Articles written by Michael Streich

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Judicial Reform and the Progressive Era
Early 20th Century Progressive reforms included a mandate for judicial recall and the recall of unpopular judicial decisions.
Feb 9, 2012 - Michael Streich
Progressive Era Contradictions and Betrayals
The early 20th Century Progressive Revolt galvanized liberal leaders of both political parties but ultimately failed to ameliorate the plight of Americans.
Feb 1, 2012 - Michael Streich
Electability in 1912
Bob La Follette entered the 1912 campaign expecting the Progressive leadership, but was deceived by Teddy Roosevelt who wanted the nomination for himself.
Jan 25, 2012 - Michael Streich
North Carolina's Racial Justice Act Tied to History of Racism
Racism in America is best viewed by how U.S. citizens are treated abroad and the legacy of intolerance linked to U.S. actions globally.
Jan 22, 2012 - Michael Streich
Effects of the Russo-Japanese War of 1904-1905
The first war of the 20th Century resulted in a stronger Japan, revolution in Tsarist Russia, and United States efforts to create an Asian balance of power.
Jan 10, 2012 - Michael Streich
The Philippine War Defines American Exceptionalism
For the United States, the twentieth century began with a brutal war in the Philippines, representing expansionist views at odds with democratic ideals.
Jan 6, 2012 - Michael Streich
Writing Recommendation Letters for College Bound Students
Recommendation letters must be detailed and differentiate the student by highlighting a diverse background of academic excellence and leadership.
Jan 2, 2012 - Michael Streich
Rape in the Middle Ages
The reporting, treatment, and punishment of rape in the Middle Ages may correlate to male-dominated societies allowing the victimization of women.
Dec 28, 2011 - Michael Streich
Rome's Golden Age under Hadrian
Hadrian ensured that the peace of Rome would prevail through most of the second century, ruling wisely despite public indiscretions.
Dec 17, 2011 - Michael Streich
Private School Expectations
Tuition paying parents must ask questions not addressed in promotional literature and open house events.
Dec 9, 2011 - Michael Streich
Jack Abramoff's Capitol Punishment Indicts Politics as Usual
Ordinary citizens may find the Abramoff lobbyist scandal fascinating but the real political sins detailed in his book highlight a broken and corrupt system.
Dec 2, 2011 - Michael Streich
The Final Solution and German Homosexuals
Homosexuality was considered abnormal and dangerous by the Nazi regime, resulting in the brutalization and death of thousands of gay men.
Nov 29, 2011 - Michael Streich
Blake Edwards Comedy the Great Race still a Favorite
The fictional tale of an automobile race from New York to Paris showcases the comic talent of Jack Lemmon, Tony Curtis, and Natalie Wood.
Nov 22, 2011 - Michael Streich
Winston Salem Shopping Areas
Shopping needs are met at Hanes Mall, Reynolda Village, Thruway, and a number of Winston Salem locations that offer holiday bargains.
Nov 20, 2011 - Michael Streich
Using Internet Sources for History Papers and Essays
When utilizing the internet to research and write a history paper or essay, some sites should be avoided.
Nov 20, 2011 - Michael Streich
Democrats Lose Momentum 1892 - 1896
A victorious Democratic Party in 1892 split over monetary issues, isolating President Cleveland and enabling Republican domination in the 1896 election.
Nov 20, 2011 - Michael Streich
Comfort Food in Winston Salem, NC
Catering to the tastes for homemade creations, Winston Salem is home to a number of well-established eateries that are known for their comfort food menus.
Nov 14, 2011 - Michael Streich
San Pietro in Vincoli for Pilgrims and Tourists Visiting Rome
St Peter in Chains contains relics associated with Peter but also features Michelangelo's masterpiece Moses at the tomb of Pope Julius II.
Nov 13, 2011 - Michael Streich
Hospitalization Preparations and Check List
Tips for hospitalizations, whether planned or due to an emergency, can avoid misunderstandings and missed information when being admitted.
Nov 12, 2011 - Michael Streich
Student Tour Free Time Excursions
Some of the best excursions during a student foreign tour are either free or low in costs. Planning such optional activities begins long before departure.
Nov 12, 2011 - Michael Streich
Film Festivals in the High School Classroom
Creating and facilitating a school-wide film festival involves students, parents, and alumni through a creative inter-disciplinary approach.
Nov 12, 2011 - Michael Streich
Pearl Harbor Attack Converts Isolationists in 1941
There were several isolationist viewpoints prior to U.S. entry into World War II but the Pearl Harbor attack unified all Americans against tyranny.
Nov 11, 2011 - Michael Streich
Rick Perry's Senior Moment
Rick Perry may score below average in presidential debates, but his recent Cornerstone speech points to broader weaknesses and abilities.
Nov 9, 2011 - Michael Streich
What is a Fixed Income?
For many older Americans, the reality of a fixed income involves painful choices between monthly necessities, medical and home costs.
Nov 6, 2011 - Michael Streich
Occupy Movement's Inconsistencies
Is Occupy Boston's sit-in at the Israeli consulate's lobby consistent with the movement's goals of highlighting corporate and big bank greed?
Nov 5, 2011 - Michael Streich
Anarchists Hijack Occupy Oakland
The historical fear of anarchists linked to a leaderless Occupy movement creates a vulnerability demonstrated in Oakland, CA, on November 2, 2011.
Nov 4, 2011 - Michael Streich
Debate Topics for the 2012 Election in High School Classes
Involving students in the 2012 presidential election can be as simple as organizing a series of classroom debates focused on key contemporary issues.
Nov 1, 2011 - Michael Streich
Matthew Shepard Tragedy Remembered
Matthew Shepard was brutally beaten and left to die in October 1998, but his story continues to challenge men and women battling against homophobia.
Oct 31, 2011 - Michael Streich
Reagan Administration's Failures and Successes
Ronald Reagan advocated tax cuts, deregulation, increased defense spending, and a balanced budget, still inspiring conservative supporters in 2011.
Oct 27, 2011 - Michael Streich
Harvey Milk's Legacy and Example
As the first openly gay candidate to win political office, Harvey Milk became a role model and a martyr after his brutal assassination November 27, 1978.
Oct 25, 2011 - Michael Streich
Grant's World Tour 1877 - 1879
After his two-term presidency, Ulysses Grant and his wife embarked on an international trip, visiting most of Europe, India, China, and Japan.
Oct 23, 2011 - Michael Streich
Selling Your Gold, Silver, and Old Jewelry
Selling old gold, silver, and jewelry containing gem stones will not net the retail value of what you might have paid for the item.
Oct 21, 2011 - Michael Streich
Field Trip Preparation
Tips for planning and facilitating a meaningful field trip that fulfills educational goals and curricular outcomes.
Oct 20, 2011 - Michael Streich
Creative Colonial American History Lesson Plan Ideas
Student-made board games and group-written plays help connect past events in history to contemporary issues while utilizing creativity.
Oct 17, 2011 - Michael Streich
Finding Your Own Voice When Paper and Essay Writing in HS
Tips to avoid cheating and writing disjointed nonsense papers that earn failing grades instead of finding your own voice writing something radically new.
Oct 15, 2011 - Michael Streich
Gay Pride in Downtown Winston Salem, NC
Pride Winston Salem brought together churches, grassroots organizations, and hundreds of supporters for the October 15, 2011 event.
Oct 15, 2011 - Michael Streich
Does Romney's Mormon Faith Conflict with Historical Christianity?
To what extent should Mitt Romney's Mormon faith impact politics following Rev Robert Jeffress' interview comments on Mormon theology?
Oct 13, 2011 - Michael Streich
Greed and the Monopolizers During the American Revolution
Price fixing and monopolization of the necessaries of life characterized the practices of unscrupulous profiteers during the American War for Independence.
Oct 12, 2011 - Michael Streich
Mutiny in the Continental Army in Early 1781
Soldiers mutinied in 1781 because of poor conditions in the winter encampment, lack of food and drink, and non-payment of wages by the Continental Congress.
Oct 12, 2011 - Michael Streich
Jekyll Island from Millionaires' Retreat to Public Playground
Jekyll Island, Georgia has a long history that began in the colonial era but came to represent the lifestyle of America's Gilded Age aristocrats.
Oct 9, 2011 - Michael Streich
Regulator Movement in Colonial North Carolina
In early 1765 North Carolina farmers and tradesmen reacted to oppressive taxes, injustice in the courts, and arbitrary government policies.
Oct 8, 2011 - Michael Streich
Occupied Wall Street Causes and Criticisms
Dissent has always been part of American democracy. Occupied Wall Street represents the current mood of angry citizens, gathered for a variety of reasons.
Oct 7, 2011 - Michael Streich
Paul Revere Recommends a Miitary Pension for Deborah Sampson
Paul Revere's letter to Congress noted an unusual woman who served the patriot cause as a soldier disguised as a male, deserving of relief in her old age.
Oct 6, 2011 - Michael Streich
Colonial American Religion and the Lesser-Known Sects
Colonial American Protestant sects were persecuted in Europe and the colonies but helped ensure religious equality and the separation of church and state.
Oct 6, 2011 - Michael Streich
Colonial American Drinking From Rum to Whiskey
Early Colonial drinking habits spanned the social classes but it was George Washington whose whiskey distillery came to symbolize what was truly American.
Oct 5, 2011 - Michael Streich
Colonial Food and Drink or How the Founders Kept us Fed
Dave DeWitt's book Founding Foodies explores the contributions of Washington, Franklin, and Jefferson, providing many examples of early American recipes.
Oct 4, 2011 - Michael Streich
Colonial History in North Carolina's Piedmont Triad
Guilford Battleground Park and Old Salem represent different aspects of North Carolina colonial history but are linked by a spirit of independence.
Oct 3, 2011 - Michael Streich
Narcissism and the Serial Killer in The Night of the Generals
General Tanz, a fictional Wehrmacht general, fits the profile of a serial killer in the 1967 film The Night of the Generals.
Sep 29, 2011 - Michael Streich
The Tea Party Movement Today and the Boston Tea Party in 1773
Using colonial imagery, the Tea Party movement views big government as oppressive, but forgets everyday Americans living in 2011 and not 1773.
Sep 28, 2011 - Michael Streich
Ancient Civilizations' Similarities and Differences
All ancient civilizations evolved out of common elements, developing such characteristics into community structures involving law, religion, and trade.
Sep 27, 2011 - Michael Streich
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