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…the blacks. It made me think of how the world would be today without the influence of the African-Americans. In 1900 blacks were barred from full and equal participation in society. No African American could serve in a position of authority over white soldiers…

…The view of the American Dream has been evolving throughout the history of literature and society. There is no defined interpretation of what the American Dream should be. However, it can be developed based on the view of the society and the portrayal…

…April 12, 1861 is one of the most crucial and important dates in American history. It is the day that the Civil war began. This war is a major turning point in American history and society, and has helped shape America into the country it is today…

…There has been an 'information revolution', this will have and is having profound social consequences; " here are the sorts of impacts one may anticipate and which may already have been evidenced." (Webster, 2002,p264) Why are such views so prevalent…

…The great diversity of Native American tribes eliminates the possibility of an effective detailed study of their religions and ceremonial beliefs. Anthropologists have over the years created a vast archive of facts and details discussing practices…

…The Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution can be described as the application of power-driven machinery to manufacturing. During the 19th century, new approaches to manufacturing, such as Eli Whitney's interchangeable parts for muskets…

…Suicide Among Native Americans: A Growing Epidemic "Suicide is the third leading cause of death... in the United States." [Borowsky et al., 574] However, "[s]uicide rates for American Indians and Alaska Natives...are two to three times higher than…

…The events of the English Revolution: The jury system was developed by King Henry II. He replaced feudal justice with a grand jury, courts, and jury trials. He wanted to strengthen the authority of royalty, but he furthered democracy instead…

…In the late 1800's, the evolving United States did not have that great of living conditions, especially for a Native American, immigrant, or African-American. Forced from their rightful lands, Native Americans were brutally marched to reservations…

…The purpose of Letters from an American Farmer During the period of time the United States were first trying to defy themselves as a nation through texts, at the end of the 18th century, Hector St. John de Crevecoeur wrote his Letters from an American…