The Declaration of Independence is one of the most influential and well written papers in American history. This paper was written in order to have the colonists act out against Great Britain and it was very successful in doing so. Thomas Jefferson and the other important leaders of this time pac...

At the turn of the century, American readers were interested only in stories with happy endings, where goodness was praised and evil was punished. They did not particularly care if that was a false interpretation of the way life really was. When men such as Frank Norris, the author of The Octopus, w...

African American Culture Culture is not a fixed phenomenon, nor is it the same in all places or to all people. It is relative to time, place, and particular people. Learning about other people can help us to understand ourselves and to be better world citizens. One of the most common ways of...

Many won't realize that the art of drumming and its history are richer and more colorful than any painting of a flower garden ever painted. Unique drums can be found in all cultures of the world. They are and have been used for many different purposes, such as accompanying music and dance, ...

An artist picks up a brush and dips it into paint to draw a picture. A public relations person picks up a pencil and puts words to paper. The main ingredient that links these two endeavors is creativity. Neither will succeed without it. In fact, the public relations person has a lot more variabl...

Fahrenheit 451 "If they give you ruled paper, write the other way." a man named Juan Ramón Jiménez once said. This quote is the placed right in the beginning of the book Fahrenheit 451. I think this quote sums up the entire book very well. The book is set far in...

Carl Sandburg, born January 6, 1878 in Galesburg, Illinois (Griffith 108). Sandburg's parents August and Clara Anderson Sandburg were Swedish immigrants who came from Sweden in 1875. In Galesburg Carl only completed eight years of education before dropping out at the age of eleven. Sandburg...

INTRODUCTIONDownloading music on the internet has become a big controversial issue over the past years. The question is: Is it okay? I think yes. Music is a creative process (#3), that should be shared and enjoyed by as many people as possible. However record companies around the world believe that ...

Judith Ortiz Cofer is a Latina poet and prolific writer, born in Puerto Rico in 1952 and now residing in Athens, Georgia. She married Charles John Cofer in 1971, and has one daughter, Tanya. She immigrated to the United States with her parents in 1956, and they settled in New Jersey, where she had...

Martin Luther King Jr.'s "Letter from Birmingham Jail" was a pleasure to read, and the tension of the civil rights movement during that time built quickly. On rereading, I had time to admire King's strategies through the use of ethos, logos, and pathos. On reflection, I was able to understand and ...

There are many differences between people in the United states. We have amongst us people from all over the world. People from all backgrounds, and colors live is this large place called the united States of America, and I don't believe we would have it any other way. However, amongst all of...

Two authors expressed their feelings, doubts, and predictions about the current state of the American people in the 19th century in independently written essays. They further strove to show what they believed the essential American citizen should become to better his country, his family, and himself...

Technology is changing the world. Some of the more significant technological advances have been made in the field of communications. Every few months a new way of sharing information is developed and disseminated. The newest information being shared is music and the technologies being utilized a...

Throughout the history of the United States, there have been many times when citizens have felt the need to revolt against their government. "...A little rebellion now and then is a good thing...It is a medicine necessary for the sound health of government". Henry David Thoreau, a Transcendentalist ...

Max Boot's book, The Savage Wars of Peace, is researched and written very well. He brings a new light and importance to the "small wars" or "low intensity conflicts" that in time, helped America become a world power. He began writing the book because he wanted to provide &...

Dream In "I Have A Dream" martin Luther King Jr. writes on effective argument because he uses pathos. Ethos and Logos is the backing, which strengthens the argument. This speech is very emotional because it expresses how King and other Negroes feel. His issue is, African Americans wer...

Attention Deficit Disorder ADD Attention Deficit Disorder (ADD) is the most common mental disorders of childhood and affects 3 to 6 percent of the child population (about 3.5 million kids) in the United States. Approximately 15 million people in the United States have Attention Deficit ...

Georgia O\'Keeffe is one of the most influential artists in history. Her works are valued highly and are quite beautiful and unique. As a prominent American artist, Georgia O\'Keeffe is famous for her images of gigantic flowers, city-scapes, and distinctive desert scenes. All of these different phas...

The Parallels and Divergences of Native Americans and Christianity The Description of Black Elk's Vision is one of a mystical journey, which has allows Americans a peak into the complex religions of Native American tribes. The relationships between Christianity and Black Elk's Sioux Religion we...

Architecture: An Influential Profession Becoming an architect is one of the most influential professions in today's society because architects have the power and responsibility to shape the environment in which people spend their daily lives. We are living in a rapidly changing world, an...

Not very often do you see a teacher put down her book reluctantly and say, "Okay class, I've got to stop reading. We've got to talk about math or something." (Jay, M. Ellen). So why is that? If the teachers aren't into reading, why should their students listen to them when b...

Technology offers the potential for friendship, unity, and a lasting support to law enforcement, but is this friendship truly compatible or has technology increased the need for new and tougher laws, with a revision to most of the old laws already on the books. Technology has taken an average man&ap...

WHAT ARE SCHOOLS FOR?School an institution, a building, a safe haven, and a learning place bursting with education to teach our young people. With teachers who are devoting their entire life into providing a sound foundation and opening new horizons to broaden their minds with a world of knowledge....

Does Music influence you? Many Native Americans are influenced by Music in many of there tribes. Almost all Native American Music dancers and singers are characterized by there different ways of dancing, they types of instruments they play and what tribe there from. Some songs come from soci...

Hugh Arkinson May 6, 2004 BAMS 306 Jazz: The American Heritage From the beat of ragtime syncopation to soaring gospel choirs mixed with call-and-response vocalizations and the moody blues, jazz has become a much-loved form of music worldwide. Since it came out of the South ...