In the United States of America, the office of the President is determined every 4 years by secret ballot in a national election on the first Tuesday after the first Monday in November. Any citizen the age of 18 and over can vote. It is a constitutional right, a...
Authoritarian rule was common in the world for hundreds of years. King George III of England believed God made him superior and gave him the divine right to rule. Divine right grants kings and Queens the authority to make decisions for their subjects. When the...
In the world’s history there have been momentous events that have influenced the quality of our lives. The signing of the Magna Carta is a good example. The Declaration of Independence is what makes America the greatest nation on earth. People decided that individual...
In the 1400s Geographers agreed that the earth was round; however, they were not sure what the diameter of the earth is. Sailers could see the curvature of the earth. Sailers could see the mast of an oncoming vessel rise over the horizon before the ship could...
TRANS-CONTINENTAL RAILROAD The transcontinental Railroad changed America. Started in 1863 and completed in 1869. Travel across the continent was immediately shorter. Heretofore a several weeks journey became a few days. What was the motivation to undertake this...
Thousands of immigrants come into our country every year to become citizens of this great country. All Americans are immigrants; or are descendants of immigrants. Regardless of family history we all trace our families to someone who came here from another country. One...
It is an interesting concept. All men are created equal. Understand, when we say “men”, we are referring to mankind; therefore, obviously women are included when we say all men are created equal. What does “all men are created equal” mean? The idea of civil rights,...
During the 1930s the Nazis in Germany convinced people that Jews were evil. The entire world would be a better place without them. The children were told that Jews were “enemies of the state”. German children learned to fear and hate Jews. Adolf Hitler had millions of...
Making friends does not always come easy especially when you feel different than others or worried about being ignored or rejected. Do not be worried. Differences are the foundation of a great friendship. Friendship is one of life's most rewarding experiences. You...