9/11 Attack and War on Terror: Increased National Security and U.S. Actions Since 2001.

 CJ Onelli Ms.Porter U.S History 11 November 29, 2017 National Security and The War on Terror What occurred in Lower Manhattan and Washington D.C. on September 11th, 2001 will be a day forever remembered in history. The terrorist group, Al Qaeda was led by Osama Bin Laden trained and recruited several terrorists in order … Read more

How Money Changed Society from Cowrie Shells to Bitcoin

 Money. Money is one of the most commonplace things in our current society. Money is something we are all very used to. Not only as an object or tool, but also as a concept. It affects our lives in a multitude of ways. It has the potential to greatly affect work opportunities, personal relationships, … Read more

Blame for the "Kansas-Nebraska Act" Debate: Was it Stephen Douglas or Franklin Pierce?

 The Kansas-Nebraska Act, passed by congress on May 30, 1854, was drafted by Democratic Senator Stephen Douglas of Illinois and supported by Democratic President Franklin Pierce. The Act repealed the Missouri Compromise of 1820, which abolished slavery north of latitude 36° 30’. This gave the territories of Kansas and Nebraska the power to decide … Read more

Irish harping tradition in the 17th century: complexity & patriotism

 The seventeenth century was a particularly interesting time for the Irish harping tradition. It bore witness to a number of important events and historical figures, such as the numerous harping festivals (culminating with the Belfast Harp Festival of 1792), Edward Bunting’s important work, and the array of tunes composed by the great Turlough O’Carolan. … Read more

Exploring Women's Sexuality in the Age of Technology: Understand The Impact of Vibrators

 The role of technology in our everyday life cannot be overemphasized as its effect can be felt in almost all aspect of our society. Technological advancement and the rise of the internet and new media technologies have also exposed women to rapid changes in sexual behaviors, leading them to greater sexual freedom and attitude. … Read more

Anglicanism: Exploring Henry VIII's Legacy in Today's World

 I believe that Henry VIII created a separate dominion called Anglicanism in the early 1500s. Anglicanism can be described as being in-between Roman Catholicism and Protestantism regarding its values and beliefs (Doran & Durston, 2003). The Anglicanism dominion came to be after the Catholic church denied his divorce request from his then current wife, … Read more