Example 1

S.B.& S.D.
The American Revolution

The American Revolution was a war of independence fought by the British

colonies in America against Great Britain, between 1765 and 1783, in an attempt to gain
freedom. The Seven Year's War, fought between the French and British, which lasted
from 1754 to 1763, and Britain's increasing involvement in colonial life were the primary
causes of the revolution. After the war, Great Britain was in need of money to pay off its
war debts. As a result, Parliament imposed acts such as the Sugar Act of 1764, the Stamp
Act of 1765, and the Townshend Acts of 1767 on the colonists. Finally, the Quartering
Act of 1765 and the plethora of British troops stationed in the colonies for protection
from further French invasions upset the colonists and it limited their freedom. The
American Revolution was significant because it marked the birth of a new world power
and attainability of democracy. The positive outcomes of the American Revolution and
execution of democracy served as an inspiration for future revolutions around the world.

Example 2

S.B.

Atomic Bomb

On August 6 and August 9, 1945, the United States dropped two extremely
destructive atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki, Japan. On December 7, 1941
the Japanese bombing of Pearl Harbor provoked Americas entrance into World War
II. Japanese resistance was further emphasized after Germany surrendered to the
Allied powers and Japan still had not. President Truman saw the atomic bombs as
the only sure way to force Japans surrender to finally end the war. The effects of the
bombs were destructive and devastating. Thousands died instantaneously and
countless others suffered the lasting effects of radioactivity. The tremendous
destruction the atomic bombs undertook also caused Japan surrendered five days
later. The drop of these bombs not only symbolizes the United States advancement
in technology, but they also clearly established the United States as the worlds
strongest military power.

Example 3

S.D.

King Cotton

Cotton, a popular fiber in the use of clothing, was a profitable crop in

America, accounting for nearly 60 percent of American exports in 1860, which
earned it the name "King Cotton". The growth of cotton in America can be traced
back to the beginning of the slave trade in America, which began with the arrival of
the first slave ship in Jamestown in 1619. In 1793, Eli Whitney invented the cotton
gin, which made the removal of seeds from the cotton boll mechanized and
therefore easier, in turn increasing the crop's profitability. Cotton plantations
spread from South Carolina to Texas, with slavery following in its path, since the
region's prosperity was dependent on slave labor and British and New England
textile mills needed cotton in order to create their products. Cotton is significant
because it helped establish America in the world economy through Britain's demand
for the product, and because it's production required lots of labor and perpetuated
slavery.