United States Essays

“These are different times…we’re trying to break stereotypes, break what people have assumed for so long about a culture, about an individual, about the world…this is for discussion…a time for not assuming things.” (Genara Banzon, November 28, 1996). Immigration has created a diverse society today that often includes culturally rich …

This essay will attempt to clarify when it is legal to defend yourself and when defending yourself becomes criminal behavior. There is some confusion on this subject. The United States Court of Appeals, Second Circuit addressed this issue in the case United States v. Thomas. The defendant stated he shot …

Literature Review             The current nursing shortage has stirred significant interest among healthcare professionals and there are several researches on different aspects of the problem. Relevant studies investigating this health crisis are presented here to provide vital information concerning the shortage of nursing staff in different areas of health care …

Abstract             Stereotypes are generalizations about people, objects, places and events. Stereotypes develop when a person is unable to make a fair discernment due to the lack of information. However, stereotypes are almost always very hurtful, very disrespectful and untrue. In the United States, for instance, misconceptions about ethnic minorites …

King Kalakaua as succeeded by his sister, Lili`uokalani, who was proclaimed queen on January 29, 1891. Her experience as Princess Regent during King Kalakaua’s nine month journey around the world in 1881 and visit to the United States in 1890 had prepared her for her new role as Queen of …

Introduction             Medicaid is a healthcare program designed by the government to assist citizens who are incapable of acquiring medical support and assistance due to financial cripple-ness.  It has been designed to extend help to the professionally oppressed few through the help of paying the healthcare providers, which of course, …

In every part of the world, people are uncertain about their future, because every now and then, they are facing some kind of natural and/or manmade hazards. Florida, amongst many other countries of the world has the geographical position, which makes it more prone towards calamities and natural disasters. Each …

Introduction: Gun control is a hotly debated topic in the world that is facing increasing incidents of random shootings in public places. Gun Control refers to the government limitation of the purchase and ownership of firearms. Whether from assault or self-inflicted injury, the likelihood of death is especially high when …

In comparing two countries, one must analyze all the other factors that contribute to the identity of the country and the people. Between Mexico and the United States, sexual cultures and orientation between the two is and can be categorized as fundamentally different. These traits attribute to the great distinction …

The end of World War II saw the beginnings of the Cold War and the rise of the United States as the biggest economic power on the face of the Earth. The rapid growth of the post war US economy is best shown by the figure below (Figure 1). We …