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Government-By-Proxy Examine what is meant by the term government-by-proxy, how it was used during Hurricane Katrina, and some of the pros and cons of this system. The federal government offers aid...

Disparities During the COVID-19 Pandemic The issues of racial and ethnic disparities are common in America. The reports show that African Americans and other racial minorities are often segregated...

Slavery What to the Slaves is the Fourth July In his book ‘What to the Slaves is the Fourth July,’ Frederick Douglass explains the depth of the slavery system and its brutal impacts on...

Gender in the 17th-19th centuries During the 17th and 18th centuries, laws determined women’s status in society. There were specific rules that outlined women’s practices and...

Class in the 17th-19th Centuries Class in American and European history has been a topic of significant conflicts and infatuations among historians. Encounters with new populations in the United...

Social Construction The topic of race is a prevalent issue that current society faces. Many people deem the topic important and necessary for the continuity of the community. Some people feel that...