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Introduction The Big History offers an interesting outlook on how historical events can be reviewed and analyzed. This approach encourages one to adopt a different perspective and use multidisciplinary methods, as well as varying levels of analysis to examine events. One can use the example of coffee and trace its...
A coronavirus is a group of viruses that cause infections in both human beings and animals. The strain of the virus experienced globally was known as acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2). This virus is associated with coronavirus disease 19(COVID-19). Coronavirus pandemic was a global health crisis that the world...
Reasons why the Persians were such a formidable enemy for the Greeks; Persians’ and Greeks’ advantages During the Persian Wars, Ancient Greece faced considerable challenges, as the opponent had become a serious enemy. The strength of the Persians was conditioned by their strong economy, which ensured a steady supply of...
Racial discrimination is the act of being unfair to any individual based on their skin colour, racial or ethnic origin. Racism and police violence since the time of colonization has had intense effects on Black and Indigenous communities. Police violence and brutality affect individuals, groups, institutions, and systems. Stress and...
The essay by John Steele Gordon, titled “What We Lost in the Great War” and published in the American Heritage in 1992 is lauded by some to be provocative, insightful, and challenging when it is anything but. It preaches the same old cliches that have been dominating the Western society...
Introduction The era of European colonialism shaped the world that acquired the features of the modern world order. European countries (mainly Britain, Spain, France, and Holland) tried to colonize as vast territories as possible, extracting all possible benefits from their new possessions. North and South America were no longer the...
Various Empires that occurred and thrived in different historical periods provide significant knowledge of how civilizations develop. The Emperors’ activities, wars, inventions, social and political structures, cultural and religious beliefs – all impacted the modern world and humanity’s values. The Roman, Anglo-Saxon, and Spanish Empires were selected to analyze their...
In 1606, King James I granted the Virginia Company a charter to settle and civilize America. Virginia Company was a joint-stock company with a group of wealthy investors and shares holder. The Virginia Company planned to establish settlements in America and make a profit. Jamestown island was selected as a...
Operation Neptune Spear, otherwise known as Operation Geronimo, was a CIA-led operation carried out on May 2, 2011, intended to kill Osama Bin Laden, the founder and the initial leader of al-Qaeda, the Islamist militant group responsible for numerous acts. Geronimo was the code name that two Navy SEALS teams...
The signing of the Versailles treaty was done on the 28th of June 1919 at the Versailles Palace. It is one of the critical pacts in history since it helped end World War I. According to the reports from the sessions, Germany was treated unfairly since it was the only...
Chinese writing is considered one of the oldest in the world, and research into hieroglyphs’ origin continues to this day. The Oracle bone script, which belongs to the Shang dynasty, is a scientifically proven example of a modern Chinese writing prototype. It predicted the future, weather, or actions in society,...
Hammurabi was the sixth king of the Amorite dynasty, who had a residence in the year of Babylon. In 1783 BC, he began a series of military campaigns that led to creating an empire from Mari and Nineveh to the Persian Gulf. The heyday of the Babylonian kingdom falls on...
Patterson (2018) analyzes the ethics and morality of the Vietnam War by focusing on the factors that qualify the intervention as a just war. The author examines the conflict using the lens of just war ideas by notable scholars such as Michael Walzer and Paul Ramsey. The assessment of the...
Propaganda is the widespread communication of ideas that are not necessarily objective to persuade an audience of a certain notion or incite people to take a particular action. Thomas Paine’s The American Crisis and Common Sense are both forms of propaganda. They present a subjective opinion communicated as an objective...
They say that “knowledge is power,” and hence spreading the information one possesses serves the good of the community by sharing that power with others. Today, the US prides itself on its freedom of speech, with the First Amendment protecting the population from censorship. However, while there are no laws...
With the end of World War II, the United States became one of the two world superpowers. The country helped Europe to rise from the ruins and experienced an economic and demographic boom; the process of abandoning segregation and racial discrimination has begun. At the same time, an anti-communist propaganda...
John Winthrop’s speech to his Puritan community is a well-known example of a person’s vision of the future. Many American scholars and politicians refer to the expressions and phrases implemented by Winthrop (Squiers, 2018). The advice presented by the Puritan leader is still relevant to this day, providing a significant...
Two documents are essential to American history of the fight against black oppression: a letter to Martin Luther King, Jr. from a group of church ministers, Bishops of Alabama, and his response. They called for a peaceful solution to the issues of oppression of blacks through internal forces. To this...
A leader is a person who has the power to influence a crowd of people to achieve a specific goal in life. A leader must lead by example and be focused and deep-rooted to the plan even if no one supports them. African American female leaders are mostly not recognized...
Introduction Fred Korematsu Day of Civil Liberties and the Constitution is celebrated annually in the United States on January 30, mainly in California. This day is dedicated to a Japanese-American civil rights activist. This is the first day in the history of the United States to be named after an...
Introduction Mayan civilization has become more understandable for contemporaries since the time of intense interest in its study. Unlike the European states that arose in later ages, the Mayan civilization’s archaic period dates back to 8000 BC, and the pre-classical period dates from 2000 BC to 250 AD. In these...
While comparing Claudette Colvin’s experience in the fight for equality and civil rights with that of young activists in the Black Lives Matter (BLM) movement, one can cite both similarities and differences. Ms. Colvin, as a young girl, did not have the same opportunities to publicize her story as people...
Chronicles of the Indies might be considered as an important part of the reflection of the conquistadors’ aspirations and actions of the period. Hence, a discussion on the prominent participants’ works related to the period seems relevant to undertake. This paper will focus on Shipwreck, True History of the Conquest...
Introduction The declaration of independence and the notion of equality are topics that have been explored at length, especially due to disagreements regarding the meaning of equality. The term “all men are created equal” coined by Thomas Jefferson in 1776 arguably meant something different from how equality as it is...
The conservative Democratic rule discussed in Chapter 12 of Richardson et al.’s Texas: The lone star state was frugal and lacked wide public support. While it may have resolved some of the public debt issues, many Texans felt left behind and demanding socioeconomic reform, particularly the farmers. This led to...
Modern advances in science allow researchers to explore in detail the data related to the events of the past. In particular, DNA analysis techniques help in investigating the characteristics of slavery and the transatlantic slave trade. Scientists have conducted “the largest DNA study to examine African ancestry in the Americas”...
The art of Ancient Greece was and remains one of the brightest in European culture, and people of all creative professions are still inspired by it. Greek culture and art went through several stages in their development. Each historical event in Ancient Greece contributed to the achievement of something new...
Being two of the best-known leaders in the African American liberation movement in the late 19th and early 20th century, Booker T. Washington and W. E. B. Du Bois represented entirely different approaches toward the promotion of equality and the fight against discrimination of African American people. While Washington encouraged...
Summary The Beecher’s and the Kingdom of God Lyman Beecher Was a Highly Praised Minister Who Wanted to Make America the Kingdom of Christ. The Transformation of American Evangelicalism after 1800, Americans Moved Away from Calvinism Towards the Idea That Everyone Can Earn Redemption. Charles Grandison Finney and Modern Revivalism...
The question of the race of Egyptians arose as a result of an increased interest in anthropology and the racial division of society about two centuries ago. The Egyptian expedition of Napoleon Bonaparte discovered to Europeans a new, unknown world of Egyptian culture (Agai, 2017). Opinions were divided: most believed...
The “Bintel Brief” letters and responses from the Jewish Daily Forward editors are remarkable proof of how similar in nature, albeit different in shape, were the problems encountered by immigrant Americans throughout the twentieth century. The main topics revealed in letters and replies are the opinions of the inner circle,...
The quest for freedom and full enjoyment of rights was not an easy task, with most black slaves facing harsh treatment and even death. The majority of them were deprived of personal liberty and the right to move from one geographical area to the other. There were also limits to...
According to Olivia Mahoney ‘In 1776, slaves composed forty percent of the population of the colonies from Maryland south to Georgia, but well below ten percent in the colonies to the North’, (p. 41) hence the North failed to develop slavery as successfully as the South did. Meanwhile, the need...
Herod the Great was one of the most well-known rulers in the history of the Jewish state he has been praised for the creation of notable building projects, such as the Jerusalem temple, the extension of the Temple Mount, the erection of the Tomb of the Patriarchs in Hebron, and...
The British approach to managing its colonies is the main reason behind the quest to gain self-rule by most of them. The strategy differed remarkably from that of the Spanish since they lacked a detailed blueprint on organizing and managing the colonies (McClay 101). This approach was not a choice...
Several different events and ideas caused the American Revolutionary War (1775 – 1783). For example, the Proclamation of 1763 was signed by King George III and ended colonial expansion west of the Appalachian Mountains. It irritated numerous Americans who believed that the continent was the land of freedom. Simultaneously, Britain...
I am a history student because it provides knowledge of the past and how it shaped America. Through learning about the past, one is able to judge what is right or wrong. History is a type of collective memory consisting of past stories that highlight structures that constitute the present....
The Revolution depicted a period of political and ideological transformation in North America between 1765 and 1783. The Enlightenment and the Great Awakening were important events that facilitated the social change between settlers and British colonizers. Individuals became informed regarding knowledge of natural laws and human rights during the former...
Introduction The Irish Revolution and Civil War that started gathering impetus on the eve of the World War I and came to the peak by its end was unique in nature. Many forces fueled it and determined its direction and form. In Bitter Freedom: Ireland in a Revolutionary World, Maurice...
Introduction Since time immemorial different communities inhabiting their ancestral lands have practiced various cultures and correlated with the environment. These groups have not only maintained their way of life, but also, have retained the political, cultural, economic, and social traits that differentiate them from the surrounding distinct societies. As such,...
Professor Ben-Ghiat’s article “Women should have to register for the draft” argues that when the women in the United States turn eighteen years old, they should be allowed to register for the Selective Service (SS). The primary argument is that society has fully embraced gender equality so women should also...
Ancient Greece is one of the most well-known civilizations in human history. It is famous for its social and political development as well as scientific research and progressive approach to life. Even though generally, women in Ancient Greece had fewer rights than men, in some cases, seeds of equality and...
US history is marred with controversial episodes that raise a lot of debate. One of these events occurred in the 1800s during the American-Mexican war. The background of this war is that Texas had gained independence from Mexico and was a slave state, making the US hesitant to admit it...
The League of Nations is the international organization formed as the result of the Paris Peace Conference, which took place on January 10, 1920. The formation of this organization became the end of World War 1. The League of Nations’ main objective was disarmament, prevention of hostilities, ensuring collective security,...
Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire Triangle Shirtwaist Company Fire was one of the most saddening accidents in American history during the twentieth century. The incident occurred on March 25, 1911, at the Triangle Factory, a cloth factory owned by Isaac Harris and Max Blank. The factory was situated at Asch Building...
Ancient Egyptians used canopic jars mostly during the mummification period to contain and protect their owners’ viscera for the hereafter. They were usually either crafted from granite or produced from pottery. The jars were essential in both the Old Kingdom and the Late Ptolemaic era when the viscera were packed...
The initiative of Franklin D. Roosevelt in reforming the existing procedures of the United States’ governmental institutions, referred to as the New Deal, primarily targeted the economy, which was experiencing challenges of the Great Depression. In fact, it ensured the field’s revival after the crisis, which consequently resulted in the...
World history has undergone a series of drastic historical changes in the 19th century. The transformation happened due to the fact that all the basic economic and social structures were to be adopted in order to comply with industrial breakthroughs and the aftermath of the Second Agricultural revolution. Indeed, the...
Yemen is topping the list of International Rescue Committee (IRC) countries that are being watched due to the increased civil war that has been going on for five years. The civil war has seen 3.65 million people being displaced in Yemen since 2015. Also, about 24 million Yemeni nationals are...
The desire by European powers such as Britain, French, and Spanish to spread religion led to the colonization of America. The three colonial powers were initially in the same political camp and ironically used religion as a weapon to strengthen overseas colonies. It was also evident that these colonial masters...
During the years 1754 – 1765 many, significant changes took place which is important in the history of the British Empire. A vast expansion of the Empire was witnessed by the people during this time. The Empire was made up of various heterogeneous colonies with different economic institutions etc. The...
Introduction The United States experienced tremendous changes years after the Civil War. Such developments included industrialization, migration, moral movements, and changes in race and gender perceptions. Revolutions happened in both the urban and the rural parts of the country. The paper describes the radical transformations that occurred in the country...
Giesberg, J. (2013). Waging war their own way: Women and the Civil War in Pennsylvania. Pennsylvania Legacies, 13(1-2), 16-27. Web. This article presents information regarding women’s activities in Pennsylvania during the Civil War. It describes their contributions to providing soldiers with homemade goods and emphasizes the female population’s role in...
Introduction The emergence of racial differences presents a scope to investigate the nineteenth-century indications of African American male liberty and citizenship. The torture and abuse of the black parties reveal the widespread hypothesis about similarities and cultural regimes. This research about The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man reviews and investigates...
The transition of the United States from a small and rather helpless group of colonies to one of the most influential powers in the world has been a long journey. Some might argue that it would ultimately have failed if not for the Founding Fathers and their heroic efforts during...
European imperialism is a crucial moment in history, as it has markedly influenced the current global economic situation. Its meaning comprises the course of military forces for foreign policy expansion. The goal is to seek to conquer territories, form colonies, and establish political and economic control. A complex of reasons...
Introduction The late 17th century was a pivotal period in American history, which marked the foundation of the institute of slavery. Bacon’s Rebellion of 1675–1676 united indentured servants and slaves against the Grandees and provoked a reaction from white elites that led to the establishment of laws separating the white...
Introduction Before the French revolution, there were only two nations that acknowledged the concept of human right, which are the Great Britain and the USA, its former colony. Despite the interpretative differences in the national history of the French revolution, the country embraced only civil and political rights. However, the...
The earliest civilizations that have been discovered by modern archeologists are typically located in the river valleys, as rivers allowed agricultural development. Agriculture was crucial for the increase in population and specialization of civilizations like the ancient Egyptians, the ancient Mesopotamians, and the Indus river civilization. Indus River runs mostly...
The 1920-33 National Prohibition of alcohol, also referred to as the “noble experiment,” was established to reduce corruption and crime. It was focused on lowering the tax burden and addressing social problems created by poorhouses and prisons, as well as enhancing the hygiene and health of Americans. Prohibition influenced a...
Why was the United States unable to avoid entering a Cold War with the Soviet Union? After World War II, the world has divided into two opposite parts with two contrasting belief systems. Ahead of the one was the Soviet Union, while the United States led the other. Therefore, the...
Reconstruction The Reconstruction was effective in reincorporating the South but failed to “deal” with ex-slaves. As a result, the Reconstruction was a mix of successes and failures. It succeeded in uniting the South and the North after President Andrew Johnson adopted and implemented Lincoln’s Ten Percent Plan by pardoning many...
The essence of history is that the same people’s figures can be presented from opposite views. Thus, it is sometimes complicated to make an objective assessment of what is happening. However, it is possible when considering the issue in a more global context. The purpose of this essay is to...
Our History is the Future is a book dedicated to the struggle of America’s indigenous population against the colonists. The modern movement against the Dakota Access pipeline (DAPL) at Standing Rock is only one of the manifestations of the long resistance of the Indians to settler colonialism. The author of...
After gaining independence from Great Britain and the United States’ formation, a split was outlined in the American state between two economically, politically, demographic, and culturally different areas – the North and the South. The Southern states are traditionally agricultural, initially surpassing the Northern ones in terms of economic indicators....
The first half of the 16th century in Japan belongs to the Muromachi period (1336-1573 C.E.) during which it had a decentralized political system allowing local lords to rule small regions of the country separately. During the mentioned period, a shogun ruled Japan through retainers, who provided military support in...
The outcomes of the US Industrial Revolution that took place in the 19th century had a recognizable influence on the consequent history of the country and of the world as a whole. The manifestation of the Industrial Revolution may be considered a serious step forward for the country that fought...
Abstract While the American Revolution gave women numerous opportunities for growth at both personal and familial levels, it did not encourage women’s participation in politics as it still denied them the right to vote. The American Revolution was necessitated by political, economic, and social developments. The Stamp Act Congress of...
Introduction The Mayan refers to a group of communities who had similar cultures and lived in Mesoamerica and specifically in the Yucatan peninsular. The Classical period in this question lasted from 250AD to 900AD. The Yucatan peninsular had a vast landscape with good water catchments areas that could support agriculture....
Over a hundred years ago, on August 23, 1917, Houston, Texas, witnessed one of the first steps towards the elimination of racial segregation and discrimination within the state. On this day, a mutiny held by a total of 156 African-American soldiers was performed in Camp Logan as a result of...
Nubia is a region located in North Eastern Africa, extending from the Nile River Valley nearby the first cataract of the Nile and stretching eastward to the Red Sea and South to nearby Khartoum which is modern-day Sudan. Nubia is traditionally divided by historians and geographers into two regions of...
Enlightenment thinkers influenced the history of European countries and, consequently, affected the United States’ politics. The eighteenth century’s main political thought was based on changing the perception of authority and clarifying the importance of fundamental human rights. Democratic traditions have taken place in American culture since the beginning, influenced by...
Introduction Texas has a long and unique history with rich sociocultural practices. The Spanish rule played a central role in the economic and social development in Texas. René Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle’s expeditions contributed significantly to the colonization of the region. On the other hand, Stephen F. Austin...
Some of the major causes of the Great Depression include (but are not confined to) the stock market collapse (of 1929), the failure of the banking system, the economic downturn in many countries, the American international trade policy (Kennedy, Cohen, & Piehl, 2012). The crash of the stock market is...
In the summer of 1786, just several years after the end of the Revolutionary War, Shays’ Rebellion unfolded in Massachusetts. Many Merchants who had donated money to the Continental Congress started to call in their debts and demand upon payment in cash for future goods and services. As William Manning’s...
Introduction The civil rights struggle of African Americans began much earlier than it got its name. Despite the negative attitude towards slavery and inequality among many American leaders, the implementation of the principle laid down in the Declaration of Independence, that “all men are born equal,” was postponed several times...
Introduction The post-WWII years turned out to be rather challenging for the world. It became the beginning of the new era of global development, including the escalating confrontation between Soviet and Imperialistic blocks, the beginning of the Cold War with its détentes and escalations. The invention of missile weapons led...
The aim of the civil rights movement in the 1960s was to resist all forms of racial oppression as well as to abolish the legacy of slavery as an institution. Outcomes of the movement included granting African-Americans basic civil rights and improving the economic, cultural, and political life of this...
Introduction Ancient China is a civilization with a varied and long history of philosophical discovery and thought. Among others, the teachings of Confucius have had the biggest impact on the modern understanding of China and the cultural perception of Asian philosophy. Confucius’s teaching put much emphasis on personal improvement and...
Reflecting on the life Pancho Villa lived, it can be said that he – just like many other citizens of Mexico – was a product of a corrupt and autocratic governmental system. About 90% of the population lived in poverty under Díaz’s regime (“Pancho Villa: Robin Hood or Ruthless Terrorist?”...
Explosive substances were not new to people who lived in the nineteenth century. For instance, gunpowder had been known to humanity in the Middle Ages. However, it was quite unsafe to use explosive powders and many accidents were associated with unmanageable explosive substances in the eighteenth century. However, one man...
Introduction The state created in the 13th century by Genghis Khan is considered the largest empire of the world by area. Despite the fact that, according to the official sources, the population under the leadership of this commander was slightly more than two million, the heyday of the Mongol state...
Introduction In the olden days, women were considered not capable of surviving independently of the men. Men were required to provide basic needs for their families that entailed food, shelter and protection. Traditionally, women were limited to domestic chores that encompass looking after the children, cooking as well as bearing...
Introduction Racism is one of the most controversial issues in the United States. For many decades, the matter has been hotly debated in various fields to find a lasting solution. The stories of Emmett Till and Christian Cooper are both cases of racism that manifested in different ways. Till was...
Introduction Many factors played their role in the growth and development of the Colonial New England. Future America has served as a place where three district human cultures intersected. Relationships between the European settlers, the Native Americans, and the African Americans are intricate, and the groups have had a significant...
Introduction October 17th was a very significant time for the people of Argentina from the year 1946 to 1953. It was the day that became important to the working class who have celebrated their leader and the policies that he has brought about. Even though previously the politics have used...
Introduction Storytelling is an art and science that has existed in many communities around the world for centuries. According to Ripley (2003), storytelling was the only way to pass down cultural practices, values, and believes from one generation to the next before written records emerged. Storytelling is still common among...
Many detailed and carefully developed historical travel accounts can provide interesting insights and give a comprehensive picture of life in the described regions. Francis Parkman’s book, titled The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life, initially published in 1849, depicts his tour, conducted in 1946, to the states of...
Introduction Suffrage Movement Overview American Suffrage movement is a massive trend in American society that started in the middle of the 19th century and lasted until the Nineteenth Amendment ratification. The first signs of women’s suffrage could be observed several decades before the Civil War. They occurred along with the...
Introduction There is no use denying the fact that the history of every country has a great number of various moments that could be taken as the steps made by this very state to achieve its independence and guarantee its development. Moreover, these steps also show which values were appreciated...
The Preamble On September 2, 1864, Atlanta, also known as the gate to the South, fell. This day has become one of the significant turning points in the history of the Civil War and the predecessor of the shortly after Federal military campaign in the Georgia state. Both sides of...
Genocide is an act committed with the intention of destroying, in whole or in part, any national, ethnic, racial, or religious group as such by killing members of this group. In addition, this includes attempts to inflict grievous harm to their health, the adoption of measures designed to prevent childbearing...
There is a number of historical events that had a significant effect on a country or the whole world, and unfortunately, not all of them were positive. Reconstruction of the South that lasted from 1865 to 1877 was the period following the American Civil War. These twelve challenging but extremely...
Due to the increasing rise in the demand for labor during the colonization era, the use of slavery increased exponentially to meet the specified demand in the Middle Colonies and the Colonies of the South. In contrast, the Chesapeake Colonies continued to focus on using indentured servants. The process of...
The American Civil War was a war between the citizens of the Northern and Southern states presented by the governments of the Union and the Confederacy. The Civil War started with the worsening relationships between the Union representatives, who were gaining more power in parliament. The abolition of slavery –...
Ahmad Aurbery was shot dead by two men outside Brunswick, Georgia, on February 23, 2020. Even though it seems to be a one-time event, it can be connected to other hate crime cases. Arbery was jogging in Satilla Shores, when two white men – Gregory McMichael, 64, and his 34-year-old...
The main reasons for the outbreak of the American Civil War had affected everyone. Eternal instability and uncertainty but a belief in a better life – this is how this period was characterized. At that time, a great number of black women activists were involved in the fight against slavery...
The development of women’s rights in colonial America is a dramatic period of U.S. history. In particular, the New England Colonies, such as the Massachusetts Bay Colony, were highly patriarchal societies. Likewise, women’s roles in the Southern Colonies, for example, the Province of Georgia, were primarily restricted to household duties...
Although in the XXI century, ethnic and national minorities have been provided with ample opportunities in terms of higher education, retention rates among the latter are truly drastic. Unless minorities receive high-quality support from a professional, they will not be able to fight the culture clash, which they will be...
Introduction The successes and achievements in the development of European civilization significantly contributed to its expansion. During the period, also known as the Age of Discovery or the Age of Exploration, many countries became involved in the process of searching for new trade routes. In such attempts, they also discovered...
Introduction The American settlement of the Western territories was essentially a conquest. The first conflicts between settlers and the native population began to occur from the start of the colonization in the 17th century. As the number of colonists grew, and they moved further into the continent in search of...
#BlackLivesMatter is the movement that fights policemen violence against African-Americans, which tends to happen in the United States. Their slogan, “Black Lives Matter,” is well known by almost everyone in the world nowadays because of its rapid spread and broad support. In this paper, the question of whether the Black...
Incidents in the Life of a Slave Girl is an autobiography of a woman who experienced a slave’s life during the beginning of the uprising of civilians for justice for African Americans. The story is a heartbreaking journey that starts with the writer’s childhood as a slave and ends with...
Introduction When the first colonists settled down in America in the early 1600s, they marked the beginning of a new nation aimed at setting itself free from British tyranny. Yet, this nation itself became tyrannical toward black people who were bought in America and enslaved by colonists. Although slavery and...
Introduction King revealed his talent for public speaking as early as in high school, where he was a successful member of a debate team (Fleming, 2008). His academic path, which resulted in acquiring a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and divinity, and Ph.D. in systematic theology, certainly contributed to his...
The Factors That Lead the Colonies into the American Revolution Three main factors led the American colonies into the American Revolution. The first factor relates to the so-called French and Indian War. The conflict leading to the war started when the French people were involved in a disagreement with the...
Introduction The classical rhetorical theory dated back to the 5th Century BCE has been used by many great philosophers such as Plato, Aristotle, and Isocrates. Whether these rhetoricians were orators or writers, they all used this theory to influence their audience and spread messages to their listeners (“Rhetoric in ancient...
Over two hundred years ago, the American Revolution forever changed the global political landscape. Thirteen original colonies rose against the power of the British Crown in a fight for liberty in a war that lasted eight years and four months and cost over 100000 casualties on both sides. The outcome...
The entry of the United States into World War 1 and the need to control the aggressive opposition of its involvement led to the passage and enforcement of the Selective and Espionage Acts. In April 1917, America entered World War I leading to a legal storm (Newton-Matza, 2017), and a...
The Roman Empire was the most powerful force in the Mediterranian area at its time, and one of the most significant ones in world history. The role of the military in the process of the empire’s expansion was crucial. The Roman army was maintaining the effectiveness for many centuries due...
Harlem Renaissance is known to be one of the essential intellectual and cultural phenomena in the American history of the XX century and played a crucial role in the further liberation of African Americans. The movement touched multiple aspects of the artistic life of 1920 – 1930’s: literature, theater, music,...
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act The Sherman Antitrust Act is one of the first antitrust laws passed in the United States in 1890. This law’s main objective is to prohibit obstruction of free trade by combining companies, creating trust, and establishing a monopoly over a particular economic sphere (Duignan, 2020a). Thus,...
Historic sites are often in ruins or forgotten after many centuries. Williamsburg, VA, is a significant place in the United States’ history because of the colonial past and independence gaining. A virtual tour of Colonial Williamsburg (CW) showed the visual heritage of the restored area. However, it is not commensurate...
The issue under investigation is related to problems female academics face after returning from maternity leave. The current statistics evidence the fact that in the UK the given question preserves the high priority as the majority of women has multiple difficulties in regaining momentum in their academic careers after giving...
It is challenging to deny that a few people have left their marks in history, and each of them has impacted the world significantly. This ceremonial speech will be about Nelson Mandela, who was one of the most influential individuals in the 20th century. This person is acknowledged because he...
Catherine the Great was one of the outstanding rulers of the Russian Empire. The period of her rule, the Catherinian Era, is often called the Golden Age of the state and its nobility. During her reign, the country acquired new lands, gained control over Crimea, and increased its significance for...
There is a significant number of events that are considered the most essential and valuable for the history of the United States. The list of these moments that shaped Americans’ lifetimes includes both positive and terrifying events because there is no such history that may be created only through good...
Americanah is a novel that was written by the Nigerian author Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie, who spends a significant part of her life in the United States; therefore, she knows American everyday life properly, and in particular, the current situation and politics about racism. The example of this novel can examine...
Between the year 1000 to 1600, critical shifts were experienced in Europe’s different spheres of life. Historically, changes took place in leadership, Christianity, language, music, and gender. Arguably, the gender issue has been a hot topic in Europe since this medieval period. Globally, women are feeling underrepresented when discussing the...
Introduction One of the landmark US Supreme Court decisions upholding the validity of racial segregation was Plessy v Ferguson. It was an 1896 case whose ruling was based on separate but equal doctrine. Homer Plessy was a 7/8 Caucasian man who refused to sit in a train car meant for...
Harry Truman assumed office as the 33rd president of America after the death of Franklin Roosevelt. His swearing-in as the president was in line with the country’s Constitution, which allows the vice president to be sworn in as the president following the latter’s demise. As it is recorded in historical...
In American history, there are ambivalent decisions that still cause debates among historians, and the Monroe Doctrine is one of such controversies. This declaration was issued to define the foreign policy of the U.S.; however, in the situation of the increasing external threat, other actions could be more appropriate. People...
Introduction The history of violence in the United States is quite complex and continues to cast its shadow today. Several events took place that reshaped people’s experiences and the policies different leaders made. The late-19th century stands out as one of the bloodiest periods in this country’s history. This paper...
The nation united by the Constitution, which became effective in 1789, went separate ways in the 1960s, which led to the Civil War outbreak between the Confederacy and the unity-loyal northern United States. The partition and unity disintegration between the two sections had been gradually developing since the beginning of...
Introduction The U.S. underwent the development of the Civil Rights Movement that occurred between the 1950s and 60s. It aimed to bring racial equality. Although African Americans have been contesting for their rights and liberties ever since the era of slavery, significant accomplishments in the civil rights struggle were made...
Introduction History is one of the most important factors used in modern society to determine the future and the way some things are taking place in present-day life. Historians keep track of the past in order to understand society better and help predict the future. One of the most historic...
Introduction “The Black Death” is regarded in European history as one of the worst natural disasters, which occurred from 1346-1352 and spread across Europe. Many of those who survived lived in constant fear of the resurgence of the plague, but it did not end until the 1600s. The consequences of...
The patriots believed that the people of the Thirteen Colonies were entitled to the same natural and unalienable rights as those born in England, and the British Crown denied them their rights and freedoms. The main reason for the Declaration of Independence and the American Revolution was the British refusal...
The service and combat activity of military people requires a complex of certain qualities. They, forming the professional structure of their personality, are, at the same time, the basis of leadership in a team. The most important of them include high intelligence, determination, psychoanalysis and reflection, stress resistance, and emotional...
Introduction Thomas Jefferson, the third President of the United States, proposed a theme “an Empire of Liberty” that meant the state’s mission to promote freedom around the world. In the current essay, his referring to American expansion as creating “an empire of liberty” will be discussed. Specifically, the meaning of...
During the time of the uprising in French, a great mathematician by the name Marie-Sophie Germain was born in Paris on April 1, 1776. Even though at this time when revolution was taking place in French, unfortunately, this rebellion never favored women who were eager to venture into the competitive...
Revolution in Egypt is a series of street demonstrations and protests in Cairo, Alexandria, and some other cities (including in the capitals of foreign states near the Egyptian embassies). It led to the resignation of the government and then-President Hosni Mubarak, who had been in power since 1981 (Bassiouni 64)....
It is a well-known fact that ancient Greece and Rome laid the foundation for contemporary western civilization, having developed the fundamental ideas and concepts of philosophy and political rule. Nevertheless, both countries had explicit differences in cultural characteristics regarding social life, religion, life values, architecture, and economics. Thus, this paper...
The Rwandan genocide remains one of the unspeakable happenings that led to the slaughter of many innocent citizens. The primary target of this heinous human act included around 800,000 members of the Tutsi and Taw ethnic groups (Jaji 49). The majority of women were raped during the period of this...
Between 1929 and 1936, a horrible process of Mexican Repatriation took place in the United States of America, making hundreds of thousands of Mexican people homeless, scared, jobless, and humiliated. At that time, local governments deported about 1.8 million people to Mexico (Wagner). According to Little, it happened because they...
Introduction The revolution that eventually secured the independence of the British colonies proved to be one of the most critical events in the second half of the XVIII century. The indigenous tribes also took part in the revolution, although many chose to support the British Empire. This essay will provide...
Introduction The speech is the inaugural address of Franklin Delano Roosevelt to the people, and the former president, Herbert Clark Hoover. It was composed by Raymond Moley (“Teaching with documents: FDR’s first inaugural address,” 2016). The historical significance of Roosevelt’s figure is hard to underestimate. He became president at the...
Latino Americans are one of the largest diasporas in the United States, and they play a significant role in the economy and politics of the state. Today, one can find successful Latino Americans in culture, art, politics, business, and any other field in the USA. However, episodes of the documentary...
Introduction The name Christopher Columbus’ has been heard and taught in schools worldwide while the Americans continuously rejoice in the achievements of this man. Since the 1970s, civilians celebrate a three-day holiday called Columbus Day yearly. They rest while appreciating this renowned and good man for discovering their country. He...
Introduction The issues of respecting civil rights and freedoms have always been essential problems for the United States. They represent an integral part of the policy of such a multinational state. One of the largest population groups in the country is African American citizens, and this group has been discriminated...
Introduction Slavery is a controversial page in human history, and various changes in social life have influenced this phenomenon. Colonial North America became the first continent on which the slave system took root and developed on a colossal scale. The period from 1619 to 1739 saw the beginning of the...
Introduction Not only American people but also the rest of the world recognized Franklin Delano Roosevelt and Ronald Reagan as most outstanding American presidents. People derived such reputation based on positive services committed by Roosevelt and Reagan.FDR and Reagan stood at the heart of United States’ celebrities; they brought social...
The Creation of Wealth and The Policies Justification Fifteenth and sixteenth centuries were crucial for European development as a bourgeois society. However, this socio-political transformation was done by means of exploiting new vast territories and enslaving their indigenous people. Sugar industry, which was brought and intensified in America, was an...
Introduction Even the most democratic world nations are not free from particular social problems, and the U.S. is not an exception. Over its rich history, the country has witnessed a variety of social issues that have affected thousands of different people. Fortunately, some individuals have exerted their efforts to create...
Introduction The history of the colonization of America has many impressive milestones. One of the most mysterious periods is Columbus’s arrival to the shores of a new continent and the subsequent settlement of North America by colonialists. During these historical events, the civilizations of Europeans and Native Americans clashed. This...
As Texas Democrats acquired control of Congress in 1873, they saw the opportunity to draft a new constitution for the state. It was expected that the new document would restrict the state government’s power and give power back to the citizens of Texas. The Constitution of 1876 is the sixth...
Introduction A unique set of events defines every century in the history of the United States of America. While the XVI century was the era of colonization, the XVIII century was marked by the colonial decline (Corbett et al. 63-154). While the early XIV century became the making of democracy,...
Many of the universally accepted courses, United States History (HIST405) certainly being one of them, appeals to many people who simply treasure information and styles of thinking entailed. However, a few people are spontaneously attracted to the course or are doubtful of the need to understand its purpose (Mays, 2019)....
Modern advances in medicine, as in other areas, originate in Ancient Times. Today, people are accustomed to the availability and safety of the process of diagnosing and treating various diseases. However, it took humanity many centuries and millennia to achieve this level of medicine. According to numerous studies, there is...
Introduction The primary aim of this essay is to understand the role of segregation and discrimination in creating housing disparity between African Americans and the white community. However, for centuries now, national spatial imaginary has been racially marked, with segregation serving to induce a fine line between the majorities from...
