There are many events in United Stated history that prove democracy had worked in this country. I researched five different examples in American history where the American people got what they wanted. The five things I choose to discuss are the fight for woman's voting rights, Civil rights move...

What is behind the glorious appearance of the history of the United States? Howard Zinn provided the readers an answer to that question in his book, A People's History of the United States. Different from the textbooks that were always praising how great a country America is. A People's history of t...

This election season will be described in the history books as one of the best hotly contested presidential elections ever. Over the last four years, our lives as Americans have changed dramatically. With the tragic events of 9/11, the rising of unemployment, the falling of what was an extremely hea...

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...

In the early days of the First World War, the United States was desperate to stay out of the European war and institute a neutrality policy. However, the two sides fought for U.S. support, often even at a danger to the U.S. The passive stand that America took in involvement in World War I only pr...

Throughout America's long history, there have been 42 great men who served as president of this nation. However, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Franklin Delano Roosevelt, and Woodrow Wilson have emerged as the "Greatest of the Great." Each served as president during a time of gr...

I believe the most prominent figure in American History was George Washington. His several victories in the American Revolution helped to form American independence and established George Washington as an exceptional general. As the leader of the Constitutional Convention, he was significant in de...

Throughout United States history many policies regarding international affairs have been developed and used in the best interests of the U.S. These policies have greatly contributed to the growth and development of the United States during difficult times. The main purpose of these policies was to p...

Throughout United States history many policies regarding international affairs have been developed and used in the best interests of the U.S. These policies have greatly contributed to the growth and development of the United States during difficult times. The main purpose of these policies was to p...

The Rough Riders' charge up San Juan Hill on July 1,1898 was the most famous moment of the Spanish-American War, a conflict that has come down in history as "a splendid little war." It was the event that thrust Colonel Theodore Roosevelt - who had resigned his position as secretary of the Navy to fo...

Herbert C. Hoover and Franklin D. Roosevelt were contemporaries andoutstanding Americans of the first half of the 20th century who both roseto the highest political office of their country. They are, however,remembered in history for widely contrasting reasons. While Hoover was aone-term Presi...

Harry Truman, a president who witnessed and was a part of some of the mostmemorable events in U.S. and world history, is said to have had a reputation for being anhonest and efficient man. Born in the town of Lamar, Missouri on May 8, 1884, Trumanwas used to living a humble life. Growing up as a B...

History RepeatedA Confederate Soldier, on leave from war, was captured, imprisoned and denied any right to a trial. Though summoned by the Chief of Justice of the United States of America, John Merryman, by right of Habeas Corpus was denied a trial (Britannia Sec.1). In 1679 the incorporation of Hab...

President Bush's 7 October 2002 speech advocating an attack on Iraq not only was aimed at the Iraqi regime, but at the hearts of the American people as well. His speech is an excellent example of persuasion at its best. After listening to the President's speech, it would be hard for anyo...

Franklin D. Roosevelt and Adolph Hitler were two of the most influential leaders in modern history. They had diametrically different views on leading their respective nations, as well as what purpose their leadership would serve. Their styles as leaders shaped their views and determined what actio...

Robby NobleUS HistoryPeriod 4Shaping a NationThe United States of America is constantly changing. Each president makes changes that shape this country. Three presidents that made some of the most important contributions to our nations history were, George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, and Franklin ...

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 his p...

History of the Teddy Bear There are many variations of the story explaining the origin of the teddy bear. Some believe it was completely a German creation. Others believe it was American. Some say it was a combination of the two. Still, others think it started in England. The...

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...

The Qualities That Make a Good President Presidential election years generate a massive responsibility for the American voters. The public is charged with choosing the person who will serve as the next president. In order to decide who the best person for the job is, an evaluation must be perf...

Ryan Walsh Hon. U.S. History 2 The Social Impact of Theodore Roosevelt In the post-Gilded Age, America needed a strong President to carry out and embellish upon the social reform and dismantle the corruption left by trusts. Taking over for the late President McKinley, Theodore Roosevel...

Imperialism and Its Motives Imperialism began to grow just before the turn of the twentieth century. During this time America's businesses were growing and need more markets. The United States was becoming a world power, and with that some people felt there came obligations. The Un...

A.P. History Essay on the War of 1812The War of 1812 also know as "The Second American War for Independance" (Bailey pg. 233) was fought between the meeger forces of the American government and the supreme power of Great Britain. The war ended in 1815 with the treaty of Gehnt, this treaty wasnt real...

Who was Eleanor Roosevelt and how did she become one of the most memorable females in American history. She descended from a respected Victorian family and became well educated about the world around her. Because of her hardship through life she learned to love and respect all different types of pe...

The speaker will yield to no questions......through out history the reasons for presidential and congressional term limits have been seen in the governments around the world. On every continent a ruler can be found, who is tyrannical and dictatorial. every government that does not have term limits r...