All posts tagged United States
A People’s History Of The United States Chapter Four SummaryAs the British and Colonists were engaged in the Seven Years War against the French and Indians, the colonists were slowly building up feelings for their removal from under the British crown. There had been several uprisings to overthrow the colonial . . . Read more
ofound Industrial Revolution. This revolution forever changed the face of America and forced all aspects of society to adapt to the sweeping changes that were taking place. During this period of unprecedented economic growth, both business and labor in the U.S. had to deal with the consequences that accompanied the . . . Read more
York, there has always been a certain definition of what success by money and material possesions, including the kind of car that they drive and how big their house is. But what truly makes a person successful? In examing this thought I have realized that tre success is when a . . . Read more
“From 1790 to the 1870’s, state and national governments intervened in the American economy mainly to aid private economic interests and promote economic growth. Between 1890 and 1929, however, government intervention was designed primarily to curb and regulate private economic activity in the public interest.”Assess the validity of this statement, . . . Read more
The United States Penal SystemI have visited some of the best and the worst prison and have never seen signs of coddling, but I have seen the terrible results of the boredom and frustration of empty hours and pointless existence. -former United States Supreme Court Justice, Warren BurgerIn a famous . . . Read more
Abraham. Abraham begat Isaac, and Isaac begat…no, that’sthe wrong story. This ought to be the story of the tall beardedman from Illinois who led our great nation to freedom andunity. But his term was not all hunky-dory for the glory-boy. When He was elected in 1860, not only did the . . . Read more
sentence of time in jail or execution is the punishment. However, thedeath penalty is the most questionable punishment. Is it morallyright? Is it effective in deterring crime, primarily murders? Weatheror not you agree if it is moral or not, one issue remains. The deathpenalty is not an effective way to . . . Read more
Freedom in the United StatesEssay submitted by UnknownNo other democratic society in the world permits personal freedoms to the degree of the United States of America. Within the last sixty years, American courts, especially the Supreme Court, have developed a set of legal doctrines that thoroughly protect all forms of . . . Read more
‘The more things change, the more they stay the same’. This clich? has been used millions of times and never has it been more fitting than in this situation. The Holocaust was supposed to be a wake up call for the world, to let all nations know that racism and . . . Read more
Economics of Aquaculture United States Aquaculture is the fastest growing agricultural industry in the United States. In 1990, there were over 100 species cultured; eight species accounted for approximately 70% of total culture, with over 3400 aquaculture operations in the United States. This trend is driven by increased demand for . . . Read more