Indian American

“Positive stereotypes about Asian Americans are rooted in reality: They are more educated, wealthier and value work, marriage and family more than Americans as a whole, according to a Pew Research report out today” (Nasser, 2012). The above caption resembles the sensationalized and overstated articles in the past that has left society with the false impression that all Asian Americans are successful. The unfortunate circumstance of such “positive stereotype” for them is that it dismisses the…

trampling any obstacle that got in their way. The first English to become a presence in the west were pirates, or more accurately privateers. These individuals and their seafaring crews were not interested in establishing colonies nor trading with the Indians, they instead wanted to raid and plunder the Spanish, who were sailing back to Europe with the gold that so highly revered. Therefore, the original motive of the English was in fact gold; however, they found a simpler way to acquire it…

the stage of the greatest feat of American perseverance: the American Revolution. Though many causes can be attributed to the American Revolution there was one that stands above all: civil disobedience. It was…

Daniel Boone was an American pioneer, explorer, and frontiersman. He is most famous for his exploration and settlement of what is now Kentucky, but at the time was part of Virginia. As a young adult Daniel Boone made up for hi farm income by hunting and trapping animals for their pelts, which he would then sell in the fur market. Through occupational interest, Daniel Boone first discovered easy routes through the area. In 1775, Boone blazed his Wilderness Road that led through the Cumberland Gap…

One major cause for the French and Indian War was the creation of the Albany Congress. The Iroquois Confederacy was a strong coalition of several Indian tribes. This made them a valuable asset towards the British as having them as an ally could result in an easier victory over the inevitable war against the French. This coupled along with issues over governance produced the assembly. Overall this assembly was a complete bust as Britain was scared the committee would overpower the royal…

disobedience, and unity of all Indians through the Non-Cooperation Movement, the famous March to the Sea, and the “fast unto death” demonstration to protest the discrimination of the untouchable caste. Gandhi’s civil movement still holds significant value today, and exemplifies the power of one individual acting on the behalf of many. In 1920, Gandhi…

Preceding the French and Indian War relations between Britain and the North American colonies was previously strained. Although Britain allowed the North American colonies to govern themselves contributing little government and Political actives in the North America colonies affaires. Since the crowning of James II the colonies tension with Britain had grown. As a result insubordination established during the French and Indian war, between Britain and the colonies decreasing Britain’s chance at…

To begin with, British spent a great deal of money in the French and Indian War. The cost of maintaining 10,000 British soldiers was around £300,000 per year and would be crucial to defend the colonists from Native Americans attacks. Furthermore, the French and Indian War had cost the British £70,000,000 which doubled their national debt to £140,000,000, which was necessary to defeat the French and the Native Americans since they were allies to the French. As a result, the Britain needed more…

the right historical events. It takes liberty by adding a few characters and changing the characteristics and relationships of historical figures. This film includes contemporary ideas on race and gender roles. It includes subliminal messages about American foreign relations and humor targeting current events of the day. The relationships between national powers in the movie are that of a Disney quality,…

Paris France – War does not always bring peace. In the case of the French and Indian war, a winner has been declared but peace was absolutely not been found. February 10th, 1763 is a long awaited historic day as it marks the end of 7 year imperial struggle between Britain and France. The Treaty of Paris has created successful negotiations between the United States and Britain to end the revolutionary war and recognize American Independence. The Seven year War began in 1756 when the French…