Fabian Washington

Thomas Jefferson and Alexander Hamilton had to different views on how America should function. In fact Jefferson never planned to work with Hamilton until Washington appointed Jefferson his first secretary of the State and Hamilton the first secretary of the Treasury. Jefferson strongly believed that America can achieve success through its agrarian tradition. Hamilton had an economic plan that involved that promotion of manufactures and commerce. While Hamilton believed in the federal government…

Luther King Jr’s speech “I have a dream” is about the Civil Rights Movement, equality between white people and African American. To demand racial justice and an integrated society for the black community. This speech takes place at Lincoln Memorial, Washington D.C. in front of hundreds of people to put a stop segregation and discrimination in America that’s been going on for years. Martin Luther King Jr delivered a speech with powerful use of language that both connects to white folks and…

After the Civil War, African Americans were free from slavery but they still faced many harsh realities. The “Address of a convention of Negroes held in Alexandria Virginia” and “Plessy vs. Ferguson [1896]” show how things did not change too much through time. The African Americans in Alexandria, Virginia believed that African Americans would face another form of slavery if the Federal Government did not step in and grant laws that provided them with rights as citizens, civil rights. Thirty-one…

I found Government Bullies to be a very informative book. Rand Paul discusses multiple government bureaucracies and how they bully their own citizens by enforcing laws that are not clearly define. He discusses stories on how the EPA, TSA, FDA, and USDA have set in place many laws that are not clear and have fines that are ridiculous. He also puts forth his viewpoint on the Lacey Act and how it is "an open license for government bullying". Senator Rand Paul is a republican senator from Kentucky.…

“The fundamental characteristic of the Constitution is distrust.” A statement, if nothing else, as bold as the Framers who lead the revolution. As petrifying as the statement is, it is true. The framers feared a repeat of history, and rightfully so, because many governments had quickly risen and fallen equally as fast. As a result, distrust was what powered the writing of the United States’ Constitution. This has been known since as early as November 22, 1787, when the Federalist paper: #10…

Hiding the Truth Most students will study U.S history in American high schools simply because it is a requirement. The government believes it important to know how we became an independent nation and our past struggles before we can make decisions about the future. Some may be excited to learn about events such as the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, while others actively dislike any type of history. However, U.S History has a huge potential to be intriguing and eye opening to all…

Thomas Jefferson embodied some of the characteristics most often associated with being a true American. He was a scholar, fluent in Greek, Latin, French, Spanish, and Italian; as well as founding Virginia University. He pursued sciences and arts along with politics. His progressive mindset was brought upon from the Enlightenment, where he among many others questioned aspects of life in the 18th century. When the revolutionary war had been going on for about two years, Jefferson concluded that…

Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee tells the story of the indians and their struggles against the United States. The novel tells several different stories of chiefs and their tribes and how they all fought for their land against the United States Government. The story describes famous battles like Little Crow’s war and the Battle at Wounded Knee. It also shows the indians efforts to stay on there land to the point they have to go to war with the American Government. Bury My Heart At Wounded Knee…

December 1814. This conflict was centralized to North America, ranging from American invasions of Canada to naval battles. Both sides had their prominent victories, including the successful American defense of New Orleans and the British invasion of Washington D.C. The Treaty of Ghent, signed on December 24, 1814, ended the war. The treaty declared that the two nations would return to pre-war relations, including trade relations and lands gained or lost. While the War of 1812 had a negligible…

Be yourself and have your own mind, because aligning your thoughts with others out of fear leads to regrettable decisions. Having reasons for believing in something is crucial and everyone has different backgrounds that mold their viewpoints. Following the ideology of others without questioning them is potentially dangerous. Questioning and contemplating is truly essential to how the world progresses. Disputing and considering viewpoints is how legitimate perspectives on issues are gathered…