History of the United States

foreigners who had dreams of coming to the United States in order to become an American. As the Industrial Revolution hit the United States, industries began to double in size and become more prosperous; however, the rapid growth of immigrants in the United States met that need for laborers. According to Emma Lazarus’s poem, the Statue of Liberty was symbolized as a welcoming signal to the millions of immigrants that were fleeing to the United States in search of a new life. During the…

cultural and historical relations between the United States and the United Kingdom. First used by Winston Churchill, this one phrase summed up the entirety of the relationship between the United States and the United Kingdom, both of their shared history and their camaraderie to come in future decades ("A Point of View: Churchill and the Birth of the Special Relationship."). The cultural substance of this Special Relationship is made up of a shared history, cultural similarities and common…

The Vietnam War was the longest war in the United States history that ended in a stalemate with the North Vietnam government. According to the United States History website, promises and commitments to the people and government of South Vietnam to keep communist forces from overtaking them reached back into the Truman Administration. Through three Presidents, and decades of fighting the war, the United States failed to achieve its goals. Air combat became prevalent in the Vietnam war.…

In Chapter 7, Land of Opportunity, Loewen discusses social class throughout US History. For the most part, people will stay in the same social class for their whole life. If you were born in the lower class, you will most likely die in the lower class. Same for middle and upper classes. This is because of opportunity. Americans like to preach on how America is the “Land of Opportunity,” even though not everyone is given an equal opportunity. Babies born into the lower classes are usually less…

warrior, politician, and leader. Sam Houston was a governor of two states, President of the Republic of Texas, and for thirteen years a United States senator. Sam Houston’s story is not only one of courage and strength, but also helps us understand the possibilities and limitations of leadership. Randolph B. Campbell was born and raised in Virginia. Campbell attended the University of Virginia…

During the Cold War, relations with the Soviet Union and the United States were tight. Though allies of World War II, both held a grudge against each other. Joseph R. Mccarthy, the Senator of Wisconsin dedicated years in uncovering communist spies living in the United States, adding to the hysteria of the Red Scare (Joseph R. Mccarthy). Arthur Miller wrote “The Crucible”. “The Crucible” tells about the mass hysteria in Salem, Massachusetts when the accusations of so-called witches surfaced,…

Chicana refers to Americans of Mexican origin living in the United States while Latina refers to Americans of Spanish and other countries origin living in the United States. Latino is a term that refers to a mixture/combination of people from various countries, for example, Brazil, Portuguese, and Spain, etc. who are living in the United States. Therefore, the two groups have their origins somewhere else, but they both live in the United States and constitute the large general group referred to…

backed this statement when they made it clear that they would fight any European power that got involved in their internal affairs. This was to protect the North American republic, the US itself, and its future states westward. The Monroe Doctrine was seen as communication from the United States to European powers. It is also said that “the doctrine itself was not written in a friendly-spirit toward the European…

The Cold War began during World War II when Stalin’s distrust of the United States and Britain kept growing as they refused to invade Europe. After World War II, the USSR and the United States continued to antagonize each other through propaganda, economic aid, and proxy wars between other nations. From the beginning, the United States had the advantage because they had more money and power, and could provide Europe protection while they rebuilt. This was a war fought without engaging in full…

The United States of America is built upon a series of institutions that are entwined with each other. The group or class that has the institutional power dictate society because they can impact how others perceive it, and how others are impacted by it. Historically, and still true today, White Anglo-Saxon Protestant Males have held the political clout in the nation, and their impact has been felt throughout American history. However, minority groups have had an equal impact, but their history…