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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...
Despite the fact that the Roman Empire fell a few hundred years ago, since then, scientists have been trying to establish the reasons for the disappearance of the great state. One such researcher is Edward Gibbon, who established his own theory of the fall of Rome. According to him, the...
Introduction Since Islam stemmed and grew from the Arab traditions, other cultures which have embraced Islam also seem to be influenced by the Arabic customs. Therefore, Arabs and Muslims have cultural affinities, although every group has maintained its distinguishing features. This implies that Arabs are not necessarily Islamic and Muslims...
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...
Federal holidays are associated with joy, but they are often affiliated with unpleasant historical events. In his public speech concerning the Fourth of July, Frederick Douglass expresses a harsh and sincere attitude toward the anniversary and freedom in America. Douglass claims that the only way for him to view Independence...
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...
Race is the notion that humans can be classified into unique groups on the grounds of inherited behavioral and physical differences. Research done on human genetics in the 20th century rebutted the existence of biologically distinct races. Currently, races are considered to be cultural constructs that reflect specific beliefs and...
Introduction French Revolution was a movement that took place between 1787 and 1799. Due to the fact that it reached its climax in 1789, it is also known as the Revolution of 1789. The movement brought a new era of liberalism, republicanism, feminism, abolitionism, and nationalism to the Western world,...
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...
After defeating the Qing Empire in the Opium Wars, European powers entered into unequal treaties with China, introducing free trade, extraterritoriality, and free ports under foreign control. Later China restricted trade with Europeans and forced them to stay on Canton Island. In Japan, after 1720, when the shogun Tokugawa relaxed...
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...
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...
Culture and technology are constantly at the stage of development and improvement; moreover, they are interconnected. With the advent of technology, many spheres of society have changed, and popular culture has not been spared. Under the yoke of constant innovation, the latter had to adapt to new realities. In addition,...
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...
Donald John Trump is a globally renowned individual whose major spotlight was when he served as the 45th President of The United States of America from 2017 to 2021. Besides, he is a celebrated entrepreneur interested in the hotel industry, real estate, and media (Wheeler 10). Trump was born to...
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...
The Westward expansion began in 1803 with the purchase of land that doubled the territory of the United States. The Louisiana purchase sparked the interest of Americans in what they considered virgin western land (Civil War and 19th Century Westward Expansion, 00:02:27). Expeditions were launched, eventually reaching the Pacific Ocean...
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...
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...
Freedom was born during the revolution era 1601-1900 CE. The struggle for independence spawned new concepts about freedom and equality, and the rules governing those entitled to liberty were questioned in politics, art, and music. In essence, freedom is referred to the power to act without constraints. The notion of...
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...
In the middle of the 20th century, Western Europe survived several critical transformations determined by the outcomes of the Second World War. Compared to African and Asian decolonization and the European Union’s creation, antagonism between the Soviet Union and the Western Allies was a serious issue during the post-war period,...
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...
Contents Although professional historians have varying degrees, they believe that slavery had a crucial role in the Civil War outbreak in America. There has been debate on how the battle over slavery and wage labor permeated sectional distinctions. Still, David Potter has done more than any other historian to create...
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...
Freedom is an abstract concept that is inextricably linked with human society. However, this idea was interpreted differently at various times and by different people. While their views may not match the modern definition, they made sense to the people of that time. Studying them allows a complete historical picture...
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...
Alexander the Great was one of the most known and prominent ancient Greek kings. During the nine years of his rule, Alexander the Great managed to unite Greek state cities and extend his empire as far as the Indus River in the East. However, Alexander’s achievements also had a considerable...
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...
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...
Athens was one of the leading cities in Ancient Greece. Its power and influence made it the leader of the Delian League, which opposed Sparta in the Peloponnesian War. The conflict ended with Athens’ defeat’; however, its citizens demonstrated unique values that can be better understood by analyzing Pericles’ speeches....
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...
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...
Introduction It seems that the millennium has changed relatively recently. However, the 21st Century has managed to be remembered for critical historical milestones and changes. The world has dramatically transformed over 20 years, and the speed of these processes is growing every year (Wince-Smith). In addition to the global agenda,...
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...
The American revolution is one of the major events in the history of mankind. Indeed, it pioneered a completely new way of government and paved the way for changes that later spread across Europe and beyond. Today, American liberal ideas have found way in all corners of the world. However,...
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...
The high rate of development of capitalism in the United States in the second half of the 19th and early 20th centuries can be comprehended by considering the role of plantation slavery in the process of production establishment. Slavery and the end of the North-South War directed the impoverishment of...
Headright System The headright system is a term that went down in the history of the development of the American colonies. This system was a policy that took place in American Virginia in 1618. Its key essence was to stimulate the interest of people to come to Virginia, and as...
Introduction The life of women on the verge of the 19th and 20th centuries was characterized by their performance as companions for their husbands and families without opportunities for independence. A woman at that time was expected to clean, cook, and raise children; without the chance to be employed with...
Introduction World War II (WWII) and the advent of the Cold War taught many lessons regarding the American presidency, especially on matters of foreign military policies and strategies. While the presidents themselves held different opinions on conflicts and deployment of combat personnel and weapon development, many of their decisions were...
Introduction The Korean Peninsula remained under Japanese colonial rule until the defeat of Japan in World War II. The Soviet Union and the United States of America led the Allied forces to force Japan to exit the Korean Peninsula in September 1945. Subsequently, the peninsula was divided into South and...
The historical period between the 15th and early 20th century can be described by influential events that further shaped the Russian government, culture, and overall history. The interval includes various state reforms, geo-political, and socio-economic changes. In that way, a brief review of the main historical events during the five-century...
Introduction The Cold War is a special term used to describe the military, economic, and political confrontation between the two blocs led by the USSR and the US in the second half of the 20th century. In the literal sense, this cannot be called a war since there were no...
Introduction Although the US and the Soviet Union were allies in World War II, their alliance broke up soon after the victory over the Axis powers. The period of tensions between the US and the Soviet Union, lasting from 1947 to 1991, became known as the Cold War. This war...
The Federalist Papers are ubiquitously regarded as one the most influential American contributions to the development of political philosophy and are considered as the most independent source for identifying the intended meaning of the proponents of the United States Constitution by researchers, legal professionals, and judicial officers. The political ideology...
Introduction In the geopolitical context of the Soviet Union’s involvement in the Caucasus, the engagement in conflicts on the territories of both the Northern Caucasus and the Southern Caucasus was marked by USSR’s interests. It had its impact on the post-Soviet situation in the territories of the Caucasus. While Russia...
Introduction The Civil War started in 1861, following quite a strain among Northern and Southern states. The War was caused by numerous factors, for example, the North had a well-established manufacturing industry. In addition, horticulture was restricted to limited scope while the south economy relied upon slave work since they...
Attitudes Toward School and Conflicts with Teachers Albert Einstein is arguably one of the most famous scientists in physics of the twentieth century. During his short biography, he revolutionized the way people think about science. He is recognized as the greatest theoretical physicist who ever lived. Countless discoveries were made...
Research Question The historical paradigm of the American continent includes a series of political conflicts over land and political influence within countries. Since the US gained independence in 1776, the country began to reconsider its territories and the means to extrapolate influence on the lands of Southern America. A prime...
Introduction Historical studies have determined various causes of the Cold War. During the Cold War, the development of social reforms focused on building a peaceful society and a kickstart for the economic growth characterized by market expansions among nations. The conflict between the United States and the Soviet Union after...
The kind of the source The source is a diplomatic cable record that describes the social and political agendas involved in organizing and celebrating a Caucasus wedding. The document is available from the WikiLeaks database and is labeled confidential. The source is written in the form of a report that...
Introduction Modern society is still grappling with the long-term repercussions of colonialism. In the 19th century, Western European powers such as France, England, and Germany launched a new period of imperial expansion in particular regions of Asia and Africa. Europe needed new consumer markets and raw materials in the aftermath...
Columbian exchange is the process by which ideas, information, crops, goods, animals, and viruses have been transferred to Americans from Africa, Asia, and Europe and vice versa. It all started with an Italian explorer, Christopher Columbus, and his voyages in 1492. The consequences strongly modified and shaped people, their style...
In the first half of the 19th century, the urban population of Western Europe and North America continued to increase. The population of large commercial and industrial centers and ports grew especially rapidly. The growth of the urban population was due to the influx of peasants who went to work....
Introduction The Beatles took England by storm with their rock and roll music in the late 1950s, and by the early 1960s, their influence had reached the United States. The band comprised Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr, commonly known as the Fab Four. The band, originally...
The United States has had diverse policies and practices with its Latin American neighbors, characterized by military expeditions and diplomacy. During the period between 1820 and 1900, most of the US foreign policies with Latin American countries were mainly aggressive. These policies were aimed at replacing the influence of European...
Introduction Early American history is one filled with struggle and determination from various groups that sought to achieve certain freedoms and rights that cost them a lot. The African American community was one such particular group that fought various forms of oppression in America, including slavery and inequality. Greater introspection...
When we look around the United States today, we find a diverse range of cultures and identities attempting to coexist as Americans under a single banner and set of beliefs. These beliefs can be traced back hundreds of years to our forefathers in the colonies. This is not necessarily new,...
The Women’s Rights movement was an important event in the history of the United States of America. It began as the women’s fight for a vote and resulted in many other movements that affected America in the mid to late 1800s. During that time period, American women’s enfranchisement was closely...
Introduction Several civilizations, mainly European nations, championed imperialism. It allowed the civilized nations to dominate and exploit vulnerable countries across the globe (Hobson, 2018). In the 18th century, western European nations such as Germany and France embraced the ideology and expanded their influence to other parts of the world (Hobson,...
Introduction Alexander Hamilton was an important political figure who was honored with a high position in government. In many ways, Hamilton’s ideas for financial planning were inventive because they offered new ways to solve pressing problems. In addition, the financial solutions proposed were capable of changing the economic fortunes of...
The industrial revolution was characterized by sweeping changes in society’s social, political, and economic aspects. The transformation brought changes in the societies’ view of family, religion and the leadership structure. The people of Lancashire and Manchester were at the center of these changes. The preindustrial revolution had a different impact...
Introduction During the 1932 summer, Franklin Roosevelt was a New York governor before he was voted as a Democratic Party candidate. In Roosevelt’s acceptance speech, he addressed various challenges caused by depression and offered to formulate a New Deal for Americans. As a result, in the 1932 fall, Roosevelt encountered...
One of the reasons why the North (Union) won the Civil War was that it had a larger population than the South. The population of the Union was about twice that of the South (Confederacy). The North had more people to fight in its army as compared to the South...
Introduction From the birth of the nation, America has had a complex history regarding its independence from the British government. American mercantilism generally refers to the idea that the American colonies exist to support the wealth of Britain. Therefore, the British government decided to impose strict trade regulations on American...
Who Were the Flappers and How Did They Shape the 1920’s? World War I and the struggle for suffrage that had been over with women’s right to vote secured in the 19th Amendment led to the appearance of the flapper generation in the 1920s. Flappers were “young women known for...
An oppressive, bigoted criminal jurisdictional plan and strict surveillance organized by the United States have restricted the lives and basic civil rights of Native Americans. Various laws administer control over trust land contingent upon whether an individual or a clan holds the benefitting interest. In any case, a clan or...
The Korean War was an example of a satellite collision. The dangers of such wars, as well as the role of major nations in them, have been seen. The United States and China were actively involved in the armed combat, while the Soviet Union covered its military personnel’s participation in...
Introducing Colonization: Where is the Third World? The colonization of Algeria by the French forces started with the invasion of 1830, and it ended with the declaration of independence in 1962. The French authority spent the next seventy years reining in the Algerians before finally becoming the undisputed leaders of...
Introduction Background Most notable leaders or people of historical importance in the period of United States history from exploration to 1877 experienced numerous challenges which impacted their achievements and what type of legacy they left behind. Douglass was born into slavery at a time when slavery in America was a...
The complexity of transitioning from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and, consequently, to modernity implies the need for demonstrating cause-and-effect relationships of events. In this case, they include strengthening the central government, the emergence of individualism, the focus on realism, and the formation of a mechanistic view of the...
The history of American political thought is a complicated one, compounding both of the nation’s separatist idealistic roots and the dark legacy of slavery. Its core principles of freedom, equality and opportunity, however, remain a consistent feature at least in the intentions of the US policy makers throughout the years....
After the defeat of the Civil War in the South, fundamental economic and political reforms followed. Slavery was abolished, and men of color were given the to vote. These significant changes paved the way for a radical transformation of extractive institutions of the southern states into inclusive ones to put...
Some changes in American life have been noted since the beginning of the XVIII century. The settlers mastered many fertile lands, founded successful farms, and created many industrial enterprises. The metropolis pursued its policy towards the colonies: the grounds were mainly supposed to give almost gratuitous income to the treasury...
Through the course of more than seventy years, the character of Adolf Hitler was thoroughly studied and scrutinized multiple times, contemplating whether his experiences or practices could be applied in a positive key. While some prefer to distance themselves from the examination of Hitler’s motives and strategy and even suggest...
Introduction In 1837, Lowell Female Labor Reform Association was formed to protest the several working conditions in the area. First, there were poor working conditions as managers cut costs, leading to slashed wages, and doubling the working machines per worker. Additionally, there was the restoration of only men’s wages but...
The forced eviction of Japanese Americans is not much different from other acts of separation and discrimination carried out over the years globally. In the labor camps where the Japanese Americans were held, all adults were required to work 40 hours a week. Similarly, Jews in the Third Reich in...
Summary The Mexican-American War and its outcomes significantly impacted the history of the United States and Mexico. According to Jaffary (2018), “the Mexican-American War (1846-1848) had tremendously important repercussions on Mexico’s subsequent economic, political, and cultural life” (p. 223). This paper aims to discuss Texas annexation, the Texas Rebellion against...
Andrew Jackson is known for his cruelty towards the Cherokee, as well as the fact that he exterminated them and evicted them. Nevertheless, the president himself had arguments in defense of his worldview. He believed that the eviction of the Indians would benefit from several criteria at once (Cates, 2019)....
From Kennan’s telegram, the U.S. perceived the postwar crisis as the era of increased risks linked with unwanted ideologies spreading across Europe and Western powers. Specifically, the absence of “courage and self-confidence” and the American nation’s possible inability to provide European peoples with guidance faster than the Soviet Union would...
Abstract Activism, resisting, and struggling to oppose imposed rules by the American government had been a typical tussle among the American Indians. Therefore, this research paper focuses on the murder case of two Federal Bureau Investigation unit officers, who were said to be murdered by an American Indian movement led...
In this assignment, the critical assessment of the Los Angeles rioting case in 1992 will be estimated from the perspective of discretion. The latter can be defined as the right to make choices freely and personally. In any sphere of life, people have to decide which side they are taking...
Numerous figures in the 20th century have greatly influenced American history, especially from 1946 to 2000. One such personality was John Fitzgerald Kennedy, an American statesman, and political and public figure. In 1961, he became the 35th President of the United States and preserved his position in office until he...
Introduction The Atlanta Campaign was a critical battle series in Georgia that influenced the 1864 Federal presidential election and led to the cutting off the Confederate supply center. Towards the end of 1863, Atlanta assumed an all-important role in the region by becoming a logical point where Union forces could...
Vine Deloria, one of the most famous Native American rights activists, dwells on the idea of American Indian Activism to demonstrate the striking difference between the value system of the Native American tribes and the predominant Western culture driving American society today. Thus, when describing Indian Activism, Deloria emphasizes the...
The Revolutionary War has truly shaped the modern American history by resolving the growing tensions by the British and those living in the colonies. However, it is crucial to recognize that the breakup of the British Empire and the American colonies could never be considered even remotely sudden. Many events...
Reconstruction in the United States failed due to the internal disagreements between white Southerners and the white supremacist attitudes of some of them. The antagonists used violence to weaken the Black political authority and persuade uncommitted neutral citizens to join their cause. Even though structural constraints made it more difficult...
The medieval age in England was characterized by the rapid growth of Christianity, specifically the expansion of Catholicism. The church became dominant due to various historical occurrences, including the fall of the Roman Empire, the financial breakthrough of the church, and the establishment of new rules and leadership (Tanner, 2011)....
History has proved that democracy can make a positive impact on the wellbeing of the people. The Shay Rebellion in 1786 is a great example of democracy being exercised by the citizens to turn a hardship into an opportunity for a better and just life. After the Revolutionary War, farmers...
The cyclical and progressive history concepts are highly significant for analyzing past events and gathering knowledge for the future. From the perspective of a person who believes in cyclical history, historical sciences might be especially advantageous for evaluating the behavioral patterns that emerge throughout the years. Furthermore, it becomes possible...
The history of the United States is full of significant and pivotal events, and the Civil War is among them. The 4-year warfare resulted in a single political entity of the US, created a more powerful federal government, and brought freedom for many enslaved Americans and others. However, it is...
Introduction Understanding Hitler’s rise to power during Germany’s interwar development is crucial for the future prevention of similar tendencies. As an outcome of World War I, Germany became a democratic state known as the Weimar Republic (Voth 9). It faced numerous postwar social, political, and economic problems, such as civil...
Industrialization rapidly transformed Europe from a static society based on privilege to an enlightened society. It undermined previous class structures in the continent and altered Western nations’ philosophical and economic outlooks. The second industrialization can be considered the determining series of events that boosted Western nations to great heights in...
There has been an Irish immigration wave with the Irish migrating to America for many reasons. The first wave of immigration occurred in the year 1970. The arrival of the Scots-Irish noted it. Majorly occurred in North America, describing the people who migrated from Ulster and were the Presbyterians who...
Introduction The reading under analysis describes what difficulties a brother and a sister experienced in the Lodz Ghetto in Poland during World War II. Holliday presents excerpts from the children’s diaries to demonstrate what they felt, thought, and did while surviving the terrible conditions of the Holocaust. Thus, the author...
Introduction Frederick Douglass appears to be a prominent figure in the history of the United States of the 19th century. Being a former slave, he was one of the most famous abolitionists and the leader of the whole social movement. Despite the fact that Douglass was a slave in the...
Subject and Thesis Statement Antisemitism is one of the commonly discussed themes in American society and worldwide. Regarding the presence of facts and data falsification, it is not always easy for ordinary citizens to create a specific opinion and stay confident in the correctness of the chosen position. The contributions...
Introduction Initially, the SNCC and SCLC activities were united by one goal – the elimination of segregation and the granting of political rights to blacks. However, gradually the relationship between the Student Nonviolent Coordinating Committee (SNCC) and the Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) deteriorated under the influence of several factors....
To discuss the career of Alcibiades and its influence on the Athenian politics, it should first be mentioned that the institutionalization of the diplomatic relations in Greece began only in the Hellenistic era. In this regard, Sparta of the classical era was more advanced. In the rest of the policies,...
The significance of the Byzantine Empire was the representation of cultural heritage for the Western world. It influenced many cultures because it played a role in shaping Christian Orthodoxy, which is the second-largest denomination globally (Magdalino 19). Additionally, it was important as a trading zone with the West, more so...
Humble Beginnings Tamika Catchings grew up in suburban Chicago. She used a hearing aid, but in the 1980s, hearing aids were so bulky that it was challenging to communicate with friends. She was teased and wanted to be like everyone else. She often wanted to quit school, but her mother...
The positive aspects of being a buffalo soldier include a good job opportunity that did not require any complex knowledge and skills, relatively sufficient wages and pensions to sustain one’s life and potential promotion possibilities. These advantages prove to be significant, considering that many other black people had to be...
Introduction During the 18th century, British colonies gained more independence through the policy that allowed the violation of trade restrictions in order to promote economic growth post-French and Indian wars. The policies marked an uprise of the members of American colonies who focused their activities on achieving independence from the...
The late 19th century’s German Empire, governed mainly by its Prussian prime minister, Otto von Bismarck, sought a diplomatic way of establishing the Empire’s prosperity due to the origins of its foundation. The conservative government viewed several political parties as enemies. The prime minister launched campaigns of removing the opposition...
Hellenism’s era is a time of intense synthesis of civilizations, when culture, religion, and many other aspects were mixed. This era lasted for about three centuries, starting with Alexander the Great’s death in 323 BC. After the king’s death, his empire broke up into many different kingdoms, which formed the...
Introduction The American Civil War that spurred from 1861 to 1865 marked a critical turning point in United States’ history due to its long-lasting impacts. Before the war, the United States were plagued by slavery, unresolved issues from constitutional amendments, and a great divide between the Northerners and Southerners. However,...
The article’s author, Livia Gershon, is a daily correspondent in Smithsonian magazine from Nashua, New Hampshire. The author also works as a freelance writer, and her works are featured in other publications like JSTOR Daily, HuffPost, Vice, Salon, and Good Men Project. The article’s publisher, the Smithsonian Magazine, is the...
Roosevelt is a perfect example of a democratic leader who sees and understands the population’s needs and makes everything possible to meet their requirements. He emphasizes the importance of each individual and sends the message that due to their actions and active participation in the life of the well-being of...
The official record of the Lancaster Treaty of 1744 published by Franklin presents a picture of tense but respectful negotiations marked by a high degree of cultural understanding. When we include informal accounts, like those by Bartram, Weiser, and Marshe, we find confirmation and complementation of the official record. The...
Introduction The conflict in Libya is a result of both endogenous and exogenous political factors that have resulted in the division of the nation into two administrative groups. The unrest began in 2011, amidst a wave of revolutions in Arab countries across Africa and the Middle East. The demonstrations were...
The school-to-prison pipeline is a worrying trend as children move from state schools into the juvenile and criminal justice systems. For a growing number of students, the route to prison includes such ‘stops’ as failing state schools and zero tolerance and segregation in school (Walton et al., 2017). The school-to-prison...
