Exceptionalism Is America better than all of the other countries in this world because we offer more opportunity and hope for humanity? Are our constitutional ideals that are focused on personal and economic freedom giving us a top seat to other cultures and nations that share this e...

The Second Amendment and Gun Control: Racism at its best. Let me take you back to a time not so long ago: Once upon a time there lived an unhappy group of people in a British Colony. These people were tired of the oppressive British Empire and wanted to form their own government where they could ...

Five Important Events in History Essay #1. For all practical purposes, the Renaissance Early Modern Period is distinguished from other periods in European history almost entirely in intellectual or cultural terms. As far as larger historical patterns are concerned, the period is more or less consid...

1.The long-standing conflict between the Northern and Southern regions of America as the New World stemmed primarily from their respective economic histories, and secondarily because of socio-cultural differences from each other. The economic roots of the animosity between the North and South New...

The state of American politics in the 1790's was shaped primarily by domestic affairs. Domestic affairs marked turning points in the history of the nation and exemplified the United States as a diverse but whole union. The various views of Alexander Hamilton, a Federalist and his adversary Thomas ...

In his novel, Catch 22, Joseph Heller purposes the negative effects caused by the government and capitalism of the American society during World War II. According to the Merriam-Webster Dictionary, capitalism can be defined as an economic system characterized by private or corporate ownership o...

Our judiciary's monarchal roots have come long ways. It has been created by our people of the states, for our people of the states. With it, we hope to continually form perfect Unions, insure justice, insure domestic Tranquility, and provide for the common defense. We the people, who are serio...

Unintended Effect of History In the corse of the world's history, there have been defining moments that have shaped history. These events had a intended effect that were meant for the people of its time. The most defining events have lasted and have had unintended effects, positive and neg...

In this book, the author paints a vivid portrait of one family's experience of becoming American. Full of conflicts and challenges, possibilities and pitfalls, the process is complicated, taking place over the course of many years. It is unclear exactly when the process begins or is finally ach...

The Supreme Law: The ConstitutionFor over two centuries, the American Constitution established the foundation of democratic government. It can undoubtedly be considered the strongest and longest lasting piece of document in the history of government. The Constitution, adopted in 1789, created a fra...

In his book, To Chain the Dog of War: the War Power of Congress in History and Law, Francis D. Wormuth suggests that the only two "inventions," original to American political thought, is Federalism and Judicial Review. Wormuth is absolutey correct. In fact, most ideas that now form American Govern...

I. Merrill Jensen's historical account of the American Revolution takes a unique view at a precarious time in the young nation's history from a perspective that others would call "outside the box." The First Edition of The American Revolution Within America published through the...

A.P HistoryThe American Revolution brought about many drastic changes. Included were social, political and economic modifications. However not all aspects of colonial life were affected. And not all people benefited from these changes such as women, slaves, and Native Americans.To begin with, many p...

American Politics in Transition For the United States, as for most states in the world, the 1980’s and 1990’s were a time of change and challenge. During this period the effects of change both within the US and internationally acted as push factors in many areas of life, including e...

Am I Native American? I was born here and have lived here for all my life. But according to many I am not Indian because I am not of Native American decent. The Native American population has all been reduced to a couple thousand due to war, famine, and disease. Technically I should be named a Nat...

International Law vs. the American ConstitutionThis article examines the implications of three recent cases. These are:"«The case of Pinochette"«The UN condemning the Australian Government for developing a uranium mine near an Australian National Park."« The traditional American view and it's Mod...

The Constitution's effect on Native Americans The Constitution had a great effect on Native Americans in general. They were effected in three major ways. They are; the change in where they lived and what land was considered theirs, what Religious rights they had and/or have, and lastly, how they...

Building a Strong FoundationThe American Revolution was an inevitable time in history where the settlers of England's North American colonies needed to take control and break free of England's oppression. According to Thomas Paine, an island cannot rule a continent. Previously, colonies in Africa,...

What is happening to the American voter? Over the last several decades, primarily, the face of the American voter has changed a lot. What is causing these changes? There are several answers to these questions. Voting tends have evolved over the history of the United States. However, in the last...

Strong Response The expansion of the American frontier played a large part in the history and making of the United States, but how big was that role? Historian Frederick Turner felt that the American frontier played the largest influence on our country's history. Turner also believes t...

The American Civil War Overview of Causes and Outcomes The American Civil War, which was also known as the War Between The States, in the history of United States of America was a 4 year war which began in 1861 and concluded in 1865. The war was between the Federal Government of the United Stat...

AMERICAN PATRIOTISM Patriotism in America is the love for or devotion to America. Patriotism represents people who love this country and support the country's authority and interests. American patriotism does not only mean an unquestioning loyalty to the decisions of the United States government. Pa...