First are the pros of Statehood. PR has an exclusive opportunity to join the union and participate of the same benefits, and responsibilities if being a vital part of the United States of America. When it comes to the economics of Puerto Rico, the option of statehood has many pros. The most important is that the government of Puerto Rico will receive taxes from their citizens to help the infrastructure of the state. Puerto Rico would also benefit from the ability to hold an open market trade…
In the year 1898 Hawaii was annexed by president William Mckinley. From there Sanford B. Dole was made the first governor in Hawaii after the annexation. The annexation happened for many reason. One reason was because the farmer in Hawaii did not want to pay the tax on sugar. Although the farmers…
the United States causes people to be blinded by imperialism and arrogance during the Cold War. How can the United States be considered the world’s greatest democracy when we solely desired world domination? For example, we went to war with the Philippines in Cuba just to protect our acquisition of Cuba, essentially so we could show our version of democracy. The terms associated with democracy include equality, prosperity, and peace yet we did the opposite by getting involved in wars and taking…
service because most of the employees speak at least two languages. Another aspect I have observed is that at the work place the status of the occupation overrides the gender or the race statuses. I mean two nurses one Russian and one from the Philippine will share more than a nurse - doctor/ a technician – clerk / volunteer- security guard from the same race or origin. I am not saying the status set you apart, because there is a general cooperation and affability amongst the workers, but the…
other words, he explains the new aspect of idealism in dealing with foreign affairs, mentioning that we spread democracy and capitalism while imperializing, which is beneficial. This idea began to spread due to Theodore Roosevelt who became the President in 1901 after William McKinley was assassinated. Furthermore, it was Woodrow Wilson who finalized America’s foreign policy as…
Dwight D. Eisenhower. It will include an analysis of Eisenhower’s power and influence, his managerial traits, and his ability to lead organizational change. Dwight D. Eisenhower, best know for being a five-star General in the US Army and the 34th President of the United States, was born on October 14th, 1890 in Denison, Texas (Quam, 2005). Perhaps the most influential person to Eisenhower in his youth was his mother, as she taught him valuable life lessons such as values, self-control,…
Second attempt at First Draft The history of Guantanamo Bay, the current happenings with its prisoners and the educated commentary about the prison have brought forth the idea of closing Gitmo. The claim that prisoners are enduring treatment questionable to international standards factors most into this argument. Detainees of Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, guilty or not, have been forced to endure inhumane conditions throughout their imprisonment. For this reason, the United States government…
In the late 1800’s and early 1900’s America seemed to find itself in the center of conflict often. America had just recently gotten out of a Civil War and was experiencing many problems. At this time there were a lot of different beliefs in the country on how it should be run and what to do with the growing country. Many of the issues in the country surrounded war and how and when America should enter wars. War should be considered a viable option when another country or foreign force attacks…
women, and children for their land and resources. This was particularly evident prior to the end of the Indian Wars in 1890. One such example of hurtful U.S. government action the Indian Removal Act. This act, proposed by President James Monroe in 1925 and signed into law by President Andrew Jackson in 1930, called for the Indians…
Drone Ethics Drones or unmanned aerial vehicles are used for surveillance and can be used to decimate hostile forces. Drones have recently become notorious for their lethal casualties around the world especially in the Middle East. Citizens in America are becoming more aware of the increasing use of drones by law enforcement agencies and the use of these ‘unmanned aerial vehicles’ has created a huge controversy on whether they should be used or not. While there are many supporters for the use…