Colonial history of the United States

Palestinian Diaspora” by Juliet Peteet, outlines the origins and development of the Palestinian Diaspora during the post-colonial period in the Middle East as one of the most unresolved and controversial conflicts in human history. The year 1948 marks the beginning of the Palestinian al-ghurba (exile) as well as the establishment of the Jewish state of Israel. The founding of the new state is often described as Al-Nakba, meaning “the catastrophe or disaster”, referring directly to the 700,000…

Jeff Jacoby’s essay “Bring Back Flogging” made me truly think about the United States Justice System. Although I was originally appalled at his notion to bring back public whipping, I began to realize the fatal flaws our criminal system has. Although bringing back Puritan punishment may not be the best step for America, the path we are taking now with our criminals is not only wasting money but truly not helping anyone. In colonial times, the Puritans needed some system to keep order in their…

would form the United States of America. The conflict started when British started giving the people “taxation without representation” which gave the people no say in what taxes would be enforced. This would lead to a revolt that would last many years and be lead by one wise leader under the name of George Washington. Washington was a key part of the American Revolution, he is memorable for being the highest ranking officer, and leader of the initiative that helped form the United States of…

Module two has helped me to understand the development of the American prisons and the contributions made to the corrections by the United States. When offenders spend years in prison, people would think that they have learned their lesson right? Inmates who follow the rules in prison are more likely to make bad decisions on the outside. “Back in the community, the “good” inmate was ill-equipped to make good decisions because the only thing they had learn in prison was sit on his bunk and take…

Naturally, the statement much like his argument, is lacking. Albert argues that between history and politics, Haiti seems incapable of flourishing as an independent state and thus should re-establish itself as a subservient state, primarily to Canada. However, he fails to discuss the nightmare in which Haiti had suffered through before gaining independence. He mentions, “History has proven that the political class has neither incentive nor interest to put the country first.” Yet he…

RGV Background leading to the spread of existentialism Being able to derive a critical understanding from my experiences with racism, sexism, and homophobia as a Mexican immigrant living in the South Western United States is one of my proudest accomplishments. My arrival to the Unites States as a thirteen year old represented an unprecedented challenged; from learning a new language, to trying to coexist in an environment that proved both very welcoming and hostile towards my particular…

in South America, but the history of this wonderful country is what makes it beautiful. Bolivia is one of the two landlocked countries in South America sharing borders with Peru, Chile, Argentina, Paraguay, and Brazil. The vast geography of Bolivia ranges from the Andes mountains in the east and the tropical forests in the lowlands. Bolivia and Peru share Lake Titicaca, which is the highest lake in the world. The official name of the country is the Plurinational State of Bolivia with a…

treatment of Natives should be better and more effective. Many believed that citizenship should be the goal while some argued that the Natives needed to be civilized first; they should be assimilated into farmers and socialized in the practices of the Colonial settlers, before they could be enfranchised.2 Timing for this reform was also disagreed upon, with some taking…

Franklin have a political life, but also a life full of science, civil services, and innovations. He shows his leadership capacity through the Seven Years’ War, Revolutionary War, and the creation of a new nation. This man greatly changes the course of history during the 1700s and it is almost impossible to live in this modern era of American society without his…

American History: Through the Eyes of the People and the Land The 21st century has arrived, and yet our fellow citizens continue to debate among the premises that we should take on a multicultural society. Though, there are those who believe multiculturalism seems to have muddled the U.S. into a moment of mistrust and agitation, it is important to remember that our country was built upon the stories of those whom we now call minorities. Accordingly, scholars, activists and historians have…