Throughout the American history, there exist a special group of people who are the mainstream of the society. ... The American's Creed was a result of a nationwide contest for writing a National Creed, which would be a brief summary of the American political faith founded upon things fundamental in American history and tradition.(1) The protestant believe that belief itself in essence is the business of individual and God. ... Early puritans believe that wealthy is the symbol to be selected by God. ... The earlier Americans advocated making a fortune by honesty and hard-working, while the...

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Several nations contributed to the early American colonies. ... Many of those who came to America did so to remove themselves from persecution in their homeland. For example, The Puritans came to America fleeing from the Church of England. ... The Society of Friends was one of the first early American cultures to really come close to what America is today. ... Although there were some glitches in the formation of the United States it all eventually came together because most of the early American colonies were founded with the idea of having a tolerant, unique culture w...

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History is the image of the past created by the play of imagination and intellect on the materials left by earlier generations. ... Simply because history decides the future. ... Plutarch's theory states that the very character of men changes history. The incident that happened in the United States of America on September 11, 2001 proves his theory. ... Bin Laden gave America and its citizens an ultimatum unless the Islamic countries are left in peace. ...

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American Identity In American Mind, by Henry Steele Commager, the book talks about the Past from a rural to urban setting. ... With this realization however, many people were not prepared for the onslaught of ethnic diversity to hit America in the late 50s and early 1960s. According to David Hollinger's Postethnic America, both in Major Problems in American Immigration and Ethnic History, this was a time of race and ethnicity, which brought in immigrants from war-torn countries. ... America became a melting pot of different races. ... In conclusion, we as individuals and Ameri...

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A quest for equality between the oppressed and the oppressor provides the central and underlying theme in the formation of American history. ... During the Nineteen Sixties and early Nineteen Seventies, these class struggles reached a boiling as evidenced by the massive prison uprising in Attica, New York. ... (Zinn, A People's History, 7) The oppression of the lower classes became starkly clear, as the beginning of American history was shaped by the clash of the upper and lower classes. ... This war allowed for the formation of America, and it is those kinds of struggles that continu...

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The Virginians' desire for labor throughout early sixteenth century caused many slave rebellions to take place. ... Although many unsuccessful uprisings took place in the colonies during the early sixteenth century, Bacon's rebellion was more effective due to the disunity, racism and psychological damage other slave rebellions held. ... Many slave revolts had no sense of unity and leadership as "slaves born in America were more likely to run off alone [trying] to pass as free men'' (33). ... Throughout the United States history, many rebellions took place due to the diffe...

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Poor nutrition in America? ... We are constantly reminded--especially when food prices go up--that Americans spend a smaller fraction of their income on food than any other people in the world, now or ever in history. Twentieth-century America represents one of the few examples in history of a nation whose people do not spend all or a vast majority of their waking hours just getting enough food to stay alive. ... One reason may be the fast pace of American life. ... Children are "hooked" on these foods early in life and stay with them until they become adults. ...

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Settlement houses in Early America were positive, enlightening ways for immigrants to adapt themselves into the new ways of the American lifestyle. ... After American student and leader Stanton Coit visited the Hall for approximately three months, he journeyed back to America to found the Neighborhood Guild, in 1886. ... Unlike their home countries, the workers in America strived to preserve the art and heritage of the countries the immigrants came from. These beautiful people brought history and culture with them, and they change the worlds of the workers that were expecting to help them. ....

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Spanish colonization has had huge impact on the Americas in ways such as shaping the American character, contributing to American ranching practices, and by obtaining vital territory for its survival. ... Without knowing the early history of the Americas, I wouldn't have known that many of the American cowboy language were derived from Spanish. ... Beef is a big part of the American diet today. ... In conclusion, Spanish colonization has shaped the America we know today in many ways and has played a big role in its history. The heart of the American character lies within the act of seek...

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However, many American's are ignorant of the correct history behind shaping America. ... This is one of the most commonly inaccurate facts taught throughout the entire history of the United States. ... More European settlers followed them in the early 1800's. ... Through the misinformation of who discovered it, the covering up of how the Native American's were treated, and how the new settlers polished of the Indians by destroying their homes, sabotaging their waters supplies, and killing off almost all of their food source, America's discovery has proven to be one of the ...

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In Chinese Historical Society of America's museum showed many variety such as Asian's Agriculture, Early Communities, Food, Habitat Life and Fishing. 1850's - 60's, Chinese laborers were in farming and land reclamation, where they built a water course that transformed their land into productive farmland. ... Early 1854, 150 Chinese established a fishing colony near the mouth of Mission Creek in San Francisco. ... Early Chinese American communities were overwhelming male. ... Most Chinese men came along to America and left their wives in China. ... In early days, American o...

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From the beginning of American history, immigrants came here and brought their traditions and culture. America is the most diverse country in the world. ... American society consists of many individuals. ... They would sacrifice their retirement or could retire early because their children need help with grand children. ... Immigrants should respect American culture, language, and history. ...

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In the early 1890's, a strong and intelligent young woman spoke words of truth in her speech entitled "Wall Street Owns the Country." ... Slavery, the American Revolution, the Mexican-American war, and the oppression of women are all critical events in our history that all equally highlight the inconsistencies of our country. ... Chapter Two, of "A Peoples History of the United States," by Howard Zinn, begins with the arrival of a slave ship in North America. ... In early America, women had no rights or say in anything at all except for house work and babies. ... This means not enoug...

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America is still facing uncovering problems within the 20th century. ... There where problems in the society; women, African-Americans, and families faced through a lot of difficulties getting where there striving to be at, which became apart of history. ... The right to vote made a huge impact in women history. ... Children African-Americans played an important part in American history. ... As a result of conducting this article, I propose that the problem in early 20th century in the American society must be acknowledged. ...

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The 1920's was a time marked by social change in America. ... Now, many women were united through this new popular style which hadn't been seen before in American history. ... This brought a change to society that had never been seen earlier. ... Such illegal activity had hardly been seen in American history. After this example of the commercialization of popular culture dividing Americans and dramatically changing American society I will now close. ...

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Leroi Jones book, 'Blues People: Negro Music in White America' offers insight into jazz and blues in American social, musical, economic, and cultural history. ... In tracing the music, he brilliantly illuminates the influence of African Americans on American culture and history. ... One of the early figures in the white negro phenomenon was jazz musician Mezz Mezzrow, an American Jew born in 1899 who had declared himself a "voluntary Negro" by the 1920's. ... Yet, despite critic's efforts to remove jazz from its African American origins, it remains an accomplishment not ...

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This shows that African-American's had an struggle with getting into Congress in the early years. ... In 1865, the thirteenth Amendment was ratified and abolished slavery in America. ... More African-Americans followed Rev. ... Revels was making history as the first African-American Senator, Joseph Hayne Rainey was making history as the first African-American Representative. Over a hundred African-Americans have followed Rep. ...

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Native Americans are the indigenous people of the America's and they had to endure some major changes to their lifestyles due to the arrival of the Europeans. ... As with most changes this was also forced on the Native Americans because the early European settlers considered their lifestyles and customs primitive. ... As a more socially tolerant America has arisen most Native Americans are enjoying a better life both on and off the reservations. ... As more Americans come in contact with Native Americans, many will realize just how ridiculous these misconceptions are. It is also i...

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My perception of American Indians has come from a compilation of American history textbooks, movies and television, and, although the majority of what I have learned is probably not true, it does correspond to the stereotype of an American Indian. ... This, in part, comes from many stories of the government using Indians for these purposes during early 1800's to the mid 1900's. ... Even to this day, we try to rid ourselves of the stereotypes of American Indians but it seems we still see the stereotypical Native American appearing repeatedly on television, resulting in mainstream ...

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She was just one American who demonstrated her rights. ... Early in America's history we faced certain periods of segregation. ... Going back through history you start to realize and view things differently. That is what it is to be an American. ... " Going through the timeline of history you come to a point when you realize that the world around you has changed, topics that were once not discussed freely are now to the point where they are openly discussed. ...

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Ironically, we do not focus on social classes, economical conflicts, tensions between mainstream and minority groups, or political history, all of which are fundamental aspects that create our history. ... From the very beginning when settlers came across sea, colonizing the indigenous people and exploiting their land had begun the history of America. ... On a different perspective, in the early nineteenth century, Henry David Thoreau, an inspirational writer in search of spiritual truth writes about the negative view of the dominant values of America. ... Dred Scott, who basically fought a...

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Falk (2013), in his book, Twelve Inventions Which Changed America: The Influence of Technology on American Culture, states that in the American aspect, the technological breakthroughs over the years have offered numerous solutions to some of the earlier challenges that presented. ... In the earlier years, the telephone was simpler and less sophisticated. ... Today's American society revolves around the internet. ... Winston (2008) in, Media Technology and Society: A History : from the Telegraph to the Internet, alludes to the fact that, indeed, through the efforts of Bill Gates, Paul Al...

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Many Asians have been misrepresented in American Media. ... In American history, in the last three wars (WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam War) the enemies of America were all Asians. ... Sadly, although there are many visible racial discriminations for Asians, American history courses do not address Asian racism as profoundly as Black racism. ... Asians also lack attention in American media. The issue of Asian racism is not properly addressed in the American media, so it allows for a kind of subtle yet harmful racism towards Asians to evolve, affecting children and teenagers in the early stage...

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Civil rights and racism have always been a major issue throughout the history of the world, particularly in the United States of America. Many instances in American history prove this; such as the Dred Scott decision, where the U.S Supreme Court decided though Scott was in the free state of Illinois with his owner he is property to his owner in any state . ... Then again this is only one case in American history, but throughout most of the post-slavery days the world has come to accept one another as equal. ... Progression in the early days was very difficult, but because of persistent hi...

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At the beginning of this course, we were given an overview of indigenous literary traditions, surveyed native poetry and oral narratives, and looked at early America from the eyes of the European imagination. ... Our study of religion among early Americans also showed a greater diversity than one might think when considering that era. While Winthrop and Thomas Morton might be seen as representing a singular religious and cultural view that people associate with early America, early Americans such as Roger Williams and Sarah Knight might be thought of as atypical for their time but their ideas ...

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