East Texas

America seemed poised for an era of growth. President T. Jefferson proposed a vision for the nation that he took steps to make possible, including the purchase of Louisiana. As Americans continued to move West, conflict with Native Americans was unavoidable, and the federal government developed strongly pro-settler Indian policies. New territories became states, creating further political and sectional tensions as plans for the development of these new states were put forward. With the…

United States was Justified The United States was justified in going to war with Mexico because of many reasons. An interesting fact is that some religious people thought it was God’s plan that the US needed to go to war with Mexico. Another interesting fact is that James K. Polk asked the Senate and the House of Representatives to go to war with Mexico. The United States was justified in going to war with Mexico because of manifest destiny, a growing population, and the border problems. The war…

President James K. Polk was a firm believer of Manifest Destiny. He was willing to do whatever it took to expand American power across the continent all the way to the Pacific Ocean. It all started in 1836 when Texas gained its independence from Mexico. At first, the US didn’t want Texas to join the union, mostly because the northern states didn’t want to add another slave state. History.com states that “The Mexican government was also encouraging border raids and warning that any attempt at…

Southern Methodist University has been my dream university for many years. Achieving admission to this spectacular university was a miracle in itself; however, the cost of attendance is a struggle of itself. Receiving this scholarship would help enable myself to educate my mind at one of the nation’s and state’s best universities. I have lived in Lindale all my life, went to the same church and school, and even lived in the same house, but attending this university would forever shape my life…

After being admitted to the Union in 1890 as the 43rd people, more than 1,293,953 people now live in Idaho. Idaho is nicknamed the Gem State because of its beauty. In Idaho, they many gorgeous places you can visit. One major attraction is Sun Valley located on Idaho’s splendid mountains where many Native Americans once climbed. Many famous Americans who have helped made America a better place have come from Idaho such as Moses Alexander and Ezra Pound. Idaho’s motto is “Esto Perpetua” meaning,…

Was the United States Justified in Going to War with Mexico? As someone new to the world sets up something would it be right if someone just took it from them with force? This kind of event happened on April 25th, 1846 to Mexico, which where America took land from them through force. The event that triggered the beginning of the war was American troops patrolling an area North of the Rio Grande. American troops engaged a large body of Mexican soldiers that had just crossed the Rio Grande.…

As a bildungsroman, Black Swan Green traces Jason’s maturing through his journey to distinguish and accept reality from appearances, during which he gradually uncovers bits of truth about himself, about the people around him, and about the world. Many characters’ appearances in the book do not reflect who they really are; some characters simply seem unreal; some characters mask their true identity, including Jason Taylor himself, who is constantly trying to reveal only aspects of himself and in…

How would Orange Keys and the University benefit from having you as a member? Becoming an Orange Key would first and foremost be a complete honor and something I would take great pride and joy in becoming a part of. I could bring numerous things to the University and the Orange Keys. For example, I would be able to demonstrate my leadership skills and would like to show other Bearkats how to not only lead but be an effective leader. Some examples of these skills are that I have held a…

Debate Opening Statement - Mexican War We believe that texas has absolutely no legal right to join the United States. President Polk has broken multiple laws on several different occasions, and action must be taken. President Polk took over texas first, then tried to negotiate. He clearly was to take advantage of Mexico's young and weak government by using his superior power. His actions were both illegal and immoral. It is impossible to legally justify taking land that does not belong to…

Massey 6013 7 April 2016 Texas Constitution Texas was under Mexican leadership before declaring independence from them in 1836. For Texas to be entered in the United States they had to make a constitution. The president of the United States during this time was James K. Polk. Texas tried to become a part of the United States before but Mexico threatened war. When Texas was annexed Mexico did not follow through with the threat. There was a dispute of where the border of Texas was. Polk sent in…