Nineteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution

Having the knowledge of all our 27 Amendments rights, knowing what news whether good or bad is happening in either countries or states, and supporting our troops to the fullest extent that we can. These three things really do signify being Americans! I am a proud President of our country, to have a country full of people that know their…

policy that resulted in the hostilities in the year 1775 at Lexington and ended eight years later when the British recognized the United States (Bailyn, 2012). The achievement of the American independence was the ultimate aim of the revolution besides other matters of concern. It is important to note that the revolution came to its climax in 1776 when the United States of America acquired its independence. In simple terms, the American Revolution refers to a political upheaval that occurred in…

An assessment of the US’ 18th Amendment; it’s supporters and it’s effect on organised crime, 1919-1933. The consumption of alcohol has been a controversial topic in America since the colonial period. Long before The Volstead Act of 1919, people and organisations from all over the country disputed the legality of alcohol and the existence of saloons. When prohibition was eventually introduced in the United States, it had a myriad of unforeseen consequences. One effect being the exponential growth…

abuse them, which would include their own government." What is the definition of free? Free is to be not under the control or in power of another; able to act as one wish. Being free is to not physically be restrained, obstructed, or fixed. The United States to other countries is seen and held to a high standard because of how much “freedom” it seems to have. However, America is not all it cracks up to be. If one analyzes both current and past American law and history, one will notice…

Gabriella Mickel History 2001H History is often recounted through a series of key conflicts--their causes, courses and consequences. From European colonization through 1877, major conflicts were provoked, discussed and resolved through influential writings. Examining this period of American History with a focus on the influential texts of the time provides invaluable insight into major historical events. The second half of the fifteenth century was a time of economic revival, population…

to be a free country with amendments like the Second, allowing citizens to own guns, or the First, allowing people to write papers which can argue someone’s own opinion. Everyone in America would still be a citizen of the United Kingdom, Russia, or from the homeland of his or her ancestors. America…

The 18th Amendment, otherwise known as prohibition, was a period of time in United States history, which prohibited the manufacture, distribution, sale, and transportation of alcoholic liquors. Throughout the turn of the 20th century, people were concerned about the negative effects of alcohol. Companies felt that sobriety would increase the production of its workers, while progressives suggested social reform through prohibition since people viewed alcohol as the root of all issues. This…

President Abraham Lincoln Time doesn’t stop, day-by-day people get closer to their deaths. Everybody dies but not everybody live their lives to become legends. Many presidents have led the United States of America, some have been great leaders for the country, while others weren’t so virtuous. One of the utmost presidents that have led U.S. to great success at its time is Abraham Lincoln. Till this day he is known as one of the greatest American presidents, but at his time of his election no…

unreasonable not to. Using the written and spoken language, this world constantly changes and learns and will continue to as long as everyone’s voices are heard. According to the article “Arts and First Amendment: Parody and Satire”, an excerpt explains how law defends forms of expression; it says, “ The First Amendment protects satire and parody as a form of free speech and expression” (Kyonzte Hughes; line 10). Being that this world is full of diversity, there will always be new opinions and…

Obscenity is defined in Media Essentials: A Brief Introduction as a form of expression not protected by the first amendment. The reason for not protecting it is due to its inappropriate information. This information could harm or upset its audience in anyway and this must be avoided. However, where the line should be drawn is not always clear, how much protection does the first amendment give us? What is too much protection and can it go too far? This argument has occurred in two cases: The New…