History Of National History Day District Competition

One of the major accomplishments I have made in my recent years include my experience in my AP US History class which I took in my junior year. As an international student, I knew little about United History before, and I was not familiar with many terms used in the course. At the beginning, I struggled to get over the challenge from the language by reading the textbook as the teacher had required; meanwhile, I spent time looking up words I did not recognize. As the problem with language gradually got solved, another challenge came along—history essays. Writing in second language about a subject I’m not familiar was not easy at first. In order to overcome this, I frequently spent time reading essays written by eminent scholars. All my efforts

Yes, there were four main "waves of immigration"; late 1820s-1842, late 1840s to 1852, late 1860s-1872, and 1879-1893

Benito Mussolini: Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini was an Italian politician and leader of the National Fascist Party, ruling the country from 1922 to his ousting in 1943. In 1926 Mussolini seized total power as dictator and ruled Italy as Il Duce from 1930 to 1943.

Secession is when a territory or state withdrawals from a larger territory. It is significant in this chapter because

The King has just granted a charter to the Virginia Company of London. As an employee I have been assigned the task of reaching North America. We are close to the Americas as this journey has been a long and tough one I am glad to say that I can finally see land but I must say the smell of ocean salt does get boring after a while. Once arrived on land we shall set up a colony as well has find gold and silver deposits. We have also been sent to find a river route to the Pacific Ocean so that the Virginia Company can trade with Asia. There is still more to come from this journey but for now I am happy to be so close.

George Washington- One of the Founding Fathers of the United States, serving as the commander-in-chief of the Continental Army during the American Revolutionary War.The Constitution established the position of President of the republic, which Washington was the first to hold. Washington had a vision of a great and powerful nation. At his death, Washington was hailed as ‘first in war, first in peace, and first in the hearts of his countrymen’.

1. According to Ellis’s preface, explain what is so phenomenal about the founding of the United States?

D. it symbolized the fusion of Roman, German, and Christian elements which would make up medieval civilization in Europe.

When the emancipation proclamation was given, it gave freedom to 4 million black slaves. A huge accomplishment in the history of the country, the reaction to the creation of such a large group of newly freed slaves was diverse and not only affected by geographical location but by differences in class and ethnicity. Even the slaves themselves had varying rehers were willing to risk death or torture in the chance that they may have been able to reach the safety of the Yankee’s ranks. Most slaves, however, when informed of their imminent release, were ecstatic. One slave whose name was not revealed described her reaction to the news of emancipation as a religious experience in which she jumped, screamed,

Following the United States’ entry into World War II and with national governments battling for the hearts and minds of the people, propaganda became an industry of war just as “important as producing bullets and planes.” In the words of Archibald MacLeish, assistant director of the Office of War Information and librarian of Congress, “The principal battleground of the war is not the South Pacific. It is not the Middle East. It is not England, or Norway, or the Russian Steppes. It is American opinion.” Thus, propaganda was the most effective resource in securing the American victory in World War II, as it caused an increase in

In the Presidential Election of 1824, Andrew Jackson – the “people’s choice” – lost the ballot by way of a “corrupt bargain” in the House of Representatives. Four years later and with the backing of a larger political following, Jackson became president, campaigning to the middle class and offering the opportunities of a benevolent democracy. Jackson’s supporters, the Jacksonians, were as diverse as they were numerous; northern farmers, southern and western yeomen, and even urban immigrants all joined the ranks of the Champion of the Common Man (OI). During Andrew Jackson’s two terms, the state of Jacksonian Democracy that took form upheld the principles of equality and majority rule that bound the United States together politically, economically and socially. During the 1820s and 1830s, Jacksonians served as guardians of the Constitution and equality of economic opportunity, and functioned as a catalyst for popular sovereignty, but sacrificed some individual liberties to advance the political democracy in the union.

"The Southern States, standing on the basis of the Constitution, have a right to demand this act of justice from the States of the North. Should it be refused, then the Constitution, to which all the States are parties, will have been willfully violated by one portion of them in a provision essential to the domestic security and happiness of the remainder. In that event the injured States, after having first used all peaceful and constitutional means to obtain redress, would be justified in revolutionary resistance to the Government of the Union. . . .

There are so many fascinating events in the world's history. There is World War I, The Holocaust, World War II, and so many more. There are supplementally so many intriguing events in the Amalgamated States History such as Revolutionary War, Slavery, Native American wars and so many more. One of the most intriguing event in the World and Amalgamated States History has to be World War II.

As I thought about what topic to choose for my National History Day Project, I came across the civil war and eventually Clara Barton. I had never had the opportunity in school to learn about it thoroughly, so I decided to research more about it. As I began my research it started to spark my interest. My previous National History Day Projects were medical related and I was very interested to learn more. Throughout the early stages of my research, I became intrigued with Clara’s life and her taking a stand by helping thousands of wounded soldiers, searching for the missing soldiers of the Civil War, and founding the American Red Cross.

Arguably the most influential monarch of the Colonial Era, King George the Third reigned England and colonial America from 1760 to 1820. His influence was held mostly over the colony of Massachusetts. He authorized his most influential Prime Minister, George Grenville (1763-1765), to carry out atrocious acts such as the Sugar and Quartering Acts of 1764 and 1765, as well as the unforgettable Stamp Act of 1766. King George III and Grenville are also responsible for the tax left on tea, inevitably leading up to the Boston Tea Party. The colonies of Massachusetts and New York were afflicted most heavily in that these are where the biggest ports and largest trade hubs were located. The colonists became outraged at the unfairness of these Acts, coining the phrase “Taxation without Representation” which is still famous to this day. These Acts are some of the first major steps leading up to the American Revolution, starting with the Sons and Daughters of Liberty, and the beginnings of Independent American government, shown with the Albany Congress in response to the Royal Proclamation of 1763.They mainly influence my future vocation by introducing the dependency upon coffee. This introduced a highly caffeinated drink, which is used to ease ADD and ADHD patients. People may have noticed the change back then, and began searching for other ways to “fix” mentally and otherwise emotionally unstable/challenged people.