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Vietnamese Civilization and the Influence of the Cold War (778 words, 1 pages)

Roots of Displacement After reading chapter 1, I realized how little I knew about Vietnamese culture and history. Chapter 1 introduces 2 theories as to why many Vietnamese people immigrated to other countries. One reason was because of the Cold War, and another was because Vietnam may be a second ... Read More

Demystifying Common Assumptions of the Tragic Hero of the Greek Drama Antigone (595 words, 2 pages)

Antigone There has always been a bit of confusion as to the tragic hero of the Greek Drama Antigone. Many assume that simply because the play is named for Antigone, that she is the tragic hero. However, evidence supports that Creon, and not Antigone, is the tragic hero of the ... Read More

A Discussion About the Opposition and Preposition of Animal Rights Movement (1165 words, 2 pages)

"But for the sake of some little mouthful of flesh, we deprive a soul of the sun and light, and of that proportion of life and time that they had been born to enjoy."(Plutarch). Each year, over five billion animals are consumed by Americans, but most people sit and eat ... Read More

The Culture and Civilization in Ancient Sumeria/Babylon (1121 words, 2 pages)

Term Paper- Ancient SumeriaBabylon One of the many ancient civilizations that need to be clarified is ancient Sumeria. Sumer was an ancient region in southern Mesopotamia, located in the extreme southeastern part of what is now Iraq. The land of Sumer was virtually devoid of human occupants until about 5000 ... Read More

A History of Andersonville and Elmira Prisons during the Civil War (2187 words, 3 pages)

Andersonville Torture, screams, no food These are the conditions of prisons during the Civil War. The lack of attention to prisoners led to many gruesome things such as eating live animals. The two most infamous prisons were Andersonville in the South and Elmira in the North. Both had terrible conditions ... Read More

Various Aspect of Ancient Greece Civilization (2886 words, 4 pages)

The Greek Civilization as a whole was very successful and had many positive qualities that helped them achieve their goals throughout the period of which they possessed so much power and high standing. If I had to take into account all the different aspects of their own civilization (Geography, Food ... Read More

The Ancient Incas Civilization in Latin America (374 words, 1 pages)

Among the many ancient civilizations in Latin America, the Incas were one of a kind. Their government was a whole lot different from any other of the civilizations. This had great impact on the civilization. In my opinion, without this aspect the Incas most likely wouldn't of been as successful. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Willy Loman as a Tragic Hero by Aristotle (622 words, 1 pages)

Is Willy Loman a tragic hero? According to the definition of tragic hero by Aristotle, the main points that need to be considered are 1. Noble birth. 2. Noble characteristics. 3. Position of power. 4. A single flaw. 5. A complete downfall. 6. That downfall caused by the single flaw. ... Read More

Aftermath of Civil War Left American Soldier’s Family Grieving (1255 words, 2 pages)

American Westerns (Maverick, The Searchers, Unforgiven) The Civil War has ended, leaving more than 600,000 American soldiers dead. In a single decade, from 1860 to 1870, the South's wealth declined 60 percent and that of the North had a 50 percent increase. One president has been assassinated and another impeached. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (774 words, 2 pages)

Speech 3 Americas Contribution It is obvious to see that America is a huge force in the world today. America controls much of the worlds wealth and it is by far the strongest nation in the world. However, I believe that the American ideals have much more impact on the ... Read More

How the American Civil Liberties Union (ACLU) Is Defending the Right to Free Speech (748 words, 1 pages)

Living in a free society is a benefit as well detraction. In our country the First Amendment of the constitution gives us freedom of speech. However this right to free speech comes with the sacrifice of having to hear opinions that are repugnant to the majority. So we have the ... Read More

Farming Has Been Around Since Ancient Times to Assist Starting Civilizations (573 words, 1 pages)

Agriculture helped Civilization Who wouldve thought that farmers 10,000 or some odd years ago could have helped civilization to what it is today? Farming started in the near east about 10,000 years ago. It began in areas that had an abundance of food so it just came to them. Without ... Read More

The Issue of Racism in Society After the Civil War in the United States (547 words, 1 pages)

After the Civil War and the emancipation proclamation by Lincoln the slaves of America were free. This was a huge step in making our country truly free to all people. The reconstruction of the south did not however work out smoothly for the freed slaves. There were many roadblocks along ... Read More

A History of the Participation of African Americans in the Civil War in the United States (2204 words, 3 pages)

African Americans In The Civil War Research Paper The foundation for black participation in the Civil War began more than a hundred years before the outbreak of the war. Blacks in America had been in bondage since early colonial times. In 1776, when Jefferson proclaimed mankind's inalienable right to life, ... Read More

A History of the Black Participation in the Civil War in the United States (2106 words, 3 pages)

The foundation for black participation in the Civil War began more than a hundred years before the outbreak of the war. Blacks in America had been in bondage since early colonial times. In 1776, when Jefferson proclaimed mankind's inalienable right to life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness, the institution ... Read More

An Introduction to Three Aegean Civilizations: Minoan, Cycladic and Mycenaean Culture (486 words, 1 pages)

Aegean Civilization During the Second and Third millennia BC, Aegean civilizations include three related yet diverse cultures. These cultures include the Minoan culture located on the island of Crete, the Cycladic culture located on the Cyclades Islands north of Crete, and the Mycenaean culture located on the mainland of Greece. ... Read More

An Analysis of the Character Achilles a Hero of the Illiad (579 words, 1 pages)

Achilles Honor Achilles, the son of the mortal Peleus, and the goddess Thetis, left his home nine years previous to the opening of the Iliad. For nine years he and the other Greeks have fought to destroy the city of Troy and for those nine years they have been unsuccessful. ... Read More

A Comparison of the Hero Characteristic in Epic of Gilgamesh and in Illiad (928 words, 2 pages)

Epic poetry, one of the earliest forms of literature, beganas an oral narration describing a series of mythical or historic events. Eventually, these stories were written down and read aloud to an audience. Although the Epic of Gilgamesh was composed approximately fifteen hundred years prior to the Iliad, the heroes ... Read More

An Analysis of the Speeches by Abraham Lincoln and His Fight for Equal Rights (1418 words, 2 pages)

Abraham Lincoln and Equal Rights With America struggling in a state of Civil War, the nation's very core was being shaken. Abraham Lincoln, who was president during this period, realized this, and delivered one of his most historically renowned speeches, "The Gettysburg Address". This speech addresses many concerns for the ... Read More

The Citizen’s Right to Life as Stipulated in the Declaration of Independence (1978 words, 3 pages)

abortion n. 1. Induced termination of a pregnancy and expulsion of an embryo or fetus that is incapable of survival. 2. A miscarriage. 3. Cessation of normal growth, esp. of a body part, prior to full development or maturation. 4. An aborted organism. 5. Something malformed or incompletely developed a ... Read More

The Issue of a Woman’s Right to Choose and Their Protection Under the Ninth Amendment (863 words, 2 pages)

Abortion "Right to Choose" I.The Abortion issue A.A woman's right to choose and their protection under the ninth amendment. B.The Pro-Life versus Pro-Choice. II.Court cases on abortion A.Griswold versus Connecticut (1965) B.Roe versus Wade (1973) C.Planned Parenthood versus Casey (1992) III.The abortion laws are the bottom line. A.Woman have the ... Read More

A Debate About Abortion in Regards to Whether It’s Right, Wrong or a Little of Both (1890 words, 3 pages)

Abortion Right, Wrong, or a Little of Both? Abortion is a controversial topic that has been debated heavily for several years. Some say that life begins upon conception, and therefore performing an abortion is purposely murdering a human. Others say that to be considered a fully functioning human being, skills ... Read More

President Abraham Lincoln as a Hero (794 words, 2 pages)

Abe Lincoln Hero of our Past There have been many tragic heroes throughout history. Some stand out more than others. one comes to mind, John F. Kennedy, for his great leadership abilities. Martin Luther King Jr. took a stand for what he believed was right. Another is Abraham Lincoln, one ... Read More

A Character Analysis of Carnage as an Anti-Hero from Spider-Man (452 words, 1 pages)

Some people favor fictional superheroes for their ability to overcome the odds against them. I prefer the antiheroes who have the outstanding odds. One my favorite comic book characters is Carnage because of his looks, strength, overwhelming abilities. Carnage is an antihero from Spider-man and one of his most powerful ... Read More

An Analysis of the Causes of the 1918-20 Civil War in Russia (1336 words, 2 pages)

By early 1918 in Russia, the Bolsheviks controlled only the north-western area of the Russian Empire (Petrograd and Moscow) together with the areas between and around them. Various opposition groups were formed against the Bolsheviks, under the new Provisional Government. The provisional government had proposed elections for a new assembly ... Read More

The Fight of Elizabeth Stanton and Susan Anthony for Equal Rights for Women (641 words, 1 pages)

Throughout the years, women have been seen as someone to have children, someone to cook, someone to clean, and someone who does not deserve rights. Because two women, Elizabeth Stanton and Susan B. Anthony, fought for equal rights, women today have an equality that was once thought impossible. They began ... Read More

The Struggles of Homosexuals to Gain Rights in the Military of the United States (1799 words, 6 pages)

Homosexuals have been excluded from our society since our country's beginning, giving them no equal protection underneath the large branch of the law. The Emancipation Proclamation gave freedom to blacks from slavery in the 1800's and women were given the freedoms reserved for males in the early 1900's with the ... Read More

The Constitution and the Civil War (1016 words, 2 pages)

The Constitution and the Civil War Any combination of words is open to interpretation, especially an intentionally vague document like the Constitution. By being open to radically different interpretations, the Constitution became a weapon for sectional discord and tension in the years preceding the Civil War. When it was framed ... Read More

Reproduction Rights of Women Blocked by the Supreme Court (1397 words, 2 pages)

Supreme Court Decisions That Greatly Impacted The Reproduction Rights Of Women When talking about Supreme Court decisions that have greatly impacted the lives of women it is very hard to settle on just five of the many cases that have been ruled in favor of the rights of women. When ... Read More

Native Americans and the End of the Civil War (1191 words, 2 pages)

When the Civil War came to an end, the frontier line was still wavering westward. A long fringe of settlement ran roughly north through central Texas and on to the Canadian border. Between this serrated line and the settled areas on the Pacific slope, there were virtually no white people. ... Read More

Published: Friday 25th of January 2013