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- 3401: Ulysses S. Grant 2
- Ulysses S. Grant was an American general and 18th president of the U.S. Grant was born in Point Pleasant, Ohio, on April 27, 1822, the son of Hannah Simpson and Jesse Grant, the owner of a tannery. Taken to nearby ... generally unsuccessful farming and business ventures in Missouri. (Grant Moves South, 18) He moved to Galena, Illinois, in 1860, where he became a clerk in his father's leather store. At the outbreak of the American Civil War, Grant was appointed colonel, and soon afterward brigadier general, of the Illinois Volunteers, and in September 1861 he seized Paducah, Kentucky. After an indecisive raid on Belmont, Missouri, he gained fame when in ... was thus able to lead the Union to victory. In civilian life, however, he was unable to provide the leadership necessary for a growing industrial nation, even though he always retained the affection of the American public. Bibliography Catton, Bruce. Grant Moves South. Little, 1960. Revealing military biography of early Civil War years. Followed by Grant Takes Command (1969). Hesseltine, William B. Ulysses S. Grant: Politician. Dodd, 1935; Ungar, 1977. ...
- 3402: Fire 2
- ... creeps in through the air valve until the mixture becomes explosive, and the tiny flame that remains on the burner fires back (Lyons, 1985, 9). Legends and Worship of Fire Tribal legends of the North American Indians say various animals showed the Indians' ancestors how to make fire. Other early peoples said that fire came down from heaven in magic ways. According to a myth of ancient Greece, Prometheus, a member ... It shows that warm periods occurred roughly every 100,000 years, with colder periods in between. It was during those cold periods that the great continental ice sheets advanced, spreading over much of the North American continent each time ([On-line], 1998). Figure 1 Variations in Global Temperatures Over the Last Million Years ([On-line], 1998). The next graph shows how climates have changed in the past 1000 years. It shows ... 0.8 Germany 0.9 0.9 0.9 Switzerland 0.7 0.6 0.7 References Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia: On compact disc (1996) [CD-ROM]. Lyons, John W. (1985). Fire. New York: Scientific American Library. Payne, Charles A., Falls, William R., & Whidden, Charles J. (1989). Physical Science (5thed.). Iowa: Wm. C. Brown Publishers. Whelan, Robert J. (1995). The Ecology of Fire. Great Britain: Cambridge University Press. United Nations ...
- 3403: William Lyon Mackenzie
- ... 625. In March of 1829, Mackenzie went to the United States to buy books for resale, and to study the actions of the newly appointed Andrew Jackson. He compared the simplicity and the cost of American government to Canada s, and saw that their spoils system might be a way of doing away with some Family Compact members. When an assembly met in January of 1831, Mackenzie fully immersed himself into ... rise, if given some sign of substantial aid, such as an invasion by sympathetic Americans. In January of 1839, Mackenzie moved to Rochester. Later in that year, Mackenzie, beset by personal problems and discouraged by American attitudes and the failure of association, turned his mind from thoughts of invading the Canada s. In May of 1839, generous supporters lent Mackenzie enough money to form a new newspaper, which he named Mackenzie ... of complaint, Mackenzie was pardoned and let out of prison. He hadn t even served one full year in jail! Upon his freedom, Mackenzie started making new editions of the Gazette. The new editions criticized American life for not being what it claimed, and Van Buren for his shabby treatment of Mackenzie. In December, 1840, Mackenzie s Gazette died due to lack of funding and the fact that its creator ...
- 3404: Vietnam War - The Vietnam War
- ... the years of the war to follow, the media began to play a role. Photo-journalists would accompany platoons on missions and, through the aid of cameras and video equipment, relate the stories to the American at home. Every night for the length of the war news programs were saturated with reports of the happenings in Vietnam and death tolls for the day. Grossly eggzrated enemy casualty numbers were reported, giving ... approaching, and the incumbent Richard Nixon was promising a swift plan of "Vietmenization" in which the war was supposed to be placed in the hands of the South Vietnamese and allow for the retreat of American soldiers. Johnson was so unconfident he didn't run for reelection. Finally, in 1972 the last United States foot soldiers were removed from Vietnam, and in 1975 the North Vietnamese over took Saigon, renaming it ... enough to drive one insane. As stated previously, however, the war in Vietnam provided additional stresses. A major stress was the fact that neither the citizens of the United States nor of South Vietnam accepted American interference. A solider was usually uninformed of the intentions of their government. Soldiers are taught to carry out orders without asking questions. This could lead to a solider developing a belief that all fighting ...
- 3405: Letter from Birmingham Jail
- ... in Birmingham demonstrating. His reasons and explanations were so logical and precise that people found it very difficult to dispute them. Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. was known as one of the leaders of the American civil right movement and a prominent advocate of nonviolent resistance to racial oppression. As a Baptist minister King knew better then to use violence to fight against the oppression. But this did not mean he ... bare children.” This was something that southern white people did not see as suitable for their society. In his letter from the Birmingham Jail, Dr. King included indisputable facts and examples of how the African American people have waited a very long time for their chance to become true members of society. These thoughts supported his overall belief in the constitution and the idea that all men are to be treated ... say that, “Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s letter from a Birmingham Jail can not be more direct in detail then it already is especially when stating the facts and examples of how the African American people were clearly being denied their rights as citizens of the United States of America.” Overall King had a vision of peace and justice for all Americans. Sadly this vision has yet to reach ...
- 3406: James Watt
- James Watt was born 19th January 1736 at Greenock and at this time no one would have even imagined his effect on the Industrial Revolution that was to occur within that century. When James was fifteen he had read books about and become accustomed to Philosophy (similar to modern physics). He had also completed many of his own chemical experiments ... steam engine at that time. Even though Newcomen had already developed the steam engine before James Watt, it was about to be improved substantially without even knowing the results it would have on the industrial revolution. As Watt was fixing the machine he was intrigued on how much fuel it burned. He then thought about ways to reduce the fuel consumption and found out it was mostly caused by the pistons ... in Healthfield. Mrs. Watt lived much longer dying in 1832. James Watt was able to live through his life knowing that even though he only improved an existing invention, he powered much of the industrial revolution in doing so. His innovations also saved many of the mines in those times that were full of water unable to be pumped out by older model steam engines. James also knew that the ...
- 3407: Gender Roles
- ... socialization process, the initiation given the young by society, teaching them certain values and creating in them certain behavior patterns acceptable to their social roles. These roles have been in a state of flux in American society in recent years, and men and women today can be seen as having expanded their roles in society, with women entering formerly male dominions and men finding new ways to relate to and function ... These differences are studied by anthropologists to ascertain the range of behaviors that have developed to define gender and on the forces at work in the creation of these roles. The role of women in American society was conditioned by religious attitudes and by the conditions of life that prevailed through much of American history. The culture of Europe and America was based for centuries on a patriarchal system in which exclusive ownership of the female by a given male was considered important, with the result that women ...
- 3408: Why People Feel Gun Control Is Unfair
- Why People Feel Gun Control Is Unfair Since the days of the pioneers of the United States, firearms have been part of the American tradition as protection and a means of hunting or sport. As we near the end of the 20th century the use of guns has changed significantly. Because of fast and steady increase in crime and ... America and licensing restrictions penalize law-abiding citizens while in no way preventing criminal use of handguns. It is also argued that by making it difficult for guns to be bought and registered for the American public there is a threat to the personal safety of American families everywhere. However controlling the sale and distribution of firearms is necessary because of the homicide rate involving guns. In 1988 there were 9000 handgun related murders in America. Metropolitan centers and some suburban ...
- 3409: Domestic Violence
- ... the parents conflicting with each other. Since middle class is the most numerous class in America, some of these took the morals as their parents did when they were children. Nice home, car, family typical American dream stuff. Or they had higher goals and failed for their own reasons. This is the class I am from and the wanting of better wealth was the case in my household. The struggle for ... it starts at the child's development or starts at the adult levels is arguable. But domestic violence will most likely effect each person at some point in life. it is up to us as American adults to prevent American children from following in our wrong footsteps and shoot for right ones.
- 3410: Walt Whitman 3
- ... symbolism to interpret the universe and its and its highly mystical questions. Finally, the use of individuality and personality explained Whitman s use of themes; this was achieved through the explanation of the democracy in American, and the great mysteries of mankind were solved through poetical thought. Whitman s achievements as a poet were truly monumental. He exercised a deep influence on his immediate successors in American letters and even on modern poetry. As a symbolist his influence was felt in Europe, where he was considered one of the greatest American poets ever. Walt Whitman became modern through his utilization of his prophetic attribute and became world renowned for his great poetry. Walt Whitman achieved the Olympian stature and rare distinction of a world poet.
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