United States Essay Examples and Research Papers Page 13

For many years, the right to vote in the United States has been a contentious issue. From the time the first American presidential election was held, voting was controlled by the legislative body of every state, and balloting was reserved for white male landowners aged 21 years and above. However, changes relating to the right…

For as long as I can remember, the topic of Planned Parenthood has been a controversial one. As a woman who grew up in a Christian home and a largely conservative community in southern California, I felt shame the first time I walked through those doors; but it didn’t take long for me to realize…

Gender roles in America have changed overtime. in a period of conformity, when both men and women observed strict gender roles and complexed societal expectations. we will delve into the major changes that occurred allowing modern day America to make gender roles a thing in the planet. All through life each man and woman fit…

What honor really means is to have high respect; esteem for something or someone. Part of Lee Greenwood song, “I’m proud to be an American, where at least I know I’m free. and I won’t forget the men who died, who gave that right to me.” This song/Quote has always stood out to me, he…

Our constitution was signed over 200 hundred years ago, but that does not mean it is not relevant to our country today. I would like to, in the next several minutes, tell you about the United States’ constitution as a living, powerful document. As American citizens we have the opportunity and the responsibility to use…

I was watching the movie, “A Day Without Mexicans,” very recently and I remember back in 2004, everyone commented about how true many of the scenes from the movie, were very true. Believe it or not, many low-class types of jobs such as maids, construction workers, roofing landscaping, are exclusively for the Hispanic class. I…

Maryland’s economy has an interesting history, much like the state. As one of the original thirteen colonies, it relied heavily on the trade of tobacco with England, British Colonies, and other parts of Europe. After the Revolutionary War, Maryland almost went bankrupt as a result of losing England as a trade partner (“Maryland’s Economy”). Since…

Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, and John Jay under the fictitious Publius wrote a series of eighty-five papers. However, Hamilton, a statesman published the first article in the independent journal of October 1787. He used an emotionally charged word in describing the failure of the existing government. In this persuasive introductory writing, he called on the…

Legalizing cannabis in all fifty states is quite a hot topic at the moment. Using marijuana for medical and recreational purposes is becoming more and more accepted and popular among American citizens. However, currently it is still illegal for medicinal purposes in 17 states and illegal for recreational purposes in 39 states. That needs to…

Lyndon Baines Johnson just took office in 1960 after the presidential assassination of John F. Kennedy and was fiercely determined to establish a lasting legacy for himself. One of these profound changes he was fiercely determined to change for America was towards Civil Rights, during his whole presidency he had done a great deal towards…