American History Research Paper

I never really gave much thought to what American history was. I guess I always thought it was about how the people earned their freedom. About how they ended slavery as well as racism. Also about war and the process of building America. Although now i know that American history is categorized into themes that go much deeper.

For instance, America is based on a society of democratic ideals. Although there are these democratic ideals there have been people who struggled to fight for the same rights and equality as others.Because of these struggles citizens of the U.S now enjoy rights and freedoms that can not be taken away. Some of these rights and freedoms are not available in other countries which make citizens value them even more. Citizens are aware that with …show more content…
As they were discovering this new land they also found many other handful resources. Along those resources was gold. This discovery and the wanting for gold is what started the California Gold Rush in 1849. Now the nation has grown wealthy because of its plentiful resources. Science and technology have also played an important part in the U.s. Americans have always been trying new things; new inventions, ideas, and new technology. Well the U.s was settled by people who “turned away from old ways and tried new ones.” The U.s has not only grown in size but also in power and influence. The U.s has also “played an active role in war affairs.” Such as fighting in two world wars and promoting democracy and peace.

In conclusion, American history isn’t isn’t only about the wars and slavery but about new ideas, America’s development and much more. The U.s history goes far more than wars and slavery. America’s history goes beyond most people’s ideas of what american history. I now know the themes that go much deeper into America’s