Essays on History of The United States

Dorothea Dix and her Contributions to Human Services Dorothea Lynde Dix stands out as one of the most prominent individuals who contributed significantly to the progress of human services delivery in the United States. Born in 1802 in Hampden town, Dorothea Dix's background is believed to have involved neglect by parents,...

Frederick Douglass What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Frederick Douglass piece What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? is a write-up wherein he pours his thoughts on how he views the celebration. Dated 5th July 1852, Douglass starts off by...

Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural Addresses Abraham Lincoln became the president of America in 1861 during the time that the Southern state was exiting the union. By March 4th, 1861 seven states had left the union; he addressed his remarks to the south. Throughout his term, Abraham Lincoln gave two inaugural addresses -...

On the steps of Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered one of the most important speeches in the 20th Century. His speech “I Have a Dream” talks about ending racism in the United States of America while calling for civic and economic...

K9 is a term referring to a police dog in English speaking countries with the name derived from the homophone word “canine”. The K9 is a dog that is highly trained to aid police and other law enforcement agencies. The history of the dogs is that it was first a...

I believe the story by Ellison is a good depiction of the Jim Crow era; through symbolism, the story seeks to depict how African Americans are struggling to overcome racial inequality. In essence, racism was a harsh reality for the black community where it served as tool to promote savagery...

Texas Economy and Land Size Texas is ranked second in terms of land size after California amongst other states in the US. The state commands a State Gross Product up to a tune of 1.645 trillion dollars. The state offers accommodation to six companies that are found in Fortune 500's Top...

largest state in the US both in terms of population and area. Texas is situated in the south central region of the nation and shares borders with the US state of New Mexico, Arkansas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. The state has a gross domestic product of 1645 trillion dollars based on...

The article "Why the 'Obama Recovery' Took so Long" The article “Why the ‘Obama Recovery’ Took so Long” by Peter Ferrara evaluates President Obama’s claim that he played a pivotal role in helping the economy of the United States recover from the 2008 – 2009 recession period. The author analyzes the...

America's Evolving Economy America has one of the most developed and mixed economies in the world by nominal GDP as well as purchasing power parity. When one compares on how the economy looked like in the 1950s and today, vast changes are evident. The average per capita real GDP for the...

Since the reestablishment of diplomatic relations between the United States and China trade transactions between the two countries have steadily evolved leading to the signing of multiple bilateral trade treaties. These treaties are meant to guide and improve trade agreements. China has undertaken significant economic reforms which have been complemented...

The Role of the Industrial Revolution in Great Britain The industrial revolution played a major role in the establishment and expansion of various institutions in Great Britain. As more people migrated and settled in major towns, the health and education sectors were enhanced. An improvement in the average income for the...