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TEN MAJOR EVENTS THAT SHAPED THE UNITED STATES Over time instances occurred throughout history that affected the United States, for the good and bad. They affected many people emotionally and physically. The following ten events have affected the nation culturally, politically, economically, socially, and diplomatically. The ten events are a visual aspect of the how the nation evolved into what it is today. Without the events occurring, we may never have the materials that we do today. ...
Affirmative action is beneficial to some people; but not everybody. Affirmative action is a program that demands a chosen number of minorities to be given a job or be admitted into a school. In most cases it does help out the minorities, but hurts the Americans that should be given the job. This ...
We live in a society that drinks heavily, and this influences teens. Most Americans use alcohol to celebrate wedding anniversaries, to welcome the New Year, and to enjoy many other special events. Alcohol is a legal drug for people over the age of twenty-one. By the time most teens reach senior h...
Letters from Rifka by Karen Hesse I chose this book because world war two era is very fascinating tome. I find that this Period of history has many interesting aspects. Also my grandparents were apart of this period in history and lived through many of the hardships described in this book....
Affirmative action is beneficial to some people; but not everybody. Affirmative action is a program that demands a chosen number of minorities to be given a job or be admitted into a school. In most cases it does help out the minorities, but hurts the Americans that should be given the job. This ...
Mexican Cuisine In this presentation I have chosen to discuss Mexican Cuisine. My paragraphs will give you a look of what Mexican people ate in per-Columbus times. My three informational paragraphs will include topics such as; what chilies are what they are eaten with and how to serve them. My ...
I am the chosen one, and not by my choice but by the government. ... That's something you see on TV its make-believe there is no way that aliens could be real. my father began to cry and explained that it was his fault that we were the chosen family. ...
Since the 1950's and 60's, America has lost the true meaning of families. Less time is spent with our youth in order to keep ahead in the fast paced corporate America. When is the last time you can honestly say you have had a family dinner where everyone was present. Employers expect their employee...
What the Constitution Means to Me The Constitution means a lot to me. The Constitution to me is like the law of the entire nation. It is broken up into different parts so that all areas of ruling are dealt with. This breaking up of the Constitution is to handle with certain issues specifically....
The Commercial Revolution comprising of two hundred years of extensive changes in commerce and trade was fueled by mercantilism, which produced a global economy. This globalization can be seen as the worldwide lowering of geographic and economic barriers due to new technologies, trade policies, and ...
Dear Editor, The recent publication of the seemingly anonymously written pamphlet, "Common Sense," has raised a certain level of concern from myself and my fellow colleagues. I have personally watched the people around me turn from loyal citizens of Britain into conflict hungry revolutionaries. I my...
Education Produces the Citizen Americans strive for education. Many Americans are very passionate about knowledge. In the late eighteenth century Americans decided to take action. Spending many hours and dollars to build a dream. Land was cleared and schools were formed. One...
I'm in college to acquire more knowledge and to earn a degree in civil engineering. Society makes this a norm that after high school, students should go on to the next level of education: college. There are many forces that compel me to go to college. I believe that when I graduate with a degree, ...
In the essay "People Like Us,"" David Brooks, maintains that although America is diverse, it's not diverse enough. He said there is a brick wall of segmentation standing between people. "What I've seen all around the country, is people making strenuous efforts to group themselves with people who are...
Places To Live Throughout our country, there are many different ways people can go about living. The diversity in America is greater than ever. Depending on an individual's lifestyle, there are several different choices one can have when looking for a place to call home. While in the market for...
Welfare, a helping hand or a handout? Millions of Americans are signed up for welfare; the program designed to aid poor and needy families. Unfortunately, it has now become a way of life for many. Many argue that welfare is not destroying our culture and creating a dependent people who have learned...
Dear Congressman Dan ____________, I am writing you about the Obamacare and insurance crisis in this country. I know we all need health insurance the start of the New Year. There are many people that are for Obamacare but, more and more people are struggling to afford insurance. I myself being one ...
Sometimes our judgment is clouded by money. Sometimes we want money so bad that we're willing to degrade ourselves just to get it. The selection I've chosen was an excerpt from the book Nickel and Dimed: On (Not) Getting By in America, and in this excerpt my eyes were opened to all the wrong doings ...
Education Produces the Citizen Americans strive for education. Many Americans are very passionate about knowledge. In the late eighteenth century Americans decided to take action. Spending many hours and dollars to build a dream. Land was cleared and schools were formed. One...
Chosen for his experience as well as his bravery in the war, he rose to the rank of Colonel in the US Marine Corps before going into NASA. ... "Buzz" Aldrin was a Colonel in the US Air Force, and he was also chosen for his flying experience. ...
Before America decided to join World War II, American ideas were harsh. Americans were isolated instead of being involved, like we are today. Most Americans opposed joining the war and even to help any other countries who were in the war On December 7, 1941 is the day that changed America's isolated...