Jefferson Airplane

the war of 1812 gave Americans confidence knowing that we won against the world's biggest army at the time. and made the national anthem the star Spanner Banner by Francis Scott Key. and gave the idea of America's super awesome military powers. it was also a small step for industrialization. the Adams-Onis treaty set the deal to annex Florida or take Florida. Americans want control of Florida because it's close to the ocean and to the Caribbean islands. so it would be a trading deal and help…

“Over the subsequent 50 years, a period of extraordinary public service, Jefferson remained the master of Monticello, and a buyer and seller of human beings” (Finkelman 2). In the article, “The Monster of Monticello,” the author uncovers the truth behind Jefferson. Jefferson was a slave owner that treated his servants with disrespect and cruelty. At the same time he was president, constantly talking about the ideas of equality in the United States. In the article, Paul Finkelman uses the word…

Dear editor, I think that the United States ,Thomas Jefferson, and Congress should buy the Louisiana territory because not only would we get New Orleans and we would get the Louisiana territory which has the Mississippi River. First of all if we buy the Louisiana Territory we would have way more land. It says that there is over half of the U.S. in this purchase. Why would Thomas Jefferson not buy it, who cares if it's not constitutional! I Shirley wouldn't. We would over double the size of…

The seventh presidency of the United States is one that the nation will never forget. Andrew Jackson was a troubled, yet successful figure that brought the nation great achievements as a military man, president, and a radical common man that had at one time won over the country. Jackson grew up as troubled teen, having lost all his immediate family by the age of 15. Although this meant Jackson had to grow up fast and fend for himself, it also meant that Jackson grew up as a strong and…

America: An Independent Nation America is commonly referred to as “The land of the free and home of the brave!” It has been an independent nation for 238 years and a leading world power since World War II (Esler and Ellis 195- 201). It is easy for our country to be taken for granted, as many Americans have a limited understanding of the history of our nation. In order to appreciate America’s freedom and success today, it is crucial to first understand why people immigrated to this land, the…

Undaunted Courage Undaunted Courage, written by Stephan E. Ambrose, is the tale of a hero, but it is also a tragedy. In 1803 President Thomas Jefferson selected his personal secretary, Captain Meriwether Lewis, to lead a pioneering voyage across the Great Plains and into the Rockies. It was completely uncharted territory; a wild, vast land ruled by the Indians. Lewis may have received a hero's welcome on his return to Washington in 1806, but his discoveries did not match the president's…

The Adams Family “Posterity! You will never know how much it cost the present generation to preserve your freedom. I hope you will make good use of it,” wrote John Adams, founding father and second President of the United States. It is our obligation to preserve our nation’s past in order to be better equipped for the future. Throughout their lives, the Adams family demonstrated selfless leadership during times of uncertainty, perpetual courage, and an undying love of country—not only…

I am going to be talking about three historical people. The first i will be talking about is John Colter, a member of the Lewis and Clark expedition. Next, i will be talking about Kit Carson, an American frontiersman. Lastly, Jim Bridger, known as a mountain man. These three historical figures are important in U.S. history. I am going to be talking about John Colter. Sometime around 1780, Colters family moved to Kentucky near present-day Maysville. In 1803, Colter enlisted in the Lewis and…

The fifth president of the United States, James Monroe, is most well known for his foreign policy: “The Monroe Doctrine”. The doctrine sent a clear message to the eastern world, not to colonize the Americas, and also further established the United States as its own, independent country. Although Monroe is well known for it, the history books of today leave out information, concerning Monroe’s rise to political stature and his affiliations among other american leaders. James Monroe’s father…

“American Exceptionalism” is thought to be the core belief in this country. “Ronald Reagan’s said, that serves as the democratic beacon and a model for other countries.”(Garcia, Lecture 1) To a certain point this is correct. The United States of America is an example for countries around the world, especially third world countries. But how can “American Exceptionalism” be true if the ideas and philosophies in the Declaration of Independence, The Constitution, and the federalist papers were…