Essays on American Government

Conspiracy theories have existed since the dawn of time. From the time of the Roman emperors to our modern society, people have created theories to help explain certain situations. They are the center of debate among many, including scientists, scholars, and celebrities. These are theories…

Conspiracy theory is defined as a proposed drama plotted by power people or organizations or even by the government to work together secretly to accomplish a task (Michael, Karen & Robbie). A task is meant to accomplish in a certain way to achieve the hidden…

Progressive is when something is “happening or developing gradually or in stages; proceeding step by step”. During the Progressive Era, there were social reforms, political issues, and a huge increase in immigration. The Progressive Era began in the 1890s and ended around the 1920s. The…

The Progressive Era is considered as the combination and interaction of a variety of different ideas and activities that emerged during the years of 1890 and 1920 as a consequence for needed new reforms by pressure groups in responding to various social, political, and economic…

From Antigone to Mills to Rousseau each writer has a different opinion when it comes to civil disobedience. The idea of politics and civil disobedience is very broad in everyone’s eyes. The government is in charge after being elected, however, that doesn’t give them the…

The reformers of the Progressive Era were very effective against corrupt companies, monopolies, and bad laws. Under Theodore Roosevelt, the pure food and drug act and the meat inspection act were passed. Under Howard Taft, trusts were prosecuted twice as much. Under Woodrow Wilson, the…

How Successful was George Washington’s Generalship? George Washington is remembered for being one of the highest major and well-known leaders and one of the founding fathers of the United States of America? George Washington today is remembered as having high morale who was an honorable…

What it actually takes to be considered a strong and efficient leader is a question that is at times misconceived. Good leaders must possess a variety of skills and character attributes because it’s bigger than just giving orders or leading subordinates. Effective leaders must know…

“Since we ought to be no less persuaded that the propitious smiles of Heaven, can never be expected on a nation that disregards the eternal rules of order and right, which Heaven itself has ordained: And since the preservation of the sacred fire of liberty,…

George Washington is my favorite historical figure because he is larger than life and almost mythical in many ways. He is well-known for many different stories about his character, strength, and perseverance. These stories speak about how he was viewed during his lifetime and even…