A People's History of the United States

remembering slavery in the United States of America, a student in the class mentioned statues. With this, the class discussion turned from a productive discussion to a politicized debate over whether to remove or keep the statues of Confederate Statues. During this class discussion, I grew increasingly infuriated and frustrated because the politicized debate on statues overrode, what I believe is more important, the class discussion on how to remember slavery in the United States of America.…

countries. One the United States and anther one China. Guns are a kind of sword, it could make a country more powerful, but guns are also dangerous. Thus, we should use the laws to limit, to manage the person who has a gun. Compare with this two county, you will see in China, people cannot have a gun except the army. In the United States every have the power to have a gun. These two countries are kind of extreme. However, what I want discuss is the gun control in Unite States. In recent years,…

the study of our nation’s history and foreign policy efforts should be used as a lesson to guide any future behavior on how the United States should deal with the threat ISIS presents because of the clear thread that exists between the past and present. The same gap of communication and lack of understanding of different cultures, values and histories that brought destruction and instability during the Philippines-American War and Vietnam War, gave birth to the Islamic State because of an…

and invented concrete. The Roman greatness was marked by their willingness to receive other people’s ideas for their own purposes. Their architecture, technology, city planning, art and military planning are all as a result of other people’s influences. In fact there was little that they did which was their original idea. The total of what they did was unique to them and made them remarkable people in history. The Roman Empire had influence in two main areas of philosophy. One, the general…

studies promote respect and understanding among races, support student success, and teaches critical thinking skills. Ethnic studies by and about racial minority groups presents a different narrative that is shaped partially by histories of oppression in the United States. as well as by the intellectual and cultural resources and traditions of those communities. Ethnic studies evolved from the demands of Black Americans for an education that is relevant and meaningful, that affirms their…

political parties have had in United State’s history, it is essential to explain the background and development of political parties. The first president of the United States was against political parties wholeheartedly. At the same time, parties were forming within his own cabinet. The Federalists and the Anti-Federalist were the two identifiable parties that arose from Washington's cabinet. George Washington was the only president in presidential history of the United States to stayed…

Scientist had predicted that a major storm was approaching and evacuation should take place. (History 2) These states were in panic mode. “New Orleans was at particular risk. Though about half the city actually lies above sea level, its average elevation is about six feet below sea level–and it is completely surrounded by water.” ( History 2) To help with flooding with the surrounding lakes engineers had created a barrier called levees, these blockades were demolished…

and Schweikart - Allen’s Histories of the United States When traditionally defined, the terms “patriot” and “people” have oftentimes been considered complementary constructs. The term “patriot” is defined as an emotional, positive attachment to a homeland. It alludes to memories of nationalistic revolution, of the Revolutionary War and Glorious Revolution, where the oppressed and exploited “people” rise up in mutiny and restore justice and integrity. In contemporary history, however, the…

Gun laws are a big cause of violent crime in the United States and should be changed in order to prevent guns falling into the wrong hands, which has been an issue related to gun control in the United States for far too long and it is impacting everyone lives. Gun control is being abused by certain individuals who cannot handle a firearm safely. Guns are not for everyone. Some individuals choose to use firearms in an inappropriate way such as using guns to kill others. Gun laws should be…

There are many reasons as to why it is vital that the lessons we have learned from the Holocaust be passed on to new generations. It’s honestly so insane that one human being was responsible for such a violent act. One human being had the power to kill over thousands of people. One human being had the heart and soul so cold enough to be able to plan and succeed in doing such an inhumane act. The learning and understanding of this barbarous era can really show people that a human being was and is…