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The Code of King Hammurabi sheds light on the understandings of justice in ancient empires. The document contains over two hundred laws dealing with common crimes. King Hammurabi probably regarded the creation of the code as a way to solidify his political influence, and the proposed system did not actually...
American history is rich in momentous events that led the country to its present state. The most significant was the Revolutionary War that took place from 1775 to 1783, claiming America’s independence from the British. This paper aims to outline the four battles of the Revolutionary War and analyze their...
The Declaration of Independence and “Common Sense” indicate the culmination of a long resistance of the American revolutionaries to the British monarchy. The struggle for independence in the US saw the years of war between the British forces and the continental army. The Declaration of Independence, which was elaborated by...
Self-expression of slaves Slavery left the North and began to be used exclusively in the South after 1790 when extensive industrial development was ongoing in the Southern colonies. These slaves endured hard existence on the plantations since growing sugar was not an easy task. The slaves consisted of children, men,...
The American Revolution is one of the most widely covered and well-known events in American history. Starting with small conflicts and discontent, the sparks have ignited the flame of retribution against the oppressive British rule. As a result of the events that transpired in the 1760s, the colonists have gained...
Introduction Law enforcement and criminal justice in their traditional manifestations through the punishment of crime at state or federal levels do not always provide expected positive results for social order. The particularities of local neighborhoods related to social, economic, or demographical characteristics provide specific guidelines for law enforcement practices in...
Introduction The United States of America is a vast country that appeared due to the expansion of its frontiers by pioneers who conquered the wilderness. Unfortunately, in the process of settling the continent, the Americans got involved in numerous Indian wars, which led to the displacement of many tribes of...
There are many precedents in world history when religious leaders openly fought against injustice, backed by state laws, and sided with the oppressed. Martin Luther King Jr., who fought against racial inequality in America, considered social activity the only legal opportunity to counteract cynicism, indifference, and despair. The theology of...
Introduction The origin of knowing the respective constitution of the United States of America directs towards the daily routine ways of life of the people living in that specific country basically. Every one living in an identical region might start their company or else profitable institution in order to produce...
Introduction Hello everybody, and thank you for listening to this podcast! My name is First Name Last Name, and today, as part of the Threats to U.S. National Security course, I will be discussing the Iraqi Civil War. Firstly, I should note that as part of the assignment for this...
Introduction The conflict between the colonists and the British leading to the revolution; The Americans winning the war and establishing the new constitution; Thesis: The Revolution became the turning point in American history, allowing the country to obtain independence after years of oppression, taxing, and severe fighting. The Causes of...
Andrew Johnson served as the 17th U.S. president from 1865 to 1869 after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. He was born in Raleigh on December 29, 1808, and grew up without formal education. Johnson moved to Greensville, Tennessee and opened a tailoring shop. He was a skilled orator who...
French and Indian War, which is also known as the Seven Years’ War, was the last in the colonial confrontation between England and France. The Seven Years’ War also covers the European theater of military operations, where the English success significantly influenced the victory in the entire war. Despite England’s...
In Western Europe, the rise of monasticism falls in the Middle Ages, during which religion was the most significant force. Monastic Christianity initially originated in Egypt and Palestine in the 3rd – 4th centuries and steadily transmitted to Western Europe. The essential concept of Christian monasticism is the alienation from...
When the word “Bronx” sounds, most people imagine gray depressed streets, wrecked cars, burning trash cans, graffiti, and abandoned basketball courts. A city within a city, located in one of the five counties of New York on the northern outskirts of the state, and, as the only one not lying...
Booker T. Washington’s vision of freedom is more compelling than Dubois’, and thus preferable. Abdication of violence and riots, as well as a focus on self-improvement through work, is a better strategy for addressing segregation. Moreover, it would have offered African Americans an opportunity to improve their social and economic...
Introduction Throughout the history of humankind, expansion has been one of the most important directions in the development of society. The relations of expansion, being a form of power relations, act as a fundamental element in the interaction between the subjects of international life: states. Functionally, all countries can be...
Introduction The development of ancient civilizations was accompanied by the complex nuances of the formation of statehood. When considering the period from Mesopotamia to the era of maritime expansion, major societies and states achieved greatness and recognition largely due to internecine wars, and frequent military conflicts were a natural occurrence....
Summary The tense conflict between white colonists and American Indians played a notable role in the historical development of the USA and Canadians, reflecting on their social and international relationships. This clash was marked by extended series of bloody and devastating wars, the most acute phase of which lasted around...
In the 19th century, the US had a big vision about the world’s politics and actively sent its troops to the lands it thought needed to change. Manifest Destiny was a broadly held American colonialist social faith, which suggested that American borders were bound to grow across North America. It...
Introduction Confucius was known to be a teacher and above all a philosopher. Civilization in Eastern Asia was known to have been greatly influenced by his teachings. His teachings were based on making society better and not changing what was already inexistent. People were to be what they had always...
Garcia, Héctor R. “Beholding Chicano History.” Athanor, vol. 37, 2019, pp. 53-58. This article mainly reflects Chicano history from the time that the movement emerged. One of the aspects is a period of disobedience, which is evident through the practices of the people. For instance, it was considered inhuman to...
Cold War can be categorized as one of the most prominent occurrences in the international relationships of the 20th century. In the second half of the given period, a confrontation between the two strongest powers of their time, such as the USA and the USSR, unfolded in the world political...
In the first half of the 19th century, the predominantly agricultural economy of the USA, the usual way of life,and the mentality of the traditional society were eroded under the influence of industrial revolution. The development of the economy and social sphere was determined by its deployment, as well as...
Introduction The Industrial Revolution was an era of major changes in all the life areas of many countries. Beginning in England, the industrial revolution quickly spread throughout Europe and to the United States. The best description for the notion would be a period of change, which led countries to transform...
Introduction The history of Ancient China is rich and highly diverse, with various schools of thought coming to prominence during its existence. With many changes to its internal structure came events that influenced the values held by the people of China. Revolts and dynastic shifts in the government were commonplace,...
Women’s Rights are repeatedly detected to be at the center of attention, as they are frequently infringed upon. However, if looked back on history just 200 years ago, women did not have nearly as much freedom and abilities as modern females do today. The path to equal society is yet...
It is common to think that the American Revolution was a war for impendence fought by American colonies against the rule of the British Crown. Both the government and society were dominated by wealthy merchants and landowners, as well as prominent colonists who have acquired wealth through the smuggling of...
Introduction Between the 1950s and 1970s, the inmates of Holmesburg Prison were used as human subjects for scientific experiments. Although they were approved by the government, not all legal actions may be regarded as ethical. It goes without saying that these studies were unacceptable from the position of ethics. Main...
Among the numerous milestones of the twentieth century, World War II occupies a specific place for its profound influence on the entire world. Claiming millions of people’s lives and leaving thousands of cities in ruins, transformed the existing economic and social relations. One of the most remarkable changes in this...
Faulkenbury, Evan. ““An Uncommon Meeting of Minds”: The Council for United Civil Rights Leadership in the Black Freedom Struggle, 1963–1967.” The Journal of African American History vol. 104, no. 3, 2019, pp. 392-414. The article examines in detail the role of Martin Luther King in the passage of the 1964...
Introduction The American Civil War is a war from 1861 to 1865 between the Union of non-slavery states and border slave states – the North – on the one side, and the Confederacy of slave states – the South – on the other. The issue of what was the cause...
The distribution of war power in the U.S. has been debatable since severe hostilities across different countries that were initiated by Presidents of the U.S. came out to light. The examination of the constitutional division of authority regarding war powers has provided information on the essence of power that should...
The history of Texas is complex, rife with twists and turns that shaped the state’s current identity. Similar to several other states, it belonged to Mexico in its various iterations, but, unlike those, Texas had a period of struggles against Mexican rule. Then Texas became a part of the United...
The Mineral Wells Baker Hotel – an infamous place that has gathered the attention of many paranormal enthusiasts and horror fans around the United States. What decades ago has been a grandiose and luxurious place for relaxation is now only a shadow of its former self, attracting an all-new kind...
Revolutions always bring violent fights and deaths, but sometimes they are the only choice for the struggling populations to fight for one’s rights and freedom. The Mexican Revolution was a significant overthrow of social order that consisted of armed struggles from 1910 to 1920. It had a long-lasting effect on...
The smallpox epidemic of 1777-1782 was devastating and deadly for many people in North America in the late eighteenth century. British troops were immune to the disease, which gave them an advantage during the Revolution. Elizabeth Fenn, in her book “Pox Americana”, says, “smallpox may have been the gun’s most...
Introduction The foundations of the modern world were laid in the period between the 14th and 16th centuries. The main activities attributed to this development include the Great Britain revolution, the growth of the cotton industry, and the emergent of the finance and banking industry. The transformations made in this...
Introduction Drug use and the resulting implications for the social, economic, and political wellbeing of the people is a subject that has raised controversies for decades. Countries like the United States of America have been plagued by drug crises and the fight against drugs is far from over. Researchers and...
Introduction The unity of the people is a fundamental factor for the productive and prosperous existence of any state. The idea of unification is especially essential for such a multi-ethnic and multicultural country like the US. The first significant measures to unite the Americans were launched by the government in...
Human services are those activities that provide services to people, especially when there is a crisis. These services are designed to help people sail through the challenges they may face in life either from external sources or within themselves. When people face a crisis or a chronic problem, they may...
Introduction The Republic of Texas was an independent North American state that was located on the border of Mexico and the United States of America. The state existed for a decade then run from 1836 to 1846 (Hämäläinen, 55). The creation of independent Texas had resulted from the Texas Revolution...
Manifest Destiny is a philosophy that embraces American history as a whole. This idea originated during the early colonization of New England by the Puritans, who considered America destined for New Canaan to conquer and themselves as God’s chosen ones who were to build the “City on a Hill” –...
Introduction The US Civil War put an end to the institutions of slavery, which were preserved in the constitution of the young nation. The period of Reconstruction (1863-1877) that followed the Civil War opened up the possibility of establishing a new social system without the superiority of the white population...
In the aftermath of World War II and during the Cold War, there were two spheres of influence in Europe. Western Europe supported the capitalist principles of the USA, whereas Eastern and Central European countries sympathized with the Soviet Union seeking to have communist governments in place. This entailed significant...
History is the past experiences that can be reflected by humanity to analyze the present and create a thriving future. However, the interpretation of the same occasion varies, depending on the author’s world perception or the work’s purpose. A historical book might observe the past from a political point of...
The Mexican-American War (1846-1848) brought suffering to many families on both sides. However, while heavy casualties were something the countries had in common, the war outcomes varied greatly, with Mexico ceding to the US territories that now constitute large parts of New Mexico, Arizona, California, and Texas (Guardino 1). This...
Spanish and Mexican California Spanish conquest of present-day California was specifically active during the eighteenth century up to 1821. Spanish settlers built fortifications in order to protect themselves from indigenous people and the British. The Spanish traded with First People and gradually occupied their lands (Starr, 54). They brought diseases...
The accounts of conquest vary significantly depending on the angle one views the same events from. The Spanish conquest of South America is a landmark event in world history. The clash of civilizations that happened when Spaniards discovered America is an example of the event which is interpreted very differently...
Introduction The concept of personal freedoms to which every citizen of the United States is entitled from birth is a rather peculiar one since defining the exact range of freedoms is quite complicated. While some of the freedoms are quite self-explanatory, such as the freedom of thought, others may come...
The Group of Seven and Northern Development by Paul Walton tells the Great Transformation of Canada and related opposing viewpoints, driven by the agrarian myth and the myth of progress. It began with the acquisition of vast resource-rich areas located on the Precambrian shield (Walton, 1990). The Group of Seven...
Introduction Darfur is an unstable region in Southern Sudan with a rich history of armed conflicts. It barely knew any peace until very recently, and its population, namely ethnic Darfuri, kept suffering. The reasons for the region’s constant state of war are complicated, rooted in racism, environmental situation, and overall...
Introduction The period of the Great Depression had a significant impact on the United States and largely changed not only the economy but also the social situation in the country. Specific categories of the population found themselves in difficult conditions, and the New Deal as a program for the development...
Introduction Scenarios of self-sacrifice occupy an essential place in the literature of ancient writers and, as a rule, aim to reveal specific values and moral obligations that a particular character follows. However, such plots are part of not only fictional works but also serious historiographic records. As an example, one...
Christianity began its existence as a small sect and ended up being a major worldwide religion. Its history starts in the Roman Empire, where it managed to survive the cruel persecutions and was legalised by Emperor Constantine I, who has become a Christian himself. The reason for the triumph of...
The Apartheid was the racial segregation that lasted from 1948 to 1994 in South Africa when the discrimination occurred, forcing the affected people to leave their homelands and prevent the regions from developing. The regime appeared during the post-World War II period when many countries suffered from economic and social...
Everyone wants a music system with crystal clear sounds that are appealing and entertaining. Jerrold Company presents the Jerrold amplifier, which is the absolute solution to the voice problems in homes, business places, and even campaigns. The amplifier has the Alternating Current (AC), making it easy for the user to...
Introduction Wisconsin’s Senator Joseph McCarthy gave a speech on February 9, 1950, famously known as Enemies from inside. He alleged to have an authentic understanding of several Soviet agents operating inside the United States federal government. The address took place in the Cold War background, a time of animosity between...
The term “Stolen Generation” refers to Australian indigenous children that were forcibly taken from their biological families and were adopted by white families. The assimilation was appraised as the governmental concern about the extinction of the Aboriginal population of Australia and Torres Strait Island (Bates, D 1938). However, the child...
The Columbian exchange allowed peoples from the Old World to get to know tobacco and a host of other outlandish goods, plants, and animals. The development of America also allowed Europeans to get a new source of gold and silver. From Europe, America adopted cabbage, grapes, rice, sugarcane, wheat, coffee...
From the beginning of his political actions, Donald Trump made a considerable impression on the audience. People were interested in him, although many were also wary. This politician tried to stand by his opinion, even though it was often unusual and revolutionary. This allowed him to win over audiences and...
Adolf Hitler and Franklin Roosevelt became leaders of the state at about the same time, promising their people radical reforms that were supposed to lead their countries out of the political and economic crisis. Both of these leaders were so deeply engrossed in internal transformations that the military clash between...
Culture plays an important role in understanding diverse populations (Betancourt & Lopez, 1993) and in making sense of the complexities of human psychology, feeling, cognition and behavior, and interactions between people and their environment. People from different racial or ethnic groups or cultures have different or varying interpretations of self...
During this time, most people called the Philippine-American war a Tagalog Insurgency because the Philippine troops commenced surrendering to the U.S army. The war commenced on February 4th, 1899, lasting until July 2nd, 1902. The war was a struggle for independence, which had early begun in 1896 under the Philippine...
The art of ancient times is not merely a story of dead people and civilizations gone forever. Filled with contradictions, tragedies, and moments of glory, it reveals the lives of former generations, which define current customs and traditions. Moreover, the striking similarities in various aspects emphasize its importance in understanding...
Contemporary history develops at a rapid pace, as globalization has the entire planet deeply interconnected. Political and economic processes, which happen in one area, may affect the rest of the world to a considerable degree, and the density of important events is also on the increase. Nevertheless, it is possible...
Introduction Slavery is perhaps the darkest period in the history of the African American race because of the cruelty and suffering that they faced. Historical records and other accounts of the era have tried to paint a picture of forceful capture of Africans, treatment as trade items, and involuntary to...
The Civil War is considered to be one of the central events in the history of the United States. This war has started as a result of uncompromising differences in the views of the North and the South on the issue of slavery. Primarily, the government tended to search compromises...
Nowadays, no one can imagine a slaveholding society, a monopoly, and life in daily dependence on rich people. However, this “nowadays” itself would not have been possible without the achievements of the American Revolution. It tore the fetters that bound the economic development of the colonies, linking their trade and...
In the 1800s, many young girls had completed early schooling by ten years. Many would take up domestic duties for some families since they needed to work and help either with the financial situation at home or get the opportunity to earn their own money. Unlike typical young women of...
Introduction The selected lecture focuses on the Civil Rights Movement, especially its origin and influence in the 1940s, 1950s, and 1960s. Professor Taylor chooses two main events to explore: the Brown v. Board of Education case of 1954 and the Desegregation of the Little Rock Central High School in 1957....
The American dream is a belief in a society free from prejudice, and in the success of people that depends only on their personal qualities. This dream is based on the principle of individual freedom and the protection of human rights. In search of these privileges, new migrants came to...
New York City (NYC) was a primary gateway for Europeans, Russians, and Asians, especially in the early 20th century. Nowadays, people of European ancestry constitute around one-third of the population, as well as Hispanic communities, whereas African Americans account for one-fourth. However, by the early 1900s, the black community made...
Colonialism was a remarkable and influential process in African countries. It was characterized by the intention of Europe to colonize the region and demonstrate its domination over African traditions and abilities. At the end of the 1800s, several European nations gained control over Africa, using political pressure, military invasions, and...
Introduction The American Revolution is a colonial uprising that took place in 1765 – 1783 in the British colonies of North America. Being in a military alliance with France, the colonists won a landslide victory in the War of Independence, the main result of which was the proclamation of the...
Introduction The concept of expansion and the colonization of North American lands, which was engraved into the Manifest Destiny, is an admittedly controversial topic that needs to be studied further in order to embrace the effects of colonization on the modern relationships within American society. While studying the historical records...
The historical distribution of the gender roles in society explains the fact that warfare has a strongly marked male character. The gender characteristics of the military on the whole and the US Military in particular change according to the internal and external factors. The first one is the structure of...
Introduction The Spanish Civil War in 1936-1939 was the confrontation of two warring forces – the Republican Popular Front and nationalists supported by the Nazi countries of Europe. Regarding its outcome, the dictatorship of the new regime was established. The role of nationalism was significant, and in the context of...
Introduction The only employer that was available in the village family lived in was the mill. All people would go there and seek employment, but most of them would spend the majority of their time waiting. Some people would only work for 16 hours a week because of the low...
Introduction The history of the United States represents the mixing of various cultures and values shared by different peoples. This fact conditioned the necessity to formulate common values to unite all the population groups into one nation. Such values became liberty, freedom, and equality, but the process of their installation...
The transition from the period of the Roman Empire to late antiquity was characterized by drastic changes in all spheres of human life. These changes had a considerable impact on the art of the period as it started to move from ancient Greek values to the values of the middle...
George Washington (1789-1797) contributed to the adoption of the new Constitution, the Constitutional Convention. He was spreading the spirit of forswearing parties and urged people to abdicate geographical distinction (The White House). John Adams (1797-1801) was an excellent political philosopher who became the first vice president and then the second...
The history of Caribbean slave rebellions is extensive, encompassing several centuries to the point that it can be said that they started after the region’s population became enslaved. However, the movement was not homogeneous, as some parts were more successful at emancipation than others, which also depended on the country...
Introduction The Progressive movement or the Progressive era was a response to economic, social, and political issues created by Industrialization, urbanization, immigration, and political corruption. In the current essay, the central aim is to address the historical period in terms of its major issues and reforms. Concerning the outline of...
Introduction The current essay is an evaluation of McPherson’s book “For Cause and Comrades: Why Men Fought in the Civil War”. A critique of the book will be produced based on the review of several crucial points. First of all, the main thesis of the author will be presented and...
Introduction The speech was written by Kennedy himself with the assistance of Ted Sorensen. Kennedy served only two years of his term and did not have any significant domestic or foreign political achievements such as Roosevelt. Yet, for some reason, people still regard him highly. His ratings reach as high...
Introduction The research conducted in terms of the following paper has shown that the runaway patterns, frequent in times of slavery, were predominantly caused by the family connections of the enslaved American residents. The 21st century’s version of the United States of America has been modified to such an extent...
The struggle for women’s rights and abolition were intricately linked movements of the 19th century. Professor Kelton, in fact, has argued that the former was, in many ways, an unintended consequence of the latter. It is of major importance to analyze numerous concepts that shaped attitudes to women and people...
Introduction Southern USA history has a lot to offer to the overall history of the United States. Written, oral, and other historical sources passed across generations reveal a region that spans an extensive range of cultural and civilization forms. Many social, economic, and political issues have been raised about this...
New York’s history reveals that it has played an important economic role to the United States for many centuries. Following the successful settlement of Dutch settlers in the 1600s, New York’s economy thrived since many people were engaged in lumber trading and fur trapping. In the article “The Emptying of...
Introduction The sharecropping system arose in the Post-Reconstruction era as a means of revitalizing the Southern agrarian economy. However, it quickly became a form of racialized agriculture which aimed to maintain the social order that existed during slavery and subjugate freed black slaves to economic exploitation. Sharecropping quickly became another...
Westward expansion is the 19th-century movement of settlers into the American West, which occurred in 1807 and lasted till 1910. The settlers were practically Europeans, and although they were interested in the history and origins of Native Americans (Indians), they were afraid of them at the same time. Misunderstanding and...
Introduction In Ancient Greece, philosophy played a critical role in the country’s socio-economic and political development. According to Tazzioli and Garelli, education was highly regarded in the kingdom as a means of gaining new knowledge that is critical for sustained growth (8). A new concept emerged where the elites theorized...
After the eruption of Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD, the entire city of Pompeii in the Gulf of Naples was buried under a layer of volcanic ash and forgotten until the middle of the XVIII century. Today, the city of Pompeii is one of the most significant archaeological sites,...
The first Chicanos were the Mexicans absorbed by the United States following the Mexican-American war in 1848. This population was augmented by immigration from Mexico during the 20th century (Muñoz, 2013). While most Chicanos were relegated to cheap agricultural work, a small middle class developed in Texas, allowing some Chicanos...
Introduction Xochimilco is a system of canals that encompass a wide territory of over 170 square kilometers. It served as the main venue for transportation during the pre-Hispanic area and was built by the Aztec to also ensure a reliable water supply to the population. Today, the Xochimilco canals of...
Introduction The development of nationalism in China has been examined from multiple standpoints, with no consensus having been reached. However, given the context in which China gained the sense of national identity, the described change could be seen as the urge for liberation against the colonist interests of European states...
Introduction After the end of the Second World War, many countries in the world had undergone a dramatic twist in their policies and structures due to the influence extended to them by their superpowers and former colonizers. The term containment was initially derived from the word contain and it was...
The Rise and Fall of the Ku Klux Klan in Texas during the 1920s Being a notorious blemish in U.S. history, the Ku Klux Klan (KKK) emerged as the ultra-right organization that advocated for highly reactionary ideas, promoting racism, homophobia, anti-Semitism, and a range of other ideas associated with White...
American society In general, American society has traditionally had a divided attitude towards its history. A substantial number of people are remarkably future-oriented; they see the outcomes of historical events as a burden that should be overcome. At the same time, similar to the majority of people all over the...
The famous Canadian psychiatrist Jordan Peterson defines evil as a human’s ability to cause suffering for the sake of suffering (Peterson 89). Building on this definition, slavery, a system in which people become property, counts among some of the evilest crimes against humanity. Probably, the most tragic event in the...
Introduction The Roman Empire declined many centuries ago, leaving its inventions and ideas for future generations. Even though the world has experienced numerous historic events since then, reshaping humans’ lives, the Romans’ legacies still can be noticed in almost every area, ranging from politics to culture. The accomplishments of ancient...
The governments of Ancient Greece and Rome had similarities and differences alike. It becomes clear if one compares the High Roman Empire with Athens at the peak of their might. Both governments conquered foreign for economic purposes and used religion to justify their regimes, but Athens remained a democracy, while...
209 years ago, a famous mathematician Évariste Galois was born. He lived only 20 years but managed to become a classic of mathematics and one of the founders of higher algebra. His short biography is well known because it is romantic and interesting to young people. Galois was a fiery...
Several events compelled the United States to be involved in the Second World War, including the infamous Pearl Harbor Attack by the Japanese. This event led to the imprisonment of thousands of citizens who had Japanese ancestry. The majority of targeted individuals were living near the Pacific Coast where the...
In the 1800s, there was a firm establishment of slavery in the USA. A number of decrees and policies had been issued to govern the activities of black people, with special attention to the differentiation between slaves and free blacks. However, along with the political aspect of slavery, there was...
Livy’s attitude towards the plebeians was consistent, as revealed in several instances. First, he was against what the Patricians were doing to the Plebeians, such as inequality in resource sharing. In particular, “not only was the belly nourished, but it also provided nourishment, since it supplied to all parts of...
Future Challenges The gradually deteriorating environment will result in the emergence of multiple health problems associated with the health of the nation. First of all, it will precondition the increase in the number of chronic diseases or long-term conditions. At the moment, the situation is complex, however, in accordance with...
Introduction Gaius Julius Caesar, one of Rome’s iconic leaders, was born in 100 B.C. in Rome, Italy. He was an army general, a politician, a governor, and an administrator. Unlike other influential and wealthy Roman politicians, Caesar was raised by a humble family. Wealth and a class type of family...
America is a multinational and multi-ethnic country due to its history and political ideas of the past. Latino Americans have also become an integral part of American culture due to the expansion of the United States as well as its migration policy. However, Latino Americans have a long history of...
The beginning of social activism was a turning point in humanity’s history, reflecting the central moods and demands of society and also being a specific reaction to pressing issues hindering the further development of mankind. Despite being a controversial subject, it has grown into the primary tool used by different...
Lucretia was a noblewoman known for her innocence, beauty, and suicide that she committed after a rape. Her death is a symbol of dishonor in human relationships in Ancient Rome. Livy introduced Lucretia as “occupying herself differently,” which tells about her high honor and the distinction from other women (79)....
Introduction Nadezhda Mandelshtam was the wife of one of the most famous Russian poets whom the world lost because of Stalin’s regime. Osip Mandelshtam was one of the hundreds of thousands of victims of Stalinism who died in GULAG. There is much literature on Stalin’s repressions and totalitarianism, but a...
Events in Belarus have become the focus of attention of many world media. In the heart of Europe, thousands of protesters are once again opposing the authoritarian rule. The former Soviet Republic has repeatedly witnessed the dubious victories of President Alexander Lukashenko. However, never before has the desire for change...
Introduction Fort Sumter was the last point the Union forces occupied in South Carolina after the state declared secession and lived the Union. Therefore, the battle for Fort Sumter became a starting point for subsequent military actions between the Confederates and the Union. It was also a defining point at...
Introduction The United States has always been a country that promotes freedom and civilian liberties. Nevertheless, civil rights movements have been a priori attribute of the American social agenda throughout its history. The reason is that the understanding of freedom has not always been expanded on all the groups present...
Introduction The American comprehension of liberty has become the guiding light for the majority of countries. Thousands of people from all over the world come to the United States every year, hoping to pursue a better future for themselves and their families. However, Americans have come a long way to...
One of the deadliest occurrences of human history is the 1918 “Spanish Flu” epidemic. Influenza spread to almost every part of the world and appeared in the United States, Britain, and France in the same year. Overall, the virus affected three to five percent of the world’s population, including the...
Introduction The beginning of the Palestine-Israel conflict has a long history and in spite of many attempts made to tackle the struggle, has not been resolved until today. It belongs to a wider Arab-Israel conflict; the confrontation has various reasons for geopolitical, religious, economic, and ideological nature. In fact, almost...
The main reason for the rise of the Atlantic slave trade between 1400 and 1750 was the importance of colonies for the development of the economy of European countries. The plantations based on the fertile lands in the New World were the new social and economic institutions. Since the large...
Numerous Chinese laborers came to the US during the California Gold Rush of 1848–1855. They proved to be industrious people, and it is hard to find any vivid examples of animosity towards them during that period. Surface gold could be easily found in sparsely populated distant areas of California back...
Abolitionists: Reformers or Agitators? Abolitionism played a defining role in the history of the United States. The primary goal of the movement was to end slavery, and it is considered the main reason for the American Civil War (Newman, 2018). Besides abolishing slavery, the movement also influenced other reforms that...
Before the Speech Martin Luther King Junior delivered the speech, “I Have a Dream,” in 1963. It was heard by an initial two hundred thousand people, beyond any other rally in the history of the U.S at that time. The speech’s content put pressure on President Lyndon’s administration to push...
The controversial representation of Christopher Columbus and his role in American history caused the emergence of two opposing stances. Hence, some people emphasize the importance of this historical figure that contributed to the discovery of the continent, whereas others suppose that his involvement brought more harm than good (Shafer &...
Introduction The American Revolution is one of the most critical events in the history of the United States. It resulted in the thirteen Great Britain’s colonies regaining sovereignty and claiming their independence. However, before speaking about the consequences of the American Revolution, it is crucial to learn what led to...
Each of the texts supports the information about the different early empires discussed in Chapter 4 of the textbook. The first text from the banquet style of Assurnasirpal II describes the banquet held by the ruler in his palace. The document describes the food served to the guests in great...
American history consists of many confrontations: colonies against the crown, North and South. Even at the beginning of its existence, the United States was subject to a conflict of different opinions. In the 1790s, the conflict between the Federalists led by Alexander Hamilton and the Anti-federalists led by Thomas Jefferson...
The tragic events of 1999 made the entire international society shudder with horror. All the world newspapers enlightened the accident that took place at Columbine High School and became the cause of thirteen deaths. The terrible tragedy happened on April 20 in the Colorado state. In the morning two armed...
Introduction It is a well-known fact that the British Empire formed thirteen colonies on the eastern shore of the North American continent. Nevertheless, those colonies were formed for different reasons and offered unique experiences for the European settlers. The last British colony formed in America was the Georgia Colony, established...
There is no doubt that the government should not be blamed as the initial driving force behind the unfair and unconstitutional deportation of Mexican Americans. In fact, there are several other reasons that contributed significantly to such a tragic event. One of them is the tough economic situation at the...
There were several eras of reading research led by different assumptions and theories. First was the era of conditioned learning, which lasted from 1950 to 1965. During this period, the research was inspired by behavioristic theory, which stated that learning is a conditioned behavior that could be programmed. The second...
The era of great geographic discoveries is well-known and well-remembered for the supposed progress that it provided for Europe. However, up until recently, the massive harm caused to indigenous people, who have been severely affected by the thoughtless actions and violence of colonizers, has been neglected. Although economically, expansion into...
Introduction Funeral rites and beliefs were significant for the ancient Egyptian society and were already practiced long before the emergence of the state, somewhere in the era of primitiveness. The concept of life in Ancient Egypt was very different from the common understanding, as they believed that life was to...
The Gulf War, which lasted from 1990 to 1991, was a significant historical event that irreversibly changed the political picture of the world. In this unprecedented war, Iran fought against a coalition of 28 countries led by the United States. Since Kuwait itself became of interest to the Western world,...
The process of Reconstruction that Texas undergone after the Civil War was excruciatingly hard for the state and its citizens, mostly due to the contradictory forces that were pulling the state apart on social, political, and economic levels. The changes in the relationships between African Americans and white Americans, particularly,...
Japanese-American internment is a significant problem in the 21st century as it questions the credibility of the democracy and values of equity in the USA. This case shows the imperfection of the political system as human dignity was not taken into consideration in prison camps that were organized by the...
Introduction The Declaration of Independence was the first and, perhaps, the greatest document that laid the foundation for not only the country but also its people’s philosophy. Words “Life, Liberty, and Pursuit of Happiness” form the basis of the American dream (“The Declaration of Independence: A transcription,” 2017). According to...
Introduction America was colonized by the British Empire for a long time; therefore, it experienced the challenges that other nations went through before attaining independence. The American Congress assigned Thomas Jefferson, John Adams, Benjamin Franklin, Roger Sherman, and Robert Livingstone the role of drafting a document to be presented to...
Introduction The Iroquois are a group of northeastern tribes of North America that have an important place in the world’s history. They are known to have established unity based on the principles of peace and equality after years of feud. Five separate tribes living on the neighboring lands came to...
Introduction Civil War is the bloodstain for the United States, and Sherman’s March to the Sea is the most decisive moment against the Confederacy that led the War to its ending. This paper aims to discuss this campaign’s moral impact for the Confederates, economic effect, the March’s influence on the...
From the 1620s, New York became a favorite destination for Dutch settlers who introduced numerous ideas and ways of lives in North America. New battles emerged since the foreigners tried to attack and control the Native Americans. The infamous Pavonia Massacre led to the death of around 80 natives. Flowe...
Introduction European settlers came to North America in hopes of a new life full of opportunities. Their expectations manifested themselves in the idea of the American Dream, which proclaimed that success could be achieved by anyone through hard work in a society based on democratic principles. First established in the...
Chicanx Movement Also widely known as El Movimiento, the Chicanx, or Chicano, Movement was aimed at liberating people of Mexican descent from the clutches of structural racism in the 1940s and 50s (Ruiz 101). The Chicanx Movement is often compared to the Black Power Movement. Indeed, both originated roughly at...
Bolton examines how Spain was able to spread its influence across South and Central America while having its resources spent on wars in Europe. The impact was substantial to the extent that the majority of the population of the South American continent speaks Spanish and has culture inherited from Spain....
Growth of Popular Leisure Activities during the Period 1860-1910 Leisure may be viewed as an important aspect of human life as it gives an individual the privilege of relaxing after putting a lot of effort and time into work. In simple terms, leisure may be described as the spare time...
Introduction Canoes have always been an integral part of the life of ancient tribes. Ancient people all over the world started to build canoes as early as 8200 BC (“Native American canoes,” n.d.). North American Indigenous tribes were making dugout and birch-bark canoes long before the first European settlers came...
The Age of Enlightenment is a controversial period in history, and its evaluation should include both advantages and drawbacks of the time. However, it is usually considered an exciting era full of opportunities and freedoms (Keane). Even though the perception of the Age of Enlightenment is primarily positive, this time...
Discussion Shortly after World War II ended, the United States of America was involved in a divisive conflict, the Vietnam War, which lasted for two decades. Americans fought alongside the South Vietnamese army against the communist North Vietnam government and its allies in the South, the Viet Cong. The Southern...
By the 19th century, slavery had become an essential component of the Southern economy. An increasing number of anti-slavery politicians and supporters of emancipation contributed to the paranoia among the Southern population. The latter believed that government support was essential for maintaining order among slaves (Locke and Wright 343). African...
The current paper is an argumentative essay that aims to provide a reasonable disagreement with William Swinton’s thesis on human history development. According to Swinton, there is only one “civilization of progress”, and it belongs to European people (Aryan races). The statement appears to be unreasonable due to the existence...
