Write a report on the use of the word "Columbia" to refer to the United States, and how "America" came to be chosen as the country's official name.

Throughout history, war heroes have gone from the military to political careers. Do you think that they are generally successful as politicians? Explain why or why not.

Washington's army was at a terrible disadvantage, with fewer soldiers and resources than the British. Report on the difficulties that the army of the American Revolution faced off the battlefield and how Washington addressed these problems.

Find another song or poem praising a great person and report on the author who wrote the piece.