The American Civil War The American Civil War was one of the most momentous and controversial events in American history. The South wanted to maintain its way of life. Although the war was not fought over slavery directly, many causes were connected to slavery in some way. The South was tir...

Many presidents have had an influential affect on America. In comparing Roosevelt, Kennedy, and Reagan it is important to first note their general public appeals and the need for their leadership at each specific time in history. Roosevelt came to be president during the depression years, and ...

Reconstruction took place after the end of the civil war, and it also was impacted by social, economic, and political. The main reason for reconstruction was to put the union back together and free the slaves once and for all. Reconstruction took three eras to be completed. The first was Lincoln...

In the article "McCain Sees King Speech as Chance to Mend Ties" from the New York Times, Michael Cooper draws attention to the 40th anniversary of the assassination of the Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. on April 4, 1968 at the Lorraine Motel in Memphis, Tennessee, an event which eve...