Giant "Steppes" Toward Freedom by Ancestors

Albert Beveridge’s, “The March of the Flag”, demonstrated that in the 1890’s, people were rallying to expand America not only across the continent ,but to broaden the nation’s boundaries across the seas. This in parallel with the America’s strong nationalism during the Gilded Age, conveys to what degree American was against immigration .The rallying cry behind “The March of the Flag” was Anglo-Saxons, God’s chosen people, were morally obliged to spread America’s ideology and culture others. Therefore to those people who sincerely believed that, America had no need of new cultures and certainly did not want to accept those of different race, nationality, or religion. Ironically, Beveridge’s paper commentates on the supremacy of the Anglo-Saxons

Following the First World War, the United States went in search of a, “return to normalcy,” which many agreed was exactly what it needed. However, to the dismay of many, all the United States could find was a significant amount of tension that had developed between, “Old America,” and, “New America.” All in all, this tension that arose between old and new traditions and ideas did so in the form of religion, conflicts within society, and cultural values.

American beliefs and opinions give a great understanding of what an American values. The want and need for freedom is described in many different ways based on origin or social beliefs. The main backbone of America today is freedom. Through the building of an American empire everyone can’t come to an understanding of what it is to be equally free. By comparing and contrasting the perspectives of Patrick Henry’s speech to the “Virginia Convention,” to take up arms and fight for our freedom. Frederick Douglass’ “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July,” who feels it’s time to end slavery. It is clear that the struggles of the American story are still prevalent and America has not yet found a way for freedom for all.

Germany became a unified country in 1871 under the leadership of Otto Von Bismarck. The separate states up until this time were independent, Prussia being the strongest and most influential, followed by Austria. There are several contributing factors to the unification of Germany, the most influential of which being the leadership of Otto Von Bismarck. The three wars that Prussia fought with Denmark, Austria and France also played significant roles in the unification of the German states. Another factor to consider is the increase in support of nationalism around Western Europe at the time, and the changes in German society. Through an evaluation of these factors and relevant sources one can

The German Second Reich caused a major turning point in Germany and was a big factor in why World War One started. Wilhelm the first wanted to extend Prussia’s army but the Parliament wouldn’t allow it, so Wilhelm went the the upper class Prussian people, whom had the same view as he did, to help him. Wilhelm then appointed Bismarck to work with him and help create a huge army. After the seven weeks war, Germany became much more powerful. This rise of power in Germany was a big threat to France. France opposed to the unification of Germany and a lot of Europe did as well. After 1971, The

It is not uncommon for one to grow up learning about the “heroes” from Europe who discovered the “New World”, known today as the United States of America. However, stories of these “brave heroes” often fail to depict the full story. Many of the new settlers came to America in search of a new and better life. As colonists continued to settle, the United States changed drastically. Two of the most dominant themes in colonial America until 1700 were freedom is not entirely free and the “New World” was new for everyone, not just Europeans and African Americans.

While the United States offered a perceived, unconditional blanket of freedom to many Europeans, the political conditions within neither favored nor welcomed the overwhelming numbers of immigrants it would experience between 1840 and 1860. America was, figuratively, in its infancy; having enjoyed independence from England for a little over half-a-century. While the United States had reveled in an existence free from outside influence, which was appealing to those who sought protection under this blanket, it was close to tearing itself apart from within: With slavery and discrimination, as relative to existence and expansion, at the core.

Between 1815, the end of the Napoleonic Wars, and 1850 the German states experienced a growth of nationalism and the desire for unity. The obstacles to German unification were religious divisions, rulers’ fear of losing power, and the opposition from Austria. The tension and rivalry that existed between the two largest German states intensified and the existing religious divisions and made the possibility of unification more difficult.

Like Luther, the Founders of the United States, or rather their recent ancestors, had been persecuted for their religious belief and forced to migrate. Therefore, it is unsurprising that they hold similar views about the relationship between the state and

German Unification is the Single most important political development in Europe between 1848 and 1914. This sets the stage for the world wars and particularly for Germany unifies and becomes a great power in Europe. This alters the power in Europe. Two German states Austria and Prussia and 37 other German states which were smaller. This created a problem for Prussia because they could never actually take control. During 1806 one of Napoleons accomplishments was to abolish political entity that was the Roman Empire. By this happening gives Germany the chance to rise. With Napoleons rise he made 300 states of Germany to 39 states of Germany. This created the idea of creating just one German state instead of multiple.

Many would agree that America has come a long way from where it was in 1791. America is still known as the land of the free, but in recent society we have been bombarded with hate and violence. Some may argue that the country is becoming increasingly more dangerous. The U.S. is home to many immigrants and is characterized by its diversity. Unfortunately, not everyone is receiving the same treatment that they thought was ensured by chasing the ‘American Dream.’ While Thomas Paine’s glorified view of America, portrayed in his Rights of Man, is still partially true, America has strayed from its state during early sovereignty.

In the late 1800’s, The Unification of Germany was a major historical event. Germany used to go by the name Prussia but later on in history it changed. Otto Von Bismarck transformed Germany from what it used to be,a loose depended confederation of separate states into an independent powerful empire. Nationalism was essential in those unifications. Bismarck used a sense of national pride, particularly against foreign powers, to unite their respective states. He made certain alliances and used other strategies to do this, including leading Prussia into several wars. Defeating France and Austria was the main focus in order to establish his dream of unification. Successful in the Franco Prussian War and Austro Prussian War helped unite northern

After the Franco-Prussian War the unification of Germany occurred. It seemed impossible to unify states in Europe that were of different ideals; however they all spoke the same language. This only occurred due to the fact that Otto Van Bismarck was able to perform strategic moves that made the situation he was in, was advantageous to him. Ever move he made was calculated, he was several steps ahead of his enemy. He made the unification of Germany possible, but it would be amazing to see him in work, as well as, seeing all the events that occurred in order for it to happen. Such as the wars that were fought in order to gain territory, advantage, or even alliances, that benefited Prussia. Prussia was the first state that fought for unification.

Since the landing in the new world, individuals have embarked on this journey to the new world for several reasons. Whether they came for religious freedom from persecution or financial opportunity, they all enjoyed limited involvement from the British crown for a great amount of time, from the start of the new world venture. Therefore, they have become accustomed to self-ruling, in their political aspects of everyday lives. Thus, through American political history and political culture, it can be realized what the framers meant by “securing the blessings of liberty”.

The rise of a unified German state in 1871 radically altered the balance of power in Europe; the story of its unification can be credited to the increased sense of nationalism between the German states from 1848-1914. The first sign of German unification can be traced to the establishment of the Zollverein