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The history of humanity is characterized by many historical periods which significantly influenced the path of development. These include wars, revolutions, upheavals, death or rise to power of new persons, and reforms. The latter includes significant changes that have occurred due to the policies and efforts of one or more...
Martin Luther King is an excellent example of a leader who managed to change the world in a positive way and highly influenced society’s perspective on racism. He is known for his encouraging and memorable speeches that inspired black people to keep fighting for their rights and freedom. King spoke...
History tells us that sometimes decisions that change the fates of entire nations are based only on one person’s emotions. In other cases, long and careful rational analysis, individual or collective, precedes the final decision-making. Regardless of the method, there is always room for mistake, miscalculation, or just a pure...
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 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 Korean Peninsula remained under Japanese colonial rule until the defeat of Japan in World War II. The Soviet Union and the United States of America led the Allied forces to force Japan to exit the Korean Peninsula in September 1945. Subsequently, the peninsula was divided into South and...
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 Neolithic era occurred at the end of the stone age and was responsible for several significant changes in the course of human history. Serious improvements were made in social structure, agriculture, architecture, and culture. The change from being hunter-gatherers to farmers and harvesters was so important, that the Neolithic...
Introduction The “Middle Ages,” also referred to as the “Dark Ages,” is the period in Western history between two great civilizations, namely Greco-Roman world and Renaissance Europe (“Lumen Learning,” n.d.). This period involved radical changes in religion, politics, and culture that shaped the world as we know and see it...
Introduction The Cold War is a period in world history from 1946 to 1989, characterized by the confrontation of two economic and political superpowers, the USSR and the United States. Both countries aspired to world domination and the status of the most mighty power in the world. The United States’...
Introduction The 1692 Salem Witch Trials are remembered as one of the most horrific mass hysteria cases in American history. A group of Salem citizens accused their neighbors of witchcraft, leading to the execution of 19 people (Laskaris 1). In 1953, American playwright Arthur Miller took Salem Witch Trials as...
Almost every nation has its hymn, which is a sign of patriotism. The national anthem is interpreted as a solemn song adopted as a symbol of state and social unity, performed on all official occasions. It is sung primarily at formal celebrations, events, ceremonies, and rituals; during its performance, it...
The west region, north region, and northwest coast region are all part of the Native American cultures. These are among the regions that the indigenous people of the United States inhabited when migrating. Each region has distinct tribes with unique cultures, languages, religions, customs, and politics. Each tribe developed diverse...
The purpose of this essay is to describe the life and attitudes of women in colonial America. Concentrating on the two colonies, South and New England, the task is to compare the daily routine of women in the colonial family and in the family of the peoples of Native America....
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...
Introduction During the First Gulf War in January 1991, a troop of British Army Special Air Service (SAS) landed in Iraq having a particular task in intelligent service. Bravo Two Zero was the code-name of the SAS operation. According to one of the theories, the patrol targeted to destroy Scud...
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....
Introduction This work was written with the aim of studying a selected region in a specific period of time, namely, how the invasion and the settlement of the aggressor changed the region. The work will highlight the period in the history of the Viking invasion of Europe. The argument is...
The significance of Polis resides in the structure of the ancient Greek world. Polis was a structure of community, or territory of the land. It means a community of people living together. Research indicates that Polis is the birthplace of culture (Oniszczuk 33). Thus, an individual Polis was different from...
The eighteenth century was marked by revolutionary movements, which fought to expand their political rights under the influence of Enlightenment ideas. During 1765-1783, the American Revolution took place, and a little later, in 1789-1799 – the French. During both revolutions, citizens fought for their freedom against the full power of...
Introduction Admiral Zheng He, China’s ultimate sea captain, was born and bred in the countryside in a household of glorious Muslims around 1371. When his predecessor was killed, he was taken as a prisoner, beginning the incredible journey of switching identities upon which he would embark. In the 1400s, Zheng...
Many detailed and carefully developed historical travel accounts can provide interesting insights and give a comprehensive picture of life in the described regions. Francis Parkman’s book, titled The Oregon Trail: Sketches of Prairie and Rocky-Mountain Life, initially published in 1849, depicts his tour, conducted in 1946, to the states of...
The history of the 20th century was turbulent, but it is possible to trace at least one persistent feature present in each of its important moments and periods. As political and military struggles embroiled the powers of the world, there was always an evident ideological subtext present in the events....
Introduction History has always been a fascinating subject to learn and investigate. It opens the door to the massive scope of human heritage, teaching modern society lessons of the past to make the future better. The Chinese written history, in particular, dates back to over three hundred years ago, comprising...
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 America has undergone a revolution that has helped to give a direction to world history. The perception that people around the globe had about freedom has changed and democracy has increased not forgetting, the human values that have also improved. Slavery took place for a long time before a...
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...
Introduction The United States of America is a powerful and great nation that plays an essential role in the modern world. However, it was not always so, and the 19th century, for example, witnessed as it was divided into two parts. It refers to the Northern and Southern regions that...
Introduction The sharecropping system arose in the Post-Reconstruction era as a means of revitalizing the Southern agrarian economy. However, it quickly became a form of racialized agriculture which aimed to maintain the social order that existed during slavery and subjugate freed black slaves to economic exploitation. Sharecropping quickly became another...
After the eruption of Vesuvius on August 24, 79 AD, the entire city of Pompeii in the Gulf of Naples was buried under a layer of volcanic ash and forgotten until the middle of the XVIII century. Today, the city of Pompeii is one of the most significant archaeological sites,...
The governments of Ancient Greece and Rome had similarities and differences alike. It becomes clear if one compares the High Roman Empire with Athens at the peak of their might. Both governments conquered foreign for economic purposes and used religion to justify their regimes, but Athens remained a democracy, while...
Lucretia was a noblewoman known for her innocence, beauty, and suicide that she committed after a rape. Her death is a symbol of dishonor in human relationships in Ancient Rome. Livy introduced Lucretia as “occupying herself differently,” which tells about her high honor and the distinction from other women (79)....
On December 10, 1838, Mirabeau Buonaparte Lamar became the second president of the Republic of Texas. He was an individual of high culture and, simultaneously, rather an idealist dreamer than a successful politician. His primary envision was a Texas empire expanding to the Pacific Ocean. During his political career, Lamar...
Introduction Alexander the Great is also known as Alexander III hailing from Macedon. He was a leader of Macedon which is a state located in the northern part of ancient Greece. Aristotle tutored him until he was 16 years of age. When he turned 30, he had one of the...
Across the history of America, there was lots of dispute about whether or not the Americans may rightfully refer to themselves by this name. The process of acquiring independence in Latin America started with the concept of “popular sovereignty” which required determining who can be called “Sovereign People.” Everybody who...
The rise of the Cold War A variety of factors contributed to the rise of the Cold War. These factors, ranging from ideological to economic and political, have emerged already after the end of World War II. Primarily, they touched upon the United States and the Soviet Union who were...
Overview of The Interstate Highway Act of 1956 The Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 which is commonly known as the National Interstate and Defense Highways Act was enacted on June 29, 1956, when the bill was signed into law by Dwight D. Eisenhower who was then the president1. This was...
Introduction Diocletian was born in the year 236 AD and reigned as a Roman emperor between the years 284-305 AD during which, his reign was faced with many changes in the Roman Kingdom. Before his reign as a roman emperor, Diocletian was an army commander before becoming a consulate. During...
Introduction Before the current state boundaries, most of the legislative regions were kingdoms and empires. Unlike the current boundaries that are limited in terms of their geographical extension, the empires and kingdoms stretched far and wide. One of the empires that have had an impact in history is the Ottoman...
The expression renaissance has the meaning of revitalization or rebirth. During this period many themes that affect human beings were re-discovered, re-made, and perfected. To make this happen there were several foremost factors. During the Middle Ages, human societies in Europe did not find time to change their ways of...
Introduction American imperialism may be defined as the tendency by which the people who have powers or are known to be influential on people or the nations that are believed to be strong either politically or economically take advantage of the weaker nations or the people. They will always want...
Introduction The Australian population is constituted by 2% of the indigenous population. This proportion has faced drastic changes in various aspects of their society stemming from their colonization by European settlers. This essay seeks to explore the effects of colonization on the health issues of Australia’s Aboriginal and Torres Strait...
Introduction Occurrences of wars within or between countries always leave behind devastating consequences. Civil wars, that is, wars within a country are as a result of minor disagreements or misunderstandings among individuals who occupy higher power in governments. These disagreements filter within the community hence affecting the individual person in...
Ernesto “Che” Guevara is described by many people as a hero and a source of inspiration to societies. T-shirts with his heroic logo are proudly worn by those who know him as a hero. Various media outlets and Hollywood actors have played a major role in trying to lionize the...
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...
The Irish “Potato Famine” is known as the most abhorrent and the most deplorable tragedy in history. The catastrophic number of deaths, which led to the immigration process, absorbed the entire country resembling the black hole. The reasons for the calamity arising from the extreme shortage of harvests propelled the...
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 Realism was the dominant approach of world politics in the post-war period in the 20th century. It is claimed that realism is the most progressive and the most pragmatic approach, as it presupposes a quick solution of the problems from the position of power. While liberals claim for the...
Discussion The first civilization is believed to have occurred in Mesopotamia and the Nile River in Egypt between 4000-3500 B.C (Majumdar, 21). However, other civilizations developed independently in other parts of the world. For instance, the valleys of the Indus River in India supported a flourishing civilization (Majumdar, 22). The...
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...
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...
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...
Introduction The United States of America was a huge wilderness area in the early 18th century and while a few cities along the coast had been populated, the interior parts of the country were largely unknown. Much before the Go The United States of America was a huge wilderness area...
Isabella of Castile was known as a powerful ruler in Europe. She sat on the throne from 1474 till 1505. She was married to King Ferdinand II of Aragon, both jointly ruled over Spain for more than thirty years. She was a devout Catholic Christian and oversaw the fall of...
In the interwar period from 1919 to 1933, the Weimar Republic became an unofficial name for Germany. During this time, Berlin became Europe’s intellectual and creative hub, pioneering in the modern arts as well as science. At the time, the economy and political situation in Germany was experiencing hardships, whereas...
Introduction The harsh working conditions for ordinary people marked the Industrial Revolution in England. Places such as factories and coal mines employed even children, who had to spend hours on hard physical labor almost as much as adults did. Although the power of wealthy industry business owners was high, some...
Introduction Ancient Chinese civilization is one of the richest in cultural heritage in the world that based its development on an extensive system of philosophical and religious ideas. Han dynasty that lasted from 206 BC to 220 AD is one of the eras in the history of ancient China characterized...
Annotated Bibliography Kavanagh, Jennifer, Bryan Frederick, Alexandra Stark, Nathan Chandler, Meagan L. Smith, Matthew Povlock, Lynn E. Davis, and Edward Geist. Characteristics of U.S. Successful Military Interventions. Santa Monica: RAND Corporation, 2019. This research-based source reports the results of the statistical study that was devoted to analyzing important interventions involving...
Jerome Alden’s play, Bully: An Adventure with Teddy Roosevelt is set in the year 1912. It follows Theodore Roosevelt, the 26th President of the United States. In 1912, he attempted to run for a third term as President. The play is split into two acts: in the first, Roosevelt reminisces...
Introduction Alexander the Great has been described as one of the most successful military strategists of all time. However, even though there is an extensive collection of sources on how magnificent he was, there is also a lot of contradicting information on the same. Whereas some sources claim that Alexander’s...
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...
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 The example that I have selected to describe is one of the most significant American documents, the Declaration of Independence. The US Declaration of Independence is a historical document in which the British colonies in North America declared independence from Great Britain. This paper served as the beginning of...
Introduction Machiavelli advocated a government whose powers were centralized around one person, who allegedly represented the state. The main reason he stuck to this type of government was his long service as an aide to Cesar Borgia. He took time to study the behavior of Borgia before coming up with...
The Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions is one of the first documents which clearly highlighted the needs of women as well as the problems that they faced. To a great extent, it reflects the Declaration of Independence which identifies the core values of the American society. This paper is aimed...
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...
Introduction The Southern Gulf Coast of Mexico is believed to have been home to the ancient Olmec culture (Diehl 93). Olmec civilization emerged around 1200BC and it developed distinct and complex structures, which have had impact to the people of Mexico up to date. In addition, the civilization instilled a...
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...
The foundation of the Caliphate, one of the most important features of Islam religious and political powers, remains an important topic of debate in the history of religion. Over the years, scholars have attempted to develop a number of theories to explain the actual foundation of the Caliphate. One of...
Introduction The Roman Empire was formed in the 1st century by Emperor Augustus, and it enjoyed a brief period of economic and political prosperity before experiencing a decline that led to its eventual demise. The third-century crisis is considered by many historians to be a decisive period in the history...
In 1833, a law was passed in Britain limiting working hours about women and children working in textile mills; this came as a result of a parliamentary investigation into the conditions of working in the textile industry. In the course of the investigations, several people were called up to give...
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...
Numerous events took place in Rome between 140 BCE and the time Octavian. These events are political, social, economical and cultural. The leaders who ruled Rome during this period are mainly responsible for the changes that took place during this time. The most outstanding personalities in this period include Tiberius...
Introduction Money is any commodity or token that serves as a medium of exchange that is legally and socially acknowledged in payment for services and goods and in the disbursement of debts. Money serves as a store of value and as a standard of value for determining the comparative worth...
The rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada were the revolts against the British colonial power in Canada, and these rebellions were held between the years 1837 and 1838. The Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837 refers to the armed conflict that ensued when the British Colonial authority clashed with armed rebels...
Introduction Historical events and periods require careful study of various details for qualitative display in films, music, and other art. Mistakes and inaccuracies can distort the historical truth and reduce the film’s success and popularity. This research paper will explore the film Gladiator by Ridley Scott (2000). Although the movie...
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 In his work Decline and Fall of the Roman Empire, Gibbon presents a compelling argument suggesting that Christianity played a significant role in Rome’s decline. It is defined by shifting society’s focus from disciplined warfare to a more urban lifestyle. While this perspective is valid, an alternative viewpoint contends...
Introduction Frederick Douglass’s speech “What to the Slave is the Fourth of July” remains a highly esteemed piece of literature in the U.S. Now stored in recorded and written forms, the content is regularly read or listened to by people in the country, especially persons of color, during the Independence...
Introduction The Civil Rights Movement and the Reconstruction Era are two crucial eras in American history that highlight the country’s ongoing struggles with racism and racial issues. These periods, which close and begin a century of conflict, illustrate America’s arduous march toward freedom and equality. In order to prepare for...
Introduction The Medieval Muslim world was a vibrant tapestry of cultures, ideas, and innovations from the eighth to the fifteenth centuries. This era saw the rise and fall of powerful dynasties, the flourishing of arts and sciences, and the spread of Islam as a major world religion, stretching from the...
Introduction Migration plays a significant role in society, having effects in the past and modern times. In general, people who migrate not only inside their country but also to other nations seek better opportunities. For instance, among the well-known migrations is the 19th-century Irish migration to the United States, with...
Government Greek and Roman cultures differed significantly in various aspects, such as governance, gender roles, and how religious and cultural beliefs were expressed in the arts. The political systems of the Greek polis and the Roman republic and empire were particularly distinct. The Greek polis was a small urban state...
Introduction Slavery was embodied in our history and became one of the most bitter and irreparable dark periods. Starting from the principle of dividing people into citizens and “non-citizens”, slavery lasted until the end of the fifteenth century. America has suffered greatly from this history and tragedy. Slavery had consequences...
Introduction According to the history of al-Andalus, the civil conflict that led to the demise of the Cordoban Umayyad Caliphate at the start of the 11th century is known as fitnah. Considered a significant rupture, it can be that precarious point when the equilibrium is broken and Muslim Spain, now...
Booker T. Washington’s autobiography is a credible historical source of data about the times. Autobiographies offer an account of lived experiences, making them viable primary data sources. Washington’s reputation as an author, educator, orator, and adviser to presidents precedes him, which makes his autobiography even more believable. Many formerly enslaved...
Introduction Mesoamerica’s ancient civilizations have had a lasting influence on how people perceive human history. The Mayan civilization stands out among these fascinating cultures as an example of human inventiveness, fantastic architecture, and profound spirituality. This talk will travel through the mysterious world of ancient Mesoamerica, focusing investigation on the...
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 The significant impact of the Industrial Revolution, which lasted from the second half of the 18th century to the middle of the 19th century, can be seen in almost all spheres of life. Noticeably, the period of industrialization coincides with the years in which writers and poets attributed to...
Introduction Before the invention of the internet, hardcopy books were the only known types of books in the world. In the 1990s, several websites that sold e-books were launched. The following decades saw an increase in the demand for e-books, and academic institutions adopted electronic copies as classroom materials and...
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...
Background Unlike conventional history, historical research comprehensively emphasizes patterns that cut across geographical divides. World history places a strong focus on how civilizations collaborate. It contrasts various global growth patterns in ages where such connectivity is scarce. International antiquity emphasizes cultures that interacted and influenced one another in real life...
In Sanlucar de Barrameda, the Atlantic ports of Spain, armadas of ships raise their sails and, leaving the harbors, head west. Caravels, brigantines, and galleons are coming into the sea rapidly and without hesitation. In essence, they are small vessels, but to contemporaries, they seem vast and powerful. Indeed, these...
The media is often called one of the four powers because it can set trends and opinions for entire generations. However, sometimes information translated through the media loses its historical basis and can become a myth. Such a phenomenon was observed when Frederic Turner published his thesis, where he discussed...
It is possible to distinguish several periods in the history of the United States characterized by marked manifestations of unity and division. This country’s history includes various determinative historical events such as revolutions, wars, and crises. A significant number of historical processes in the United States are related to internal...
Thomas Jefferson, the nation’s third president, can be considered a real enthusiast for implementing Indian education policy. Enlightening Indians and blacks was a mission, the ideological basis of the American thinker’s racial theory. Not being a strong orator; however, Jefferson put his thoughts on paper, and in letters, his ideology...
The 18th century entered the history of culture as the age of the Enlightenment. Recent scientific advances, especially the discoveries of J. Newton and J. Locke, prompted philosophers, scientists, and writers to reconsider the former picture of the world radically. The eighteenth century radically changed European thought and brought significant...
Julius Caesar was one of the most famous rulers of Rome who became a dictator of the Roman Empire. However, his rule was shortened by the assassination of Caesar by his rivals. Julius Caesar was a man who was capable of many things due to the fact that he was...
How the world has operated has changed several times over the past centuries: among the notable changes was the Industrial Revolution. The American Industrial Revolution commenced after the first advances of industrialization had already occurred in Europe. It had a significant impact on the market and labor systems, changing the...
The exploitative Crop-Lien system permitted the affluent planter class to imprison formerly enslaved people and low-income white people in figurative debt chains. African Americans who had just gained freedom lacked the resources and the land necessary to start a farm. Through the crop-lien system, they were compelled to rent land...
Introduction The Balkan wars are of great historical significance. The first and second Balkan wars signified a drastic reorganization of power in regions of southern Europe. The Balkan wars marked the Ottoman Empire’s total collapse and ultimately led to the first world war. Factually, power needs reorganization from time to...
The term “pursuit of happiness” can be found in the Declaration of Independence of the United States of America. This statement relates to the freedom to participate in any activity that offers one joy. The activity in question does not violate other people’s rights or the law. The pursuit of...
Two papers were chosen for the present analysis, and both are primary source articles. The difference between them is not only the time of publication — there is a 24-year difference between the two pieces — but also the method of publication: a print piece from 1995 and an online...
There is often a discourse among military historians that the First and Second World Wars are one event or two different ones. On the one hand, historically significant events seem similar: one enemy – the Germans, one coalition of resistance. On the other hand, there are different scales, types of...
Introduction The crusades are considered to be one of the major events within the history of Christianity that shaped medieval Europe and set the vector of its development for a long time forward. The original goal behind these armed expeditions that had been taking place in Europe for two centuries...
During the time of the mutiny of African American Troops in 1917, racism prevailed significantly in the US. People of color were against racist government officers and systems, while the whites wanted to preserve their supremacy. This led to the outbreak of many rebellions in the US, including one in...
The history of Jane Addams’ activities in this module seemed particularly interesting. This is due to the fact that my research paper focuses on the study of the activities of women politicians; hence the story of Jane is of particular curiosity. Her contribution to the development of social homes for...
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...
Contiones referred to the assemblies in which influential legislators debated and presented their views to the people of Rome on policies proposed by the People’s Assembly and aspirants for public offices. Contiones took many forms, including legislative, electoral, and judicial. Even though Contiones never addressed many issues affecting the general...
The agenda of the authors is to reasonably prove that Jackson is not suitable for the nation’s highest office. Citizens thought that his election would be dangerous. This view is supported by such prejudices as inexperience in public service, intemperance of character, and propensity for violence. These three aspects are...
Introduction Franklin D. Roosevelt was the only US president to be elected 4 times in a row. Therefore, his presidency lasted a long period – from 1933 to 1945. Not surprisingly, the politician’s reforms were generally perceived as successful. The most important achievements of Franklin D. Roosevelt were the development...
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,...
Despite the fact that the Roman Empire fell a few hundred years ago, since then, scientists have been trying to establish the reasons for the disappearance of the great state. One such researcher is Edward Gibbon, who established his own theory of the fall of Rome. According to him, the...
The target market for the poster was all able-bodied American men and women back in 1943, during World War II. Right before the United States of America joined the allies in 1941, the Japanese launched a surprise attack on their naval base at Pearl Harbor (Locke & Wright, 2020). The...
Donald John Trump is a globally renowned individual whose major spotlight was when he served as the 45th President of The United States of America from 2017 to 2021. Besides, he is a celebrated entrepreneur interested in the hotel industry, real estate, and media (Wheeler 10). Trump was born to...
Introduction There are many books which contain historical accounts and provide readers with information on how certain events occurred in the past. One of the most notable examples of such books is The History of the Peloponnesian War by Thucydides. Written more than two thousand years ago, the book still...
This scientific work aims to study the speech called “I have a dream” by Martin Luther King Jr. This is a public speech by an American activist who advocated for the rights of the black population in the United States of America. It was delivered during the March on Washington...
Contents Although professional historians have varying degrees, they believe that slavery had a crucial role in the Civil War outbreak in America. There has been debate on how the battle over slavery and wage labor permeated sectional distinctions. Still, David Potter has done more than any other historian to create...
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 The Beatles took England by storm with their rock and roll music in the late 1950s, and by the early 1960s, their influence had reached the United States. The band comprised Paul McCartney, George Harrison, John Lennon, and Ringo Starr, commonly known as the Fab Four. The band, originally...
The Korean War was an example of a satellite collision. The dangers of such wars, as well as the role of major nations in them, have been seen. The United States and China were actively involved in the armed combat, while the Soviet Union covered its military personnel’s participation in...
Introduction Traditionally, a paper was invented in 105 CE; however, there is evidence of it being invented much earlier. Historians believe that the earliest invention was accidental due to clothes made of hemp being left to dry for too long, forming a residue in the water that could be pressed...
The Nile River is the foundation of Ancient Egyptian civilization, carrying its waters from the Ethiopian Highlands and Central Africa to the Mediterranean Sea. Thanks to the great river, Egypt turned into a prosperous state of the Eastern Mediterranean in the III millennium BC and remained so until the Roman...
Introduction The French revolution significantly and rapidly transformed France’s political system, and Napoleon’s conquests extended several of the revolutionary concepts to other regions of Europe in an incredibly rapid and startling manner. During this period, the early 19th century, another revolution, an industrial kind of revolution, was altering the European...
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...
Summary of the Article This article was done by Werner Max, Robin Haunschild and Lutz Bornman in 2018. The title is Climate and the Decline and Fall of the Western Roman Empire: A Bibliometric View on an Interdisciplinary Approach to Answer a Most Classic Historical Question. The work’s thesis is...
Introduction One can safely say that the story of Anne Frank, her family, and those people who lived with her in a small annex in Amsterdam in 1942 is one of the most tragic and heartbreaking biographies known to humanity. Her diary is a collection and representation of both the...
One of the characteristic features of the emerging civilization is social stratification or social classes. This trait represents the emergence and division of social categories according to wealth, profession, or birth group criteria. Groups formed in the society that worked and performed new essential functions. Professional warriors were now protecting...
The world community most often perceives Canada as one of the most peaceful and peacemaking countries in the world, which has no violence, terrible mistakes, and hatred in its history. However, digging into the facts reveals that Canada has its dark marks in history. One of these marks, or rather...
The history of humankind is intertwined with continuous conflicts that emerge based on differences in interests and competition over resources. Wars, social unrest, and other forms of conflicts are inevitable elements of historical development; they are driven by power distribution and the fight for dominance. In this regard, the application...
The geography and topography of Rome had a significant impact on the history of the ancient Roman world since they created preconditions for the later prosperity of the Roman Empire. Italy was a predominantly agricultural country. The nature of the soil and climate made it possible to grow olives and...
Introduction Political human thought has always been a dynamic reflection of the general mood of an era, and therefore it cannot be said, for example, that the period of ancient Mesopotamia and the time of the French Revolution were characterized by uniform views of the political organization of society. In...
Athens and Sparta were vital centers that enjoyed influence over other Greek city-states and could unite them. Their political and economic systems differed significantly, which sometimes could even lead to civil wars. Herodotus, who created the founding work of history in Western literature, managed to show considerable differences and similarities...
The conquest of the Caucasian Region by the Russian Empire was a pivotal historical period for the Caucasus due to the invasion of Russian political rule and the following dependency that disrupted Caucasian autonomous development. Several key historical events marked the process of incorporation of Caucasus into the Russian Empire...
A revolution in any area of human activity is characterized by profound, qualitative changes in the current system. While this word is most often associated with political change, more critical turning points can be found in human history. Events such as the French Revolution can leave behind a documentary legacy,...
Introduction Even though the first official regulation dates back to 1887, attempts to make it happen even earlier. It began with the fact that in the 1870s, the farmers’ association tried to establish a set of rules. They were called the Grangers and fought for railroad regulation. After litigation, the...
One of the most significant contributions linked to the French Revolution can be disclosed through propaganda messages and the gospels of insurgency. This eventually means that the French Revolution became a crucial historical event that transformed France and brought liberty to the French land. Based on the information presented by...
The revolution is typically dated around 1870 and 1914, albeit some of its characteristics can be traced back to the 1850s (Zhang 146). It is, nonetheless, evident that the quick pace of path-breaking innovations dialed back in 1825 and later in the last third of the century. This essay will...
A variety of events have shaped the social, cultural, and political dimensions of the world. The significance of most historical events is apparent to date, thus validating the study of history at all levels of education. The Crusades shaped the future of Christianity in Europe, humanism changed how people viewed...
Overall, it is fair to say that the war brought many changes to Great Britain. The war economy peaked in 1943 when dozens of large military factories were operating in the country. Many civilian industries, including export ones, were reoriented to produce weapons and military equipment production. In 1943, the...
The Bracero Program guaranteed Mexican immigrants to the United States decent working conditions in the agricultural sector during the Second World War. In general, this program aimed to expand short-term legal migration for Mexicans and maintain production in the U.S. agricultural industry. However, in the 1950s, this program caused discontent...
Introduction The Age of Exploration was an important event witnessed in the West. This Age began in the 15th century and lasted up to the 17th century, during which the explorers used compasses to navigate around the world. Conversely, there are many reasons why the Europeans participated in exploration journeys...
The murder of Caesar has remained one of the most infamous assassinations in history over centuries. It may be explained by the fact that Caesar was a powerful ruler, who managed to bring Rome to prosperity, and by the drastic consequences, this assassination led to, which ran counter to what...
Women form part of the vulnerable groups of populations because of their susceptibility as soft targets in the predominantly male-dominated society, which in itself is more patriarchal. At the turn of the century in the United States, the role of women was restricted to being wives and mothers, whose main...
The issue of misinterpretation and mass delusion is the one that was and is controversial for Western society. Some people prefer to avoid notions about the lying press and trust the majority of information that they encounter. The other type of people develops an apparatus for criticism of the messages...
Persia is one of the oldest states and empires, now called Iran. In the best “heyday period,” the Persian Empire became one of the most significant states in history. From its origin to the conquest by Alexander the Great, Persia occupied a dominant position in the ancient world for two...
Ronald Reagan’s inaugural speech of 1981 is a speech of recognition, namely a speech of introduction or acceptance, and an inspirational speech to a certain extent. According to Gunn (2020), such speeches should express gratitude to the community and honor it. The role of an introduction speech is “to make...
The massacre that took place in Jamestown, which is often called the uprising, at first seems to make sense to consider in other terms since the event took place in the occupied territory. To a greater extent, the Indian attacks on the English settlers should rather be called a struggle...
Introduction The Cold War is signified by several serious conflict escalations between the Soviet Union and the United States, one of which is the Cuban Missile Crisis. After the failed Bay of Pigs operation, the government of Cuba requested the USSR’s help, and the latter placed its nuclear missiles on...
The Discovery of the New World by the Europeans started a long history of colonizing modern US territory. This process involved Great Britain, France, Spain, those who decided to permanently move to the American continent, and the local Indian tribes. After protecting its colonies from the French, Great Britain was...
