During the beginning of the 19th Century, the United States remained unsure of what it was, and what it will become. The country was beginning to become a more influential power, yet it remained unsure of its exact position in the world. The United States was in a period of transition, as the founding fathers, who were essential to the national identity, where leaving power for a new generation of rulers. It became apparent that colonization was now only part of the nation’s past, rather than…
Claim: The British refusal to respect the United States’ right to exchange goods as a neutral nation in the early 19th century led directly to the War of 1812, which in its resolution established a treaty that allowed the United States and Great Britain to settle minor disputes without escalating into full-scale warfare. Background: The Napoleonic Wars created a climate in which preventing neutral trade from occurring was a beneficial strategy because regulations were being passed to force the…
Latin America may be recognized preeminently for its indigenous origins, cultural celebrations, ancient ruins, charismatic music and delightful food, but the media’s representation of Latin America wasn’t always ingenuous. Throughout the years, countries like Mexico, Nicaragua and Guatemala have been slandered in the media due to the high rates of crime and violence that occurs. As insightful as you may concur the media to be, their sources and information may not always be 100 percent true.…
Immigration: The Unexpected Truth Immigration is a majorly debated issue in many countries, but especially the United States. Even though our country was basically founded on the principle that people of all ethnicities can feel safe here, our country continues to discriminate against certain immigrants. Many people seek religious freedom and a better way of life when they take the journey to America. Our country should have pride that we are viewed as the land of the free and as one of the best…
selling automobiles that are designed and built in the United States goes in several different directions. The amount…
artist have been fleeing Canada for years, perhaps due to lack of exposure, venues, opportunities, geography, aforementioned Culture whitewashing, media or a mixture of all of these factors. This Canadian Music emigration…
when rebel armies formed in response to the brutal regime of Bashar al-Assad. Islamic State extremists seized this opportunity to take advantage of the political mess and began to build their Islamic State nation. Since 2011 when the civil war began, the world has seen 12 million Syrians flee their homes and often nation, over half of them children. The global community is split between the threat of the Islamic State to their own safety and intervening in this atrocious humanitarian crisis.…
Canadian aboriginals have experienced an increase in racial discrimination as racial tensions have become amplified in Canada from the persisting effects of the relocation of the indigenous people in 1953. This paper will explore the lasting effects of forced relocation the indigenous people in regards to the Blauner Hypothesis and the deconstruction of the productive family unit. More then 40% of indigenous people are unemployed and experience much higher rates of suicide, alcoholism, and drug…
The term digital divide refers to the “gap between demographics and regions that have access to modern information and communications technology, and those that don't or have restricted access.” Countries such as United States of America, Canada, and Japan have the highest percentages of households with Internet access. Countries in South America often have a much lower number of households with Internet, and have thin bandwidth coverage. In Mexico, about 35% of homes have a computer, but 14% of…
Horses are purchased throughout the United States for pets, riding, livestock purposes, and so many other things. The purchase of the horse is said to be the easiest part of horse ownership, and most owners never consider the inevitable time when a horse comes to the end of its life. This responsibility is where the argument starts. It can be a sad topic to most owners and is often not discussed, if at all, until it happens. There are truly only a few methods to get rid of a horse in today’s…