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The problem of segregation in the U.S. has been quite notorious. Intended to marginalize racial minorities, particularly, African American people, it deprived them of their humanity in the eyes of the dominant White population, exacerbating the process of discrimination. However, even presently, when significant efforts are being made to promote...
As a process of gaining control over a foreign land and its people, colonization is a uniquely European phenomenon. The technological development of European countries in the nineteenth century allowed it a substantial advantage over less advanced countries, including those on the African continent. This process became known as new...
The Discovery of the New World by the Europeans started a long history of colonizing modern US territory. This process involved Great Britain, France, Spain, those who decided to permanently move to the American continent, and the local Indian tribes. After protecting its colonies from the French, Great Britain was...
Introduction The skyrocketing expansion of manufacturing in the period between 1877-1900, named the Gilded Age, generated enormous wealth and made the USA the most economically developed country. Nevertheless, along with achievements, industrialization gave rise to many significant social issues, including a yawning break between rich and poor and economic instability,...
The Emancipation Proclamation forced the new chapter in the United States’ history that led the citizens to change their perception of slavery. Lincoln (1863) stated that “I declare that all persons held as slaves within said designated States shall be free and that the Executive government will recognize and maintain...
The Great Depression was among the most devastating events, which affected and severely hindered the US economy. It is important to note that Americans faced a wide range of issues, which included unemployment, homelessness, the collapse of international trade, deflation, economic output shrinkage, the banking system failure, stock market failure,...
It goes without saying that as a country, the United States was founded on the principles of human rights, social equality, tolerance, freedom, and democracy. According to the Declaration of Independence, all people are created equal, and “they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these...
One of the conflicts, which led to the Civil War in the 19th century, addressed the existence of slavery on the territory of the United States. Although, according to the Constitution of that time, slavery was considered to be legal, president Abraham Lincoln comprehended that it presented a pressing concern....
In the 1930s, America faced the most significant crisis known as the Great Depression which harmed economic development and infrastructure. By 1933, more than fifty-five hundred banks had closed, and unemployment stood at 25 percent or 13 million workers, having a bad influence on people’s well-being and the general mood...
Introduction Living at the time of the Cold War in the United States of America was challenging for the citizens due to a number of political reasons affecting their well-being. From this perspective, the principal factor worsening their conditions was of a psychological nature since various events, and the governmental...
Introduction As a process of gaining control over a foreign land and its people, colonization is a uniquely European phenomenon. The technological development of European countries in the nineteenth century allowed it a substantial advantage over less advanced countries, including those on the African continent. This process became known as...
Introduction It is exactly 245 years since the proclamation of the Declaration of Independence from British colonial rule. The nation, in this period, has developed a long and rich heritage that could easily obscure pre-independence events. Accordingly, an occasional reminder of the factors and influences that contributed to the birth...
According to mythology, on April 21, 753 BCE, the two brothers and demigods Romulus and Remus established Ancient Rome. According to mythology, Romulus murdered Remus and renamed the city after following a dispute over who would control the city. When the guys wanted to continue after arriving on Tiber River’s...
The Great Depression is one of the most critical periods in the modern history of the United States. It began with the global economic crisis in 1929, which most affected the United States. Throughout the 1930s until 1939, the economy could not fully recover from the crisis and recover. Therefore,...
Birth The man who was to become one of the greatest Presidents in the entire history of the United States was born on February 12, 1809, in the state of Kentucky. Lincoln’s family was far from affluent, and young Abraham was definitely not born with a silver spoon in his...
The Battle of Gettysburg lasted for three consecutive days, starting from 1st to 3rd July in 1863. The battle took place at Gettysburg and was won by George Meade. This war is considered the most significant of civil wars in America. This paper will briefly discuss the significance of the...
The signing of the Treaty of Paris in 1763 saw an end to the French and Indian War that began in 1754. The treaty awarded Great Britain, among other things, an enormous territory that included France’s colony east of the Mississippi except for New Orleans. The pact also required various...
High (epithet) intelligence, remarkable (epithet) talent in medicine, and unshakable (epithet) firmness of character have repeatedly helped Lavinia Dock make the right decisions that led to success. Her life’s destiny was the most necessary and challenging; she was a woman who faced the most critical task — the fight for...
Public Education Reform The 2011 U.S. education reform Description One of the most controversial measures of this reform is transferring some educational institutions into private hands. Public schools, run as private enterprises, were considered more success-oriented. Person Involved Diane Ravitch How was the person involved? Diane Ravitch is the most...
Progressivism arose as a political development because of critical financial, social, and political disparities. Its center thought was that administration played a significant part in monetary guidelines and colonial government assistance. President Roosevelt portrays the three critical components of the thought as companies, insurance of buyers, and preservation of nature...
The Civil Rights Movement The civil rights movement is based on the elimination of division and discrimination based on skin color. The first case, “Brown v. Board, 1954,” presents a lawsuit, the essence of which was to end the separation of education for black and white students. The court passed...
African Americans participated in all the wars of the United States, serving their country and people. Military service offered them promotions in the economic, social, political, and military spheres. Thus, the participation of African-Americans must be understood in the context of the importance of racial issues that arose in the...
More than 400 years ago, an important event took place in the history of America, which affected the fate of the entire country. The institution of slavery has existed in the country for over two centuries. From 1525 to 1866, 12.5 million people were taken to America from Africa (Dagbovie...
Primary sources are the original documents that allow analyzing real facts about a certain epoch. They reflect the mood of real people who were eyewitnesses of events. Letters, films, posters belonging to the time period in question can serve as primary sources for historians. Anne Frank’s diary is one of...
The surprise attack launched by Japan on a fateful March day of 1941 is now regarded as one of the major historical events in the history of the United States. The American government’s emergency efforts during the Pearl Harbor tragedy became a subject of nuanced scrutiny from experts and the...
Introduction Many ethnic and racial minorities have been experiencing different forms of discrimination in the United States. The major groups that have been facing discrimination include Asians, Native Americans, and Latinos. Some groups such as “the disabled, women, and homosexuals have been facing a wide range of challenges” (Jacobs &...
The Revolution brought new rhetoric of independence and freedom to American society. However, calls for equality were widespread but maintained a number of inconsistencies in relation to slaves and women. The Revolution increased the differences between the Northern states, which abandoned slavery, and the Southern ones, in which it flourished...
North-South Comparison Chart North South Population (people) 19,127,948 12,315,373 Functioning Railroads (miles) 22,000 9,500 Industrial Output Leather goods Firearms Pig iron Railroads Water transportation Agricultural Output Wheat Oat Cotton Tobacco Corn Sugarcane Population It is necessary to point out that the abolition period in the US history is characterized with...
People in the newly emerged American Republic experienced a surge of nationalistic feelings that impacted the US policy in several ways. First of all, the state’s economic growth led to an increased need for a national currency to facilitate trade between different regions. As a result, President Madison and Congress...
0Jersey City is one of the cities that has high cultural diversity in America. It has an underground rail that passes through, and it helped the slaves escape to Canada and the North that had banned slavery. The term “Underground rail” does not mean the actual railway system, but it...
John F Kennedy’s political decisions were dedicated to defending liberty in the United States and worldwide. Indeed, the course outlined by him in the inauguration speech made the country entail such foreign policy commitments as the Cold War tensions enforcement and participation in fights against Communism (Hart 114). This paper...
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 John F. Kennedy administration was partly responsible for the crisis because it misled the public on facts of the crisis. The president told the public that the country had fewer missiles than its counterpart, the Soviet Union. However, the truth was that America had nine times as many nuclear...
As soon as Franklin Roosevelt took office as President of the United States, he received emergency powers to deal with the crisis. The reforms carried out by the Roosevelt administration in the 1930s became the largest milestone in the history of the United States in the 20th century (Pillen, 2020)....
Before the 1781 Articles of Confederation could be approved, eight states that claimed the western territories had to settle the predicament. For instance, it wasn’t until 1791 that Vermont became a state previously claimed by New Hampshire and New York. Areas north of the Ohio River were claimed by Virginia,...
African American soldiers played an essential role in the American Civil War (1861-1865). The Civil War was the war between States – the Union and the Confederate, the North and the South. It began because the South wanted to secede, but the North did not agree. The white Northerners accepted...
A village Lisht, located to the south of the capital of modern Egypt, is known for the tombs of royalties and elites who lived approximately in the 2050-s – 1650-s BCE. This period is known as the Middle Kingdom of Egypt. The burials are presented in the form of pyramids....
The nineteenth century was an important period in American history, which underlined the demand for the reconsideration of its economic, social, and political systems. The key statement of the paper is that slavery emphasized the issue of freedom in America and led to effective national changes in its legislation, economy,...
Introduction The Tet Offensive is the first large-scale offensive by communist forces during the Vietnam War in 1968. It was the war’s turning point, after which public opinion in the United States lost faith in the possibility of victory in Vietnam. In the country, Tet is the main holiday of...
After the ending of the Civil War, there were two problems in U. S. society between blacks and whites. One of them was the problem of elections and the right to vote. Giving blacks suffrage was essential because it denoted that both whites and blacks would hold political power. This...
The evolution of women’s role in society might be traced back centuries. Some of the historical periods became more prominent than others, such as the era of Puritan communities and the rise of the Evangelical Revival. Further, the differences and similarities of women’s roles in both societies will be discussed....
Gender identity is one of the most important aspects of every human’s life. Different organizations take very different stands on the question of gender identity, according to their values and political affiliations. In this essay, two such organizations are compared: a feminist union, National Organization for Women, and Christian-centric Concerned...
Introduction The concept of origin refers to the point or place where something arises from. In this situation, it refers to the origin of a group of people known as the Metis. Metis is a French term for mixed-blood and language. The term indigenous refers to the first inhabitants of...
Historians who are always keen to define what had become of the ancient Maya civilization understand that the Mayans who established their city-states deep within the jungle strived to build complex structures under the guidance of their highly decisive rulers. At the height of the ancient Maya civilization, the Mayans...
Understanding the motives behind theories of war created in medieval times is an essential part of the knowledge regarding this civilization. The snippet presented is referred to as the speech of Pope Urban II, recorded by Fulcher of Chartres at the Council of Clermont (Chartres, 1905). This excerpt comes from...
Introduction In the article, Crucible of Fire: The Boer War and the Birth of the Canadian Army Medical Corps, the author, Ian McCulloch, takes the reader through a short history of the origins of the Canadian Army Medical Corps (CAMC). Specifically, the author highlights the nature of medical services that...
Traditional societies, in particular the Ottoman Empire, China, and Japan began to experience difficulties in the nineteenth century. They all found that they are much weaker militarily than European countries or America. Military achievements gave stronger countries power to gain more lands and profit, make deals on their terms, and...
World War II was a drastic armed conflict that took the lives of 3% of the world’s population. The majority of estimated deaths occurred due to confrontation, but the rest are connected to famine and war-related diseases. World War II was the battle of all races: white, Asian, and Black...
A number of well-known Greek men made their outstanding contributions to literature, philosophy, medicine, and politics, and their significant impact is hard to be overestimated. One of these influential and famous persons is Pericles – a Greek orator, general, politician, and patron of the arts who lived in Athens from...
The present discussion will comment on the words by Sylvia Woods regarding racism and sexism in the 1930s. This historical personality played an essential role in combating these issues since she was a pioneer in promoting justice in American society. Her words from the book by Zinn and Arnove (2009)...
Argument The Civil War resulted in the redistribution of wealth since former slave owners could no longer receive profits from the unpaid workforce. Prior to the Civil War, a handful of plantation owners in the South were able to accumulate extreme wealth. Naturally, the reason for this was them using...
The roaring twenties, also called the golden decade by some scholars, saw an immense social, technological, and political change. Socially, there was heightened immigration of the African Americans from the South to the Northern cities looking for employment and escaping racial oppression. Furthermore, women made a significant step towards the...
Why did the Cold War develop first in Europe? The Cold War refers to an era of geopolitical and ideological tensions between the Soviet Union and the United States from 1947 to 1991. Westad explains that division was the primary reason why this conflict began in Europe (15). Nazi Germany’s...
Introduction The USA experienced a turbulent political environment after World War II (WWII) that ended in 1945. Intense pressure mounted on the federal government to enact policy and laws that would promote equal rights and privileges for the African-American community (Bloom 21). As such, the Civil Rights Movement was initiated...
The Sociopolitical Implications of a Vegan Diet Vegetarian traditions have been present in human society since ancient times, being primarily associated with religious traditions and personal philosophies. However, the 20th century saw the rise of a dedicated group that took a strict stance, avoiding the use of any animal products...
The usefulness of glass in the Roman Empire cannot be overestimated. It was used practically in all spheres of day-to-day life: in small bottles, boxes, glass alabastra, cosmetics, perfumes. Besides, glass was added to semi-precious stones (amethyst, sapphire, emerald, etc.). Romans manufactured the glass through the production technique called glassblowing....
Initially, America was hidden in ice, and during the ice age, which took place tens of thousands of years ago, snow covered most of the territory. However, over time, fertile lands opened under the ice, which later became an aid for the development of farming. In addition, originally, South and...
The effects of European imperialism have been truly devastating, causing multiple smaller ethnic communities to deteriorate, as well as sending ripples through centuries and affecting the present-day landscape of political and sociocultural relationships between communities to a tremendous extent. With the advent of the Industrial Revolution, the need for expansion...
My historical essay’s topic is the impact of the Irish immigrants on New York’s economy of the 1840s-1860s. A secondary source I applied in my research was the article “The economic assimilation of Irish Famine migrants to the United States” written by Collins and Zimran in 2019, published at “Explorations...
In the 1900 year, the two-decade depression had been continuing in Nevada. By an occasion, miner Jim Butler outcropped gold and silver, which attracted investors to the new camp, Tonopah. This relief from discovery, which put the two-decade depression to an end, dramatically changed Nevada’s social, political, and economic life....
The given analysis will primarily focus on Nelson Mandela, who advocated and fought for ending apartheid, which was a segregation-based practice of dividing white people and black people living in the Republic of South African or RSA. It is important to note that for the majority of his adult life,...
On the 6th of August in 1945, America detonated an atomic bomb in Hiroshima located in Japan. Just several days after, another nuclear attack was released on Nagasaki. Up to this day, despite the countless debates, people cannot find a consensus on whether the bombardment of the Japanese cities is...
Reconstruction under Lincoln The goal of president Abraham Lincoln was the unification of the divided country. Having survived the assassination attempt, Lincoln proceeded with his plan to reintegrate the Confederate states into the nation. This led to them receiving proper representation in Congress. Having former confederates among the supporters would...
American history, for its relatively short lifespan, involved many instances of injustice and atrocities. Since its conception, it has thrived on outrageous instances of discrimination and dehumanization – with the reasons lying in multi-billion-dollar revenue that these practices produced. Ever since the moment the first captured Africans stepped on American...
Historical research is a complex process that comprises many factors and steps. Considering the nature of the analysis, historians require an array of solid evidence in order to obtain an understanding of the past. The earlier period they study, the more difficult it becomes to find such evidence. The history,...
The ruling of the high court on 17th May 1954 against the segregation of black people in the United States was received with significant negativity by the Southern States. Tennessee was not an exception because it maintained the discrimination trend. African Americans were separated from all-white schools, had limited public...
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...
The Civil Rights movement of the 1950s-1960s became a struggle for social fairness. Black Americans were assumed to receive equal rights under the United States laws. Although the Civil War denied slavery officially, the discrimination and racial disparities did not finish for Black folks. During the period of Reconstruction, Black...
Introduction When British colonists came to America, they chose strategic locations they thought were fit to create a stronghold for them over the Native Americans. The British drove the natives out of land that they felt was more valuable and occupied it. The places they chose were either fertile land...
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...
As a merchant and representative of the Vaishya varna, I came from Varanasi to the western cities to trade and discover something new. The land I have seen, called Mesopotamia, is not in the best condition, being attacked by warriors who call themselves Persians. The city I’m heading to has...
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...
Writers and artists aspire to express themselves freely – with only the inner ethical boundaries of this expression. Censorship has always been considered as a primary obstacle for and burden on art. During the period of the Franco dictatorship, a Spanish writer had to bear this censorship burden and adapt...
The Great Depression in the world had started in 1929 and lasted up to 1939. It originated from the United States, and it has been termed the most severe depression in history. The depression caused colossal unemployment, loss of output, and a high deflation rate. The depression’s cultural and social...
The concept of slavery in the American colonies actively developed during the 17th and 18th centuries when hundreds of thousands of African people were kidnapped and forced into crop works. American colonies exploited slave labor to cultivate tobacco, sugar, and cotton before the mid-19th century (History.com Editors, 2009). In 1619,...
The phenomenon of Enlightenment is widely known among the scholars of history. The period between 1685 and 1815, referred to as the Age of Enlightenment, has hugely impacted various European countries’ economic and academic growth (Outram, 2019). The Enlightenment had an exceptional influence on both the french population and the...
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,...
The most crucial objective prerequisite for the liberation movement in the colonies was the progress made by the middle of the XVIII century in socio-economic relations, political and cultural life of American society. There were signs of forming a new nation, which was a powerful impetus in the struggle for...
PICOT Question in minority groups such as African American and Latino populations, how do the services of trained health workers compare to untrained health workers in improving patients’ health suffering from kidney failure? Most minority populations in America have a higher likelihood of kidney failure than White Americans (Murphy et...
The American civil war occurred in the United States between the North (Union) and South (Confederacy) between 1861 and 1865. The war led to massive destruction of property and loss of lives. The war started due to many differences between the North and the South regarding economic development, social and...
I think that an empire needs to have strong authority and control to function. The size of an empire is not as important as the quality of its political organization. Thus, if the leaders can control and rule the central state successfully, they will be able to govern the whole...
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...
The New Deal The New Deal was a collection of programs, infrastructure projects, economic changes, and legislation initiated by the then President of the United States Franklin D. Roosevelt from 1933 to 1939. It was established to provide timely financial support from the Great Recession and to resolve critical changes...
Slave-Like Conditions Among African-Americans The black people experienced different slave-like conditions, which denied them social and economic justice. For instance, African-Americans were prohibited from using public facilities belonging to the white race in the 1880s (Oshinsky, 1997). The former were punished severely by the authorities when found in the slightest...
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...
The United States, which is commonly recognized as America, was under colonization by Great Britain. America became independent through the perseverance of the people, such as Thomas Jefferson. In July 1776, the leader drafted a document, “The Declaration of Independence,” which contained a legal reason why Congress declared independence from...
The producer of the document “the case against the reds” was Mitchell palmar. She was born in Stamford, Texas, where she acquired a bachelor’s degree from Houston University in 1994. Additionally, she has experience teaching, qualified in grades 4-8 as a generalist in social study, and a retail supervisor. She...
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...
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...
Public health is a complex, multifactorial discipline, comprising a wide range of factors. The internal connections between those factors are highly important in the clinical environment, as they inevitably influence nursing outcomes. Bias and racial disparities form an area of major concern for contemporary society, in general, and the issue...
A Silver-Plated Tea Set The inscription on the tea set states that in 1858, it was given as a gift to Mrs. Howard in order to promote evening social affairs and close the gap in terms of interpersonal communication that was based on slavery and segregation. Despite being rather inexpensive,...
Although the main issues in the scope trial were Education and Science v. Religion, the proceedings had a substantial impact in defining the roles of the judicial system and individual’s trust in the administration of justice. Politics, religion, and other social civilities have conflicted for centuries. However, the judiciary plays...
The discovery of the New World made by Christopher Columbus in 1492 is regarded as the onset of the Spanish colonization of the continent that after years became known as America. The vast undeveloped territories and greed attracted numerous adventurers – conquistadors. In this connection, the Royal Spanish court promoted...
Introduction The reflections on the French Revolution by Burke are not meant to explain the event but help the general public in the United Kingdom come to terms with the exercise’s impact. The French Revolution’s occurrence had a far-reaching impact on the French society and the neighboring countries, considering the...
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...
Latino Americans’ history is no less exciting than the history of African Americans or the formation of the modern United States. This course once again showed me that a society fighting for its rights is an irresistible force. Episodes of Latino Americans Documentary clarified for me many moments of history...
Immigration remains crucial for American society and has always taken part in the nation’s history. It is a significant event because people keep moving from one country to another, and many technological innovations, companies, or industries could not exist without immigrants who left their homes searching for a better life....
Introduction In Capitalism and Slavery, Williams writes: “Slavery was not born out of racism: rather, racism was the consequence of slavery” (7). The author proceeds to prove the thesis by analyzing the history of slavery and pointing out much more substantial reasons for its development: economic ones. In this paper,...
Introduction Ken Burns best known for creating a series of documentaries about the American Civil War, shot in 1990, also made a new series about the Vietnam War in 2017. This violent conflict in which America fought to ensure that the communist North did not subjugate the South of Vietnam...
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...
American colonists and the British Empire were involved in a conflict after the French and Indian War in 1763. The main source of disagreement included persistent regulatory actions approved by the parliament. It implied that the American colonists making a fortune from captured territories were obliged to financial responsibilities back...
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 Cuban Missile Crisis was one of the most significant single events in Cold War history. It started with installing Soviet nuclear missiles on Cuba supported by the revolutionary leader Fidel Castro, which was discovered on October 14, 1962, by an American spy plane. The reason for this measure was...
The first chapter of the book Abraham Lincoln and the Second American Revolution by James M. McPherson touches on the subject of the so-called second Revolution. One of the main arguments is the comparison of the events of the 1860s and the events of the first American Revolution (McPherson, 1992)....
The best words to describe the history of Black people in the United States are hardship and struggle. The one who understood this best and told the American society about it was Martin Luther King. He also told Americans that “one day this nation will rise up and live out...
Eugenics in the United States was one of the controversial subjects, which did not get as much attention as it should have. Individuals like Laughlin were among the active proponents of eugenics-based sterilization programs, which advocated for making mentally impaired and ill sterile. There was a strong belief that intelligence...
The article “What Does Independence Look Like? Images From the Year of Africa” by numerous authors are dedicated to 1960, which signifies the most important year in modern African history. Not only did countries become free of colonial rule, but they also gained independence during that year. The article itself...
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...
Introduction The perception of right and wrong and the impact of time on an individual’s actions are challenging concepts that characterize when reviewing the intricacies of justice. Understanding the context with regard to the individual’s intentions seldom helps acquit an individual from wrongdoing in scenarios where negative outcomes are experienced....
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...
Immigration remains crucial for American society and has always taken part in the nation’s history. It is a significant event because people keep moving from one country to another, and many technological innovations, companies, or industries could not exist without immigrants who left their homes searching for a better life....
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...
The post-war era after the second world war led to multiple paradigmatic shifts in American history. One of the most consequential events was the passing of the GI Bill of Rights which afforded veterans of the Second World War economic benefits that greatly enhanced their quality of life. The improved...
Introduction The Vietnam War is considered to be one of the longest wars that America has ever been involved in. The war that began in 1948 and ended in 1963 cost the country close to 60,000 soldiers and more than 350,000 were wounded. On top of this, close to 2...
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....
Introduction The British Empire was one of the largest empires of all the times. Its power, culture, and traditions stretched all over the world with unbelievable speed. It comprised lots of colonies, dominions, and other territories, which were ruled by the United Kingdom. The end of 1900s was the end...
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...
Most heroic tales and historical facts from the Civil War focus on male generals, soldiers, and politicians. After all, warfare was considered a man’s job, but the view ignores that the conflict affected everyone in the country. Women could not sit idly while their husbands and children continued getting wounds...
In the 19th century, American women were predominantly perceived only in the domestic context, which was probably one of the factors that led to the underestimation of their roles in the Civil War (1861-1865). Despite being closely connected to the family and home life, females actively participated in the home...
One of the defining moments in American history is the industrial revolution, a term used to refer to a period in early 19th century whereby production shifted from hand and home based to machine and factory based. The period was characterized by introduction of changes in agriculture, manufacturing as well...
One of the essential characteristics of the play “The Importance of Being Earnest,” written by Oscar Wilde, is the detailed presentation of the Victorian culture in the way it was perceived by the author. In this literary work, he reflected on the upper class and mocked their cultural norms. Wilde...
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...
Malcolm X is the eminent personality of the 20th century, widely known for his combat against African-Americans harassment. Malcolm X had been frequently criticized for his policy, as a considerable part of the society had founded his attitude violent and racist. He had spread the point of view that European...
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...
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...
Although the Civil War granted liberation to the African-Americans in the United States, their place in society has remained uncertain. Booker T. Washington was one of the two prominent figures of that time who advocated for the education of African-Americans without opposing the idea of segregation. This paper will examine...
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...
In the late nineteenth century, following the Civil War, Tennessee entered into a period of industrialization. The railroad connection played a significant role in the growth of the economy and other industries. It facilitated the shipping process and, as a result, the production of flour became one of the most...
The three ideas of interest in Lecture 7 included the Americans’ patience, ignorance of the British, and the significance of collaboration in overseeing the American Revolution’s success. During the First Continental Congress, the Americans did not aim to gain independence from their colonizers. Instead, they focused on amending the policies...
In the United States, the industrial revolution had a significant impact on the country’s cities. Manufacturers constructed factories in cities because of the high populations that offered a consistent workforce. The factories had the effect of attracting far more individuals to the cities. As a result, during the Second Industrial...
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...
Aboriginal art and culture help us to understand the worldview, values, and traditions of the Canadian people, their past and present. Aboriginal culture reflects the long-term colonization of Canada, during which Aboriginal people “have used art making as a strategy for survival” (Trépanier and Creighton-Kelly 18). Aboriginal Arts show themselves...
Racism and discrimination have always been a critical issue for the United States, although slavery and segregation were abolished some time ago. Racism has not remained a historical event and is still present in modern America. Continuing violence, such as George Floyd’s assassination, is the most striking example of existing...
The New Deal in the United States was a set of programs, infrastructure projects, economic changes, and legislation initiated by President Franklin D. Roosevelt to create financial support and solve manufacturing, agriculture, water supply, and employment problems. The most important task was to save and stabilize the US financial system....
