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A plan that was made to unify and strengthen the union did not exactly turn out that way. Henry Clay of Kentucky, a leader in the House of Representatives, proposed a method for advancing the nations economic growth and propose a new form of federalism that ended up help the divide of the United States. His plan consisted of three parts: protective tariffs, a national bank, and internal improvements. He argued that protective tariffs would protect and promote American manufacturing that also…

Slaves were considered a major part of everyday lives in America during the 1800’s. Slaves were used for labor and personal use by slave masters. Southerners argued that black people, like children, were incompetent of caring for themselves and that slavery was a generous and well needed institution that kept them fed, clothed, and occupied (Civil War Trust 2014). The lifestyles of slaves in the early 1800’s created hardship for some and a regular life for others. The narratives of George…

The American Civil War is one of the most prominent events in American history, and it changed many things not just in America alone, but in the world as well. Rapid thought tells us that yes, this was an inevitable event. But historical events are not that easy to decipher. There are numerous examples that show us that, prominent and important historical events do not occur due to one reason or due to some easily identifiable reasons. Instead, a confluence of a large number of unpredictable and…

Abraham Lincoln was born in Kentucky on February 12, 1809, during the Victorian era. He studied in school for almost a year before becoming a lawyer, then later becoming a Illinois state legislator, and later part of the United States House of Representatives. He was assassinated during his presidency while the civil war was ending on April 15, 1865. One of Abraham Lincoln’s best attributes is his perseverance even when he lost popularity among the people. From being a handyman to becoming…

Ab The Hero Abraham Lincoln became the United States 16th president in 1861, issuing the emancipation proclamation which declared “that all persons held as slaves” within the rebellion states” are, and henceforward shall be free. Today he is known as one of the greatest American presidents, but at the time of his election no one would have guessed Lincoln's success. By virtue of his humble beginnings and the attitude of people living at that time. “My dream is of a place and a time where America…

accomplished many things and handled huge responsiblites, but still managed through it. All the presidents showed leadership. Although many of the presidents were great such as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson, Abraham Lincoln was the strongest president. Abraham Lincoln accomplished amazing things, as while as George Washington and Thomas Jefferson did. Although these three president achieved great things, but Abraham Lincoln's achievements were the stronger and more effective than…

In this selection from Frederick Douglass' 1845 autobiography, the third paragraph stands out from the rest of the passage due to differences in its construction. Douglass' use of syntax and figurative language set this paragraph apart and reinforce Douglass' demonstration that although slavery would leave the reader to "behold a man transformed into a brute" (16-17), slaves were not animals but men, with thoughts and desires of their own. The third paragraph is distinguished from the rest of…

The Night Watch by Dutch painter Rembrandt van Rijn is completed in 1642, at the peak of the Dutch Golden Age, it is one of the most famous paintings in the world. It is a group portrait of a militia company. These were groups of able-bodied men who, if the need arose, could be called upon to defend the city or put down riots. The painting is an oil painting on a canvas that depicts the company of Captain Frans Banning Cocq and his lieutenant, Willem van Ruytenburgh, surrounded by…

“Don't expect to build up the weak by pulling down the strong” (Coolidge qtd Brainyquote). President Calvin Coolidge said this about increasing taxes on the wealthy. He cut taxes four times, because he felt excessive taxation is nothing more than a restriction upon the freedom of the American people. Former President Calvin Coolidge and future President Donald Trump both can and have run businesses efficiently, even though their personalities differ extremely. John Calvin Coolidge was born…

it was written twice. The first Emancipation Proclamation was issued on September 22, 1862, it stated that if the southern state didn’t stop their rebellion by the first of January the proclamation would be issued. When this didn’t work Abraham Lincoln issued the final Emancipation Proclamation, January 1st, 1863. One of the misconceptions of the Emancipation Proclamation is that it automatically freed all of the slaves but that is not the case. The Emancipation Proclamation was just in…