Category: American History

Thomas Jefferson was elected in the year 1801 as the third president of the United States. The voting process began in April 1800. Burr ran for vice president while Jefferson ran for the presidency on the same ticket. The constitution demanded the votes be counted separately despite Burr and Jefferson vying for the positions on…

The faces of collateral damage and friendly fire are generally not seen. However, this was not the case with 9-year-old Phan Thi Kim Phuc, On June 8, 1973. To give background on this photograph, Associated Press photographer Nick Ut was outside Trang Bang, about 25 miles northwest of Saigon, when the South Vietnamese air force…

In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower said You have a row of dominoes set up. You knock over the first one, and what will happen to the last one is a certainty that it will go over very quickly (Civil Rights, 169). The most glaring problem with this statement is that countries are not dominoes.…

Throughout the makings of what is seen as the world today, struggles and disagreements that have led to wars have irrevocably been repeated and carried out in one way or another. As countries and their political and global power and influence have grown, so has their involvement in other countries, and so on. The United…

The government is weaker now than it was as a democracy at the end of George Washingtons final term as president. Over the years, the government has parted ways with some of George Washingtons views, such as his views on international relations, partisanship, and constitutionalism. George Washington believed that the United States of America should…

Introduction The decision by America to use two atomic bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki at the end of World War II was an intense topic of discussion for years after the incident. The Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings are one of history’s best-known historic events, but at the same time provoke ongoing,…

On March 8, 1965, the United States Marines traveled to Da Nang Bay. They were the first military combat troops to arrive in South Vietnam. The United States’ intervention in the Vietnam War progressed in small stages over a long period of time. President Dwight D. Eisenhower was the one who first introduced the domino…

Introduction The Oregon Trail stands as an iconic symbol of the westward expansion in 19th-century America. Spanning over 2,000 miles from Missouri to the fertile lands of Oregon, this historic route served as the primary pathway for pioneers seeking new opportunities and a better life. The arduous journey required immense determination, endurance, and a spirit…

Introduction The Oregon Trail holds a significant place in American history as the iconic route traveled by pioneers seeking new opportunities and a better life in the 19th century. This informative essay explores the historical context, challenges faced, and the lasting impact of the Oregon Trail. From its origins to the experiences of the pioneers…

Introduction The Columbian Exchange, triggered by Christopher Columbus’s historic voyage in 1492, forever transformed the world by initiating the global transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. This comparative essay will explore the impacts of the Columbian Exchange on both the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) and the…