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The Black Death is known as one of the most horrible and destructive pandemics that hit the medieval world. It surfaced in Europe in the fourteenth century at around 1347 to 1350. It originated from Asia, where there are many rodents, especially rats, which carried the plague bacillus. When the...
When studying the history of China, many put a focus on innovations that gave a start to the development of Western civilizations. Despite the fact that China was very advanced in agricultural and technological productivity in the time period leading up to the fourteenth century, the country stopped its development...
Introduction The debate whether the British economy declined or grew during the post war decades among scholars especially economic historians has been going on for decades. The debate began immediately with the invention of the idea of Declinism in the later decades of the nineteenth century (Tomlinson 732). The origin...
Introduction Nowadays, Africa is considered the poorest continent in the world. Remarkably, for such a long period of time, Africans’ way of life remains unchanged (Walton, Smith, and Wallace 2017). Certainly, there are many reasons for that, ranging from some peculiarities of their culture to the hundreds of years of...
Edward Berenson’s textbook “Europe in the Modern World Since 1500” As transportation networks and technology began to develop, they allowed for fast and efficient shipment of goods anywhere in Europe and across continents. This resulted in a dramatic decline in prices on food and crops, particularly with the arrival of...
The Articles of Confederation and the New Constitution: Comparison and Contrast Prior to the ratification of the US Constitution that was created in 1787, the state-operated under another document known as the Articles of Confederation, which became effective in 1781 (“Comparing the Articles and the Constitution,” 2010). Even though the...
It is claimed that 50 years after the JFK assassination, nearly all the known facts have been propagated by the mainstream media. Nearly each idea known to the public has been either evoked or driven by individuals who restricted activities of the mainstream media (Gormlie 1). Thus, just like the...
Abstract The Algerian revolution is also known as the Algerian war of independence. The Algerians rebelled against the French administration after they were unable to withstand its brutality. France invaded Algeria in 1830. Before the French incursion, Algeria had been under the control of the Arabs, Turks, Romans, and Moors....
The U.S Supreme Court came into existence as per the requirement of the constitution. Article III, section I of the US constitution required that a supreme court is enacted to provide judicial power. The agenda to establish the court was deliberated by the first meeting that was held by the...
Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X are among the notable civil rights activists that lived in the United States of America. Despite the fact that they came into being at different times and had different lives, these two figures had some similarities and differences between them. Martin Luther’s father...
The article under discussion analyzed and explained the notion of the “Needham puzzle.” The puzzle is about China’s growth and evolution: its tempo, its perspective, and the reason why China failed to become the country of the industrial revolution, although the capability of its evolution and growth was high even...
Susan Douglas’s book Where the Girls Are: Growing Up Female in the Mass Media is a highly successful attempt to portray the lives of women as being impacted by the media and culture. Douglas attempts to evaluate the effect of songs, TV shows, adverts, and other means of communication on...
Introduction The Constitution of the United States was established in 1787. Delegates from northern and southern states worked on this document, taking into consideration the interests of all the involved. The Articles of Confederation preceded the Constitution. However, they could not be used effectively to govern the country. The delegates...
Pauli Murray’s name is not commonly mentioned alongside many historical figures that have been immortalized in their fight for equality and civil rights for minorities and women alike. However, Murray had a profound impact by introducing ideas and legal concepts which were used to establish the basics of equal treatment...
Introduction The United States had two constitutions. The first one, known as “The Articles of Confederation,” came into effect in March 1781. The second one, “The Constitution,” succeeded The Articles in June 1788. The documents may seem similar, but they have a lot of differences when analyzed in more detail....
Among outstanding political figures, Abraham Lincoln holds a specific place. He was the president of the USA in a very difficult period for the country. The Civil War, which lasted four years, claimed the lives of more than 600 thousand of the Americans. Abraham Lincoln has placed himself on record...
The nations that are available today are the result of human interventions. Over the centuries, people have tried to spread nationhood among the citizens of particular geographic regions. Nationalism comprises of shared ideas, common principles and a common purpose (Kagan et al. 630). A nation consists of people coming together...
How was each section of the country impacted by the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Dred Scott decision? Both the Kansas-Nebraska Act and the Dred Scott decision promoted slavery against the backdrop of the pressure from the Northerners for the abolition of the practice. The passage of the Act coupled with...
Introduction The Renaissance is one of the turning points in the history of the development of the world. This era changed the direction and pace of human progress. Such processes significantly affected European countries. Life of regular people, as well as of aristocracy, became different and more resembling the life...
While carrying out a comparative analysis of the Articles of Confederation and the Constitution of 1787, it is critical to take into account the fact that the latter appeared in response to the overall dissatisfaction with the Articles. Hence, the ratification of the Constitution signifies that this legislation was considered...
Introduction Nationalism in Asia bears a lot of similarity to nationalism movements in Europe and the rest of the Western world. In fact, the goals of nationalism in both regions (Europe and Asia) are all the same (Metcalfe 45). Moreover, the various circumstances that made countries in both continents unified...
Introduction The National Archives contain numerous founding documents of America. One of them is the Bill of Rights, a list of amendments to the Constitution (“The Bill of Rights: How did it happen,” 2017). As can be seen in Figure 1, the Bill of Rights contains ten amendments ratified by...
Abstract The American Civil War occurred between 1861 and 1865. Without a doubt, it is one of the darkest political upheavals in the history of the United States. However, the remarkable war led to the collapse of the Confederacy States thus making it easier for the leaders to bring the...
Introduction Prophet Muhammad is rightfully regarded as the central figure in the history of Islam. He is the person who introduced this religion to the Arabs in the 7th century and starting working to create a united Arab empire. Since founding Islam, Muhammad took on the role of principal leader...
Introduction A few events in the United States history had as much impact as the American Civil War, which took place between 1861 and 1865. The Civil War was, in part, fueled by the debate over the future of slavery between the South and the North. Slavery is an alien...
Introduction According to Luxemburg, masses that agreed with leaders who advocated for World War I did so due to social attributes (13). Some of the issues that Luxemburg mentions as “social attributes” include the “…cholera in the wells, Russian students heaved bombs on railway bridges in Berlin, telegrams became false...
President Wilson is identified as a promoter of human rights through the US policy decisions. He integrated language of freedom, democracy promotion and the rights of man into hegemonic rule one. The integration of the rules was used to explain the American foreign policy and its identity (hegemonic rule three...
Globalization, or the process of strengthening the international bonds between countries in political, economic, and media sectors, is currently one of the major threats to the autonomy of many states. Germany is one of the countries that have a great influence on world politics, yet it has a history of...
Introduction Pope Innocent IV wanted to find out more about the Mongols. The church also had intentions of spreading Christianity to the East. The church, therefore, sent some emissaries for that task. When John of Plano Carpini got there, he found them to be a people who hold firmly to...
Description of the Document The document we are talking about could be considered fundamental for the appearance and development of the USA. It is the Bill of Rights which includes the first ten amendments to the United States Constitution. The example presented in web archives is the photo of the...
Introduction An evaluation of the article reveals that the Texas Constitution is assumed to be a representation of the ideals of the Grangers or farmers. In effect, agrarian voters are seen as the chief influencers of the constitution’s grudging and explicit nature on issues like official salaries, tax rates, and...
Introduction The Caribbean is considered as one of the first regions to lose the aspect of indigeneity due to the massive immigration of people from Europe, North America, Africa, and the Far East since the early 1600s. The erosion of the indigenous Caribbean culture emerged from the intrusion of the...
Introduction John F. Kennedy remains a major political icon in the American history. He was the 35th president of the country. He was assassinated on 22nd of November, 1963 (Historymatters.com 1). The leader was shot by a sniper at Dealey Plaza, Dallas Texas. His death is regarded as one of...
The colonization of North America continent has a turbulent and contradictory history. For more than three centuries the seekers for new lands, better life and adventures had explored the continent brought dramatic changes into lives of indigenous Indian people. French and English colonists were among those Europeans who influenced the...
Introduction The Cold War was the main geopolitical conflict of the second half of the 21st century. The ideological and economic confrontation between the US and NATO against the USSR and the countries of the Warsaw Pact began in 1946 with Winston Churchill’s speech, where he condemned the Soviet Union’s...
Introduction Sparta was a worrier community in ancient Greece that residents in a city known as Lacedaemon. The origin of the community can be traced to 900 BC. However, they rose to prominence in 650 BC when they started demonstrating their unique military skills. According to Cartledge (47), the ancient...
Description of the Example The completed digital field trip was quite informative and meaningful. The primary document selected from the Founding Documents Gallery at the National Archives was the Bill of Rights. This document outlines the major restrictive clauses or amendments to the Constitution that were aimed at protecting the...
Cause of the Problem that their Countries Faced Perspective of Hitler Hitler pointed out two specific reasons behind the current plight that Germany experienced. The first was the adverse system of reparations that Germany had to pay at the end of the first World War. This is evidenced by the...
Why did Gorbachev choose the United Nations as his forum for this speech? The speech of Gorbachev in the United Nations in 1988 was not accidental. The fundamental tasks of the United Nations are the following ones, namely strengthening peace and providing security for the global community. Any speech that...
Abstract This paper explores the subject of heroism and its place in the present society. It determines that in the biblical and medieval societies, heroes were individuals with extraordinary abilities who saved their societies from evil and bondage. The paper goes further to determine that the present society has had...
Introduction In Plano, Texas, families of several elementary school children sued the Texas school district for religious discrimination and impeding on exclusive rights and freedoms provided for in the first amendment of the constitution. According to the parents, the school allowed for winter and birthday parties but excluded Christmas parties....
Introduction The Kosovo Liberation Front, also known as Kosovo Liberation Army, was a para-military movement that fought against Serbian army, security forces, and pro-Serbian movements in Kosovo insurgency of 1995-1999, which ended with the formation of an independent and partially-recognized Albanian state. Its role and place in history are disputed...
Introduction Obama’s decision to help the community college fostered the belief that African American administrators can succeed, despite discrimination and hardships, and that they could attain higher promotions. Community colleges have helped many African Americans, Hispanics, and other minority groups in the United States that have commonly been rejected from...
Introduction The transcontinental railroad was build despite opposition from the Indians. They were fighting to preserve their culture. To them the railroad meant bringing more white people to their territory. They held meetings seeking counsel to protect their land. This dispute did not stop the construction of the railroad, as...
In his Declaration of Independence, Ho Chi Minh claimed that Vietnam had rendered certain services to the Allies during the World War II, and for this, the country had deserved freedom. Ho (1960) states, “A people who…have fought side by side with the Allies against the Fascists during these last...
Despite the enormous significance of the Constitution, its creation was associated with major controversy, which revolved primarily around the degree of centralization of the country’s governance. However, the final product can be considered a reasonable compromise between individual liberties and institutional responsibilities. The following paper provides a detailed analysis of...
Introduction The Articles of Confederation are considered to be the first American constitution ratified by all the states with Maryland being the last one in 1777. Still, the specific factors related to American internal issues proved that the states needed a national government that would be stronger than the provided...
There are several consistent impressions produced by the creative output of Mexican writers and artists of the 1950s. The Luis Bunuel movie Los Olvidados, the short stories of Juan Rulfos in his collection titled The Plain in Flames, and the mural art of that decade all attest to the failure...
Because of the desire to keep the integrity of the American society, the fear for the Red Plague, as known as the communists, has been cultivated in the United States for decades. Despite the fact that the United States were rather distanced from the Soviet Union, the Communist ideas were...
Introduction The National Archives provides access to various important papers. However, the set of America’s founding documents deserves special attention. The first document in the set is the Declaration of Independence. It had a significant impact on the history of the United States. The main goals of this paper are...
The Portraits of Native American in the Essays The author of the first essay begins with the words “America is the child of Europe.” It is mentioned that before the Europeans came, the vast regions were occupied by “a wilderness of tribes of copper-colored barbarians or savages.” With these words,...
I suppose that Ho Chi Minh meant the help that Vietnam provided for France in the course of World War II. At that time, Vietnam got into the center of conflict between France and Japan. Becoming a location of the fight for territory between the two nations, Vietnam lost its...
At different points of the development of the human society, there were different views on the Aryans. They were seen as European nation’s ancestors, a mythological nation of half-people and half-deities. They were also a symbol of some nation’s superiority and certain justification of conquest. It is necessary to note...
Introduction On the face of it, it may seem like Boyz n the Hood and Black Freedom Fighters in Steel may not give the impression of having much in common when it comes to the characters or the plot of the story. Nevertheless, the two stories are rather analogous and...
Introduction Slavery is purely the use of human labor without proper remuneration for personal gain. In light of this, black families were for a long time accustomed to slavery by the whites in America leading to racial discrimination. Slavery tore kinship ties apart thanks to the separation of parents and...
Introduction After the government was recovered by the military, many events followed afterwards. There was looting among other major crimes that followed in the late republic. This essay seeks to discuss the problems that followed after this event. The paper will also show how the events led to the problems...
Introduction Nowadays, the principles of equality and tolerance are discovered as guiding concepts in modern society. It implies that every individual is treated with respect disregarding his/her race, gender, and ethnicity. Nonetheless, the situation was different in the past due to slavery and high levels of discrimination in the United...
Reading Response Why the Industrial Revolution did not originate in China in the fourteenth century is one of the most controversial questions many ask. Despite the fact that the Industrial Revolution did not occur in China, there was a chain of contributing factors that can be considered crucial to the...
Racial discrimination is a critical issue that has attracted the attention of the general public a long time ago and is still discussed by numerous professionals in such spheres as history and politics. Blair Kelley also revealed her interest in this topic. She wrote a book titled Right to Ride:...
Introduction The Spartans involved a society of warriors who exercised a high level of discipline, self-sacrifice, and tolerance. The Spartans: The World of the Warrior-Heroes of Ancient Greece is a chef-d’oeuvre story authored by Paul Cartledge. The author, a prominent historian, tracks the outstanding rise and fall of the Spartan...
Structure of the Book and a Summary of its Contents This paper is a book review of American Foreign Policy since World War II, by Hook and Spanier (1). An acclaimed literary work, researchers have used the book in educational and political fields. It has only two parts. The first...
Introduction The post-Cold War era in the American society can be deemed as an essential epoch in the U.S. history, as it allowed for retrieving the answers to some of the most complicated political, financial and economic questions; foreshadowing the tendency for the globalization and the following alterations in the...
The President’s main objective is to lead the state and society to the progress and prosperity. However, political courses and programs can have many advantages and disadvantages in their realization. Thus, being re-elected, President Obama should make conclusions about the previous policies and change the approach to realizing definite ineffective...
Introduction The drafting of the Constitution is one of the most important moments in the history of the United States. The country was starting to take shape, and difficult questions began to appear in the political scene that required a new document to be created that would better suit the...
Each country has such events, which have played a fundamental role in its development. In the history of the American people, one such significant event was the American Civil War. Initially, it was a bourgeois-democratic revolution, which had evolved into a war. The purpose of this paper is to discuss...
Introduction It is a known fact that the United States had two constitutions in its history. “The Articles of Confederation,” which came into power in March 1781, was the first document. It was followed by “The Constitution” itself in June 1788. These documents seem to have many similarities. However, a...
In its comparatively long history, humanity had passed through numerous crises that altered the world and resulted in the appearance of new entities, values, phenomena, etc. There were different causes for the appearance of hard times. Starting from the ice age and ending with the 2008 financial crisis, human beings...
Primary sources serve as direct evidence to facts. They provide information from resources that are highly related to the described events or phenomena (Bodden 28). In order to select the primary sources correctly, it is necessary to evaluate their reliability. The purpose of this paper is to analyze one of...
Introduction The Caribbean, a geographical collection of the island and mainland sovereignties located in the north of South America, south of North America, and east of Central America, is rich in diversity. Arranged in beautiful islands and mainland countries, the Caribbean region is recognized globally for its colorful and vibrant...
What were the most important factors affecting the slave experience? When considering the elements of the 19th-century environment that defined the experience of slaves, one must bring up the economic specifics of the area. Seeing that the South was primarily known as the area for agricultural resources, the necessity for...
The Stamp Act Resolutions The Stamp Act of 1765 was developed during the meeting later called the Stamp Act Congress. The purpose of the Stamp Act Congress was to address certain concerns and discuss the possible ways to terminate them. The difference between the Stamp Act and the Acts before...
Introduction Colombia is a country fragmented by tropical forests, mountain ranges, and poor infrastructure. It is also characterized by a tradition of insurrections and armed revolts against the government. The elements have provided fertile grounds for the growth of guerrilla groups in the country. Guerilla warfare is one of the...
John Dickinson John Dickinson is one of the most iconic figures in American history. Being one of the Founding Fathers, he co-signed the U.S. Constitution (“John Dickinson Plantation,” n.d.). Introducing changes to Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking up Arms, he contributed extensively to the promotion...
Introduction The westward expansion was a critical moment in the history of the United States that commenced in 1807 and ended in 1912, and that involved the exploration and colonization of territories in the West (Billington and Ridge 25). It began along the East Coast and progressed towards the Pacific...
Bill Clinton was the 42nd president of the United States of America. He was born William Jefferson Blythe III in the year 1946. He joined politics in the early 1970s where he first vied for the post of Congress in Arkansas which is his place of birth. He was defeated...
Author’s Thesis The authors of this book explain how the events surrounding the American Civil War affected both the soldiers and civilians who were actively or inactively involved in the military campaign. Historical Background “A People at War” addresses the period beginning from the pre-Civil War period when most of...
Introduction In the years following American independence, the country had to undergo a complex process of forming a republic. The inherent nature of democracy, as it is known today, was challenged as the Founding Fathers explored various possibilities for creating ‘the law of the land.’ Eventually, these substantial differences led...
In 1776 America faced a series of problems that required immediate resolution. While the British forces were perfectly disciplined, armed, and organized, the Patriot army experienced a lack of skilled generals and soldiers as well as a lack of armament. The Patriots needed foreign aid, and if they wanted to...
A civilized society is often divided into classes where each has its specific and unique characteristics. As a result, there are layers of civil masses, and the conditions for existence are not always equal. One of the most important aspects of any society is the working class, and the way...
Service of Vietnam During the Conflict The primary service that Vietnam rendered came in the form of local resistance groups and sparsely armed militia that helped to repel Japanese troops from the shores of Vietnam. Without the intelligence and manpower provided by the locals, it would have been likely that...
Introduction American history is defined by borders and clear definitions. To understand the worth of all historical events and take the most important lessons, it is necessary to differentiate the concepts and know their direct explanations. For example, there is a significant difference between a citizen and a subject, and...
Introduction This research paper covers the life and times of the Supreme court Justice Warren Earl Burger. I specifically choose him because of his role in judicial administration and his conservative decisions regarding controversial cases. His conservative demeanor earned him friends and foes in equal measures. However, it is this...
Introduction It is imperative to mention the drafting of the Constitution is a fascinating topic that is frequently discussed by scholars. The importance of the document should not be disregarded because the United States had to deal with numerous difficulties at that time as a result of the Great Depression....
Despite the fact that such a woman as Pauli Murray is unfamiliar to many contemporary people, this woman’s contribution to the history of the development of American democracy and social equality, in general, is very significant. This African-American became one of the few representatives of the struggle for freedom who...
Roman Empire was one of the greatest and mightiest states the world had ever known. Its achievements and influence on the development of our history could not be overestimated. Being an empire, a state where one person has absolute power, it was dependent on decisions of that man. That is...
Background: The History of Slavery To track down the history of the phenomenon, one would have to go to the times immemorial. Unfortunately, slavery emerged together with the rise of the first civilization as the most primitive form of relationships between different members of ancient society. For instance, the records...
Reasons for adopting imperialism In many instances during the 19th and 20th centuries, the United States engaged other nations while expanding its territory. The annexation of various states took place after identification of regions with potential benefits to the state. Acquisition methods differed for many of the states, with some...
Introduction To understand how the position of women in the workplace changed after World War II was over, it is necessary to understand what conditions there were before the end of this war. During the war, various positions, both in the industrial sector (at plants and factories) and in offices...
Introduction The example that I have selected to describe is one of the most significant American documents, the Declaration of Independence. The US Declaration of Independence is a historical document in which the British colonies in North America declared independence from Great Britain. This paper served as the beginning of...
The events that took place in the late eighteenth century in France are known collectively as the French Revolution. These events are often cited as crucial for modern history and society. Despite being radical and revolutionary, both in scope and measures selected, they had the set of important political, social,...
Introduction The crisis of the 1780’s was due in large part to the government structure of the United States in the aftermath of the American Revolution. Due to the traumatic experienced by the American colonies under the rulership of the British Crown, the new government was established under the guidelines...
Introduction Treaty of Versailles is often cited as one of the reasons behind the rise of nationalism in the post-World War One Germany. The treaty crippled their economy, removed a large portion of their lands, and prevented the country from rebuilding. Many of these points were objected to by the...
Introduction Culture is an acquired compliment of a long interactive process. It depends on period of time in which an individual is exposed to the interactive process and level of internalization of the subculture. Reflectively, culture varies from one geographic region to another. Besides, subcultures are unique in terms of...
In 1992, Benjamin R. Barber published an article named Jihad Vs. McWorld. For those living in the 1990s, it was just a reflection on events occurring in the world of that time but reading it nowadays one can find that his idea of two political futures is prophetic. In 1992,...
Slavery from the Perspective of Women Harriet Stowe, the groundbreaking author of “Uncle Tom’s Cabin”, was quoted saying: “the enslaving of the African race is a clear violation of the great law which commands us to love our neighbors as ourselves” (Harriet Beecher Stowe Center 1). On another occasion, she...
The United States of America has always been a country of great opportunities and many people tried to start a new life there. Immigrants from all over the world have come to the New World in their search for better life. In the first part of the twentieth century, the...
“If a man has a rifle in his hands and a beltful of cartridges, surely he should use them. That means fighting. Against whom? For whom? That is scarcely a matter of importance.” (Azuela 87). The uprisings in Mexico chronicled in The Underdogs reveal themselves as less than romantic and...
The Dome of the Rock was built by Abd al-Malik in the VI century BC. It is a temple located in the old Jerusalem. It consists of a cylindrical cupola and an octagonal base. The Dome stands on a rock known as the Foundation Stone. The dimensions used in the...
Martin Luther King, Jr. and Malcolm X have come to be two profoundly controversial figures in American history. The way these remarkable men died has become the last manifestation of intolerance and loathing that was the ultimate message of the white society’s segregative practices. With their vibrant rhetoric and revolutionary...
Introduction The European Jewish life had many challenges after 1800, which greatly changed their lives. The European Jews experienced communal development as the modernized way of life changed their status as Jews. This exam paper will tackle question one, about the Jewish developments after 1800 and question two on the...
Summary The Times That Try Men’s Souls rendered the issue of social injustice that manifested itself in gender inequality. Chapman stresses that, now that a significant social change is on the horizon, the time has come to address the gender problem: “the women have leaped from ‘their spheres’” (Hollitz 270)....
How Will Various Provisions of the Treaty Hurt Germany’s Economy? According to the authors of the complaint, the treaty prevented the country from proper development. First, reparations were unfair and the funds provided to other countries (often referred to as enemies) could be used to help the country address the...
Introduction For the past six decades, efforts at European economic and political integration have been underway with enormous successes. Throughout these undertakings, the United States has been a strong supporter of European integration. It was the US that began the European integration process back in 1947 by necessitating that the...
Introduction The history of the United States is today defined by the hardships and efforts of many heroes who stood against the wave of terror perpetrated by different colonial powers throughout the colonial period. Before different Europeans arrived in North America, the society was characterized by native people coexisted harmoniously...
Introduction Communist movements occurred in a wide range of South-East and North-East Asian countries. Among them, there was Vietnam, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Malaya. Although the successful Communist revolutions happened only in Vietnam, China, and the Northern part of Korea. Generally, communist ideology and movements were rather strong and influential...
Introduction Maoism, as defined by Rapp (p. 32), refers to teachings derived from one of Chinese’s most renowned political leader. The leader referred to here is Mao Zedong. The man lived between 1893 and 1976. Individuals who believe in Mao’s teachings and theories about politics and life in general are...
Louis XIV always wanted people from different countries, including his native one, to realize the power and glory of France. He believed that the place of his reign also has a great role, as it is seen by many people. So when he got tired of Louvre, the “Sun King”...
Introduction The transition from the Articles of Confederation to the new Constitution was not smooth and both documents imposed either limitations or new complications to the lives of the American people despite their initially positive aims. The changes provoked numerous debates among the states, authorities, and the people of the...
William Lloyd Garrison made a significant contribution to the anti-slavery movement through his idealism. Being one of the most notable leaders of the abolitionist movement, Garrison has been portrayed differently by many scholars. Several pieces of literature claim that he made a minor contribution to the abolitionist movement, while others...
This paper explores the political, social and economic tendencies prevailing in Korea, Japan and China during the 18th and the 19th centuries. The historical happenings or domestic and international level are discussed and their impacts are followed. The paper concludes that even though the three East Asian states went through...
Introduction Towards the beginning of the 17th century, Europeans formed powerful companies, conglomerations of firms, and individual proprietorships for critical business goals. It is during this time that several French citizens on a fishing expedition in North America came up with fur business idea. Towards the end of the century,...
Introduction The mid-178-s became a great challenge to American democracy. The disputes around the structure of states became acuter than ever before. Despite the lack of agreement in the government upon a series of questions, the majority of parties realized the necessity for the implementation of a new constitution that...
Introduction In 1945, Korea became liberated from Japan, in 1946 the Philippines was freed from the US, in 1949 the Indonesians gained independence from the Dutch, and Cambodia, Laos, and Vietnam overcame the French in 1954. Approximately a quarter of the world inhabitants, which is not less than 45 countries,...
Abstract People migrate from one end to the other with varied motives. The discovery of gold in California led to massive migration of people to the country. The desire for wealth turned people to monsters who could slaughter and kill one another for gold. Conflict emerged from inadequate resources available...
Introduction Among the many tragedies that the United States (US) has faced, the Civil War ranks as one of the worst incidents. After the Civil War, the American people had heightened resentment and hatred towards the government and each other. Consequently, eleven of the Southern states decided to separate from...
Introduction John Lewis Gaddis provides an engaging and elegant biography of George F. Kennan. In the book, George F. Kennan: An American Life, Gaddis presents a lucid and masterfully researched account of Kennan’s life as a diplomat, policy mover, and a scholar of world history. Gaddis is a professor of...
Introduction Compared to the 1970s, Britain’s social and liberal systems in the 1950s were retrogressive and did not address the building blocks of the society adequately. Hence, the systems to a larger extent, allowed less active participation of women in political and social welfare as well as in the labor...
The term ‘Progressive era’ in American history refers to a wide range of reforms in the country’s social, political, economic and moral aspects between 1890s and 1920s. During this period, the American society experienced a number of reforms in its economic productivity, science and technology, gender roles, roles of the...
Introduction The Aboriginal people were the indigenous inhabitants of the Australian Continent. Before contact with the Europeans in the 18th century, these people occupied various regions throughout Australia and they had diverse culture and languages. Contact with Europeans had a devastating effect on the lives of the aboriginal people. The...
Bill Clinton was the 42nd Unites States President served for two consecutive terms. During his presidency from 1993 to 2001, he was publicly recognized for both controversies and improving the economy of the United States of America. Additionally, the rating of this former president varied a lot throughout the period...
The Civil War in the United States started in 1861 and lasted for four years claiming about 0.6 million of lives. The major players were the Southern States and Northern States (Henretta and Edwards 2). It is the tension that had characterized the country in past that triggered the American...
Introduction The era of 1970s saw many historical events take in the United States of America. According to Quigley (2014), in this era, saw some phenomena that happen for the first time in the country. This was the year that a sitting United States president was forced to resign from...
The Sinews of Peace known as The Iron Curtain is the speech of Winston Churchill to the United States and Great Britain in particular that laid the accent on the challenges of the Western World. The speech of the British statesman outlined the onset of the Cold War. As the...
Introduction The United States of America experienced a variety of watershed moments that changed the country drastically. The most significant events include the terrorist attack on September 9, the Vietnam War, Race Relations, Kennedy’s Assassination, and the Civil War. The Louisiana Purchase is considered to be one of the most...
Philadelphia is Pennsylvania’s largest city and has a rich historical heritage. This paper discusses some of the important historical features of Philadelphia. The historical features of Australia may be divided into, and discussed in terms of, historical landmarks, arts, and science/culture. One of Philadelphia’s major historical landmarks is the Independence...
In the 1900’s, African Americans were oppressed by de jure segregation, a social system that has established separate facilities for the minority groups. Furthermore, they had no or very limited access to education and had very poor choices when it comes to occupation. De jure segregation was created to reinforce...
Egyptian civilization is one of the oldest cultures in the world. It is apparent that its governmental structure, architecture and other aspects had a vehement influence on the formation and outlook of the modern world. Consequently, a primary goal of this essay is to evaluate an effect of each aspect...
The life of the Virginians during the 17th-18th centuries can be examined in detail with the focus on the life in colonial Williamsburg. Although there is a range of aspects and subjects which can be analyzed with references to the topic because of their historical significance, it is interesting to...
Abstract The history of the United States depends on the idea of immigration. Ellis Island is the place where the thousands of immigrants started the new life during the period of the 1880s-1930s. As a result, immigration on Ellis Island contributed to the economic and social progress of the country....
Abstract The Great War of 1914-1917 influenced the world in the twentieth century significantly while providing the patterns for the modern development of international relations. Thus, the Great War demonstrated the role of the alliance system, the use of poison gas, and the effect of the genocide on the nations’...
This story comes from the time that is not closely familiar to the modern generations; yet, it can still be used for the edification of people who want to achieve power. Once, Abu Dhabi was a small, but influential sheikdom in the lower Gulf (Davidson, 2011, p. 28). It forged...
Introduction Cuba is a Caribbean island nation found in Latin America. When Christopher Columbus landed on its shores in 1492, he claimed the land for the kingdom of Spain. At that time, Cuba was predominantly inhabited by the Arawak people, after which came the Spanish invasion and resettlement of African...
World War II became a great challenge for the American nation because all the aspects of social, political, and economic life were influenced significantly. Every day of the war was associated with the people’s struggle for peace. Millions of soldiers hoped to come back and forget the horrors observed overseas...
Introduction It is hard to overrate the significance of organized labor. However, at the end of the XIX century, it was only starting to gain its influence on society. Although not all goals of organized labor were reached at the end of the XIX century, the fundament for building democratic...
Introduction Abraham Lincoln is remembered as the 16th President of the United States of America and the first president of the country ever to be murdered. As the history tells us, “he was mortally wounded by John Wilkes Booth, who was a famous actor and Confederate sympathizer, in the Presidential...
Introduction Even though the conservatives in historic America believed in the culture of a centralized system of governance, federalists and their associated allies believed in a system of effective citizen representation in all decision-making levels of governance. After a series of debates, arguments, and counter-arguments, the United States of America...
How the Native Texans impacted the Europeans and later Americans who came into the region? The native Texans mostly influenced both the Americans and the Europeans who came to spread Christianity and to seek for land. However, the importance of the Texan residents to the two groups differed considerably as...
Statistics indicate that the total population of the United States of America stood at 106,021,537 in 1920 (University of Virginia Library 1). Statistics indicate that quite a good number of people born outside the US composed the population of the time because of immigration from other countries. In fact, the...
Thomas Jefferson is one of the most intriguing historic figures because he is the author of the Declaration of Independence and developer of the ideals of freedom and equality valued in the American society. However, in spite of Jefferson’s significant contribution to the development of the American democratic society, historians...
The late part of the 18th century in America is the period of developing the complicated relations between the European settlers and Native Americans. In spite of the fact that this topic is interesting and rather controversial, more attention should be paid to the discussion of the women’s lives in...
Angelina Jolie and Jennifer Aniston are American actresses. They are famous for their works in Hollywood. They are known outside the United States for their roles in various works in television shows and films. The two women are celebrities in Hollywood. They have some similarities and contrasts that are debated...
Since the day the first book was published reading has become one of the main activities for people all over the world. Some people consider reading as an entertainment, others find the main source of information in the reading. The tradition of reading aloud in many families has remained since...
This paper reveals relationships between Europe and Africa, particularly how the first one influenced the regression of the latter. I present the explanation of the following statement: “colonialism in Africa was a one-armed bandit” providing convincing facts and arguments. The highest peak of colonialism in Africa took place in the...
Introduction Many of the countries involved in the World War I, despite winning or losing it, had to face hard political, economical and social consequences. The objective of this paper is to compare the economic strategies in the US under the leadership of Franklin D. Roosevelt and in Germany under...
Abstract The Civil War marked the beginning of the African-Americans serving in the army. The Union side of the war was open to free black volunteers in the war, but the Confederate States treated the blacks as slaves. The irony of the war is that, while the African-Americans from both...
The French and Indian War (1754–1763) was a result of the dramatic opposition between the French and British forces which struggled for controlling more territories in North America. Thus, the French and Indian War should be discussed in the context of the worldwide conflict between the French and British forces...
In the southern states of the USA, centuries of slavery and decades of segregation created a legal and political system characterized by the dominance of White people. For example, the legislation (Jim Crow laws) prohibited the education of Afro-Americans at schools and universities along with White; they had to take...
Factors that limited food choices for the working-class Americans in the 20th century Abigail Carroll’s approach in analyzing the history of food in the United States is intriguing. Carroll argues that money was critical in determining food choices among Americans. However, with the agricultural developments during the industrial revolution, work...
The amazing discoveries of Christopher Columbus made him one of the most well-known explorers in the history of humanity. His voyages have contributed immensely to the sociological and economic development of our society and certainly changed the course of history forever. The persona of Christopher Columbus, his travels, discoveries, and...
Slavery is one of the historical events that characterize the American society since many people lost their lives in trying to prevent it while others decided to shift to other places, particularly in the neighboring countries owing the conditions that were unfavorable to human survival. Through an analysis of the...
