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The American Revolution(1765-1783) was a dispute over parliamentary authority between American colonists and the British. Their dispute was over who gained or obtained the North American Empire. Colonists obviously fought the British in attempt to take what was rightfully theirs. They burned effigies of English officials, started riots, and did many other destructive tasks to prove that the Northern Empire was their land and they would do anything to keep it that way. These outbursts are known…

Does the phrase “the American dream” differ today than from when James Truslow Adams coined the term in 1931? I feel that in some ways our idea of the American dream has changed somewhat. Change is part of life, so I think that naturally the phrase has evolved from when it was first used in 1931 to where we are today. While I feel the underlying meaning stands for opportunity, I feel that the opportunity is not attainable by all these days. In 1931, James Truslow Adams wrote in his book Epic of…

The american dream is and has always been what the citizens of America strive to achieve. The thought that no matter where you come from you have a chance at success is empowering. It has given citizens hope for as long as the country has existed. The definition of the american dream has varied dramatically throughout history, from once meaning to be able to overcome the social class you were born and triumph over adversity until today’s definition of being able to attain large amounts of money…

Mexican Americans have a substantial history. There are some components of economical, political and social history of Mexican Americans. First, there are many economical events and factors that have been apart of Mexican American’s history. For instance, The Great Depression had a tremendous effect on Mexican Americans. In the time of the Great Depression, many businesses, farms, and factories went out of business. Because of this, many people lost their jobs, including many Mexican Americans.…

From the Crowd to the Sideline The history of American football comes from the roots of rugby football and association football. The origin of these games can be traced back to Britain, where they were prevalent in the mid-19th century. In 1869, the first American game was played in New Brunswick, New Jersey, the New Jersey Tigers vs the Rutgers Queensmen. The Tigers lost their stripes to the Queensmen 4-6 in a cage match. I was six years old when I went to my first football game with my uncle.…

For my research paper I want to get a better understanding of the treatment of Italian American immigrants during the time between the end of the nineteenth century up to around the time of the end of the Second World War, extending but beyond that if necessary. Through my initial research I've discovered that Italian Americans experienced large amounts of racial discrimination, stereotyping, and struggles of assimilation during this time. I want to understand why this discrimination occurred,…

world, which is why most know it as the “melting pot”. The United States adopted several aspects of American culture, including art, cuisine, fashion and traditions from the immigrants and minority groups that found this country as their home. However, the “land of opportunity” proved challenging for immigrants and minorities that attempted to become a successful piece within the Eurocentric American culture. This was mainly due to the pressures from the major industries to appeal to white…

The American Revolution led newly independent Americans to reevaluate politics, economics, and their developing society. After freeing themselves of corrupt British forces, Americans desired an innovative government that was more exclusive to all civilians. However, the Americans eventually produced a centralized government similar to that of the British. Nonetheless, ideals from the revolution led to significant societal evolution for loyalists, women, and slaves. Overall, the revolution…

My initial understand of American history, which was characterized by previous experiences was changed by what I learned about racialization of Chinese and Japanese Americans in the 1800s. The racialization of Chinese and Japanese Americans was characterized by the formation of negative stereotypes, and the cause of conflicting laws and ordinances that both reflected and maintained the marginalization of Chinese and Japanese Americans. Chinese and Japanese Americans have been and still are…

Asian American population and its characteristics According to the Census Bureau, the Asian group in the United States counts 15.7 million Asian Americans in 2013 and represents about five percent of the total U.S. population. Asian Americans live mostly in large cities in states of California, New York, Texas, Illinois, Hawaii and New Jersey. Asian American community is fast growing. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) it is expected to comprise over 10% of the…