3124 samples of this type
Even though the Muslim rule in Iberia and the Spanish colonization of the New World may seem to have had very little in common, at least in the spatial sense of this word, this is far from being the case. After all, it is not only that a number of...
“On the Century of Peacemaking at the 1919 Treaty of Versailles: Looking Back to Look Ahead” Article Authors: Bharat H. Desai and Jay B. Desai Summary The authors analyze the conditions under which the Treaty of Versailles was signed and the outcomes all involved parties had to face at the...
Introduction The Gold Rush refers to the significant period in the history of the U.S. when many people migrated to California in pursuit of wealth. While the period was marked by negative consequences for the Native American population and natural environment, the Gold Rush had a significant role in the...
Introduction “The time is always right to do what is right,” said Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., one of the most famous civil rights leaders. His words expressed the hopes of many people for justice, fairness, and equal opportunity for African Americans. The civil rights movement in the 1950s and...
Introduction The nineteenth century was a period of development: more and more machines, means of communication, and movement. The growth in science and technology led to industrialization and changes in familiar roles in society. The problem of changing roles affected women to a greater extent, which is associated with established...
A Kouros is a term given to a free-standing ancient Greek sculpture that made its first appearance during the archaic period in Greece. The sculpture is a representation of a nude male youth (Von Bothmer 616). The name Kouros in Greek refers to a young boy, particularly of noble rank....
Introduction The state created in the 13th century by Genghis Khan is considered the largest empire of the world by area. Despite the fact that, according to the official sources, the population under the leadership of this commander was slightly more than two million, the heyday of the Mongol state...
Introduction During the late-eighteen century, colonial North America experienced the changing effect of the American Revolution, which gave birth to the modern nation-state regime. The emergence of the government enabled the attainment of the independence of states and resulted in the adoption of a written constitution, with the creation of...
Introduction The United States is a prosperous and economically developed country not only because of human capital but also because of the presence of natural resources within its territories. Throughout history, natural resources have played a vital role in providing the population with a means to feed themselves and serving...
The process of gaining basic rights, including the right to be seen as equal to men and the right to be entitled to the same range of freedoms and opportunities that men have has been excruciatingly difficult for women. Although the presence of gender stereotypes and the resulting discrimination against...
Introduction The 1920s, also known as the “Roaring Twenties,” are regarded as years of profound changes in US society, particularly concerning the sexual behaviors among youth. However, the rise of new sexual mores is just the tip of the iceberg and reflects a more profound change in the grounding principles...
Overview The French revolution is perhaps the most significant event not only in the history of France but also in the whole of Europe. The revolution represents the transition to liberty and freedom for the Frenchmen. This can be traced from the fact that France had been ruled by monarchs...
Introduction The two Americans who are credited with discovering and building the world’s first airplane are the Wright Brothers (Orville and Wilbur) from Ohio, United States of America. This was on a very cold and windy day, the December 17th 1903 that the brothers finally managed to lift the aircraft...
For women, slavery was one of the most difficult and cruel periods in history. African-American women were deprived rights and freedoms. Certainly, resistance to the institution of slavery required mothers to protest the habitual violation of an ideologically sanctified relationship–in effect, a matter of insisting upon the enslaved woman’s right...
Introduction A lot has been written about this lady, one of the most famous women of the 1990s. A lot of this has revolved around her life, her marriage to the royal family, her charity work, among other highlights of her life. Given this high profile focus on this lady,...
The Impact of the Great Depression on France The Great Depression began in the U.S. and gradually engulfed the world, leaving countries with economic and political problems to solve. France did not face the Great Depression until 1931, when growth slowed many times (Adelman et al., 2021). In 1929, France...
The Mayan people and the Mongols were among the oldest civilizations with contrasting social, religious, and political structures. The Mayan people were widely known for their advanced writing system, arts, and architecture in ancient Central America. On the contrary, the Mongols occupied Asia, where they formed the Mongol empire, which...
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 The mystery of the disappearance of the English colonists on Roanoke Island provokes many questions even in the 21st century, and the history of the Roanoke colony is a subject for the investigation event today. The reason is that there is no single opinion regarding the causes and aspects...
Narrowed Focus: The concept of the American dream held by many citizens in the United States has become a dream. Thesis Statement: Although many American citizens continue to hold on the American dream and its role in promoting upward economic and social mobility, the existing facts reveal that the conception...
Introduction The book Two lives of Charlemagne gives account of Charlemagne’s life through the eyes of two authors Einhard and Nokter the Stammerer. Lewis Thorpe further edited the book. Charlemagne was a medieval ruler and is considered one of the most dynamic and powerful kings in the history. He ruled...
Introduction The book A Land as God Made It: Jamestown and the Birth of America written by James Horn, relate to the hardships that the early European colonizers faced in their pursuit of rich and flourishing civilizations. The Europeans had traversed across the Pacific in search of wealth and new...
Introduction Science and technology have advanced human civilization and changed the world in many ways. The rapid development of knowledge has taken several hundred years and led to the world of modern advancements. Some of the most significant periods in history are the Renaissance and the Reformation which took place...
The word ‘Renaissance’ literally means ‘rebirth’, but most people today associate the term with a specific time period in Western European culture. Many of these go even further to think specifically of Italy, or perhaps more specifically still, of Florence. This is because this cultural revival, which happened roughly between...
Introduction The 1096 First Crusade was Latin Christian Europe’s ardent attempt to reclaim sacred sites, notably Jerusalem, from Muslim dominion in the Sacred Land and was a turning moment in medieval history. This military expedition driven by religious convictions had significant effects on both the Christian and Islamic worlds, and...
Introduction Zeng Guofan, a Qing Dynasty statesman and military leader, left a lasting mark on East Asian history. Zeng’s life and career transpired during one of China’s most turbulent times, starting with relative imperial stability and ending with catastrophic upheaval—his narrative illuminates 19th-century China’s socio-political and cultural aspects and accomplishments....
Introduction Studying history is an imperative pursuit, a tale of human experience woven into the fabric of time. It is the study of stories, the chronicle of human endeavors, triumphs, and failures. It endows us with the ability to comprehend the past, enabling us to construe the present and anticipate...
Introduction In his book What is History? historian E.H. Carr explores the idea that history is not an accurate record of past events but rather a subjective interpretation shaped by the historian’s biases, values, and perspectives. Through his examination of the nature of history and its evaluation, Carr offers a...
The Market Revolution was a significant milestone for changes in women’s lives in the United States in the nineteenth century. With the growth of industrialization, women gained new opportunities to work for money and release their potential outside their homes. Changes also occurred in women’s societal roles and their growing...
Introduction The Cold War, while being a notion highlighting geopolitical tension rather than direct aggression, was the phenomenon that impacted the current world. Namely, two great world powers, the United States and the Soviet Union were both interested in having the most significant influence on global nations. However, the differences...
Introduction For many years, the status of women has been a source of heated debate. The debates address various pressing concerns, such as girls’ and women’s education, maternal health, female economic empowerment, and the role of women in family, community, and politics, among others. Women have been treated as second-class...
The Louisiana Constitution is a 1974 legal document cornerstone of the state’s law. In this case, the legal document ensures the protection of the rights of people in the state of Louisiana, and it describes power distribution among the local government and state officials. On the other hand, the US...
Background The South African Special Forces Brigade, or Recces, refers to South Africa’s principal special operations unit, specializing in unconventional warfare, counter-insurgency, direct-action operations, long-range reconnaissance, special operations, and hostage rescue. The brigade has two active-duty units: 4 Special Forces Regiment, headquartered in Langebaan and focusing on marine operations, and...
The Industrial Revolution refers to a period throughout the late 18th and early 19th centuries within western societies such as Great Britain, the United States, and Europe. It was defined by the rapid increase of new manufacturing processes and the transition to steam and water power (Wilkinson, 2020). Overall, the...
The Congress of Vienna 1815 is the organ that reorganized Europe after the Napoleonic wars. It existed a round 1814 some few months after resignation of Napoleon I’s and the last act was completed before Waterloo campaign in 1815. The settlement became the greatest agreement Europe had ever experienced in...
The first Thanksgiving is considered the celebration of the harvest in which the pilgrims and Native Americans had a ceremony that has been considered a symbol of friendship. The initial intent of the holiday was to celebrate cooperation and unity. However, several years later, the primary aspect of the celebratory...
Introduction When studying the factors that might have led to the English Civil Wars, it is essential to consider that the conflicts did not begin as a revolution. The individuals who were actively involved did not wish for replacement of the Monarchy. Conflicting attitudes towards the royal power as well...
Introduction From the 1890s to the 1920s, the United States’ history faced an era of intense social and political change aimed at making progress toward a better society by solving problems in many areas such as the economy, education, labor, politics, environment, and transportation. This era came after the Reconstruction,...
Introduction When Bismarck became Chancellor of Germany in the 19th century, one of his most important aims was to unite the country. To maintain that unity, he would not withstand anything that threatened it. The Catholic Centre party was at odds with Bismarck, and the stakes were high (Retallack, 2018)....
Introduction The Civil War (1861-1865) was one of the most significant events in American history that paved the way for future generations to live in ways that were unimaginable a few years later. It preserved the unity of the nation, gave a much-needed boost to the American economy, and turned...
Introduction The history of America’s discovery is both triumphant and tragic since it allowed the world to move to a new stage of development, but took millions of local people’s lives. De Las Casas was one of the Spanish forwarders who, in the first decades after the discovery of Columbus,...
History of Egypt Egypt is one of the countries that had a long and remarkable history. This country had an immense influence on the development of western civilization. Ironically, the country and its culture were also shaped by western civilization, as well as other cultural traditions. The Egyptians are a...
Introduction Colonialism refers to a governance system in which a powerful country takes control of a weak state by ruling its people and exploiting its resources for economic gain (Gann and Duignan 5). Colonials assume that they have the right to impose their will and authority upon other countries. Most...
Introduction It has often been argued that theatre is political in nature because it is a part of all human activities, which are political in nature (Schumann, 2008). Apart from entertaining the society, theatres perform significant roles in any society. For instance, they contribute to the processes of educating, informing,...
An Overview History is one of the most popular books written by the Venerable Bede. The text is known to different people by several titles. It is known as Historia Ecclesiastica Gentis Anglorum, The Ecclesiastical History of the English People, and Bede’s History. The book not only explores the religious...
Introduction The American Revolution happened between the years 1775 and 1783. The Revolution involved the United States, France, Great Britain, Spain, and the Netherlands. However, the countries that played a major role in the Revolution were France, Great Britain, and the United States. Initially, the insurgency involved the Americans who...
The period of post-war prosperity and the fears of the Cold War that spanned from 1945-1960 was a time of significant change in the United States. During this time, the national economy increased, and people attempted to recover from the tragic events of World War II. It was a time...
Introduction A scientist is a person who observes natural occurrences, formulates a hypothesis, and tests it to develop natural laws. A scientist researches, collect data, and perform calculations to explain scenarios and manifestations in the constantly evolving world. The topic of a scientist was selected for this paper because of...
Introduction America’s family cultural history changed from the colonial period to the modern day to represent the prevailing values every day. Rather than being a unified unit, the family institution has been in continuous transition. Throughout America’s history, it has become clear that the only constants for families have been...
History is a very interesting science since it describes how people lived in the past, how the world developed and many others. Australians should learn the history of their motherland to understand what processes impacted people and the country a long time ago. The Gold Rush was one such process,...
Introduction Women who made their way into the history of antiquity are associated with greatness and deities. They are represented by vivid images of goddesses who tried to help people and were merciful. The goddesses were beautiful and statuesque; the antique statues and Indian frescoes are striking in their elegance....
Introduction The 18th century was the time of the founding and development of the North American English colonies, and it ended with the United States acquiring independence from England. During this period, the American land was torn between the landowners from Britain, Spain, and France, who only pursued their own...
Fighting for political power is the fourth episode of the video documentary Chicano. The history of the Mexican-American civil rights movement is how the Chicanos demanded political representation formulation of their part La Rada Unida for a change in the U.S political field. The film begins with five Mexican-Americans elected...
Introduction U.S. history is rich, and each era has its characteristics and specific contributions to the development of the states and the establishment of new rules and living standards. The progress of California was slow because of the Spanish invasion and colonization in the 18th century and Mexican control in...
209 years ago, a famous mathematician Évariste Galois was born. He lived only 20 years but managed to become a classic of mathematics and one of the founders of higher algebra. His short biography is well known because it is romantic and interesting to young people. Galois was a fiery...
Introduction Like most historians would put it, slave trade in Africa is linked to much of the external forces in western and European nations. The trends in development of slave trade provide the best foresight for understanding the political and socio-economic history of Africa. From an African view point, this...
Introduction The great depression and its impact on education can be viewed from the perspective of decline in the number of students in institutions and the inadequacy in In terms of resources to support education. The great depression was marked by important features that had significant implications on the education...
Introduction Baldwin’s The American Dream and the American Negro speech appeals to the White southerners, accusing them of racism towards African-Americans. The concept of plague is used by the author to reflect hatred and immorality, which make them look down on people that have a different skin color: “moral lives...
Introduction History is always written by the winners. It is a well-known phrase that perfectly demonstrates the nature of our world and the way it evolves. However, there is one more fact that should also be mentioned. The thing which makes a person the winner is his/her outstanding character and...
In his short story The Space Traders, Derrick Bell puts forward a very disconcerting argument about American society. In particular, he constructs a hypothetical situation in which American community is asked to hand over every black person living in the country in return for gold and technologies that can help...
Transformative Impacts of the Industrial Revolution in the Early 19th Century Historically, the Industrial Revolution began at the end of the 18th century in Great Britain and was actively moving forward. By the beginning of the 19th century, it covered the countries of Europe and England. There were several reasons...
Introduction & Identification The issue of slavery is an acute one and remains a highly sensitive topic even two hundred years after emancipation. James Hammond wrote the 1845 compilation of papers titled Letters on Southern Slavery. Hammond, the author, was a well-known South Carolina plantation owner and politician. The purpose...
Introduction Contextualization Industrialization was one of the most influential periods in human history, introducing new manufacturing technologies and significantly changing the conventional way of life. The period from 1750 to 1871 can be classified as the First Industrial Revolution, and Manchester was the world center of the ongoing transformation. This...
Introduction The American Civil War was one of the first military conflicts where armies started using industrial technology and weaponry to gain an advantage. Some innovations included railroads, telegraphs, Gatling guns, modernized naval ships, and other machines. Both sides utilized the new technologies, but arguably, the North gained a more...
The Great Depression was a major economic downturn in American history in the 1930s, which affected the entire globe. The primary cause was the burst of the stock market bubble, which led to its crash. It took place during Herbert Hoover’s presidency, which started in 1929. During his presidency, he...
Introduction French Revolution was a movement that took place between 1787 and 1799. Due to the fact that it reached its climax in 1789, it is also known as the Revolution of 1789. The movement brought a new era of liberalism, republicanism, feminism, abolitionism, and nationalism to the Western world,...
Introduction The use of graphics in historical narration has evolved, leading to more people embracing the literature and exploring past events. Visual narration includes images and short conversations which tell a particular story or describe an event. Abina And the Important Men is a graphically illustrated book of Abina’s story...
The treatment of African Americans was still unfair after the emancipation of slaves. Liberation of slaves prompted numerous difficulties for black people, the primary ones being isolation and separation. African Americans got no help from Republicans during the age of Reconstruction, particularly in the South since they believed there was...
In the 1840s, there were three major sectional differences in economy, politics, and states’ rights between northern and southern states of the United States. One should be aware of the fact that during the given period, there were far fewer people in the South than in the North. It is...
Introduction The Cuban revolution revolved around Fidel Castro’s movement which was out to overthrow Fulgencio Batista. The latter was a dictator in Cuba who humiliated and exploited the citizens of this country. The Cuban revolution began with the attack of Moncada barracks in Santiago and camps in Bayamo by Cuban...
Introduction Suleiman the Magnificent is referred to as Suleyman I. The leader had been assigned different names by different countries with the Turks referring to him as Suleyman; Europeans nicknamed him the Magnificent, while the Islamic world referred to him as the Lawgiver for his valuable efforts in the complete...
The word heroification is best described in James Loewen’s book ‘Lies My Teacher Told Me’ using various prominent examples. Loewen (1995) defines heroification as a process that is popularly agreed on by the majority to ‘tag’ a personality with heroic characteristics without the conscious knowledge of the personality’s weakness. Thus...
Introduction Queen Isabella I of Castile is a key figure in Spanish history. Her rule following her marriage to King Ferdinand of Aragon, saw the unification of the Spanish kingdom and the conclusion of the Reconquista. She further solidified the power of the unified crown by employing a group of...
Introduction The policy of appeasement is a diplomatic policy that allowed enemies to find common ground with one another to avoid war. The term was very common after World War I because no country wanted to be involved in another war. The First World War had left various undesirable impacts...
Why did Gorbachev choose the United Nations as his forum? Mikhail Gorbachev’s speech to the United Nations (UN) of 1988 is believed to have paved the way for the improvement of the US-Soviet relations during the Cold War. Although the remarkable speech was mainly focusing on the strained relationships arising...
Vietnam War is amongst other grim reminders about people’s cruelty, fears, and disrespect towards fellow human beings. All recent wars have the same thing in common, those who are being colonized and the colonizers. The excuses are also the same, as those with more power and weapons believe themselves superior...
Introduction In a nation rife with political strife and power struggles, a figure emerged whose actions would forever be etched in the annals of American history. Edmund G. Ross, a forgotten name buried in the depths of time, played a pivotal role in the impeachment of President Andrew Johnson. Amidst...
Studying ancient history enables individuals to comprehend the origins and the factors that led to our current location. In doing so, it demonstrates how the efforts of ancient peoples to influence their destinies are analogous to the activities in the modern world. The study of ancient history involves in-depth research...
Introduction It seems that the millennium has changed relatively recently. However, the 21st Century has managed to be remembered for critical historical milestones and changes. The world has dramatically transformed over 20 years, and the speed of these processes is growing every year (Wince-Smith). In addition to the global agenda,...
Introduction Occupations in the Civil Activity In the United States, President Franklin D. Roosevelt claimed that the contributions of civilians to support the military forces by self-commitments were important. He compared their commitment to equal the troops’ sacrifice in the allied victory (Crosby 6). Women participated in military conflict activities...
Introduction Henry Hudson, whose biography and discoveries are the subject of this review, was a famous English navigator and discoverer of the 16th and 17th centuries. He contributed significantly to the development of geographical science and explored and described the Arctic Ocean. Henry Hudson also discovered new straits, bays, rivers,...
The critical event in French history was the revolution of the 18th century. A combination of reasons made people infuriated with the situation in the country, with the local aristocracy playing a pivotal role. As a result, the events of those years caused upheavals not only in France but also...
Postcolonialism refers to the historical period that represents the outcome of Western colonialism. Similarly, the term may be used to refer to concurrent projects to claim back and rethink the history and people’s agency subordinated by several forms of expansionism. There are many signs that if not properly checked, the...
Pericles’ Accomplishments The history of Ancient Greece remembers many names of great philosophers, artists, and military leaders. One of them was Pericles, the outstanding public figure, orator, and leader of the Athenian regiments. He became famous as the founder and supporter of ancient democracy, and due to his accomplishments, Pericles...
“The Land of Hope: Chicago, Black Southerners, and the Great Migration” by James Grossman has sparked a debate beyond the conventional survey about the urban ghetto formation and the motivating factors for immigrants. The author offers a fresh and inspiring perspective on migrants’ dreams of modern America, deepening people’s comprehension...
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...
Towards the end of the 19th century, different missionaries and religious groups began to collaborate with the government to transform the quality of education available to the Native Americans. Those in leadership believed that such citizens were uncivilized and lacked quality education that could civilize them. These ideologies led to...
The New South The term “New South” is used to demark the postbellum period in the South, when the region saw a shift from a single-crop agricultural economy toward industrialization. During these years, southern states managed to diversify their economies, leveraging natural resources found in their territories. Coal mining and...
Thirty-four years have passed since the world was stunned by the fatal space accident which occurred in the US. However, the disaster is still fresh in people’s minds, and everyone remembers those terrible footages of the space shuttle Challenger explosion. It took the lives of seven crew members and became...
Introduction Drug use and the resulting implications for the social, economic, and political wellbeing of the people is a subject that has raised controversies for decades. Countries like the United States of America have been plagued by drug crises and the fight against drugs is far from over. Researchers and...
Introduction The Iroquois are a group of northeastern tribes of North America that have an important place in the world’s history. They are known to have established unity based on the principles of peace and equality after years of feud. Five separate tribes living on the neighboring lands came to...
The Spanish-American war was the armed conflict in 1898 between two major countries in that historical period. The fight fundamentally changed the world structure, impacting the future economics and political dominance significantly, hence being an essential event in the development of chronicles (Marolda 4). The research paper will look into...
The Transcontinental Railroad The transcontinental railroad was constructed in the mid 19th century. The idea of its construction was conceived in 1840s. However, the railway line was completed in 1869. Known as great pacific railroad at the time, the project was initiated under the presidency of Abraham Lincoln and embedded...
Introduction The growth of ancient cities was instigated by several factors. Many cities grew as a result of exploration or conquest expeditions by famous figures who would build empires and initiate a trade with neighbouring regions. The processes of growth of the Cosmopolitan City of Alexandria, the City of Sagala,...
Most historical archives of countries in Latin America will mention colonialism as a vital aspect in reshaping the democracy in their respective states. Colonialism comes from the Latin word Colonia, which means a country estate acquired by foreigners. Thus, McLean and MacMillan (2003) defined colonialism as “the policy and practice...
This paper is about one of the most famous and significant figures in the history of Mexico, Porfirio Diaz (1830-1915), and the Mexican Revolution. Diaz was a victorious military general, Mexican-American War volunteer, revolutionist, dictator, politician, and also president of Mexico whose term was longer than anyone else’s in Mexican...
Background of the Case The case under consideration is one of the most discussed kidnapping stories of the twentieth century. The case roots back to July 10, 1973, when 1-year-old John Paul Getty III was kidnaped by Italian criminals in Rome. The people who organized the crime were the members...
Introduction The Islamic community has been dwelling on a patriarchal familial arrangement since time immemorial, and these cultural norms have influenced their societal behaviors. Perhaps such cultural norms may have come from the ancient kingdom leadership structures that dominated the Muslim creed for several decades. The Umayyad Caliphates were the...
Introduction Code of Hammurabi is one of the oldest sets of laws that has ever been deciphered. This code was used in the Ancient Babylon and it is believed that Hammurabi created and enacted it. In this set of laws, many issues are touched upon. The major purpose of the...
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...
Abstract The Women’s Movement of the 19th century influenced women’s history significantly while changing the social patterns and the distribution of the rights according to the principles of equality. The figures for Susan B. Anthony and Elizabeth Cady Stanton play the most important role in the process. The Women’s Movement...
Introduction Many countries were colonized in the early years. Before a country got its independence, there was a struggle that it had to undergo. Colonizers mistreated the local people and made them work for their benefit. In Latin American, the Spanish were the colonizers. They treated the locals as inferior...
“A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies” is a book written by the Spanish Dominican friar, Bartolomé de las Casas, in 1542. The short account describes the events that occurred in the Indies in the fifteenth century. It is about the mistreatment of Native Americans in colonial times...
If you are about to write a The War of 1812 essay, you might want to check out our sample. Read our essay on The War of 1812 to get some inspiration for your writing! Causes of The War of 1812 United States and Great Britain engaged in war in...
The role of women in Modern Chinese Society contrasts greatly from traditional Chinese society. There are more equality and fairness, and most Chinese people back in China and abroad regard their women with respect. “Chinese women are now entitled to occupational and educational opportunities” (e How inc). It is important...
Introduction The legendary Sun King, Louis XIV, left a lasting impression on French history with his ideal of “one king, one law, and one faith.” This adage perfectly captures his unrelenting quest for legal uniformity, religious peace, and power consolidation throughout France. To accomplish his goal, Louis XIV used a...
Introduction The “Cotton Boom of 1840” refers to a period of rapid expansion in the cotton industry in the southern United States, driven by increasing demand for cotton in Europe and the United States. This boom was primarily fueled by the invention of the cotton gin in the late 18th...
Introduction Big business was a period defined by the hiring of many workers by large corporations, resulting in industrialization in America. Most institutions deployed management to regulate economic activities, and such firms disintegrated into divisions coordinated by departmental managers. In the late nineteenth century, big business proliferated since new power...
Introduction Industrialization refers to shifting a country or state’s economy from a dependence on agriculture to manufacturing. In the Western world, industrialization is most frequently linked to the late 18th-century start of the Industrial Revolution in Europe and the ensuing surge of industrialization in the United States throughout the 19th...
O’Sullivan was the one who first used the term “manifest destiny,” and it referred to his belief that the young nation of the United States possessed a divine privilege and mandate to broaden and grow bigger. The term was an idea that the US had the right to expand its...
The Roman Empire lasted ten centuries, and the length and extent of this reign made it difficult to trace how the civilization started and ended. Since it was an ancient Rome post-republican period, the polity comprised large territorial holdings around the Mediterranean Sea in North Africa, Europe, and Western Asia...
Founder of the Empire The Qin dynasty was founded by Qin Shi Huang, which is shown in the figure image below. Reasons Why the Empire Was Established Qin Shin Huang focused on improving the political power and the economy of Qin. Therefore, the significant reasons why the empire was established...
Introduction Ancient societies lived and developed in ways that are both similar and strikingly different to the ones people know today. Depending on the state of development, hierarchies, government structure, climate, and many other considerations, a nation could have grown to foster a unique and specific culture of its own....
The revitalization of political thought during the Renaissance concerned many questions, including the one of what constitutes a good government. Both Erasmus and Machiavelli discuss this question in their respective writings, trying to synthesize the image of an ideal ruler. While they agree that the government should demonstrate at least...
I believe that the conflict between the Europeans and the Native Americans was inevitable due to a number of reasons. First, one of the main objectives that the Spaniards had was to expand their empire. Columbus’s probands de méritos had caused them to think of the Native Americans as gentle...
The development of women’s rights in colonial America is a dramatic period of U.S. history. In particular, the New England Colonies, such as the Massachusetts Bay Colony, were highly patriarchal societies. Likewise, women’s roles in the Southern Colonies, for example, the Province of Georgia, were primarily restricted to household duties...
Introduction The Gilded Age was a time in American history characterized by dynamic economic growth, technological progress, widening income gap, and social and political turbulence. Despite the period’s association with economic expansion, it also saw considerable financial instability and multiple recessions that exacerbated the turmoil in other areas of society....
Edmund Burke was known as the strongest supporter of the American colonies in the English Parliament. His March 22, 1775, speech on reconciliation with America describes his thinking on the colonial crisis. By this point, the 13 colonies were on the brink of war with England. The Intolerable Acts of...
Introduction During the 16th and 17th century Europeans were able to penetrate South East Asia. In the process they were able to control the international trade of the region1. The profits that were accrued from the exercise were taken back to Europe. These profits were responsible for the high level...
“Memory,” Michel Foucault has argued, “is actually a very important factor in the struggle… If one controls the people’s memory, one controls their dynamism… It is vital to have possession of this memory, to control it, administer it, tell it what it must contain”. History is essentially a recording of...
Introduction The beginning of the 19th century was marked by the differences of opinions among the political parties. The War of 1812 served as the major ground that made America assert a new feeling of nationalism: people had a considerable need to take the steps, which could improve the relations,...
Slavery was a difficult and cruel period in American history that affected the lives of millions of black people and their destinies. The slave narratives are interesting primary autobiographical documents that depict the life of an ordinary person from a slave point of view. The narratives Incident of the Life...
Introduction The book “Europe and the People without History” proposes a unique understanding of history and historical development of the world. The author claims that Europe had a great impact on other parts ft he world which adopted its economic, political and cultural patterns. Due to the tumults and intensity...
Thesis Many countries embrace conscription to unite the nation and rally the citizen together for a common course. In Canada, Conscription during World War I was a total failure as it left the nation more divided than it was before. Introduction Conscription is a term used to describe involuntary labor...
Introduction The history of Latin America, as well as its way to independence and prosperity, was long and characterised by a number of unpredictable partnerships and influential reforms. The situation at the Atlantic between the 18th and 19th centuries was not stable from economic and political perspectives, especially, it was...
Introduction After reading the above book I was able to learn a lot about Finland. The author discusses in detail every topic in the book. The author also uses layman’s language to put across facts about Finland. The following were some of the things I was able to learn from...
In this story, Douglass narrates the experiences he had as a slave before escaping to New York. He was born in slavery and remembered the name of his mother as Harriet Bailey. At a very tender age, he was able to realize that he was different from his White peers....
Introduction The concept of war is as old as the human world, as wars permeate the entire history of humanity. Many events caused wars, but all of them can be divided into three types that Carl von Clausewitz distinguishes in his theory. In short, he calls these reasons passion, probability,...
Introduction The Navajo Indians are Native Americans who live in states such as New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona. In early history, the Navajo were hunters and gatherers. The tribe also adopted crop and livestock farming as means of obtaining food. Crop production involved cultivation of corn, beans, and Squash. After...
The Industrial Revolution marked a change in production processes. It occurred between 1760 and 1840s (Weightman 7). The Industrial Revolution involved changes from the use of human power for production to machines, new methods of producing iron, chemicals, developments in generating water and steam power, and improvements in machine tools.1...
Introduction The American Revolution erupted during the 18th century. The revolution was a political uprising, which brought together thirteen colonies in North America with the aim of fighting for liberation from the British who had colonized them. The American colonies were against the British authority over them especially British overseas...
Introduction Before World War II, women had few career possibilities and were expected to focus on home responsibilities. However, the military conflict caused a significant shift in the role of females in the labor force. The involvement of women in the workforce during World War II was a pivotal turning...
Introduction Martin Luther King Jr. and Malcolm X are the most well-known advocators of Black civil rights in America. However, despite relatively similar goals and experiences, they used completely different approaches to achieve racial justice. Martin Luther King Jr. promoted peaceful strategies to convey that White and Black people should...
The Cold War is defined as an open though restricted rivalry between the Soviet Union, the United States, and their allies. Although it developed after World War II, the roots of The Cold War were in Western allies’ repeated delays in providing help and opening a European second front. The...
Introduction William Lloyd Garrison and Frederick Douglass were two of the most important figures in the American abolition movement. In “To the Public,” Garrison calls for an immediate end to slavery, while in “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July?” Douglass criticizes the way American freedom is celebrated...
Humanity does not stand still and gradually develops, achieving more powerful and significant discoveries. These or other discoveries are vital as they indicate the progress of human society and, therefore, its development. Over the past 50 decades, man has reached unprecedented heights and made many discoveries in science. This work...
A Vindication of the Rights of Woman Author and Title of Source: Wollstonecraft, Mary. “A Vindication of the Rights of Woman.” City of Publication: The publication of this primary source in the Norton Anthology of English Literature was located in the city of New York. However, the original work was...
The 17th century for Europe is the era of large kingdoms such as Poland, France, and England. Against this background, the Dutch Republic stood out both territorially, having much less land, and in terms of its structure. Unlike other countries, it did not have any absolute ruler. Instead, the political...
In his book Rosemmary Horrox, she traced how the Black Death in Europe and part of Asia affected the entire continent and particular spread across the part of England and Ukraine. Majority of researchers including Rosemary Horrox showed that the Black Death was associated with plague caused by bacterium pestis,...
Many historians have analyzed the fall of the Roman Empire to determine its leading causes. Debates regarding different factors involved and contributed to the end of the Roman kingdom have also been experienced. The Roman Empire was one of the most superior territories recognized by many people. Its collapse led...
The cultural similarities shared by the ancient civilizations in Egypt and Nubia There is reason to draw a parallel between the two ancient civilizations since, according to the study, they have the same ancestor, as a result of which the cultural features unite them. Cultural similarity and continuity can be...
According to Halshall in his Medieval Sourcebook, he represents the Pope’s speech in 1095 at Clermont; Urban had an appeal to a crusade where he addressed to the Christians; the Church leaders and members from all walks of life. During his speech, Urban addressed his audience as he delivered what...
Countries of the African continent during the long history of being close to each other still had different levels of economic development, and, in comparison to other close continents such as Europe, remained underdeveloped. In the twentieth century, states had a significant gap in income, financial potential, transport opportunities. This...
Introduction European settlers came to North America in hopes of a new life full of opportunities. Their expectations manifested themselves in the idea of the American Dream, which proclaimed that success could be achieved by anyone through hard work in a society based on democratic principles. First established in the...
“A Year in the South,” is a book written by Stephen Ash, and narrates the fall of the Confederacy and the emergence of the New South in 1865. The author, Stephen Ash, is a professor of History at the University of Tennessee since 1989. During that period he acted as...
The year 1968 was called the Summer of Hate. This is perhaps about the series of events that rocked the United States in the year 1968. In January of that year, the US became part of a war that was between northern and southern Vietnam. At first, it was only...
Introduction The Watergate scandal occurred on the evening of June 17, 1972. This scandal affected American politics and understanding the role of the Supreme Court in American politics and life. It calls for an understanding of the factual and social environmental underpinnings of litigation that comes to the high court...
Louis xiv, considered to be the greatest king of France, ruled the country from 1638 to 1715. King Louis exercised enormous powers not only in France but on the continent of Europe too. Though he inherited power in 1638, he assumed real power after the demise of Jules Cardinal Mazarin,...
Confederates and Colonists The Confederate States of America consisted of seven states in the Lower South region determined to protect the slave industry through secession from the other states (Lesh, & Finkelman, 2008). Unlike the colonists that were interested in preserving the unity of America and the protection of human...
Introduction The concept of warfare has been familiar to human beings throughout their existence. During the ancient times already, people used to gather in groups to fight for their territory and resources. Primitive societies that used wooden sticks, Romans with highly developed warfare, and modern nations that create powerful weapons...
