Category Archives: Assignment due December 7

Restrictions throughout American History

by Wei Chen Posted on December 6, 2010

These three events in American history targeted the Non-American, restricting their freedom in their homes. The removal of the Native Americans, two in history known as the  Trail of Tears and the Navajos’ Long Walk, could be seen as oppression … Continue reading →

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Economic downturn in the U.S.

by Viktor Bunin Posted on December 6, 2010

The events covered are: Great Depression, Recession under Clinton, and our current Recession. I am not sure whether or not our current recession is covered in the textbook but I felt it was best to step a little out of … Continue reading →

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American Interference

by Cindy Yin Posted on December 6, 2010

America has interfered in many countries, whether it was for economic pursuits or international objectives. Ever since expansionism in the late 1800s, America has been involved with mostly countries that are in chaos or have tyrannical leaders. The Philippines was … Continue reading →

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Civil Rights

by ss118925 Posted on December 6, 2010

In 1917, Randolph Bourne teased Progressives who believed they could decline the war according to their own liberal purposes. “Despite the administration idealistic language of democracy and freedom, the war (ww1) inaugurated the most intense repression of civil liberties the … Continue reading →

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United States Expansion

by alex.aleksandrovski Posted on December 5, 2010

During the Lewis and Clark expedition a whole new area was explored. They went where no one had any information just guesses and speculation. When they came back they brought back maps of discovered lands and waterways. People became more … Continue reading →

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The Supreme Court on Racism in Public Institutions

by Rovenna Yakubov Posted on December 5, 2010

The first event I chose was the 1896 Supreme Court case Plessy v. Ferguson. In this case, the Supreme Court upheld the constitutionality of laws requiring racial segregation in many public institutions, including medical offices, restaurants, and schools. The Supreme … Continue reading →

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The Three “Wars” That Changed History

by zachary.triano Posted on December 2, 2010

On December 7, 1941, Japanese planes bombed the naval base at Pearl Harbor. Approximately 2,000 American servicemen were killed and some American battle equipment such as aircraft, battle ships and naval vessels were destroyed. The bombing of Pearl Harbor didn’t … Continue reading →

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