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…American Westerns (Maverick, The Searchers, Unforgiven) The Civil War has ended, leaving more than 600,000 American soldiers dead. In a single decade, from 1860 to 1870, the South's wealth declined 60 percent and that of the North had a 50 percent…

…or herself. Striving for one's individual aspirations over and above the health of the family as a whole is what Sam Mendes' American Beauty clearly depicts, as it strives to portray man's unquenchable need to fulfill his own wants and needs, ultimately shaping…

…Incorporation of the American Dream in The Great Gatsby In the novel The Great Gatsby, by F. Scott Fitzgerald, the author incorporates the aspect of the American Dream to develop the story. The American Dream’s goals embody the story to show how one…

…The Cell Phone Revolution Since the beginning of the industrial revolution, the world has become a smaller place. The time used to travel to far distances has diminished; with the growth of new technologies, traveling and communicating have become…

…During the epic battles, turmoil, and chaos of the American Revolution, they were many great accomplishments, and a number of heroes were brought up to fulfill these roles. One of these heroes is Ethan Allen; he possessed the attributes that separate…

…. Executive Branch vs. Legislative Branch. The struggle with England and the War of Independence set the stage for the creation of the American system of government. There were political, economic, and philosophical reasons for the Revolution. These reasons…

…The Current Statistics of Modern Day Native America Native American people make up less than two percent of the entire population, and are economically poorer, experience more unemployment, and are less formally educated than the national average…

…to the United States was because of the loss of almost half of Mexico's territory as a result of the Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo which ended the Mexican-American War in 1848. This included the states of California, Texas, New Mexico, and Arizona. This area became…

…In his article “The Columbian Voyages, the Columbian Exchange, and Their Historians”, Alfred W. Crosby seems to think that much of the Columbian voyages and what came out of them was detrimental to many cultures, most of all the Native Americans…

…Islamic Critique of Modern American Society What would Mohammad have said if he visited America today? Would he have nice things to say about the way Americans live, or would he be disappointed when he saw our way of life? Would he be impressed…