Michael Streich
Streich was a history instructor who had been involved in most levels of education since 1991. Streich received his first degree in Biblical Literature, studied law and business, and worked for several years in consumer finance with a specialty in bankruptcy laws. Streich earned an MA in History through the UNC system as well as post MA courses in Education. Streich taught American History, European History, and Global Studies, most recently at three college and university systems, private and state.
As an instructor, Streich led many adult and student tours abroad, visiting most of Europe and the South Pacific. He is an expert on student travel. Streich is fluent in German. Streich was also a co-ordinator for foreign exchange students for several years and taught Global Studies.
After attending a summer session at Davidson College through the Dean Rusk Center in the early 1990’s Streich founded and edited The International Teacher. He has written numerous articles on history and religion. For nearly 15 years, Streich was a faculty advisor with the Harvard University Model Congress program. Streich’s interests include American and European history, Islamic studies, globalism, and religion. Streich is a member of the North Carolina Association of Historians and the Southeast Regional Middle East Islamic Studies Seminar.
Streich is Topic Editor for American History, Medieval History, and Gay/Gender Issues but also contributes to American Affairs, European Affairs, Education, Travel, Protestantism, and other sections To write in one of these areas as a new Suite101 writer, apply on-line today.
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Same-Sex Marriage Fails in North Carolina
The battle over Amendment One left a divided state and reinforced gay and lesbian stereotypes in a state still struggling to be progressive.
May 14, 2012
- Michael Streich
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Testing the Monroe Doctrine in Venezuela in 1895
Young Republican leaders like Senator Lodge and Theodore Roosevelt attempted to engineer enough war fever to engage the British Empire over Venezuela.
May 12, 2012
- Michael Streich
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Ending the Vietnam War
The end of Vietnam was tied to unacceptable U.S. casualties, a growing anti-war movement, an insurgent Congress, and the Watergate scandal.
May 11, 2012
- Michael Streich
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Conservative Values in the American 1920's
The 1920's represented a contrast between conservative thinking dominating all branches of government and the mentality of the "roaring twenties."
May 7, 2012
- Michael Streich
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Unnamed Women of the Gospels
The woman at the well and the poor widow who gave all that she had represent two unnamed gospel women whose message powerfully portrays the kingdom of God.
Apr 28, 2012
- Michael Streich
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Maximize College with a Planned High School Program
A college education does not have to cost so much if parents and students develop a high school plan to maximize relevant scholarships & extra-curriculars.
Apr 25, 2012
- Michael Streich
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Mormons in the American Religious Experience
The founding and expansion of the Latter-Day Saints represents certain core values in the American frontier experience.
Apr 22, 2012
- Michael Streich
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Buchanan's 1856 Election: Last Four Years of Peace Possibilities
James Buchanan represented a final hope for the American nation torn by questions over slavery but his character was not up to the challenge.
Apr 20, 2012
- Michael Streich
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The Whig Party's Last Presidential Election in 1852
The 1852 Election featured two unlikely candidates, exacerbating the national mood toward creation of new political parties better able to address slavery.
Apr 19, 2012
- Michael Streich
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Issues and Non-Issues in the Presidential Election of 1840
While the nation was struggling with economic hard times, the Whigs portrayed Martin Van Buren as an insensitive dandy unworthy of reelection.
Apr 12, 2012
- Michael Streich
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