Category: American History

Introduction The Oregon Trail stands as an iconic symbol of the westward expansion in 19th-century America. Spanning over 2,000 miles from Missouri to the fertile lands of Oregon, this historic route served as the primary pathway for pioneers seeking new opportunities and a better life. The arduous journey required immense determination, endurance, and a spirit…

Introduction The Oregon Trail holds a significant place in American history as the iconic route traveled by pioneers seeking new opportunities and a better life in the 19th century. This informative essay explores the historical context, challenges faced, and the lasting impact of the Oregon Trail. From its origins to the experiences of the pioneers…

Introduction The Columbian Exchange, triggered by Christopher Columbus’s historic voyage in 1492, forever transformed the world by initiating the global transfer of plants, animals, diseases, and ideas between the Eastern and Western Hemispheres. This comparative essay will explore the impacts of the Columbian Exchange on both the Old World (Europe, Africa, and Asia) and the…

Introduction The Columbian Exchange, a period of extensive cultural and biological exchange between the Old World and the New World following Christopher Columbus’ voyages, had far-reaching consequences. While it brought about advancements in trade, agriculture, and the exchange of ideas, it also had unintended consequences that significantly impacted indigenous populations. This informative essay focuses on…

Introduction The Oregon Trail holds a significant place in American history as a route that played a pivotal role in fulfilling the concept of Manifest Destiny. This informative essay explores the historical context, motivations, challenges, and impacts of the Oregon Trail on the expansion of the United States westward. By delving into the experiences of…

Coney Island may have more impact on America then someone might think. The 1920s was a time where America was very vulnerable as to what it would become in the future. Mainly because World War I had just ended and the Great Depression. It was a time where America would create all sorts of new…

Religion played an important role in the history of the United States. In some way, it can be said that it helped to shape America into what it is today. However, the belief that some religions are better than others created conflicts between their members. The aim of this paper is to show how different…

​“Between the World and Me” is written by a journalist, educator and writer; Ta-Nehisi Coates. This book is a form of letter written to his son Samori about what is like to be a black man in America. The author starts by telling his personal story about growing up as a black man in Baltimore…

To understand Mass incarceration, I have to understand the term and have a understanding of its back ground after doing some research this is the information I gained. Mass incarceration is an issue in the world. Incarceration is messed up in America. We sent to people to prison for breaking the law, and to deter…

Between the World and Me, by Ta-Nehisi Coates (2015), Coates writes a letter to his fifteen-year-old son, Samori, to inform him and share his experience of racial hegemony in America today. Coates letter to his son is the version of “the talk,” the talk parents’ needs to have with their kids. This talk isn’t so…