Society of the United States

By definition, a border is “a line separating two political or geographical areas, especially countries, or an edge along or beside something.” In society, borders act as geographic boundaries, but also as boundaries separating people, culture, and ideologies. In the United States of America, borders act as boundaries between both states and cultures. Additionally, boundaries in America stand between itself, and other countries, specifically Mexico. Borderlands, according to its definition, are…

These are impacts of WW1 on America. First the impact of WW1 on the United States saw political, economic and social changes.Second, production and efficiency in industries and factories had increased. Technology had advanced and the nation had entered the age of steel and electricity.Third the role of women changed during WW1 , and many women took on the jobs of men. The influence and expectations of women and their role in society increased.Last during the war between 300,000 - 500,000 African…

have paved the road for moral beginnings in order to remake society. After World War II, the world was stricken with shock from the atrocious crimes German officials had committed. The Nuremberg Trials changed how war crimes would be approached for decades to come. These trials helped establish an international system of justice for dealing with crimes against humanity. The Nuremberg Trials also shed a positive light on the United States, as the universal enforcer of justice. Finally, the trials…

felt as though there were selfish, imperial intentions. Though described as warring with Hitler as a last resort, Roosevelt felt as though the United States’ interests and security were threatened, and therefore they entered the war. On December 7, 1941 the infamous bombing of Pearl Harbor occurred, shocking the secure, powerful nation of the United States. These historians described the motives behind this attack as Japan’s own imperialist intentions. Japan wanted to expand their empire…

Development of Societies: Egypt The Nile River was a significant physical geographic factor that contributed to the development of the Egyptian society. Egypt has always been predominantly a desert country. 94.5% is desert, arid and semi-arid rangelands. The other 5.5% is known now as the Nile River Basin (El-Nahrawy, 2011). Flood waters from the Nile leave silt on the ground creating fertile soil that is productive in growth of vegetation. In 5000 B.C.E. Nomadic tribes settled this “black land”…

Racism in not a new concept in the United States of America. It is something that we have all witnessed and experienced at one point in our life and even though at times it may not feel like it still exist, it certainly does. Social crowds and political parties have been saying that racism is an issue from the past that should be forgotten in order to reach equality among all races in the United States. However, discrimination has been a dilemma in our country since the early beginnings. Even…

Dallek describes these events at the time Johnson wanted to run for the second term as a president. Dallek wrote President Johnson’s ambitions and his passions to legislate many laws for the society. In contrast, many of Johnson’s ambitions and characteristics are criticized by some historian as abuse, impatient, and an arrogant personalities. In the years between 1961 and 1965, American Citizens were depending on leader to bring stability to…

given several meanings. For example ranks in society, biological traits, skin color, intelligence, and superiority. The biggest consequence for the numerous meanings of the word race is racism and the revolution in science. Personally, the word race has helped many people identify themselves and relate to others who are similar and also to understand their cultural background and the history in which others of the same race had to endure. In today’s society, I do not think the word race is…

significant immigrant group in the United States. As a result of this relatively recent arrival, the second generation, defined as children born in the United States to immigrant-origin parents, are the first generation being raised in America and are starting to reach maturity. Their unique perspective on the United States, thoroughly unlike that of their parents, forces the second generation to confront issues that their parents and other minority groups in the United States do not have to…

person born in the United States of America are citizens of the country. From this Act, the Jus Soli became part of the fourteen amendment: “All persons born or naturalized in the United States, and subject to the jurisdiction thereof, are citizens of the United States and of the state wherein they…