Scottish American

During the American Revolution there was a group of people known as the United Empire Loyalist, these people wanted to stay part of the British Empire, rather then separating. It was documented by an author at the time about every third American was said to be a Loyal to the Crown. These people were able to perceiver through the abuse and various mental and physical maltreatments that were aimed at them and the rest of the Loyalist. Revolutionist viewed Scottish settlers in Virginia as being…

on a day to day basis. Most people who ask assume that I'm Indian, or from a Middle Eastern country, however they couldn't be farther from the reality of my heritage. I was born in the United States in the Southern state of Virginia. Although I am American by birth, I have a rich cultural background, that is derived from the many corners of the earth. Although the exact date is unknown, my family assumes that my father's paternal great-great-great-grandfather came to the United States through…

1776, the dawn of the American Revolution saw merchant sailors being authorized to walk a fine line between Privateer and Pirate. Benjamin Franklin (1706-1790), famous American founding father used British politics and laws in an effort to break America from British rule. In 1779, Franklin, an elderly man of seventy-three traveled across the Atlantic from America to France to seek aid and assistance from France in an effort to break from the British empirical rule over America. Franklin’s…

population that are within the poverty lines are minorities that include African Americans, Hispanics, and any other race that isn't white. Public Assistance is mainly used by African Americans, which they show they misuse the benefits because they are lazy and don't want to work for the money, but poverty reforms don't necessarily allow them enough to help them escape poverty. This is because the percentage of African Americans increased and the reforms become stricter. In other cases it also…

in the suburbs, is directly related to being white. When my grandpa Helfer returned from World War II, he and my grandma were able to buy a house in a good part of town. My grandma and grandpa Bumgardner were also able to buy a home. Unlike black Americans, they were not redlined. My grandparents and parents ability to get a well paying job has not been hindered by their race. While my family is very far from wealthy, we have been able to acquire some wealth. Due to the structural advantages of…

impressionable age, he became closely acquainted with courtly manners and customs of the best English culture. In contrast to Washington’s dignity and poise, Hamilton grew up in the Caribbean as an impoverished orphan from the “bastard brat of a Scottish peddler.” Nevertheless, these diverse backgrounds provided each man with a unique repertoire of skills and experiences that would benefit their future alliance. The authors claimed that Washington learned valuable skills such as surveying,…

Nationalism can be defined as a patriotic feeling, often to an excessive degree. It was an important political movement that arose during the 19th century. It became an issue of national identity where the people strived to abandon their status as subjects of a ruler in order to achieve the concept of a nation. “Liberty, Equality and Brotherhood” became the slogan and idea of liberalism. This idea that grew tremendously throughout the century was influenced by the French Revolution and the…

Black Bottom dance, also known as “Swanee Bottom” was a popular dance among lower class African Americans in the early 1900s, but later was modified and made tangible for the white culture. Although Black Bottom is not a fairly recognizable dance today, the popularity of the dance at this time caused a great ripple effect in the dances that came later on down the line and has shaped the way our American…

chance for an unknown Native American to accurately portray this role, and in turn give positive recognition to an otherwise isolated group. It is more than a role at this point; it is a chance for a small, isolated group of people that are often excluded or misrepresented in the media to receive proper recognition. In receiving that recognition, the audience’s perception of the group is subject to positive change. By giving the role to a white actress, the Native Americans are marginalized and…

different group of people to ostracize. The anti-Japanese sentiment roots towards the hatred for the Chinese people’s menial job takeover, which began during the Gold Rush. Americans were afraid that the Chinese, and eventually the Japanese, would steal all the jobs. This created a lot of hostility among working class Americans and even caused a major riot. Denis Kearney, an anti-asian riot leader, rampaged through parts of Chinatown, a community the Chinese made for themselves after being…