Category: American History
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Principles of American Democracy: Informative Essay
This is a really interesting question that requires initially some fundamental answers and clarification on the meaning of the term democracy before gradually moving into the area of comparative study and definition of the different democratic systems and how they compare to other forms of politics. This paper will then continue to conclude that what…
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Pros and Cons of Vietnam War: Critical Essay
The Vietnam War was generally a manifestation of the Cold War between the Soviet Union and its allies and the United States (Spector, 2022). The Indochina wars and North Vietnams desire to unite Vietnam into a communist state after the French colonial occupation of the region are known as the causes of the conflict (Eyerman…
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The Life of Martha Washington and Her Impact on American History
Martha Washington, the first woman to ever be First Lady of the United States, was a woman of high station and possessed the standard level of education for the timeshe had no formal education but could read and write. She is a compelling historical figure, and one who set the standard for First Ladies in…
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Should the US Have Dropped the Atomic Bomb on Japan: Argumentative Essay
Morality One of the biggest arguments I see is the question of morality in this situation. Regardless of whether you believe it ended the war or not, it still killed many innocent civilians. On Monday the 6th of August 1945, a little boy, the name of the nuclear weapon, was dropped on Hiroshima at 580…
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Significance of the Battle of Midway During World War II: Argumentative Essay
Intro On the 7th of December 1941, after months of diplomacy and hollow words, the Imperial Japanese Navy launched a surprise attack on the US Pacific Fleet located in Pearl Harbour, Hawaii. This attack sparked the entry of the United States into the Second World War as well as one of the biggest naval battles…
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Should the United States Have Annexed the Philippines: Argumentative Essay
After the victory in the Spanish-American War, the United States was known as a world power. Many Americans believed that the nation should expand and claim land overseas due to Manifest Destiny being already complete. During the war, the United States acquired the Philippine archipelago located in Southeast Asia which made the Philippines in the…
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The Battle of Midway as the Turning Point: Analytical Essay
Midway was a crucial battle within the Pacific theatre of World War Two. The events that occurred at the Battle of Midway would change the direction of the war. Before Midway, Japan had launched an unexpected attack on Pearl Harbor. This attack would spur the United States into declaring war on Japan. Going forward, The…
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Thomas Jefferson Research Paper
The moral duality of Thomas Jefferson has been explored in countless papers. How could a man with such enlightened thoughts and an important role in the founding of the government support such a corrupt system like slavery? Monticello tour guides are quick to remind visitors that this Founding Father owned around 600 slaves while arguing…
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Vietnam War Pro and Cons: Analytical Essay
Over 58,000 U.S. soldiers were wounded or killed in the Vietnam War. This statistic was a tragic event that occurred in the 1960s. Even though the Vietnam War was a huge downfall in the 60s, there were some positive events that occurred such as the Civil Rights Movement. The Civil Rights Movement gave African Americans…
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Thesis Statement on Vietnam War
Hypothesis testing on the Vietnam War War& war never changes. As man developed better and more efficient ways to kill each other war has continued to plague mankind and all of its lands for millennia. Some campaigns are blatantly justified, and others are still looking for answers as to why they happened. One of these…