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Introduction From the birth of the nation, America has had a complex history regarding its independence from the British government. American mercantilism generally refers to the idea that the American colonies exist to support the wealth of Britain. Therefore, the British government decided to impose strict trade regulations on American...
Mansa Musa is famed for having been the wealthiest person ever to live. Musa ruled the Mali Empire during his time, which spread to The Gambia, Senegal, and the Western Sahara border (Cowling & Hamilton, 2020). Musa oversaw an empire rich in gold and copper and monopolized business between North...
One of the most well-known kings of the Franconia Empire was Charlemagne. Charlemagne’s popularity stems from the fact that he founded the Carolingian Empire, which revived education, implemented religious reforms, and established civil policy (Sherman 210-211). Charlemagne exhibited great signs of becoming a ruler and, eventually, an emperor. The biographies...
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....
Introduction The story of David and Bathseba is one of the narratives in the Bible, which initiated a series of tragic events. More specifically, they included the destiny of Bathsheba’s husband, the affair of David’s son with his sister Tamar, and the man’s transgression over time. Therefore, the complexity of...
Industrial Revolution in England The Industrial Revolution of the late eighteenth and early nineteenth centuries is one of the most significant periods in the history of England and the whole world. This process was marked by the invention and mass distribution of steam engines as the main means of production....
The scientific revolution introduced individualism to a society that was largely conformist and communal at the time, with little regard for the accomplishments of select people. Though this was largely due to religious norms of the time, traditional and social expectations also promoted certain behaviors and values that prioritized communities...
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...
Introduction Adolf Hitler is one of the most reviled figures in human history, and for a good reason. His leadership turned the nascent democracy of the German Weimar Republic into the worst dictatorship in human history and ignited the Second World War with disastrous results for the people of the...
Introduction Being among the oldest epic poems throughout the world, the Epic of Gilgamesh presents the story of Gilgamesh, a Sumerian King. Portrayed as an individual with superhuman strength, he can interact with the gods through his dreams (Sandars 63). The story illustrates how the gods gave Gilgamesh a perfect...
In general, Reconstruction aimed to restore the Union, enact progressive legislation, transform Southern society, and provide civil rights to former slaves. However, regardless of positive intentions and all efforts, U.S. Reconstruction was undermined in Confederate states and may be regarded as a failure. First of all, Southern states did not...
Abstract This essay argues that, while the leading powers of the archaic period eventually came to acknowledge the necessity of a strong navy, each of them demonstrated a separate range of factors contributing to the process. The list of examined nations includes Egypt, Greece, and Rome in their ancient periods....
Diogenes is considered to be one of the most controversial figures in history. One of the founders of Cynicism, a philosophical school of thought, Diogenes advocated for poverty and shamelessness, rejecting conventional desires for money, authority, power, and wealth, along with the importance of socio-economic status. He also was known...
Chinese writing is considered one of the oldest in the world, and research into hieroglyphs’ origin continues to this day. The Oracle bone script, which belongs to the Shang dynasty, is a scientifically proven example of a modern Chinese writing prototype. It predicted the future, weather, or actions in society,...
Introduction Ken Burns best known for creating a series of documentaries about the American Civil War, shot in 1990, also made a new series about the Vietnam War in 2017. This violent conflict in which America fought to ensure that the communist North did not subjugate the South of Vietnam...
Explosive substances were not new to people who lived in the nineteenth century. For instance, gunpowder had been known to humanity in the Middle Ages. However, it was quite unsafe to use explosive powders and many accidents were associated with unmanageable explosive substances in the eighteenth century. However, one man...
The Marco Polo Bridge Incident was a military mishap that launched a sequence of events that ended up causing the Sino-Japanese war of 1937-1945. The Incident happened on July 7th, 1937, and by the end of the month, China and Japan were engaged in a war. Some suggest that this...
Introduction The U.S. underwent the development of the Civil Rights Movement that occurred between the 1950s and 60s. It aimed to bring racial equality. Although African Americans have been contesting for their rights and liberties ever since the era of slavery, significant accomplishments in the civil rights struggle were made...
Introduction Even the most democratic world nations are not free from particular social problems, and the U.S. is not an exception. Over its rich history, the country has witnessed a variety of social issues that have affected thousands of different people. Fortunately, some individuals have exerted their efforts to create...
In Western Europe, the rise of monasticism falls in the Middle Ages, during which religion was the most significant force. Monastic Christianity initially originated in Egypt and Palestine in the 3rd – 4th centuries and steadily transmitted to Western Europe. The essential concept of Christian monasticism is the alienation from...
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...
At the end of the nineteenth century, many American industries experienced a crisis. To cope with it, the businessmen chose to pay their workers less. As a result, the workers resorted to strikes in attempts to promote fair wages demands. This essay covers three significant strikes that took place between...
The history of European travels to the East as well as to new lands with a view to their further colonization contains a number of achievements initiated by individual explorers. These people significantly contributed to the development of the economy of the time. However, their activity did not necessarily lead...
Introduction Almost every person in the world has heard about Egypt. Its pyramids and other massive architectural accomplishments astonish not only ordinary people but also historians and archeologists. Pyramids are the most popular entities associated with Ancient Egypt, but not many people know about other of its achievements. Ancient Egypt...
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...
Author Martha Roth’s work, dedicated to the study of syntax in coupled with the historical and political meaning of the collection of laws of the ancient Babylonian sixth king Hammurabi, was chosen as the object of research. According to information provided on the official website of the University of Chicago,...
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...
Guns, Germs and Steel is the most famous book of the writer –Jared Diamond. It examines the history of humanity in order to answer a question that has tormented many scientists –why did humankind develop unevenly. At the turn of the Middle Ages and Modern times, Europe came into contact...
Introduction For many years, black people were discriminated against in the United States. They had no rights and no power. They were taken out of their houses and deprived of any liberties. That is why the question of freedom was so important and urgent for each African American. Even when...
Introduction The Age of Revolutions is most often dated 1775-1848 and is defined as a period of rapid evolutionary change from empires (monarchies) to constitutional republics in various parts of the world (particularly North and Latin America and Europe). The period starts with the American Revolution and ends with the...
Rome was founded as a province in Italy but later came to have dominance over Africa and most of Eurasia. The Roman Empire was founded in 8th BC and became an established and successful dominion until it came to a fall in the 8th BC. During the period of dominance,...
Introduction The Shirazi is a group of Swahili-speaking people found along the coast of East Africa. The Swahili people have been known variety of diversified traditions and some very confusing history. A lot of research has been done on these people mainly from the fact that they seem to have...
On September 2, 1666, the City of London burnt with fire that lasted for three days. The entire territory of the City was ruined, the houses and stone buildings burnt down. More than 80 000 citizens of London lost their homes. First, they camped in the fields nearby the city,...
Introduction When America became independent in 1776, it was primarily an agrarian society. Farmers and artisans tilled the land and conducted business either from their homes or from small shops within their localities. People made their clothes, furniture, tools, and other products; while the skilled craftsmen made metal goods, dishes,...
Introduction Women from various periods of time portrayed varying degree of domestic and societal influence or standing. This notion may be glimpsed on fictional literature as well as verifiable studies conducted to better understand her story. For fiction, various factors also influence the presentation on the role of women that...
Abraham Lincoln was among the most influential leaders that the world has ever seen. He was the sixteenth president of the USA. He was instrumental in dealing with the civil war. He showed America a new road during the Civil War which is also considered by many as the toughest...
Introduction Democracy has today evolved to become quite symbolic and viewed by historians as well as critics as different from its historical origin. While democracy is considered as the best form of government a state or country/nation may come up with, many forms from illiberal to liberal have emerged so...
Of the eras covered in the course, the one that had my favorite example of Humanities was Ancient Greece. This era is believed to have started in the 8th century BC and finished with the death of Alexander the Great in 323 BC. However, the Greek civilization was only disestablished...
The Civil Rights Movement in the late 1950s and 1960s brought about a pivotal change in the race dynamics of American society. The nonviolent protesters were met with violence from the Ku Klux Klan, the police, and the private citizens. The literature on the subject focuses predominantly on the struggle’s...
Mongol Operations against Xi Xia in 1207 Xi Xia used to be an ancient state, located in China, on its northwestern border. The state became the first to fall into the Mongol hands, once Genghis Khan began his campaign of conquest. He planned to wage war against Jin and had...
Howard Zinn’s life was full of important events and experiences which shaped his political and social views. Being a devoted historian, he was aware of the many influences that affected his opinion on politics, government, and various social debates. In his book “You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train,”...
Introduction It is believed that by the year 1900, the Chinese empire had already existed for almost 2000 years making China one of the oldest known countries (Wakeman 78). Surprisingly, by this time the country had begun to flourish in technological endeavors such as astronomy, mathematics, engineering, and medical fields...
Introduction After the First World War, Germany was conquered, weak and helpless. Its Citizen were desperate and ready to trust that anything someone said, to get any step essential, and to ease them feeling of self denial and overpowered. Due to this, Adolph Hitler managed to rise into supremacy so...
The author, May has tried to convince his readers about the effects ‘filibustering’ had on the American citizens. In his article “Young American males and filibustering in the age of Manifest Destiny: the United States Army as a cultural mirror” in The Journal of American History, published in 1991, May...
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...
“Watershed” Moments In the period between 1960 and 1990 there were multiple moments in the American history that changed the flow of human life drastically and created important impacts on the being of the whole world. The changes caused by these moments were permanent and they influenced not only the...
Introduction Langston Hughes was a Black American born in 1901. He was popularly known for his art that incorporated poetry, prose, autobiography, drama and essay writing. Hughes focused on highlighting existing stereotypes, which rendered Blacks vulnerable to discrimination. Even though he had the political inclination, he failed to publicly declare...
Introduction The crusades that were carried out in medieval times left long lasting effects that are still being felt today in both the Christian and Muslim world. Crusades played a significant part in defining the kind of relations that exist between the West and Islam at the present time. This...
Social Roles of Motherhood The beginning of the twentieth century saw both immense economic expansion and profound social change, as seen by the birth of historic technologies such as the production lines and aircraft. The industrialized 1800s catapulted certain affluent Americans into the rising middle class, making the American Dream...
Introduction The selected primary source from ancient Greece is the Oath written by Hippocrates, one of history’s earliest legally enforceable documents. The historical document has long been regarded as the pinnacle of medical ethics (Indla and Radhika). Hippocrates’ followers had to take an oath to the Greek pantheon’s Gods of...
Introduction The late 19th century was characterized by a new wave of imperialism. Many countries, including the United States of America, went on a path of expanding their global influence through the acquisition of land overseas. The imperialistic movement in the United States of America began with the Spanish-American War...
Introduction By the first century BCE, the Roman Republic controlled large territories outside Italy. While this expansion brought wealth and power, it also resulted in social and political tensions that the Republican form of government could not handle. Although Julius Caesar tried to establish a centralized government by setting up...
Introduction The rise and dominance of the Ottoman Empire in the 14th and 15th centuries was influenced by many factors both internal and external. One of the main reasons for the emergence of this Empire was the legacy of feudalism, where the nobilities were given lands in exchange for military...
The Valley Forge battle, as described in the NCO 1700, was a turning point in American history. Despite the challenging circumstances, Valley Forge is occasionally said to as the origin of the American military since the worn-out soldiers emerged with renewed energy and self-assurance as a skilled fighting power. The...
Introduction The events of the Trojan War are connected with various myths, and historians have tried to distinguish the truth from fiction for many centuries. Homer’s variant of war history is used as the source of historically accurate facts, a biased position. Barry Strauss’ position on the Trojan War is...
During the Civil War, the 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments were implemented to improve and create justice for the formerly enslaved people. The American Civil War involved the North and the South in the abolition of slavery in the country. These three amendments were designed to grant African Americans and...
Between Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama, President Obama was the most successful both on domestic and international fronts. Healthcare is one of the most important metrics of success. Obama oversaw the biggest reforms in healthcare by presiding over the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA expanded Medicare...
Introduction America has changed a lot in the last hundred years, reaching its maximum urban development. Interestingly, until 1870 such modern metropolitan areas as Chicago and New York were small towns with a population of no more than 60 thousand people (Betz et al., 2018). With the arrival of millions...
Introduction Many ideas and principles inspired the founding fathers in the creation of the US Constitution, including the French Revolution, the Greek model of democracy, the works of Locke, and other philosophers, as Beliles and Anderson explain. Religion was also one of these essential parts, as it is generally believed....
Modern America is regarded as a nation of opportunity and wealth. This was also true for Europeans throughout the early days of the New World. In order to achieve dominance in Europe, the expanding powers sought for land in America. Because it was so far away from Europe that direct...
Summary Today, Canada is one of a small number of states with a reasonably high standard of living, and it is reasonable to assume that this is due to the country’s lengthy labor heritage. Given the fact that the attractiveness of Canadian localities is culturally relevant, the mentioned area of...
Ahmed, Abdelkader T., Farima El Gohary, Vasileios A. Tzanakakis, and Andreas N. Angelakis. 2020. “Egyptian and Greek Water Cultures and Hydro-Technologies in Ancient Times.” Sustainability 12 (22): 1-26. This scholarly and peer-reviewed article focuses on a historical topic and comments on what hydro-technologies existed in Ancient Egypt. The authors admit...
Both the industrial revolution and nationalistic movements rapidly developed in the 19th century. Nevertheless, even considering all the effects of the industrial revolution on nationalism, they are different. The industrial revolution had a social impact but was mainly related to technological changes, whereas nationalistic ideology related more to economic and...
Introduction The history of the United States in the 18th century is fascinating for several reasons. Firstly, colonial changes became the causes of new problems and requirements that need to be answered. Secondly, it is the American Revolution, which resulted from the Great Awakening and the flowering of Enlightenment. Thirdly,...
The eruption of Mount Vesuvius in 79 AD was one of the most devastating natural disasters of all time, virtually destroying the city of Pompeii. The video by History Channel (2021) thoroughly explains the causes of the tragedy and speculates on what might happen in the future. The eruption in...
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 The historical process of human development proves its cyclicality over time. The birth, flowering, and then unstoppable demise of civilizations are illustrated by the study of the history of once-great ancient states. One such example is the Roman Empire, the state that gave the world the foundations of modern...
Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States, was born in New York in 1858. He had bronchial asthma; therefore, he received all the primary education at home. In 1876, Theodore Roosevelt began studying at Harvard; he was interested in politics from an early age. A tragedy occurred in...
Introduction Life in the Iron-Mills is a published work by Rebecca Harding Davis. The story is set mostly in the period before 1861 which was the year of publication. Events described in the story are based on the writer’s hometown of Wheeling, Virginia State. Explicitly, the narration is built upon...
Introduction Leadership is a crucial part of every society, influenced by personal attitudes, traits, and experiences. Leadership is demonstrated at various levels, with each level requiring a set quality of leadership. Some leaders are shaped by their experiences from childhood, relationships, and personal ambitions. It is also possible to find...
Agricultural technologies were majorly developed during the Medieval period to ensure sufficient product yields for growing populations around the world. European farming systems included new methods and techniques to improve productivity overall (Broedel et al. 2017). The innovative technologies adopted by Medieval Europeans and West Africans reflected the critical elements...
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...
Introduction The Civil Rights Movement of the 20th was characterized by the wide use of rhetoric in order to convey the idea of social justice, equality, and the need for change. Rhetoric, being the art of public persuasion, has always been rightfully considered an agent of social change that enables...
Introduction A civilization can be defined as a human society that is shaped by technological and cultural development. It is a complex society that is composed of cities that have unique technological and cultural development properties. The assembly of people characterizes the beginning of civilizations. When people begin living in...
Life in Africa was not easy, but it was free. Everything changed after the slave trade began and slaves were sold to the Canaries, Maderia, the Azores, along with North America and Brazil (Greenfield 45). Working conditions on the plantations were severe; many Africans could not bear the unlimited working...
In ancient times various political and socio-economic systems of the empires either contributed to their power and success or eventually led to the catastrophic downfall of the nation due to flaws in the system. Such empires as Persian, Roman, Mongol, and Inca are among the most prominent empires of all...
The author of the article Ancient Roman roads and their influence on modern road designs is Rowyn Lea. There is no reliable information about this writer on the Internet. At the same time, the author has another article on a similar topic called Modern Roman Roads on this online platform,...
Today, there is only a small number of Native Americans that remain on the continent. However, many stories are still related by mouth and written word. They talk of the heroism, nature, and the people that once walked the land on which the US is based now. One of the...
Formal reconciliation efforts in Canada were initiated in 1998 when the Federal Government responded to the Commission’s report on Indigenous Affairs. The process aimed to improve the experience of indigenous peoples in the field of child welfare, education, and culture. Reconciliation refers to actions taken to address the harm to...
The roaring twenties, also called the golden decade by some scholars, saw an immense social, technological, and political change. Socially, there was heightened immigration of the African Americans from the South to the Northern cities looking for employment and escaping racial oppression. Furthermore, women made a significant step towards the...
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...
The “Bintel Brief” letters and responses from the Jewish Daily Forward editors are remarkable proof of how similar in nature, albeit different in shape, were the problems encountered by immigrant Americans throughout the twentieth century. The main topics revealed in letters and replies are the opinions of the inner circle,...
Introduction The late 17th century was a pivotal period in American history, which marked the foundation of the institute of slavery. Bacon’s Rebellion of 1675–1676 united indentured servants and slaves against the Grandees and provoked a reaction from white elites that led to the establishment of laws separating the white...
Simon Bolívar and Toussaint L. Overture are two renowned fighters for the independence of Latin American countries from the reign of the empires of that period. Another similarity between the two is their focus on republican ideas and concepts. For instance, Bolívar propagated the ideas of the parliament similar to...
Introduction King revealed his talent for public speaking as early as in high school, where he was a successful member of a debate team (Fleming, 2008). His academic path, which resulted in acquiring a bachelor’s degree in social sciences and divinity, and Ph.D. in systematic theology, certainly contributed to his...
The era of colonialism and the related policy of imperialism were associated with the emergence, existence, and development of considerable empires, the main goal of which was foreign policy expansion. Among these empires, the most essential and exceptional place is occupied by the British colonial system. Thus, British imperialism manifested...
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...
As a reaction to the Soviet Union’s increasing influence, parts of American society became extremely similar. Some people even argued that the nation was becoming homogenous. Americans watched the same TV shows, worked for the same companies, bought similar apartments and products, and had identical lives overall. However, the thorough...
Introduction Gaius Julius Caesar, one of Rome’s iconic leaders, was born in 100 B.C. in Rome, Italy. He was an army general, a politician, a governor, and an administrator. Unlike other influential and wealthy Roman politicians, Caesar was raised by a humble family. Wealth and a class type of family...
Introduction Canoes have always been an integral part of the life of ancient tribes. Ancient people all over the world started to build canoes as early as 8200 BC (“Native American canoes,” n.d.). North American Indigenous tribes were making dugout and birch-bark canoes long before the first European settlers came...
The Abolitionist Movement was an organized, radical, and abrupt campaign for terminating slavery in the 19th century. Numerous individuals perceived bondage as an abomination and made it their goal to eradicate the vicious and depraved act. Numerous petitions were sent to the Congress in vain, eliciting opposition from the people...
Conveying universally recognizable national codes, state symbols unite society, regardless of the governing authorities or dominant ideology. All over the world, national anthems and flags have become the most meaningful and understandable means of intra-state and international communication, reflecting attitudes and perceptions of various social groups. However, today, in the...
Introduction The fire on Triangle Shirtwaist Factory in New York took place on March 25, 1911. The infamous disaster claimed the lives of 146 people, among which 123 women and 23 men, and proved to be the largest in the history of New York. In the present day, over a...
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...
“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...
Introduction Several medical practitioners have risen with various unique events surrounding their lives, but none, at least in London, has been as controversial as Dr. Simon Forman. This man was involved in astrology, physiology, herbals and their interconnection with witchcraft also called polypharmacy.In addition, he did botched anatomy and other...
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...
Thesis Statement Suburban life was always a kind of perfect starting base for further success in life in the view of American society. This topic has always been extremely popular in literature and art, however, the art of the 1950s is full of suburban protagonists, and the mentioning of life...
Introduction To begin with, it is necessary to emphasize that manorialism and feudalism are often regarded as distinctively various systems. This notion is generally explained by the fact that these are the paradigms of various spheres of life, consequently, they have nothing in common. Nevertheless, on the other hand it...
Pre-Columbian America relates to the era before the arrival of the Europeans. It pertains to aboriginal civilizations of the Americas, with the likes of those in Mesoamerica and the Andes. Although the onset of “Pre-Columbian” era is considered to be from the time the human race set foot on the...
The culture of ancient Rome had evolved during the entire history of the Roman Empire that spanned about 1200 years. The Roman Empire during its peak covered a vast area from Morocco to the Euphrates and from Scotland to North Africa (Staneart, Chuck, et al, 1992). Ancient Rome had a...
Nowadays, Buddhism is one of the major religions in the world and is practiced by diverse communities across countries and continents. The active spread of Buddhism from India, where it originated, to other countries, happened primarily through the network of Silk Roads. These trade routes played a significant role in...
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...
Introduction Industrial Age can be defined as the time when people became actively engaged in the development of manufacturing machinery. The given historical period is associated with many break-through technological advances and inventions, which consequently permeated almost every aspect of human life. The industrial revolution is closely related to the...
The westward expansion of the United States is the central theme of American history of the second part of the nineteenth century. During this process, millions of settlers moved to the North American West and Great Planes. It resulted in the integration of massive amounts of new land to the...
The political views of Gamal Abdel Nasser were initially complex and contradictory. On the one hand, he was interested in the idea of Western democracy, and in the solidarity and discipline of people, but ruled with the iron fist of a dictatorship on the other. Apart from that, he supported...
By what means did the Fujiwara dominate court politics during the Heian period? The Fujiwara clan was started during the famous Asuka period and was one of the biggest and powerful families among four others which had a lot of influence on Japanese politics during the Heian period, between 794...
Introduction The website named “Moreorless: heroes & killers of the 20th century” by the author and producer Bruice Harris was developed for society all over the world. It is intended to present all necessary materials about heroes and killers of the 20th century from the author’s point of view. Among...
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...
Racial segregation in every sphere of life is what was typical for the 19-20th-century history of the United States, and school education was not an exception. It was not until the 1954 Brown vs. Board of Education that the US Supreme Court declared separate public school education for black and...
Introduction The establishment of the social welfare system in the United States of America was one of the most critical undertakings. The institution of social welfare dates back to a few centuries ago when Queen Elizabeth introduced it in the 15th century. The true “definition and perspective of looking at...
Introduction Colonialism as a form of state-building emerged in the 18th-19th century and was a byproduct of intense industrialization and exploration, which opened new avenues for expanding the borders of existing countries by conquering and subjugating territories located in foreign countries, such as the Americas, Africa, Asia, and Australia. All...
Introduction Jules Ferry’s speech on “On Colonial Expansion” from 1884 addresses his thoughts on the need for imperial expansion of France. His speech covers a variety of arguments for expansion from economic to military ones. It outlines the issues that he believes need to be solved through imperial expansion and...
Introduction The Renaissance is a widely discussed period in the world’s history as it altered the objectives and speed of the humanity’s progress. The processes of the fifteenth century significantly affected all European countries. The life of ordinary people, as well as that of the aristocracy, changed greatly and started...
Arts and Craft Movement is one of the most famous and influential interest groups that were created between 1880 and 1910. Its traits can be observed in numerous works of modern designers. Certain political, economic, and social issues were taken into account while the introduction of that new style to...
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...
In the development of the various pieces of literature, the authors have a tendency to consider different styles of writing, which determines the type of language they utilize. Historical figures write pieces of history with an ambiguous language, while critics tend to emphasize the content to determine what they present...
Introduction The term ‘American imperialism’ has been an important topic of debate in international politics and political science since 1900. While most scholars agree that the US created ‘imperialism’ towards the end of the Second World War, a some literature argue that the modern US and its involvement in international...
Introduction One of the longest periods in the political history of the 20th century is the Cold War between the alliance of the Western countries and the Soviet Union. The latter was politically and ideologically separated from the rest of the world with the Iron Curtain. This phrase was first...
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 Catholic Church has had a great influence on people in Latin America as people there have always been very religious. However, people’s attitude towards Rome as well as the Pope changed in the 1980s in Nicaragua. Socioeconomic situation in the country became intolerable for thousands of people who had...
Introduction Three crucial factors—the fall of the Soviet Union, the “American Century’s” global influence, and the effects of domestic policies and social upheavals during this turbulent time—prove that the United States won the Cold War. This essay seeks to show that the United States emerged victorious in the Cold War...
Introduction Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama are two of the most renowned personalities in American history. They both served as presidents at pivotal points in American history. Organizational leaders and managers may learn a great deal from Abraham Lincoln and Barack Obama, whose leadership characteristics have been lauded throughout history....
Jalil Sued Badillo’s article focuses on explaining the lack of morality in celebration of the 500th anniversary of Christopher Columbus’ voyage to America. The author provides several valuable arguments about the negative influence of European colonization on the formation of the native population’s consciousness by describing the European manipulations of...
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...
White Southerners are thriving members of the society living in the Southern parts of the USA. Typical white southerners were yeomen who cultivated small portions of land and earned a living from subsistence farming. A considerable percentage of the white people living in the south owned land between fifty and...
The renowned play A Raisin in the Sun, directed by Bill Duke, depicts the challenges and biases endured by black families in America as they attempt to better their socioeconomic wellness. In this way, racial prejudice is the central issue of the work, and it represents the conditions that occurred...
“Wakefield” is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne that was first published in 1835. It describes the non-trivial life of Mr. Wakefield, who leaves his wife of twenty years to live on a nearby street. From time to time, Wakefield comes to the street where his wife lives, but some...
Introduction The myths of the Greek people have widely developed the cycle of legends about the Trojan War. Their subsequent popularity was explained by a close connection with the centuries-old enmity of the Hellenes and their opponents from countries located on the territory of modern Asia. The arena of the...
Alexander the Great remains one of the widely studied heroes of the ancient world. His conquests and territorial pursuits led to the defeat of the Persian Empire and the subsequent establishment of the Hellenistic world. Through his leadership, Alexander expanded Macedon to become one of the greatest empires of his...
Introduction Due to governing-related imperfections in the American colonies, the middle of the 18th century was marked by devoted colonists’ concerns and a desire for respect. The Patriots’ history of advocating for change reveals various responses to financial exploitation. The Patriots were represented by colonial citizens critical of taxation strategies,...
Risorgimento, a 19th-century movement for Italian consolidation, has multiple political actors that spurred or delayed its development. One of such individual is Metternich, a statesman whose political views influenced the minds of the Europeans regarding Italy. Namely, Metternich believed Italy had no political reality and stated it was “a purely...
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American poet, essayist, unitarian pastor, theologist, and philosopher. During his life, he left a significant legacy of various works in literature, philosophy, and theology. He was ahead of the time in fighting for the rights of African Americans and freedom from their enslavement, as well...
In the question of whether Vikings or Mongols had a greater impact on Eurasia, one should examine their conquests and political impact as well as cultural influence. Furthermore, it is necessary to consider that Viking expansion took place long before the Mongols started their expansion. Lastly, it is necessary to...
Britain took control of the territory known as Palestine after the Ottoman Empire was defeated in World War I. In those lands, the population consisted predominantly of Arabs; the Jews were a minority. From the 1920s to the 1940s, the number of Jews arriving there grew (“Origins and Evolution of...
Introduction Violence against Syrians’ street protests promptly escalated into a civil war about a decade ago. This Syrian Civil War would later become one of the world’s most deadly and extended humanitarian crises. As the Syrians endure these incredible moments of suffering, what are the lessons learned, and what are...
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...
Counter-Narratives The Mexican Revolution was a milestone on the way to the formation of statehood in the country and the movement toward social reforms designed to improve citizens’ standard of living. However, despite the dominant view that the events of the early 20th century had exclusively positive effects, this can...
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...
Procopius has written “The Secret History,” which is a text about the Roman emperor Justinian. This document appears meant to be private and not seen by the general public. It contains some of the personal details of the emperor and his wife’s life, which implies that this history was not...
The history of the development of civilization on the planet has gone through many complicated stages. Human ancestors went through phases of inequality, crisis, and hunger to build stability for future generations. Many social activists are tied to achieving changes in society at the cost of their lives. For example,...
Genocide, or a “crime against humanity,” is a tragedy that influences everyone. It is the manifestation of the inability of humanity to oppose evil that leads to thousands of deaths among civilians. Therefore, all people who lived in other countries and were not interested in crimes in another place in...
Introduction Revolutions in the world history has occurred in various countries over and again. Different countries, for various reasons, have gone through the revolution process to achieve a certain aim. Mostly, a revolution takes various forms which involves different ways. For example, in Britain, the revolution occurred through the process...
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,...
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 Alexander Hamilton was an important political figure who was honored with a high position in government. In many ways, Hamilton’s ideas for financial planning were inventive because they offered new ways to solve pressing problems. In addition, the financial solutions proposed were capable of changing the economic fortunes of...
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 Thucydides Highlighted the Erosion of Both Ethical Standards and Strategic Rationality in a Democratic System Engaged in a Protracted War against a Hated Adversary. Does That Classical Insight Apply to the United States as the War against Japan Unfolded from 1941-1945? There is hardly any ancient Greek intellectual respected...
Introduction During the 18th century, British colonies gained more independence through the policy that allowed the violation of trade restrictions in order to promote economic growth post-French and Indian wars. The policies marked an uprise of the members of American colonies who focused their activities on achieving independence from the...
The official record of the Lancaster Treaty of 1744 published by Franklin presents a picture of tense but respectful negotiations marked by a high degree of cultural understanding. When we include informal accounts, like those by Bartram, Weiser, and Marshe, we find confirmation and complementation of the official record. The...
