Voter Participation Voter participation is often reflected by the candidates, the issues, and the economy. There are times however, that voter participation is reflected by a “What’s in it for me?” attitude. For example; in the 2008 presidential election, Barack Obama, running for his second term, promised free cell phones, free welfare, and again…a fundamental change in America. After spending more than $1 billion in his campaign, he was able to clinch his re-election. This brings to question…
On the morning of September 11, 2001 at 8:45 am eastern time, terrorist hijacked American Airlines passenger airplane Flight 11 out of Boston, Massachusetts was maliciously flown into the north tower of the World Trade Center, “tearing a gaping hole in the building and setting it afire”. At 9:03 am, just 18 minutes later, another terrorist hijacked passenger plane, United Flight 175, was flown into the neighboring south tower of the World Trade Center. 9:43 am; Another terrorist hijacked…
The United States Constitution was found on September 17, 1787. In 1787 the leaders of the United States of America assembled together to write the Constitution. The Constitution is important for a number of reasons, primarily because it is the document that founded our government. It was ratified by each state in the name of "The People". The Constitution is a set of principles that explains how the new nation should and would be governed. This foundation has crafted this country over decades…
Throughout America’s history many things have come and gone and even the people who first lived in the new world have become a new. Even though the people who live on this land today are not the same culture as before, many traits and ideas have tested time and still live in the culture of Americans. These traits are either positive or negative. The traits influence the culture of Americans. The first people of America were Native Americans, and they were a foraging culture (hunters and gathers)…
With the talk about the upcoming presidential candidates, it is natural to look back at some of our nation’s best presidents to compare them to. One of the best and most admired presidents the United States has had is Ronald Reagan. The National Review (2015) looked back at Reagan’s presidency and why the example he set is still relevant to today’s world. Reagan “led a great American comeback” by revitalizing our military and restoring citizens’ American pride. He understood what Americans care…
The death penalty is a killing of another person due to a heinous act or crime, like murder. This means that the killing of this person is absolutely necessary, and if we do not they could be a big danger to society. This is a very interesting topic and just wanted to take a further look into it. The death penalty opinions vary with college students as they explore the history of the past and present. The death penalty conversation has been around for more than four decades. In this article,…
After reading The Unfinished Nation: A Concise History by Alan Brinkley, black men, women and immigrants begin to migrant to American cities. They were trying to escape from the violence, persecution, poverty and debt they faced. Some were even trying to come to America where they knew indentured servants was illegal. I believe the factor that contributed to the increase growth of American cities was industrialization. Industrialization made it easier for people to travel and cheaper in result…
In the Civil War, there was a lot of strengths and weaknesses on each side of the war. Factories and factory workers were one of the most important things in the war. These people gave all the supplies to all of the troops. The railroad mileage was a big factor too. Abraham Lincoln said “I walk slowly, but I never walk backwards”. It means that the economy and war support needs to keep on going forward. It does not need to go all go at once, but it cannot go backwards. Because if it did the…
Human nature, eat or be eaten. This statement proves to be true because humans are alive today as a product of instinct. The weak die and the strong survive. The biology of humans leaks into society, influencing their choices every day. Events have occurred, laws have been passed, and wars have even been fought in order to secure safety for men, women, and their nations. However, it does not take away the freedoms of humans. Henry Louis Mencken, American essayist and social critic,…
A duty is a moral or legal obligation; a responsibility. They are meant to be upheld by the individuals within a society, and they all differ depending on what the situation is. In the situation of being a United States citizen, there are many duties assigned. Taxes have to be paid, jobs have to be filled, and wars have to be fought. Some of the roles the U.S. Government plays involve creating opportunities and providing protection for citizens. The tasks listed are just few among many but are…