Clarence Thomas

thirteen American colonies, at war with Great Britain, regarded themselves as thirteen newly independent sovereign states. The declaration of independence took place in Pennsylvania on July 4 of 1776. The declaration of independence was written by Thomas Jefferson. The purpose of it was to announce the colonies as separate from England. The Declaration of Independence consists of five parts which are the introduction, the preamble, the indictment of King George III, the denunciation of the…

Rousseau’s Discourse on The Origin and The Foundations of Inequality Among Men discuss why inequality is social through the comparison of natural men and civilized men. Rousseau believes that the division of labor is due to amour propre, or self-love, that is specific to civilized men. By tracing the differences between natural men and civilized men, Rousseau is able to showcase the effects of division of labor. Division of labor requires human dependency, differentiation and specialization, and…

Most of society relies on the mainstream media to inform them of current events or news stories. The six most relied on news networks are labelled Powerhouse networks, they are FOX News, ABC, CBS, NBC, CNN, and MSNBC. The six networks can be categorized into three groups, based on their upbringings and establishments. ABC, CBS, and NBC are considered the original three out of the group, because the were the first to be aired in 1926. They are also the only three networks that are available on…

The American Revolution of 1776 and the French Revolution of 1789, both attempted to resolve the dilemma associated with the ideas pertaining to individual rights. The American Constitution declared that “We the People of the United States,” while the French Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen declares “the source of all sovereignty lies essentially in the Nation” (Gulalp, 2013). Both revolutions preserved a dualism between the “public” citizen, (the peoples voice) the “people” or…

After researching historical and current events around gender injustices, notably obvious repetitions in history became increasingly evident. In 1776 the United States of America had declared its independence and become its own country with its Declaration of Independence. This document made promises of equality to its citizens and helped to determine the path the country would take. The Declaration of Independence reads, “We hold these truths to be self evident that all men are created equal,…

In 18th century Europe, philosophes, a group of social thinkers in Paris, would meet and discuss new ideas during the Enlightenment (Chpt.). The Enlightenment was the period in the history of western Europe characterized by dramatic revolutions in science, philosophy, and politics (plato.stanford.edu). The ideas spread throughout Europe and attracted the middle class, which allowed them to buy books (Ch. 6 Sec. 3). John Locke, known for his natural rights to life, liberty, and property, was a…

Part 1: Identification and Evaluation of Main Source The question that will be addressed in this historical investigation is, To what extent did U.S. involvement in Panama leave lasting economic and environmental effects? The main source chosen is a brief speech about the background of the Panama Canal and the struggles that it came with. The speech included the significance of Teddy Roosevelt and the United States during the process of the canal being built like how the United States helped…

A historical and political place that I would add to this DC scavenger hunt is the Capitol Building. I would add it because it is one of the most significant political buildings in the United States of America. Not only is it a building that has been around for centuries, but it is also where the Senate and the House of Representatives gather and discuss policies and bills (About the U.S. Capitol Building). For this reason, it holds historical value and the amount of discussions and debates that…

“Free at last! Free at last! Thank God almighty, we’re free at last!” This quote was directly stated from the man himself, Martin Luther King. He wanted a change in society, he wanted freedom. Yet, what does freedom even mean? In these two texts, “Imagine” by John Lennon and “I Have A Dream” by Martin Luther King, freedom is expressed into words. Although both texts have the same theme of freedom, they each convey their messages in different ways. Both John Lennon and Martin Luther King use the…

My fellow Countrymen, whom as I, have been in pursuit and incessantly striving for continued enrichment in our new homeland for the betterment of our future generations, all while maintaining our undying loyalty to our mother country, Great Britain. Yet together, we are found at a crossroads that should not be, as we have not only excelled as a nation by the sweat and tears of our own hard work, but we have shared our wealth and paid our fair debt. Our tenacity has not only strengthened and…