United Way of America

the canal, America ships would have to sail around south america in order to trade from New York to california. This was 13,500 miles.The canal help cut this voyage, to 5,800 miles, meaning America was able to lower it prices and have more sales, making more money. Another reason why economic strength was a necessity was Hawaii. Hawaii helped America because in Hawaii US built Pearl Harbor, and that allowed ships to refuel. Since 1790s, American merchants had to stop there on there way to China…

In recent times there has been an apparent lack of nationalistic feel in America and a growing discontentment with the democratic and republican parties. Is there a correlation between the two? If so how? This essay will explore the two party systems in order to gain an understanding of how it affects nationalism and what factors cause such fluctuations in the overall zeal for America. In George Washington’s farewell address he warns Americans of the perils of forming political parties. He…

The United States of America is one of the greatest countries in the world, but it has not progressed to a point where universal truth underlies society and where society is focused on righting injustices. Some people try to stretch the truth and get away with different things. In our government, for example, officials are often caught lying for personal or political gain. In business, people often lie and sometimes steal. In school, if there is any form of cheating, there are plenty of…

the United States but think again. The United States does not have an official language. Immigrants came to the United States from different countries, speaking their native tongue and over time, English became the dominant language of the United States. Making English the official language of the United States will help bring people together, and it will motivate immigrants to assimilate to their adopted country and learn the new language. Making English the official language of the United…

The United States stands to be the number one most frequently immigrated country in the world.The idea that draws so many people to this country every year is the American dream of opportunity. Much of the world population is struggling to survive each and everyday, living on nothing and fighting a continuous fight against drugs and violence. The idea that draws so many Latin American’s attention is the idea that an individual can cross the border and suddenly be capable of providing a…

The American Revolution was a major contributor to enduring effects on the United States. The conflict arose from growing tensions between residents of Great Britain’s 13 North American colonies around the 1770s. These disputes were created because of Britain’s excessive taxing such as the Stamp Act and the Tea Act. A phrase used by the U.S. citizens was “No taxation without representation” which caused even more conflict between the two areas. The American Revolution shaped the U.S. and created…

American war was a turning point in Americas foreign policies because after they won the United States had become a world power and this meant that they would have to defend what was theirs and protect themselves from all nations. This allowed for the nation to turn away from not engaging in wars or other foreign things but now they had to decide what was best for them and that means getting involved. The war was a turning point in that it caused the United States to become an imperialist…

immigrants arrived in the United States between 1870 and the early 1900’s. These immigrants have helped shape and transform America into a very diverse and unified country, as well as aid in the source of national strength commonly found throughout (“Immigration 3”). Transitioning into the American ways of life was not as straightforward as many immigrants had anticipated, and many people were faced with a considerable about of change, just like Samuel in “The Son from America” by Isaac Singer. …

colonization of Latin America, most of the nation's farm lands were overrun by weeds, buildings were destroyed, and left in shambles because of all the civil unrest. Poor farmers were constantly in debt to the rich landowners because they were paid so little and the necessities they needed were too expensive. This debt was passed down from generation to generation in a system known as peonage. Political instability was another widespread problem in 19th-century Latin America. Most of the Latin…

A man or a woman can lead a nation. However, a united society can establish peace and freedom around the world. “How can a brief speech positively affect the future of a country?” Fifty-five years ago, the United States of America entered an era of unification that changed the lives of American citizens and of future generations. Delivered on January 20, 1961, President John F. Kennedy’s inaugural address encouraged the unification of American citizens to keep the country’s liberty and fight for…