The art of persuasion was one of the greatest assets possessed by the patriarchs of The United States. It allowed our founding fathers to preserve the fragile Nation through the decade of Revolution and left for its posterity the legacy of the most celebrated works of American history. Patrick H...

Plea for Justice In the "Letter from Birmingham Jail," Martin Luther King Jr. uses persuasive speech to respond to the opposition. King structures his language to follow a method resembling the Rogerian Argument, which combats the oppression against humanity. By clearly stating the pro...

In the speech, "The Virginia Convention," Patrick Henry set out to convince the Virginia delegates that the war with England was inevitable and the longer they waited the harder the war would be to win. Patrick Henry uses the art of persuasion to win over his audience. In the essay, "The Cri...

On the steps of the Lincoln Memorial, Martin Luther King Jr. made his famous speech, I Have a Dream, to mark the centennial of the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation. This was a message to all Negroes, to all whites, and to the whole world, of his vision to see a united America before him, an...

Common Sense Thomas Paine's "Common Sense" was written in 1776 in order to persuade the colonists to gain independence from Great Britain. His impassioned pamphlet sold over 100,000 copies throughout all of the colonies. The colonists at that time were split in opinion of whether...

Emotional and Economic Depression: The Great Depression The Great Depression was the worst economic slump in the history of the United States, and one which spread all over the industrialized world. Two pictures, taken by photographer Dorthea Lange, of a migrant worker and her children give a mov...

\"Toward Global Parliament\" by Richard Falk and Andrew Strauss is a feature article, which speaks about the possible initiation of a popularly elected global body. Recently, representatives of The World Bank, The International Monetary Fund, The United Nations, and former President Clinton have ca...

Persuasive Essay : Should the legal drinking at be raised to age 21?If a nineteen year old has the ability to help choose who runs our country, why not also allow them to drink alcohol? The drinking age should not be raised to age twenty-one. There are many important reasons that should be consider...

Tax This! The Declaration of Independence may be the most widely known piece of persuasive writing ever, especially in the United States. Thomas Jefferson was widely respected in the American colonies for his revolutionary principles and his eloquent use of language and words, making him the per...

There were several causes for American involvement in World War One. The United States' policy in 1914 embraced issues concerning strict isolationism and neutrality. Although the United States hoped they would sustain their neutrality, they also thought it was essential for the U.S. t...

Everyone knows about the glory of Rome. Ancient Rome was the most powerful country in the world. Today, America is considered the new ¡°Rome.¡± Therefore, many people who want to achieve the American dream immigrate to the United States. Unfortunately, the immigrants are not permanent res...

The People Who Control Your Mind: A Look At Minority Rule In America Alexis de Tocqueville discussed how he believed that majority rules in the United States. He writes about how the majority in America has control over the opinions of the masses and how people do not think for themselves. The la...

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. King's use of rhetoric in "I Have a Dream" is one of persuasion, determination, and also at times, radicalism. The fundamental ideal that King orates is an outline of a country in which people of all races and religions would b...

Ambrose vs. Brinkley The essays from Chapter 9 of Major Problems focus on the impression of the World War II on the country and the soldiers. Stephen Ambrose writes about D-Day, when the Axis launched surprised attack to seize the Omaha Beach, and the military strategy and the tragedy that went in...

Nathaniel Caberto Argument and Persuasion MWF - 1130 - 1240 Same Sex Marriage Imagine you have fallen in love with the person of your dreams, and the two of you have discussed it and have decided to get married. Now imagine that the person you wish to marry is of a different race. It woul...

All great leaders use creative ideas. They\'re first inspired by a dream or vision. Then, they use their gift to inspire others. Martin Luther King Jr. was a man of impressive morals who devoted his life to the people. He had the inspiration as a leader to achieve a goal and fulfill a dream. Martin ...

The Battle of Yorktown was the climax of the Revolutionary War. The combined forces of George Washington, Admiral de Grasse, General Rochambeau, and General Lafayette were enough to converge on the largest concentration of British forces, overtake them and force a surrender. With planning, s...

One of the biggest problems when facing a new government is the economic problems. Because of the revolution, the federal government had acquired a huge debt of $54 million, including interest, not to mention that the states owed another $25 million. The United States was in need of a new financial...

Jimmy Carter\'s Foreign Policy Jimmy Carter became the thirty-ninth President of the United States of America on January 20, 1977. During his Presidency, he fulfilled campaign promises to develop a national energy program, protect the nation\'s natural resources, and aid education. The Egypt-Israel...

Marriage Equality Love is a feeling we all hope to achieve in our life. The feeling of cuddling next to the one you love, the emotions that run though your body when you kiss that one special person. But, what if the government told you who you should and shouldn't get the opportunity to lov...

Dear Mr. President; Apparently, the government is considering not allowing the American public to celebrate holidays in public places. I, as an American teenager and citizen, feel that this policy is too restricting. I do not agree with not celebrating holidays in public places. Please, allow m...

America has always been defined by the constitution, the amendments, and most importantly, by the people of the United States. Notice what is not listed: the freedoms given to the people of the United States by these three crucial establishments. This one incredibly significant element is not ment...

I read the novel Rising Sun by Michael Crichton. The story is about the grand opening of the Nakamoto Tower in Los Angeles, the new American headquarters of a Japanese corporation. On the night of the opening a young girl was killed on the forty-sixth floor, one story above the floor of the part...

Pay the Man In eighteen forty-nine, Henry David Thoreau wrote an essay called "Civil Disobedience", in response to his one- night imprisonment for refusing to pay his poll-tax, in protest of the Mexican War. Thoreau believed that if one "HONEST" man were to withdraw from the ...

For thousands of years of western civilization, abortion was generally illegal after "quickening" (the point at about four months into pregnancy when a baby kicks). This tradition can be traced back at least to the Ancient Greeks. In his book "Politics," Aristotle said that "the line between lawfu...