The Constitution guards against tyranny in several ways. The separation of powers between the executive, legislative, and judicial branches creates a system of checks and balances. This means that one branch can keep the other two from becoming too powerful. For example, the president can veto laws passed by Congress, but Congress can override that … Read more
Though Ancient Egypt and the United States are separated by thousands of years and an ocean, there are actually quite a few similarities between the two cultures. Both countries have experienced periods of great prosperity, as well as times of turmoil and conflict. And both have been greatly influenced by their geographical locations. Ancient Egypt … Read more
Zinn opens chapter with the recognition that “war and jingoism might postpone, but could not fully suppress, the class anger that came from the realities of ordinary life”. Despite the brief interlude that momentarily quelled class conflict, the issues at home had never been resolved and resurfaced with a vengeance. The ruling class was quick … Read more
The Dred Scott decision was a key moment in the history of slavery in the United States. Dred Scott, a slave, sued for his freedom in 1857. The case went all the way to the Supreme Court, which ruled against Scott. This ruling helped to spark the Civil War, as it made it clear that … Read more