Category: American Politics

On April 31, 1912, Theodore Roosevelt delivered a detailed speech, Who is a Progressive?, to clarify the myths surrounding this subject for a long. Some people, such as President Taft, had claimed that they were progressives, yet their actions did not reflect their words, which prompted Roosevelt to deliver this appealing speech laying bare the…

After the oil spill, the US government looked at the situation from a different angle, which is inclusive of cleaning the Gulf, compensation of the affected, and also the dividends of the shareholders. The issue is considered in three dimensions; positioning BP to the point of coming to terms with compensating those affected like the…

The significance of the 14th Amendment and its different interpretation is clearly seen in the trial Plessy v. Ferguson of 1896, which became a landmark event in American history. The incident that occurred in one of the railroad cars in Louisiana became evidence of racial segregation and equality issues. The arrest of Mr. Plessy who…

Table of Contents Characteristics of a Progressive Characteristics of Anti-progressives Goals of Progressivism Analysis of Progressive Achievements Conclusion References In his 1912 captivating speech, Theodore Roosevelt discusses the meaning of progressivism coupled with highlighting the essential characteristics that progressives should embody. This speech was given at a time when the United States was undergoing significant…

Introduction Politics and power are two sides of the same coin that determine a country’s progress. In history, Americans have elected leaders with different life perspectives and views. Many people haven’t grasped the concept of a leader’s character reflecting the country’s culture. However, a keen look at past presidents and their agendas reveals the age-old…

Table of Contents The Characteristics of a Progressive Anti-Progressive Characteristics and Activities Goals of Progressivism Progressive Achievements Conclusion References Theodore Roosevelt attempted to run for President of the United States in 1912 due to his dissatisfaction with the person who held the position at the time, William Howard Taft. Roosevelt declared him a Progressive only…

Historians consider the beginning of the XX century as the most progressive period in US history. By the beginning of the given century, the United States has become the most powerful nation in the world, double the size of England. Big business, whose capital arose at the end of the 19th century, was reborn as…

Define the term, reparations. In your view, do African Americans deserve reparations? Assess the attempts by African Americans to gain reparations. Discuss the reasons that reparations activists believe these payments are important to the continued economic advancement of the Black Community. Reparation is a deliberate action taken by a government, an institution, or an individual…

Coherent society is characterized by an increased level of self-actualization, the great desire of people to be useful for their country, and their intention to change the existing state of affairs. People start to realize, that they are not just spectators, but are responsible for the future of their country and the whole world as…

Table of Contents Abstract Introduction Reagan’s leadership and management Obama’s leadership and management Conclusion References Abstract The leadership and management approaches adopted by leaders determine the outcomes of their decisions and actions. Leaders possess different qualities and traits that determine their leadership and management styles. President Ronald Reagan was a visionary and transformational leader who…