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…Problems Faced by Native Americans Placed on Reservations The discovery of gold in the west caused an immense migration during the last half of the nineteenth century. This migration caused Native Americans to be forced on to reservations, which…

…The following stories all contained dreams and disillusionments. In the story written by Dick Gregory, "Shame" a poor black child has a dream to be accepted in his society and is penalized for doing so. Furthermore, in the story "Harrison Bergeron…

…In the late 1890s, the US was just beginning to establish themselves as a world power. In April of 1898 the congress had begun to demand for Cuban independence from Spain. The Americans had begun to become upset with Spain after the Battleship Maine…

…Was the American Revolution a True Revolution? In 1789 the American Revolution came to an end, when the Constitution was ratified. But was this revolution really a revolution? Many renowned experts on revolutions have argued whether…

…the soldiers. The rest of the world has no choice, they cannot deny us because we are key to their survival and they know it. Moral purity and the golden rule attitude are also considered a basic tenet of being a good American. However, these values can easily…

…American Politics in Transition For the United States, as for most states in the world, the 1980’s and 1990’s were a time of change and challenge. During this period the effects of change both within the US and internationally acted…

…“Un-American” what a word! Is it even a word? According to Noah Webster it is, and it is defined as uncharacteristic of America. What does that mean? Where did this word come from, who came up with it and why did the government and society use it so…

…The Second War of American Independence The War of 1812 was a small-scale war with less than 6,000 Americans killed or wounded. This did not however, mean that it was unimportant, because it showed that America would fight back when it thought…

…"What then is the American?" Jean de Crévecoeur stated in his story Letters from an American Farmer. His description of an American is a blessed man that should be idealized by Europeans, because in America you can marry whomever you fall…

…"Consuming the American Frontier" The original settlers of this country were optimistic speculators. They hoped that America held the promise of a better life and the freedom to live the way they chose. Relocating your entire family to "The "New…