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Ways of returning the rebellious states to the Union were discussed before the end of the Civil War. It was to determine the future of the states themselves, the fate of the fighters against the federal government, and the situation of the freed slaves. President Lincoln, a supporter of the...
Introduction Abraham Lincoln delivered his most famous speech as president on November 19, 1863, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This speech, delivered at Union Cemetery after the Battle of Gettysburg, was intended to help mourn the troops who perished, but it accomplished far more. One of the most important speeches delivered during...
Introduction Not having their state, the Jews were forced to emigrate and live in various countries under the rule of different nations and religions. Everywhere they were perceived as strangers, they were subjected to additional taxes and legally infringed on their rights. However, the attitude toward Jews differed in various...
Introduction Rendering to MacMillan (2010), history is useful when used properly to make wise decisions beneficial to humankind. The past is unpredictable enough to back up any position, no matter how dubious (MacMillan, 2010). Contrary to the use of history, some people sometimes misinterpret the history of the past through...
The East India Company had already conquered large swaths of India in the first half of the 19th century, but it still had two goals which were to maintain its conquests and to profit from the commerce. The Company’s disloyalty and greed had no bounds in achieving these goals. Many...
The history of slavery is filled with tragedy, sadness, and grievance. Independently on the place of its occurrence, slavery always brought the same consequences. While the enslaved nation craved liberty and justice, their slavers put a great effort into maintaining the usual order. The history of the Haitian revolution is...
The mound cultures of North America were communities that were oriented toward building a specific type of house to shelter themselves and their supplies. The construction of the mounds as part of ceremonies and sacred events included the burial of a chief or significant person. They were usually pyramid-shaped funerary...
Capitalism was set against communist ideology. Karl Marx’s conceptions of communism affected practically all of the world’s labor classes. Although communism rightly identified the capitalist platform’s profiteering at the expense of the public and exploitation of workers, communism itself had several shortcomings. It missed the network of economic impulses, and...
Subject and Thesis Statement This chapter is devoted to the situation of Jewry in Western Europe during the Second World War. The main subject is the consideration of how the attitude towards the Jewish population in European countries was formed under the influence of Nazi policy. From the author’s point...
The thing that made me “wow” in this class was the topic of industrialization. More precisely, the fact that although industrialization was the economic forcing factor, it also left many Americans unemployed was interesting to me. According to Locke and Wright (2019), economic progress, technical innovation, social and cultural evolution,...
Thomas Jefferson drew on Virginia’s Declaration of Rights for the Declaration of Independence first lines. The Virginia Constitutional Amendment accepted it after it was drafted by George Mason. The Declaration of Independence was written to justify seceding from a state; the Constitution and Bill of Rights were written to create...
Reduced Number of Wars The most important and striking trend in the change in the practice of warfare in the world is that the number of armed conflicts has significantly decreased. The most famous confrontation of the twentieth century after the Second World War is the Cold War, the essence...
Introduction It is important to note that interference is a military intervention by one or more states upon the sovereign rights of another state as a subject of international law. It is also identified with intervention in the internal competence of states. However, the purpose of conducting military operations may...
Introduction Each stage of economic history has its peculiarities since, at different times, people have other problems that change the economy in one direction or another. There was such a stage as the Golden Age, which at first glance was remarkable, but corruption prevailed in the political system, which hindered...
The position of women in classical Greece, at first glance, seems marked by contradictions and paradoxes: powerful goddesses inhabit the Olympus of the polis, in which mortal women do not enjoy political rights. This phenomenon was a popular subject of studies by philosophers. One should mention the texts transmitted by...
Zionism is a nationalist movement advocating for regaining residence of the Jewish state within the territories of Palestine, Canaan, and the Holy Land of Jewish through connection and attachment to the land. Zionism pushed on the agenda of establishing a state that could make the Jews liberated from discrimination, humiliations,...
For more than three decades, Ashoka has supported leading social enterprises throughout the world. Through its formidable network, the organization has more than 3,500 fellows, over 250 change institutions globally, spans in more than 90 countries, and has more than 300 partners (Ashoka.org, n.d.). Ashoka’s social venture is a good...
The Mongols were typical nomads; the only work they knew was that of a watchman, a shepherd of countless herds that moved across the Asian expanse from north to south and back, depending on the seasons. The riches of the nomad are all with him, all in reality: these are...
The condition of people who were in a state of slavery could be characterized as people unable to benefit from the results of their labor. Furthermore, such work is not done with their consent – they are deprived of the right to refuse to work (Foner 565). On the other...
The history of humanity is characterized by many historical periods which significantly influenced the path of development. These include wars, revolutions, upheavals, death or rise to power of new persons, and reforms. The latter includes significant changes that have occurred due to the policies and efforts of one or more...
Introduction The telegram written by the High Commissioner Alfred Milner to Mr. Joseph Chamberlain on May 5, 1899, provides a vital insight into the political and social environment of South Africa, as understood by Alfred Milner. Being under British rule, South Africa required consistent management, and the issues regarding the...
Rosa Parks is an important figure in the American history of the development of the society of the United States of America. The woman gained fame thanks to her activities to combat racial segregation. Therefore, she became the initiator for the appearance of a bus boycott in Montgomery. This was...
Despite a wide range of unique factors and challenges of diverse natures, East Asia was significantly economically connected to the remote states and the rest of the world in the pre-colonial era. The primary economic connection was conditioned by greatly developed transcontinental trade routes that tied prosperous and advanced states...
Introduction The 1960s was a highly influential and unstable period in America’s history. It is the time of the civil rights movement and the Vietnam war, both of which have left an undeniable impression not only on American society but the whole world. The aftereffects of these events still have...
The civil rights movement was a four-century legacy in American history that resulted in the end of racism, slavery, and white supremacy. The discrimination associated with white supremacy was central in the political, economic, and social development in the United States. The African-American search of civil liberties was encouraged by...
Counter-Narratives The Mexican Revolution was a milestone on the way to the formation of statehood in the country and the movement toward social reforms designed to improve citizens’ standard of living. However, despite the dominant view that the events of the early 20th century had exclusively positive effects, this can...
The flapper lifestyle is indeed unique in a certain sense; if I were to define these women, I would call them a phenomenon contradictory in their phenomenal contradictoriness. It may sound confusing, but that is precisely the feeling flappers invoke in other people. I admit the existence of this phenomenon...
In 1781 the English Brook was launched for the first time. It was used to transport enslaved Africans, and conditions were harsh. The first diagram of the ship did not appear until a few years later and was written by William Elford. At around the same time, the image appeared...
To begin with, it is necessary to consider the positive consequences of the industrial revolution in the economic sphere. Firstly, the quality has improved, the volume has increased, and the cost of production has decreased, since machines work more accurately than a person, without making any mistakes. Secondly, the prices...
Until the mid-1960s black servicemen did not have the right to engage in command positions. Their brave participation on the battlefield was poorly explained by the personal initiative or a desperate financial statement. The mass attraction of African American soldiers to participate in hostilities was obtained during the American intervention...
The 1960s brought enormous cultural and social change to the United States. The civil rights movement rose to prominence as the call for equality grew stronger in American society. Black activists joined the fight and began an active push for desegregation. The new generation, primarily represented by the student movement,...
The issue of freedom is central in all the events happening during Haitians’ fights for their independence. It is hard to disagree that French and Haitians perceived freedom variously. French people used double standards regarding the right legislation of their enslaved colony. Talking about freedom, each side had various opinions...
Introduction As a pivot point in the history, World War II led to significant social changes and the destruction of old formations with a subsequent creation of new ones. This tendency may be traced on the example of Pachucas, Mexican American women whose fight for freedom against patriarchal stereotypes was...
The name of Rosa Parks will be forever engraved into American history for her crucial contribution to the launch of a mass civil rights movement. On December 1, 1955 she started the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man. Despite of being...
The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark federal statute prohibiting racial voting discrimination in the United States. During the height of the civil rights movement, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law on August 6th, 1965, and Congress changed it five times to reinforce its protections (“VOTING...
The Wind of Change, which is the abstract name of the movement for independence throughout the African continent in the 1960s, is one of the most influential events in African history. This is because, after a long time of colonialism on this continent, the nations earned a chance to build...
Introduction This essay critically reviews the ‘S22/03 Dorothy Hodgkin’ podcast from BBC’s Our Times series—in which Melvyn Bragg and contributors analyze Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin’s (1910-1994) works and beliefs. The critical podcast review addresses the important historical lessons acquired, the exceptional characteristics of Hodgkin’s work and life, teachings about the era...
Within the framework of American history, the perception of the development of the country and civilization is presented exclusively from the perspective of White Americans themselves, ignoring other groups. The author emphasizes that the history of America is told “from the standpoint of the conquerors and leaders of Western civilization”...
Beginning in Sicily and expanding to France, Germany, Italy, and the Austrian Empire. The 1848 Revolutions were a series of republican uprisings against the European monarchy. They all ultimately failed and repression, with liberals becoming increasingly disillusioned. However, this historical period involves several important events, personalities, and countries, allowing for...
Introduction Two of the most critical contemporary global development concerns are poverty and globalization. Despite the vast possibilities of globalization to accelerate economic growth through increased international economic integration, its influence on reducing poverty levels has been inconsistent and even minimal in some countries. In many places in developing countries,...
Introduction There are many reasons for modern students to investigate the development of cuisine and agriculture in Ancient Greece. First, the examination of the landscape and opportunities shows how ancient people contributed to their prosperity, addressing available resources and knowledge. Second, the interests of the citizens affected the choice of...
Martin Luther King is an excellent example of a leader who managed to change the world in a positive way and highly influenced society’s perspective on racism. He is known for his encouraging and memorable speeches that inspired black people to keep fighting for their rights and freedom. King spoke...
The following document is a call for a separate republic to Texan Mexicans. At the time, they were experiencing violence and crimes committed by the Texas Rangers. The message was typed and features printed signatures of two people: the First Chief of Staff Luis de la Rosa and the Second...
The Vietnamese War escalated in 1969 after Kissinger and Nixon agreed on an important strategic decision. It was determined that the most viable way to alter the military balance in favor of South Vietnam was through the destruction of bases in Laos and Cambodia. The US military held the notion...
The Progressive Era in the United States was a period known for industrial and political changes that took place from the 1890s until the 1920s. This era marked a rise in suffrage and improvement in women’s rights, leading to the Nineteenth Amendment, which was passed in 1919 and gave women...
US Involvement in Vietnam The Vietnam War has a rather severe significance for the history of the United States of America. The study of the causes and factors that led to the involvement of the United States in this military conflict is of practical importance. Therefore, this event, which awakened...
Social activism and various movements play an essential role in shaping regional and global policies, moral values, and culture. For example, the Black Lives Matter movement united people of color worldwide, showing that the issues of racism and ethnic discrimination are not resolved yet. If I were to go back...
Joan of Arc was born in the early 1400s when her country of France was at war with England. She came from a modest background, but her radical nature is seen through her belief that it was her divine calling from God to lead the French army to victory against...
Introduction I am 19 years old. As a native Egyptian, I was born in Egypt and represented Egyptian nationality. Like other Egyptians, I am frequently helpful and courteous, especially to travelers, as my homeland is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. This nation has so many...
Biography of Anne Frank Anne Frank was a diarist who was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, in 1929. Before she died in Bergen-Belsen in 1945, she was able to maintain a two-year-long diary reflecting on her life under Nazi occupation in Amsterdam that has influenced literature since its first...
By the beginning of the epidemic of the Black Death in 1346, Europe was considered overpopulated, and the standard of living was rapidly falling. The inhabitants suffered from wars, famine, disease, and poverty. Poor sanitary conditions combined with the lack of space in houses led to the rise in illnesses....
The Cold War was a unique phenomenon that represented a fundamental political conflict on a global level. Researchers define the cold war as the state of extreme hostility between two states, with the extent of the confrontation bordering the state of war yet not reaching it fully (Bouwman 2). However,...
DeLong, C. (2020). The politics of aesthetics: Las Pachucas and the zoot suit. The source provides an insight into Las Pachuchas’ style preferences and clothing choices. Some prominent subtopics are the origins of their mode of self-expression and a preference for suits, their clothes’ symbolic meanings, and media coverage. The...
The United States prides itself on being a multi-ethnic country and a host country to people of many races and originating from various backgrounds. However, there have been persistent socio-economic inequalities among the citizens. Thus, in his inaugural speech, President Donald Trump recognized the need to recreate a greater America...
Omer Bartov is a distinguished professor of history whose works on various books are appreciated globally. He has written many articles and books, the most popular being his extensive studies concerning the German Nazi Army atrocities committed in World War II. In this regard, his opinion is mainly based on...
The Cold war between the United States and the communists emerged after World War II. It was associated with ideological, economic, military, and political confrontations (Wang, Xiaojue 1154). Massive cultural changes marked the post-Cold war period. The fall of the Soviet Union led to new social relations that facilitated the...
According to the chronicler, William was an excellent ruler because he maintained order and respected God, among other things. William acquired a reputation as a ruthless warrior due to his many victories in battle. With the aid of an invading army, William sailed from Normandy, beat Harold at the Battle...
The First World War is not only a negative period for a large number of states but also a catalyst for certain conflicts. In particular, the nationalist mood of the society intensified in Ireland. Among other things, many facts and events of the war could be interpreted in different ways,...
The American Revolutionary War, also referred to as the American War of Independence, was a war from 1775 to 1783 between Britain and its colonies established in North America. In many ways, it changed the world’s balance of power and defined the course of future history. This war can be...
Colonialism is the process in which a powerful nation exerts partial or complete control of both the political and economic elements of another nation. Powerful nations’ colonizing comparatively weaker nations, aim to get insight into the latter’s rich economic resources and take advantage of the same. Globally, colonies have been...
Contiones referred to the assemblies in which influential legislators debated and presented their views to the people of Rome on policies proposed by the People’s Assembly and aspirants for public offices. Contiones took many forms, including legislative, electoral, and judicial. Even though Contiones never addressed many issues affecting the general...
Summary The city of New York was likened to a small, blazing forest fire during the American Civil War, representing a tremendous threat to the city and the Union. During that period, the city was perpetually in turmoil over many topics, including politics, class, race, and the availability of work...
Over the decades, the central economic policy that contributed to the significant growth index in America has been capitalism. The approach enshrines the personal ownership of property and wealth hence imposing the importance of business competition for optimal profitability margin (Johnson, 1997). The concept rendered a proficient effect to the...
Introduction The history of black people in the United States is rooted in unmatched violence right from their shipping, slavery, and racial policy. Even after the Civil Rights Movement (CRM), people of African descent continue to witness several forms of injustice. The most recent issue is the problem of police...
Source 1: Archives Hub JISC. “Archives Hub.” Web. Archives Hub is a website that provides readers with historical research on the topics they need. It is the archive of books, articles, and primary online sources. The website has a convenient search that allows students to find information using tag words....
In the given scenario about the anti-black race riot, I selected the role of a member of the NAACP. My further discussion will be from that person’s point of view. I am a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). I attended a local meeting...
Introduction The article’s purpose is to explain why the colonial and post-colonial era approaches are ill-suited to assessing medicine in Africa, the Subcontinent, and British India. The author emphasizes that British scientists transferred many scientific approaches to the evaluation of medicine in the then colonies, propagating the mistakes that occurred...
The term historical trauma refers to a traumatic experience in the lives of several generations in a specific group of people united by racial, cultural, or ethnic characteristics. Examples of historical trauma in the history include different methods of harming an ethnic or cultural group, such as forced relocation and...
History tells us that sometimes decisions that change the fates of entire nations are based only on one person’s emotions. In other cases, long and careful rational analysis, individual or collective, precedes the final decision-making. Regardless of the method, there is always room for mistake, miscalculation, or just a pure...
The agenda of the authors is to reasonably prove that Jackson is not suitable for the nation’s highest office. Citizens thought that his election would be dangerous. This view is supported by such prejudices as inexperience in public service, intemperance of character, and propensity for violence. These three aspects are...
Annotated Bibliography For the Child Taken, for the Parent Left Behind The first source used in this work is “For the child taken, for the parent left behind” by Renate Eigenbrod. It is a text written by a former student of a boarding school and expresses all the feelings, emotions,...
The given essay aims at examining the impact of the National Security Council Paper Number 68 (NSC-68) American policy during the early Cold War. The document will also address the role and consequences of the Iran-related events during this period in forming national policy during both the Cold War and...
Nationalism entails the establishment of a movement that supports and promotes the interest of a particular country or nation to keep the sovereignty of the nation. The urge to maintain self-governance is typically motivated by people’s need to form a homeland that resembles a national state. Nationalism is an imperative...
Contact After Columbus, the contact between the Europeans and Native Americans was founded on the need to exploit and gain wealth from the Natives. The Dutch, the French, the Spanish, and the English established ways to enable them to be part of or have territory in North America to exploit...
During Reconstruction, the United States faced different economic, social, and political issues. However, for the South and the North, the impact of this period varied substantially independence on the region’s characteristics. First of all, the level and nature of Reconstruction’s influence were presupposed by different economic structures. The North was...
Introduction Race has become a key factor in people’s lives and is at the heart of official change and social science. The human race can be divided into subgroups based on inherited differences in physical and behavioral characteristics, known as racial discrimination. No evidence of racial biogenetic differentiation has been...
The United States is one of the largest countries on the planet in terms of territory size, yet many of its current regions had been acquired during wars. The Mexican–American War, which occurred between 1846 and 1848, became one of the most notable events in the history of the two...
Introduction Alexander III of Macedon, known worldwide as Alexander the Great, is frequently regarded as one of the world’s greatest military generals of all time. During the eleven years of his rule and campaigning, Alexander the Great “never lost a major battle” creating a great empire with considerably small resources...
Opening “How convenient is electricity in our lives? What would you do if you could no longer charge your phones? Reflect on that for a moment. If someone told me that I would be here reading the eulogy of this great man, I would have laughed and shrugged it off....
Born and raised as an enslaved African American woman, Sojourners Truth’s life significantly influenced the massive development in the United States. The abolitionist and a strong human rights activist traveled across America denouncing oppressors and slavery and highly advocating for women’s entitlement, their freedom, lady’s suffrage, and temperance. The women,...
Subject & Thesis Statement This article is devoted to the most popular misconceptions about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It describes the attitude of Europeans to the catastrophe and popular points of view about this strategic decision of Truman (Nemoto, 2019). The author’s opinion on this issue boils...
Introduction George Washington is widely known for being of the seven Founding Fathers of the USA and the first American president who served from 1789 to 1797. In addition to that, he was also the leader of the Patriot forces, who won the American War of Independence that ended in...
Introduction The history of the United States is a fascinating subject that can reveal many surprising facts about the past of American society and the country in general. As the country grew into the international power the United States is today, most of its history is well-known as it is...
This slide introduces the topic. The Great Depression was a global economic recession that emerged in 1929 and remained until approximately 1939. That was the lengthiest and most intense Recession that the western Industrialized world ever saw, causing vital differences in financial institutions, fiscal policies, and macroeconomics. Despite its origins...
The period from 1945 to 1965 designates one of the pivotal points in American history concerning freedom, democratic values, and civil rights. The civil rights movement aimed to eliminate racial discrimination and ensure that everyone has equal rights and opportunities regardless of skin color (LeMay, 2021). Some notable events include...
Introduction Several notable events marked the 11th presidency of the United States by James Knox Polk. An unlikely president, criticized by the Whig Party opposition before, throughout, and after his term, Polk worked relentlessly to accomplish his goals. Among them were the Mexican American War and the downward adjustment of...
Introduction The mid-18th century has witnessed significant historical changes in the political arena. One of those changes is the emergence of a new county and a nation, the United States of America. This grand event that created a country, which later will become one of the most developed nations in...
Background The Civil War and the Reconstruction period had a significant impact on American society and the development of the political and social relationships within and out of the country. On the one hand, the first wave of globalization at the beginning of the 19th century shaped Western Europe and...
The most non-obvious simplification is often the simplest possible. The heaviest battles were fought precisely on southern soil, and explanations about the South suffered significant losses. During the Civil War, most of the combat occurred in the South. This was a product of both sides’ battle strategy, in part. The...
Even though both wars of the twentieth century caused irreparable damage to most of the population, they had a particularly positive impact on the situation of women and minorities. The wars changed the lives of many of them, and in some cases, it was a change for the better. Women...
George Washington’s Farewell Address (1796) was a letter from one of the greatest American leaders to the citizens of the country providing explanations about his choice to not seek a third term. The Farewell was something deeper, it was guidance and support for American residents to have a safe and...
When Europeans discovered America in 1492, there were more than 2,000 different cultures flourishing that, while having similarities, were different from certain perspectives. An example is a fact that the Native Americans spoke several hundred different languages depending on the tribe and the locations where individuals would either settle or...
Introduction The British government safeguarded private property rights, which meant that displaced handicraft workers could not attack the new factories. It did not restrict salaries or pricing, allowing new business owners to manage their labor costs as they saw appropriate. It had gotten rid of guild rules that impeded innovation...
The experiences of Chinese immigrants in the United States are closely connected with the consequences of the 1849 Gold Rush and the cultural image of the Chinese that emerged in the late 19th century. Having entered the United States in 1850 to participate in the Gold Rush and escape the...
The period in the history of the United States between the 1890s and the 1920s is often referred to as the progressive era. It is characterized by intensifying attempts to build a fully-functional, transparent state that aligns with the contemporary principles of positive development. Within this context, the eradication of...
Introduction It is important to note that the indigenous people of the American continent were the first victims of the vast historic expansion of the European empires. Although centuries have passed with major civil rights and equity improvements, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people are still being treated unequally,...
The Underground Railroad was a secret network for African Americans as well as white people providing shelter and help to the enslaved people who escaped from the South of the country. The network can be considered a form of resistance through escape and flight so that the enslaved African Americans...
Introduction When European settlers started arriving at New England’s newly-discovered lands, many claimed that the new nation had a unique divine purpose. This vision was called Manifest Destiny, which appeared in the 1840s, resulting in the United States’ territorial expansion and desire to dominate the geopolitical arena (Petrelli 2). In...
Introduction The colonial authority has long been linked to the use of excessive violence. Many historians believe that violence was used as a standard procedure for imperial powers to subdue their colonies and prevent further resistance. Colonial powers such as Belgium, Germany, and Britain have been linked to various atrocities...
Introduction Dear Mr. President, I am aware that you are quite a busy person, but I am asking for a small portion of your time to read this short letter. I believe that as the leader of our nation, you are particularly familiar with the history of the United States....
The Vietnam war is probably one of the most infamous military conflicts that the United States took part in in the second half of the 20th century. The war began as a civil war in South Vietnam. However, soon after the beginning of the war, it spread to North Vietnam,...
Introduction The history of Mexican independence is a complex and long-lasting conflict that involved several nations and many years. Being inspired by the recent American achievements during the previous century, Criollos and Mestizos demonstrated their desire to change the current situation in the country and prove their rights and freedoms....
Introduction In global History, various events occurred, which remains the History of the world. The article will briefly discuss the impact of History and the political, cultural, social, and economic consequences connected to the emergence of the cities and the urban areas for the pre-modern people. Such effects will be...
A deep symbolic image for some and a questionable faceless wall for others – the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has become controversial since the layout was accepted. Partially, this happened because the subject of the Vietnam War itself was sensitive and painful for the public. In addition, the modernist and symbolic...
Summary In her article Lights and Darks: Data, Labeling, and Language in the History of Scholarship in Early Greece, Murray S. C. attempts to make sense of the terminology and available discoveries and finds of Dark Age or Early Iron Age Greece by comparing quantitative historiography with neighboring periods. In...
The issue of the deployment of the National Guard personnel is ambiguous and multilayered. Legally, local jurisdictions can resort to the state National Guard for assistance when community resources are depleted, but the actual societal benefit of such employment is questionable. The most revealing illustration of the National Guard’s unreliability...
The Birmingham Campaign in Alabama, pivoted by Martin Luther King Jr., being as controversial as it was, in the end, proved to be a success but might have turned to a different course if arranged by other proponents. Since political activism does not only respond to the urgent problems of...
Introduction No one is sure when the Gilded Age began and ended, but many agree it happened between the end of the Civil War and the beginning of the First World War. Between these years, the US experienced tremendous economic development and saw an emergence of a new social class,...
Introduction It is hard to disagree that the history of America is filled with controversial events. Every time a president and their team have to decide regarding the country’s domestic or foreign policy, it is possible that they will draw wrongful conclusions or make a mistake. There is a vast...
Introduction John Wesley was an English clergyman who pioneered a revolution in the Christian faith and whose contributions have an impact up to date. Wesley started his ministry at the Church of England before establishing the Methodist Movement. His devotion saw his ministry grow in England and other parts of...
Gavrilo Princip was a Serbian nationalist who, through his actions, provoked the escalation of the conflict between the major powers of the early twentieth century. He shot and killed Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in Bosnia, triggering the outbreak of World War I on August 1, 1914. On the eve...
On June 18, 2012, the United States and Great Britain went to war over maritime rights breaches. The War of 1812 was the name given to this war (Warrick, 2017). The impressment question, trade wars, and a dispute over the fate of Native Americans all played a role in the...
Introduction The emancipation proclamation was a key way that led to the abolition of slavery in the United States of America. Although Lincoln issued the emancipation proclamation, his huge motive was to crush the south military and unite the union rather than granting the slaves their freedom. Consequently, if his...
JFK assassination is a mystery, and no one knows exactly what happened. After more than half a century of research and discussion, there are still discrepancies in peoples’ understanding of the mystery. The murder of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy 50 years ago remains unsolved; for this reason, many conspiracy theories...
Racial inequality is a complex issue that requires the efforts of the whole society in the history of the United States. The overwhelming movement faced periods with different emphasizes and prevailed forces and entailed courageous efforts of advocates, group leaders, and ordinary people of all races. The following review summarizes...
Racial inequality in the United States is a widespread issue that affects a significant portion of the population. It continues to have an adverse impact on society, as hostility remains between different ethnical groups. Historically, the issues of Black people were given much less attention from the governmental initiatives, criminal...
Introduction Throughout history, people have migrated from one place to another in search of a place to prosper. Even in modem times, the global forces of migration, poverty, increase in population, and other such phenomena continue to impact and influence the shaping of that international community. People from different communities...
The American Civil War is well known, primarily because it started because of the institution of slavery. All people in the North and South were influenced by the brutal and costly war that lasted four chaotic years (“The North and the South”). The bloody conflict of the industrial North against...
Summary Illuminated manuscripts comprise hand-written books that contain painted decoration that includes precious metals like gold and silver. The monasteries produced the manuscripts between 1100 and 1600 using the pages from animal skin like goats, sheep, and calves. The illuminated book served as the primary art form during the Carolingian...
Both the industrial revolution and nationalistic movements rapidly developed in the 19th century. Nevertheless, even considering all the effects of the industrial revolution on nationalism, they are different. The industrial revolution had a social impact but was mainly related to technological changes, whereas nationalistic ideology related more to economic and...
Annotated Bibliography Brosnan, Anne Marie. “Representations of race and racism in the textbooks used in southern black schools during the American Civil War and Reconstruction era, 1861–1876.” Paedagogica Historica 52, no. 6 (2016): 718-733. The Civil War was followed by a period of reconstruction within which significant changes in society...
Introduction There are many books which contain historical accounts and provide readers with information on how certain events occurred in the past. One of the most notable examples of such books is The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides. Written more than two thousand years ago, the book still...
Introduction In the 1830s, the State of Georgia underwent significant demographic and social changes because of the removal of Native American populations to the Indian territory. As one of the lastly founded British colonies in 1732, this state was known as the largest American region with the current Alabama and...
Intergovernmental Organizations Post-World War II The North Atlantic Treaty Organization, or NATO, is an intergovernmental military alliance that currently houses 30 member states which include 28 European nations and 2 North American countries. The alliance was formed as a response to the destruction of the Second World War, which had...
Background The historical process in different eras has defined states as superpowers, which had more opportunities and geopolitical influence. Such states emerged, actively developed, and used the resources available to them, after which they were often replaced by others. Since the last century, the world superpower should be considered the...
Andrew Jackson, an American general, statesman, and lawyer, served from 1829 to 1837 as the seventh president of the United States. His failed assassination led most Americans to believe he was blessed to govern the young nation, which, among other aspects, contributed to the massive growth rate during the 1830s....
Abstract Operation Geronimo is a plan aimed to protect the innocent people of the United States. The project was executed after massive terroristic attracts carried out by Muslims. President Barack Obama was one of the main leaders of the program, and he had a legal right to perform the plan...
Big Points of Khrushchev’s 1956 Secret Speech Russian history is long and has many sharp and radical turns, and Nikita Khrushchev’s secret speech in 1956 is one of them. It happened early in his political career, in 1956, in the third year of his performance as a leading figure in...
Alexander the Great is considered one of the greatest military leaders of all time. His Macedonian empire spread from Greece to northwestern India and was conquered before the age of 32. His accomplishments are owed to his military genius in utilizing infantry, cavalry, and extraordinary courage at the right time....
This scientific work aims to study the speech called “I have a dream” by Martin Luther King Jr. This is a public speech by an American activist who advocated for the rights of the black population in the United States of America. It was delivered during the March on Washington...
Genocide, or a “crime against humanity,” is a tragedy that influences everyone. It is the manifestation of the inability of humanity to oppose evil that leads to thousands of deaths among civilians. Therefore, all people who lived in other countries and were not interested in crimes in another place in...
Introduction Death is a natural and inevitable part of life, feared by some and accepted by others. The article “Civil War and the Art of Dying” focuses on how death was perceived during that era and their ways of following the norms depicted in Ars Moriendi. This set of texts...
One of the most dangerous and bitter rivalries among the great powers in modern history erupted during the cold war. The cold war developed after World War II between the Soviet Union and the United States. The battle was mainly based on economic, political, and propaganda strategies. There was a...
The Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union, the outgrowths of which are still reflected today, ended in 1991. However, the issue of a new war and protests that involve competition between the United States and China is on the agenda again. For the first 25 years...
Introduction In the Heat of the Night, racism was socially acceptable behavior. This movie can be seen as a reflection of the reality in which Black people lived in the twentieth century. At that time, people in southern communities had no experience working with Black folks as equals, making encounters...
Enslaved people on the plantation at work were used for various tasks, including cultivating and producing food, housework, and metalwork. Enslaved people, maybe members of an enslaved family, are seen in this 1842 painting by William Henry Brown. Enslaved blacks’ productivity powered the economy of the United States and the...
The black community was galvanized by World War I to make America completely democratic by securing full citizenship for all Americans. Black troops fought racial injustice at home and overseas while remaining in segregated groups. Whites and blacks led the struggle against segregation and discrimination in the United States through...
The connection between colonizers and colonized populations is commonly the subject of post-colonial literary critique, with particular emphasis on nations that have earned independence from colonial empires across the world. In addition, post-colonial criticism examines whether a literary document sustains or undermines colonial values. Although post-colonial critique can be comparable...
The Viceroyalty of New Spain referred to one of the four viceroyalty entities upon which the Spanish Catholic Empire’s American colony was organized. The other three entities included the Viceroyalty of New Granada, the Viceroyalty of Peru, and the later Viceroyalty of Río de la Plata. The Spanish crown’s victory...
Every Athenian coalition, declaration of war, and a peace agreement was established by a decision of the assembly, in which citizens voted after hearing speeches that gave a variety of and often competing opinions regarding the best course of action. As a result, Demosthenes’ Speeches contain an unrivaled quantity of...
Introduction The history of the United States is that of constant competition, both among various groups of immigrants and between them and the indigenous peoples. It is not quite reasonable, however, to regard all of those conflicts through the identical lens, as the nature of the opposition could differ from...
Utilitarianism is a form of consequentialism that bases the judgment of morality on the consequences likely to follow. Therefore, consequences are the only thing that matter in utilitarianism to justify the morality of decisions. Utilitarianism is the only moral framework that can justify military force or war, considering the positive...
The Arab Spring refers to a series of uprisings, armed rebellions, and prodemocracy protests that occurred in North Africa and the Middle East against entrenched authoritarianism that characterized the regimes of the region from 2011. It began in Tunisia after a jobless youth set himself on fire in response to...
“Holocaust” began to be used in the context of the mass extermination of Jews by the Nazis in Europe during the Second World War. It was an industry that created giant factories of death with its logistics and killing technologies. Anti-Semitism and the history of dislike of Jews have deep...
Introduction Revolutionary wars have rampaged the world throughout its history. Seen as rightful upheavals, they have aimed to change the existing balance of power within societies and countries paving the way for changing the political system through coup d’états or, more rarely, radical reforms. This paper hypothesizes that revolutionary wars...
The United States experienced the spectacular expansion of the Civil Rights Movement in the 1950s and 1960s. Moreover, the Vietnam War has also become an essential catalyzer for the civilians to form an understanding of the role of the United States in the global context. At that time, the movement...
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD was one of the most devastating natural disasters of all time, virtually destroying the city of Pompeii. The video by History Channel (2021) thoroughly explains the causes of the tragedy and speculates on what might happen in the future. The eruption in...
Many objects can tell us stories, not only written sources. One of these sources is coverlets because making them requires many elements, skill, and artistic vision. Coverlets and other objects are collected to tell the history of African-Americans who could not write most of the time. A lot of information...
All of the terms in this selection are connected with the topic of America’s 20th-century social and political history. All of the terms and people discussed in their four pairs are either connected with a particular government policy or a response to the emerging social trends by the people of...
President Wilson’s decision to keep America out of the European war was motivated by a number of factors. First and foremost, he wanted to avoid plunging the United States into a lengthy and costly conflict that would have little benefit for American interests (Ambrosius, 2017). Additionally, Wilson believed that America...
