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The influence of racism is one of the most important issues in American history. The Racial and discrimination is always concerned, and the focal point for book writing by many authors. Racism does not exclude anyone, more specifically black people. Besides that racism, the book “Warriors Don’t Cry” by Melba Pattillo Beals was published in…

Perseverance, dedication and strength are just a few words that describe the life Martin Luther King Jr. lead. This could be seen in his activism towards non violent protests, his constant fight for freedom, and in his unforgettable I Have A Dream speech. Now centuries later, his legacy still continues to impact a number of…

When my Grandpa was 3 years old, Pearl Harbor was bombed by the Japanese Navy Air Service (JNAS). It was a military strike. Oh no! My Grandpa’s PerspectiveMy Grandpa said “There was nothing for me to do besides go under the house”, then he said “My babysitter took my there with some rice crisps, 8…

The Cherokee are described as a clean people. Cleaner than the settlers and other Indian tribes in the area. They thought water was a holy gift by the Great Spirit, so they went to it often. Ehle describes the Cherokee being quite matriarchal. Cherokee women had more rights than most European women did. She chose…

Following the Civil War was a economically flourishing United States due to the Industrialist Era and emergence of new technological advancements such as more efficient transportation. With this debut of the U.S. in the 20th century to propel them into the center of the world stage also came the United State’s constant craving: overseas expansionism…

Emma Goldman once argued that “No real change has ever been brought about without a revolution… revolution is but a thought carried into action.” The thought of freedom allowed America to rebel against Great Britain and become what is today the United States of America. Rebellions prior to 1850 gave rise to new social and…

The westward expansion was one of the greatest expansion in the history of the United States. One of the factors that influenced the westward expansion was the purchase of Louisiana, which made it possible for American citizens to migrate to the west. The increasing population of the United States was also crucial in advancing to…

Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13, 1743, at Shadwell in Goochland now Albemarle County, Va. A William and Mary graduate, he studied law, but from the start showed an interest in science and philosophy. His literary skills and political clarity brought him to the forefront of the revolutionary movement in Virginia. As delegate to…

Free labor, abundance of people, and lack of common human dignity defines slavery. Slaves were a perfect alternative to indentured servants (whom can become free over a period), which is popular amongst early American business owners, farmers, and solves most common labor problems. American importing of slaves who are of lesser stature than they are…

Within every individual lies an internal struggle between conformity and individuality, the conflicting desires of being a part of something and to be unique. When people choose to yield to society’s expectations, they are considered “brainless sheep” or “just a follower” by society’s outcasts, and those who deviate from the norm are “freaks” and “hippies”…