Phil Jackson

THE BLACK HAWK WAR? OR THE WAR FOR CHICAGO The Black Hawk War was one of the most vital parts of Chicago history. Chicago would not have happened if not for the Black Hawk war. Chicago was formed after the events of the Black Hawk War. This war was the most vital part in Chicago history.The war began in May of 1832 and ended in August of 1832. The battle was fought for land, a tale to reclaim something that was taken. Black Hawk had surrendered after being caught and many of his people were…

What do you consider a good president? Some consider a good president to be one that makes choices to change the country in a good way, and someone who does what is best for the people. Most people would consider Andrew Jackson to be a good president, because of the way he revolutionized the presidential campaign. Also he vetoed bills that he thought to be unfit or unnecessary. But I would consider him as a bad president, because of the multiple times he was cruel and unjust to the Native…

It was a sunny, June afternoon. The breeze was coming downward, and the sun was beating down on the back of our necks; however, today wasn't the same as usual. “Come on crew, we’re half-way up Phillips”, yelled the crew leader ahead of the tired and gasping group. I had been scaling this mountain for the last 45 minutes, and was still noticing the same shrubs, loose gravel, and awkwardly bending trees I’d seen when I started the ascent. I looked down at my feet, struggling to get a footing on…

Abraham Lincoln is one out of many presidents who is considered the best. Before he became a president he was a lawyer and was involved in the whig party. He also was apart of the House of Representatives. This gave him some background to follow his presidency. But there are some specifications that he should meet to be the best president. Lincoln should be able to keep in touch with society, act well in crisis situations, continue a strong army and be cable of showing respect to soldiers and…

During the period of western expansion, the native americans were rapidly pushed into reservations and settlements. Acts such as the Indian removal act and the Trail of Tears were put into effect. However, some Indians fought this wrongful impressment. One of these groups was the Comanche Quahadas lead by their last and strongest leader: Quanah Parker. While Quanah was a very powerful and respected leader of the Comanche people who fought against the whites, Quanah was born half white, this is…

Introduction Paragraph Israel Rosen, a male who passed away to the 1911 factory fire. Israel was 17 years old at the time of the factory fire. Israel was born in Russia and lived in the united states for 3 years and he was a union member. After Israel Rosen’s death, he was buried at Mt Zion Cemetery on March 31st, 1911. In my essay, I will be blaming the factory owners. I am blaming the factory owners because I feel like the factory owners are the cause of the 146 deaths. I say this because…

On October 26th, 2006 the Cape Elizabeth Capers departed on the longest 2-hour drive of their life. They ascended to face their biggest opponent of the season. That is the powerhouse team up in Rumford called the Mountain Valley Falcons. The film The Rivals states that the Falcons had made it to the Western Maine Championship 13 times in the last 16 years. Both teams were on a quest for an undefeated season and tonight was their last regular season game. The last place the Capers wanted to play…

In 1992 one of the greatest, loved, and most influential musicians and artist of all-time released a song Black or White. Michael Jackson though passed away in June of 2009 his lyrics and music has continued to pass on from generation to generation. Most of his lyrics spoke to his audience and people listened. Michael sold 750 million albums worldwide, won 13 Grammy awards, and 13 number-one singles (statisticsbrain.com). He was inducted into the Hall of Fame not once but twice and was known as…

political movement was dubbed, “Jacksonian Democracy”. Jackson had gone through with the movement by expanding suffrage amongst common men, establishing the spoils system, and “killing” the National Bank. He was admired by the common man, as he rose from rags to riches, was a patriot, and gained renown and fame from the War of 1812, much like Washington from the American Revolution. Shortly after the start of his presidency, President Andrew Jackson promised “equal protection and equal benefits”…

Mariya Zahid Mr. Neimeth APUSH Op Ed 12/16/15 Andrew Jackson became the seventh president of the United States after the Election of 1828. He was able to manipulate the country with his substantial amount of power. His belligerent decision making skills had caused America to suffer greatly. After becoming president, Andrew Jackson felt that he had the power to put anyone in any position of power. He ruled like a monarch, giving power to his family and friends. He fired ten percent of the…