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Introduction Hawaii is located on the northeastern edge of Polynesia and almost in the center of the North Pacific Ocean. In the years 1870-1880, the political situation worsened and more and more demands were made for the annexation of the islands. In the early 1890s, a revolution broke out in...
Introduction The 18th century was the time of the founding and development of the North American English colonies, and it ended with the United States acquiring independence from England. During this period, the American land was torn between the landowners from Britain, Spain, and France, who only pursued their own...
Introduction Athens was considered one of the most significant sources of western values during the 5th century B.C. Europeans and Americans would later emulate it as the originators of democracy, philosophy, presentation, and realistic art, science, history, and drama. This raises the fundamental question of whether their writings were accurate...
Rutherford B. Hayes served as the 19th president of the U.S. between 1877 and 1881. He won the highly contested 1877 elections narrowly by defeating the Democratic Party candidate Samuel J. Tilden by one electoral vote. Hayes’ presidency marked the period in which America transitioned from the era of Reconstruction...
Introduction The civil rights movement began in the United States in the middle of the last century. Even though the Civil War of 1861-1865 had ended 90 years earlier, racial equality had never been established in America. White immigrants from Europe were at the root of the formation of the...
The Anglo-Egyptian war occurred in 1882 when Britain and Egypt opposed each other due to low payments. The disagreements made Egypt face low economic growth due to colonization by the Europeans. The war made Egypt surrender its investments such as irrigation, railways, cotton plantations, and schools which seduced Egypt to...
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...
Julius Caesar was assassinated by a few senators who wanted to keep the republic of Rome and wanted to end his reign. He had established himself such that he was well known and an important person in antiquity. He also had a good personality and was in control of the...
I believe that the conflict between the Europeans and the Native Americans was inevitable due to a number of reasons. First, one of the main objectives that the Spaniards had was to expand their empire. Columbus’s probands de méritos had caused them to think of the Native Americans as gentle...
The Discovery of the New World by the Europeans started a long history of colonizing modern US territory. This process involved Great Britain, France, Spain, those who decided to permanently move to the American continent, and the local Indian tribes. After protecting its colonies from the French, Great Britain was...
Introduction Nelson Mandela was the former President of South Africa, a fighter for equality and prosperous international relations around the world. He was a political leader who motivated and inspired people. His life cannot be called simple, but it made him able to lead people. The presidentship of Nelson Mandela...
Immigration remains crucial for American society and has always taken part in the nation’s history. It is a significant event because people keep moving from one country to another, and many technological innovations, companies, or industries could not exist without immigrants who left their homes searching for a better life....
The suffrage movement was all about women’s right to vote. The struggle to be allowed to vote was hard for adult women. The people were denied their rights to participate in elections based on their salaries, age, and gender, and all this led to protests and people advocating for their...
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...
The influence of Karl Marx on the understanding of economics, philosophy, history, sociology, and revolutionary work is immeasurable. The theories put forth by Marx were concerned with underlining the issue of capitalism’s exploitation of the working class, and they were essential to the formation of a new movement that challenged...
Hammurabi was the sixth king of the Amorite dynasty, who had a residence in the year of Babylon. In 1783 BC, he began a series of military campaigns that led to creating an empire from Mari and Nineveh to the Persian Gulf. The heyday of the Babylonian kingdom falls on...
The discovery of the New World made by Christopher Columbus in 1492 is regarded as the onset of the Spanish colonization of the continent that after years became known as America. The vast undeveloped territories and greed attracted numerous adventurers – conquistadors. In this connection, the Royal Spanish court promoted...
Introduction 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...
Introduction The emergence of racial differences presents a scope to investigate the nineteenth-century indications of African American male liberty and citizenship. The torture and abuse of the black parties reveal the widespread hypothesis about similarities and cultural regimes. This research about The Autobiography of an Ex-Colored Man reviews and investigates...
The essence of history is that the same people’s figures can be presented from opposite views. Thus, it is sometimes complicated to make an objective assessment of what is happening. However, it is possible when considering the issue in a more global context. The purpose of this essay is to...
Reflecting on the life Pancho Villa lived, it can be said that he – just like many other citizens of Mexico – was a product of a corrupt and autocratic governmental system. About 90% of the population lived in poverty under Díaz’s regime (“Pancho Villa: Robin Hood or Ruthless Terrorist?”...
Introduction Many factors played their role in the growth and development of the Colonial New England. Future America has served as a place where three district human cultures intersected. Relationships between the European settlers, the Native Americans, and the African Americans are intricate, and the groups have had a significant...
Self-expression of slaves Slavery left the North and began to be used exclusively in the South after 1790 when extensive industrial development was ongoing in the Southern colonies. These slaves endured hard existence on the plantations since growing sugar was not an easy task. The slaves consisted of children, men,...
Introduction During the late-eighteen century, colonial North America experienced the changing effect of the American Revolution, which gave birth to the modern nation-state regime. The emergence of the government enabled the attainment of the independence of states and resulted in the adoption of a written constitution, with the creation of...
Introduction The Ming Dynasty ruled China for 276 years until, in 1616, a Manchurian army from northeastern Asia invaded China, defeated its forces, and occupied several areas on the northern border. Almost thirty years later, in 1644, China was completely defeated, and Emperor Shunzhi established the Qing Dynasty. The purpose...
The smallpox epidemic of 1777-1782 was devastating and deadly for many people in North America in the late eighteenth century. British troops were immune to the disease, which gave them an advantage during the Revolution. Elizabeth Fenn, in her book “Pox Americana”, says, “smallpox may have been the gun’s most...
During this time, most people called the Philippine-American war a Tagalog Insurgency because the Philippine troops commenced surrendering to the U.S army. The war commenced on February 4th, 1899, lasting until July 2nd, 1902. The war was a struggle for independence, which had early begun in 1896 under the Philippine...
Texas has been a one-party state for a long period, ruled by the Democrats for decades after Reconstruction until the 1990s when the Republican party took over. Therefore, while Democrats dominated the state for over a hundred years, Republicans had a limited role in the politics of the state. The...
Chapter 11 of the book The history of development: from western origins to global faith by Gilbert Rist provides a scope of the author’s opinions on the development of the South since the very beginning of the 1990s. The whole discussion in the chapter is dedicated to the development of...
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,...
Introduction The development of nationalism in China has been examined from multiple standpoints, with no consensus having been reached. However, given the context in which China gained the sense of national identity, the described change could be seen as the urge for liberation against the colonist interests of European states...
Introduction The beginning of the Palestine-Israel conflict has a long history and in spite of many attempts made to tackle the struggle, has not been resolved until today. It belongs to a wider Arab-Israel conflict; the confrontation has various reasons for geopolitical, religious, economic, and ideological nature. In fact, almost...
Introduction The American Revolution is one of the most critical events in the history of the United States. It resulted in the thirteen Great Britain’s colonies regaining sovereignty and claiming their independence. However, before speaking about the consequences of the American Revolution, it is crucial to learn what led to...
The era of great geographic discoveries is well-known and well-remembered for the supposed progress that it provided for Europe. However, up until recently, the massive harm caused to indigenous people, who have been severely affected by the thoughtless actions and violence of colonizers, has been neglected. Although economically, expansion into...
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,...
In the early 20th century, Tulsa, Oklahoma, was famous for having one of the most prosperous African American communities in Greenwood, commonly known as Black Wall Street. The community was founded by O.W. Gurley, who moved to the area in 1906 (Huddleston, 2020). Gurley helped African American entrepreneurs to escape...
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 For many years, the role of African Americans in the Revolutionary War was not counted as important because of the discrimination that lasted until the second half of the twentieth century. However, historical documents show evidence that their input was significant, and some individuals even left personal achievements. Various...
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 It is hard to imagine our modern life without its usual things. Fax machines, barcodes, cordless phones, even talking thermometers, all these casual items make the world around look like we got used to. Due to Jerome Lemelson, there are so many comforts surrounding us. Lemelson is one of...
Troy is believed to be a historical city, the place where the Trojan War was fought. The city of Ilium was built on this place which many historians think was the site where Emperor Augustus ruled in his era. In the 19th century, several excavations on this site suggest that...
Revolution is an extreme and in-depth change in customs of behaving and thinking for instance Industrial revolution. Revolution is therefore, the central development of the contemporary world. Many people believe that modernity could only be realized through brutal and whole revolution (Hawes and Lui 45). Reform movement is a societal...
The Great Depression occurred during the late 1920s and the early 1930s. The years of the great depression were characterized by poverty, high unemployment, deflation, low profits and plunging farm incomes. The Great Depression started in the United States, spreading on to other parts of the world. The Great Depression...
Introduction According to one sociologist, the totality of history does not exist in itself, but for us. We compose it of the fragments collected and organized retrospectively by the unity of our interest or the unity we attribute to periods or cultures (Davis, 46). This paper compares this view with...
Introduction The Second World War, fortunately for the whole world, ended in favor of the Soviet Union and resulted in the complete failure of the Nazi regime in Germany and the suicide of Hitler with who the age of horror and totalitarianism ended happily. But the fact was the despite...
In the course of human history there have been several kinds of rulers of the states and several kinds of political systems as it is suggested by literary sources on politics. There are four basic types of political systems, and totalitarianism is among them. In the course of the development...
There are a lot of sufferings that people undergo in events of the war that are not accounted for. Soldiers as well as prisoners of war are subjected to suffering by their enemies. Innocent citizens are displaced with others being killed in the process. Women and children are the most...
People who lived in the ancient days and made an impact in the world through either bravery or great leadership are referred to as ancient heroes. They are usually of Greek origin and are greatly respected and viewed as role models by many people around the world (Minister, 2008). During...
The Gilded Age was a period in U.S history that occurred in the late 19th century around 1870-1889. This period was characterized by the second Industrial Revolution and the post-reconstruction effects of increased agricultural activities. Consequently, this period witnessed a massive growth in the U.S economy whose outcome was an...
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...
The evolvement of monarchy is important to understanding British civilization because the monarchical system has been adopted for several centuries and has been defining, variably, the sociological and political life in the country. This paper is going to examine one particular reign: that of Queen Victoria (1837-1901) a monarch who,...
Palau was established as a sovereign country by the Compact of Free Association on 1st October, 1994, which guaranteed the continuation of military, economic and political links between Palau and the US for fifty years. The Compact of Free Association outlines the relationships that three sovereign countries had entered into...
Abstract This research paper looks critically at the life and times of Benito Mussolini. The paper begins by discussing how by 1919 most Italians had turned their support to the socialist and the catholic party in the hope that it would solve their problems. The paper discusses the early life...
Introduction Frederick Douglass can be considered as one of the most influencing and prominent figures in the history of the United States of America. Kerry Gleason, in his article on the Black History Month Challenge published in the Associated Content news realizes that “It is safe to say that without...
Introduction The growth of ancient cities was instigated by several factors. Many cities grew as a result of exploration or conquest expeditions by famous figures who would build empires and initiate a trade with neighbouring regions. The processes of growth of the Cosmopolitan City of Alexandria, the City of Sagala,...
Introduction Thomas Paine was born in 1737 to a poor Quaker in Thetford, England. In his early life, he was surrounded mostly by farmers and the uneducated. He left school at the age of twelve, and shortly after became apprenticed to his father as a corset maker. This trade was...
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...
Introduction The female warrior role in ancient empires, such as Greece and Rome, is not near as well documented as the exploits of its male counterparts. However, these roles have made their stake within the annals of time. Although women continued the role of wife, mother, and caretaker; there remains...
“Louisiana, which translates to La Celina Mario in French, was the name of an administrative district of New France. Under French control from the 17th century to the 18th century, the area was named in honor of Louis XIV of France by French explorer René-Robert Cavelier, Sieur de la Salle....
The expansion of both the American and British Empires in the Middle East was based on imperialism, which started with the aggressive overseas expansion of Europe in the 1400s. The Middle East region was excluded from the initial European occupation until the 1780s, when the first invasion occurred. The British...
Introduction Baldwin’s The American Dream and the American Negro speech appeals to the White southerners, accusing them of racism towards African-Americans. The concept of plague is used by the author to reflect hatred and immorality, which make them look down on people that have a different skin color: “moral lives...
The Indian Removal Act that was enforced by the President of the United States Andrew Jackson imposed a controversial policy to relocate Native Americans from their lands to the territory west of the Mississippi River, where they have never been. Some tribes decided to leave the area, but some were...
The USA earned its independence from British rule in the eighteenth century. The new country was based on democratic principles where people’s rights were respected and exercised to a considerable extent. However, the democratic aspirations of Americans were rather compromised as millions of people were deprived of basic rights. Slavery...
George Washington Plunkitt was a well-known politician and influential businessman from New York, the United States. He served in representative houses of the New York State Legislature as well as was a member of the political machine, Tammany Hall, in New York City. Founded in 1789, Tammany Hall was named...
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 Effect of European Trade Goods on Native Americans Native Americans’ trade relations with Europeans significantly influenced their way of living. Thus, it is possible to state that American Indians, who were traditionally focused on a handicraft, received access to steel knives, metal pots, hatchets, and guns (Gallay 244). As...
Introduction The Renaissance is a generally talked about period on the planet’s history as it changed the targets and speed of humankind’s advancement. The procedures of the fifteenth century essentially influenced every single European nation. The life of customary individuals, just as that of the nobility, changed incredibly and began...
According to Gary B. Nash’s, The Unknown American Revolution, how does broadening the story to include non-elite people change our understanding of the American revolution? Including non-elite people in the comprehension of the revolution has revealed a new perspective on this historical event. Previously, the history was too neat and...
Short Answers A systematic approach to the study of folklore Anthropological and psychoanalytic survivals provide systematic approaches in the study of folklore because they offer rich sources of evidence that substantially support modern cultures and traditions relative to ancient times. Both Anthropological and psychoanalytic survivals give a view of ancient...
Introduction The history of the area starts in the 7th century when Islam was converted, but the archeological research shows that the first human occupation can be referred to as the Neolithic period. A new formation, United Arab Emirates, comprising six emirates (Abu Dhabi, Umm al-Qaiwain, Sharjah, Fujairah, Dubai, and...
When Roosevelt took over as president of the United States in 1933, he initially did not look favorably upon large federal bureaucracies and expansive government programs and spending (Leuchtenberg 52). In that regard, he shared the values of his predecessor Herbert Hoover, who maintained his stance that government assistance would...
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...
The history of the United States has a plethora of people that stood out of the crowd in one way or another, yet all of them seem to come from the same ilk – all except one. As a rule, these amazing people share combined elements of a true leader...
Introduction China and Japan are undoubtedly the most important countries in East Asia. The two nations are regional superpowers due to their economic and military might. Their geographical proximity means that they have a cultural connection and economic interdependence. However, the relationship between Japan and China is strained, and there...
Introduction The American Frontier is often recognized as the single most popular period in the history of America, especially when it comes to the portrayal in the popular media and, as a result, the recognition in the public consciousness. There are many reasons for that, and different scholars tend to...
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 Malcolm X was born on May 19th, 1925 to Earl and Louise Little in Omaha, Nebraska. His parents were active members of Marcus Garvey’s “Back to Africa” movement, as well as the association for Negro improvement (UNIA). Earl Little’s open defense of Garvey led the Ku Klux Klan to...
Introduction The concept of war is as old as the human world, as wars permeate the entire history of humanity. Many events caused wars, but all of them can be divided into three types that Carl von Clausewitz distinguishes in his theory. In short, he calls these reasons passion, probability,...
My previous essay was primarily related to the problem of inequity existing in the American society. In particular, I focused on the hardships faced by young adults. Many of these individuals continuously have to struggle with poverty. In turn, one should pay more attention to the underlying causes of this...
Introduction The Spartans involved a society of warriors who exercised a high level of discipline, self-sacrifice, and tolerance. The Spartans: The World of the Warrior-Heroes of Ancient Greece is a chef-d’oeuvre story authored by Paul Cartledge. The author, a prominent historian, tracks the outstanding rise and fall of the Spartan...
Introduction The Navajo Indians are Native Americans who live in states such as New Mexico, Utah, and Arizona. In early history, the Navajo were hunters and gatherers. The tribe also adopted crop and livestock farming as means of obtaining food. Crop production involved cultivation of corn, beans, and Squash. After...
The events that took place in the late eighteenth century in France are known collectively as the French Revolution. These events are often cited as crucial for modern history and society. Despite being radical and revolutionary, both in scope and measures selected, they had the set of important political, social,...
Introduction Culture is an acquired compliment of a long interactive process. It depends on period of time in which an individual is exposed to the interactive process and level of internalization of the subculture. Reflectively, culture varies from one geographic region to another. Besides, subcultures are unique in terms of...
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...
Ho Chi Minh was the leader of the Vietnamese nationalist movement that fought against the Japanese as well as the French colonialists. Until his death, he was the President of North Vietnam (BBC History, 2014, para. 1). First Response In my opinion, the service Ho Chi Minh mentions in his...
Introduction The aftermaths of the World War I and the Great Depression made people eager to see the changes. Strong leaders such as Roosevelt and Hitler offered the changes that had a positive impact on the development of their economies. However, Hitler insisted that his nation can prosper, but the...
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 struggle for Irish nationalism is aptly captured in “The Guests of the Nation” and “The Rising of the Moon”. The two pieces of literary work offer a brief account of the Irish struggle to break free from the cruel British and French dominion. The most prominent public rebellion in...
Introduction The Dominican revolution started long before the events of 1965. 1956 was the epitome of the resistance when farmers and workers poured into the streets, demanding an e aboutnd to foreign interference in the Dominican Republic. The Dominican Republic went through phases of foreign occupation by the French, Spanish,...
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 There has been a continuous change in the role of women in the United Arabs Emirates (UAE) in the past 20 years. In essence, the UAE has developed its women to the point of becoming the leading nation in women empowerment across the Arab countries. Although the UAE was...
Introduction The American Revolution happened between the years 1775 and 1783. The Revolution involved the United States, France, Great Britain, Spain, and the Netherlands. However, the countries that played a major role in the Revolution were France, Great Britain, and the United States. Initially, the insurgency involved the Americans who...
Introduction In the history of many countries, a significant number of internal conflicts have been connected with the attitude toward indigenous people. The USA and Canada are excellent examples of these issues, and their history warrants in-depth exploration. This essay will examine the distinctive characteristics of Canada’s Indigenous people and...
Introduction Shaka the Zulu is a famous and quite controversial character in African history who ruled the Zulu tribes in the early 19th century. Under his power, the state of Zululand became a formidable power on the African continent, and even now, he is a national hero among the Zulu...
Truman’s Difficult Decisions Truman was one of the presidents who lived during the most critical period of American history. His decisions further defined US politics for decades and created the current status quo of countries that were either pro-Western or pro-communist. Here, McCullough claims that Truman’s decisions and actions were...
Introduction At the beginning of the 20th century, Russia was one of the last absolute monarchies in Europe. Although there were already several political parties in the country, most people were monarchists or had little interest in politics. However, Vladimir Lenin, one of the leaders of the Russian Social Democratic...
Summary President Dwight D. Eisenhower’s farewell address began with gratitude to the American people for electing him as president and serving with him for more than half a decade. In the speech, the president wished his successor luck leading the American people. The farewell address addressed the importance of ensuring...
Introduction Humans have practiced slavery and forced labor for ages, with the history of these institutions in tropical colonial settings gaining particular focus. European nations established colonies in the tropics of the Americas, Africa, and Asia during the Age of Exploration to strengthen their economic and political influence. A large and...
Video Summary The video “1619 vs. 1776: When Was America Founded?” features debates between Professor Leslie Harris from the 1619 Project and Professor John McWhorter from the 1776 Project. The main issue is when America was truly founded. Leslie Harris’s vs. John McWhorter’s Arguments On the one hand, Leslie Harris...
Summary During World War II, the American government interned a majority of Japanese-Americans and very few German-Americans. While the internment of Japanese Americans is a well-known event, the reasons for this were complex and deeply rooted in cultural, social, and political tensions. Ethnic Enclaves One reason why the Japanese-American population...
Introduction Women have experienced challenges and accomplishments throughout the United States since 1877. Discrimination and oppression against women have taken many forms, including denial of the right to vote, work, own property, and sexual harassment at work. In addition, they fought for their rights and freedoms, such as the right...
Introduction The 1619 Project is a collection of articles that examine a crucial facet of American culture through the lens of African American history, from the arrival of the first slave ship in 1619 to the current day. It also contains photographs, prose, poetry, and other art projects. Project Critique...
Introduction Two key rival alliances dominated the politics of pre-1914 Europe. On the one hand, the forces behind the creation of a unified Germany greatly destabilized the balance of power on the continent. On the other hand, the fear of Germany’s growing influence prompted the development of a French and...
Greece Geographical Factors Greece’s geographic position significantly impacted the empire’s culture, economics, and military. Greece is at the confluence of three continents: Europe, Asia, and Africa (Hornblower, 2018). The Greeks successfully created trade channels with nearby nations like Egypt, Persia, and Rome. Greece was further exposed to attack from other...
Introduction Thomas Jefferson is considered one of the most active fighters for human freedom, regardless of race or gender. Therefore, his view on the concept of law is highly significant in world political thought. Although his radical ideas have caused many controversies, they have found application in almost all countries....
Introduction A series of demonstrations and upheavals known as the Arab Spring occurred across the Middle East and North Africa between 2010 and 2012. The movement started in Tunisia when large-scale protests resulted in President Zine El Abidine Ben Ali’s ouster (Toussaint and Moustakbal). This incident sparked similar demonstrations in...
Introduction The Seven Years’ War was a worldwide conflict that lasted from 1756 to 1763. The war featured major European nations such as the United Kingdom, France, Spain, and Austria, and it was fought on three continents: Europe, Asia, and North America. This conflict left an indelible effect on many...
Diverse Settlements of Alaska’s Indigenous Peoples The location of Alaska’s indigenous people is quite extensive. For example, the Aleuts live in different regions on the peninsula of Alaska, and the Eyaks live in the village of Cordova. The northern Athapascans inhabit the interior of Alaska, and only the Tanaina tribe...
Introduction Between 1789 and 1839, white Americans and American Indians engaged in a ceaseless struggle for control of territories between the Mississippi River and the Appalachians. This conflict involved wars, treaties, removals, and other rude actions. The Northwest Indian War was one of the most important occasions of this era...
Introduction Zeng Guofan, a Qing Dynasty statesman and military leader, left a lasting mark on East Asian history. Zeng’s life and career transpired during one of China’s most turbulent times, starting with relative imperial stability and ending with catastrophic upheaval—his narrative illuminates 19th-century China’s socio-political and cultural aspects and accomplishments....
Introduction The Opium Wars were historic phenomena highlighting notions such as colonialism, free trade, and national decline as a result of foreign involvement in internal affairs. The conflict between China and Britain was seemingly associated with the importation of the drug opium. However, despite its appearance, the nature of the...
“On the Century of Peacemaking at the 1919 Treaty of Versailles: Looking Back to Look Ahead” Article Authors: Bharat H. Desai and Jay B. Desai Summary The authors analyze the conditions under which the Treaty of Versailles was signed and the outcomes all involved parties had to face at the...
Introduction Economic pressure, selective aid, half-truths, and assassinations were all tools of the Cold War utilized by the United States and the Soviet Union. One of the most significant works drafted after World War II, the Marshal Plan, outlined a strategy for restoring Western Europe’s economy and infrastructure from 1949...
Introduction The terms “freedom” and “equality” have been repeatedly tested and reinterpreted throughout American history. The meanings changed with time, from the first colonial settlements to the precipice of the Civil War. Freedom went through a period of profound change between 1492 and 1860. Beginning in the early colonies and...
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...
The relationship between Ireland and England has been controversial in Irish historiography. Two scholars who have contributed significantly to this debate are Goddard Orpen and Eoin MacNeill, whose works—”Ireland under the Normans, 1169-1333″ and “Early Medieval Ireland: A Scholarship for Politics or a Politics of Scholarship?” respectively, offer contrasting perspectives...
Introduction History offers the required perspective to comprehend how previous events have shaped current affairs. This research paper investigates the historical backdrop of globalization and NAFTA. The goal is to answer the study question, “What is the most important historical event that may have given rise to present globalization?” Today’s...
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 has implications for Native Americans in the present day. This Act was a crucial component of President Andrew Jackson’s Indian Policy, permitting the U.S. government to forcibly remove Native American tribes from their traditional homelands and relocate them to places west of the Mississippi...
The one force that drives modernity most inescapably is globalization. As a result, the nation-states’ political and economic power, as well as their political imperatives, were weakened. Globalization thus prevails in this world over free will, citizenship, and nation-states, as the latter is no longer relevant. Concepts like citizenship, which...
The Roman Empire, one of the most powerful civilizations throughout antiquity, initially rose to power through their military conquests in the Mediterranean region and then their ability to govern vast tracts of land. However, their mighty status was not meant to last – a multitude of factors resulted in its...
Introduction Leprosy disease is one of the oldest recognized illnesses in the world. People with leprosy (PwL) were banished in ancient Indian culture for various reasons: chronic, possibly disfiguring aspect; inconsistently successful treatment, linked with sin; and dread of infection. This combination gave leprosy a stigma that endures to this...
The United States of America is a multi-ethnic and multicultural country and home to many migrants. The country’s history has been marked by some of the complexities that it has created. One example is the desire of people to have equal rights with Native Americans. The Latin American Farmers’ Movement...
Dutch colonialism in Indonesia is a paradox; it is at once very sophisticated and extraordinarily brutal, just as a modern nation-state must be. As the movie Max Havelaar demonstrates, Dutch colonialism in Indonesia was not brutal because of the Dutch themselves but due to their colonial policies. Kartini’s letters speak...
Introduction Fascism is a political system that became prominent in Europe in the 20th century. In the left-right political spectrum, fascism is mainly categorized as a far-right ideology. However, this definition has a problem because the most uniting factor of the right is free markets and limited government. Fascism is...
Introduction The theme of independence is one of the fundamental themes in American history. Recently, it has been very actively developed by Russian American scientists. Special attention is paid to the people who made the transition of the United States from a colony to a state possible. A huge amount...
The most dramatic political and social upheaval of the mid-twentieth century was the Russian Revolution of 1917. Russia was among the most underprivileged nations in Europe in the early 1900s, with a substantial peasant class and an increasing number of low-wage laborers, mainly in large Russian capitals, notably Petrograd and...
The article “What we get wrong about ‘a city on a hill’” by Daniel Rogers for Washington Post discusses how the notion of American moral supremacy appeared in the common discourse. Special attention is given to the metaphor “city on a hill,” which was allegedly coined by Gov. John Winthrop...
Introduction In 1519, Herman Cortes decided to adventure into the Mexican interior in search of gold rumored to exist on the American mainland. Together with his crew of eleven ships and five hundred men, they headed to Mexico and conquered the Aztecs in 1521 to claim the Aztec empire in...
Introduction During the Second World War, soldiers had to fight on foreign land in hopes of victory. Meanwhile, on the home front, people had to continue living their lives and working in accordance with the new reality. Due to increasing labor demands during times of war, family problems and burdens...
The book Bound for Glory is an autobiography of the American singer-songwriter Woody Guthrie. The book chronicles Guthrie’s life, beginning with his childhood in Oklahoma and Texas, and ending with his move to California in the late 1940s. In between, the book details Guthrie’s travels across the United States as...
Since the achievement of independence from European colonialists, many African states continue to experience social, economic, and political challenges that derailed development in those countries. During the colonial period, European forces subjected African states to extreme brutality, including slavery and forced labor. Additionally, the creation of artificial boundaries to mark...
From my perspective, the concept of the Single Story is terrifying both in its nature and prevalence. Unfortunately, most of the examples given by Adichie (2009) are too close to reality, and one can recognize the behavior of acquaintances and one’s thoughts in them. Misunderstandings caused by a person’s exposure...
The People’s Republic of China (PRC) was founded in 1949 following the Chinese Communist Revolution, which had a profound impact on China’s political, social, and economic spheres. The Chinese community has seen a long-term impact as a result of the establishment of a new age and regime following the 1949...
Sayeeda Sakina, or Sukaina bint Husayn, was a 4-year-old daughter of Husayn ibn Ali, the grandson of the great Islamic Prophet Muhammad. Her biography is tightly connected with the battle of Karbala, the great event which became the point of the schism of the Muslims into the Sunni and Shi’a...
Introduction The Gold Rush refers to the significant period in the history of the U.S. when many people migrated to California in pursuit of wealth. While the period was marked by negative consequences for the Native American population and natural environment, the Gold Rush had a significant role in the...
The book No Name in the Street by James Baldwin was published in 1972 for the first time and has seen several editions since then. The book was the fourth work by the author, and it is one of his major writings that unveils some of the aspects of being...
The Civil War was unquestionably the most disastrous catastrophe in American history. There were more casualties in this conflict, ranging hundreds of thousands, than in all previous American wars. The conflict between free and enslaved person states erupted over whether or not the federal government possessed the authority to outlaw...
The Salem Witch Trials of 1692 were caused by the Puritans’ strict religious standards and their refusal to accept anything that did not conform to their interpretation of the Bible. Salem, a community in Massachusetts that Puritans mainly populated, was the location of the most extensive record of witch trials...
The development of the representation of Native Americans in films has been quite uneven, with early movies featuring the specified population quite amply, while making obvious mistakes in the portrayal of Native American groups. Specifically, the earliest introduction of Native Americans into the U.S. cinema starts with Western films, where...
Gaius Julius Caesar was an ancient Roman politician who transformed the Roman Republic into the Roman Empire. Caesar became an outstanding general, orator, writer, and reformer. The person was consul of the Roman Republic and then accomplished the conquest of all of Gaul and parts of Britain as proconsul. Caesar...
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 In modern South Korean historiography, in relation to the period of Japanese colonial rule in Korea, the term “the period of forcible occupation by the Japanese Empire” is used. After the annexation of Korea, all power in the country passed to the Japanese governor-general, in whose hands were concentrated...
Introduction East Asia is a region comprised of several countries whose histories go beyond 1 BC. Over the centuries, these nations have been associated with great leaders whose progressive governance strategies led to their success. Their achievements influenced a wide range of social and political areas, such as constitutionalism, governance,...
Introduction The United States of America and its history have many historical periods and stages that were critical and decisive in its development. One such period is the industrial urbanization that swept the country during the late nineteenth and continued until the middle of the past century. Industrial urbanization is...
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...
Introduction The topic of women’s rights prior to the 20th century has been a very concerning one, requiring a significant amount of nuance and context. Certainly, a part of that topic is misrepresented by specific stereotypes. The Ottoman Empire has been perceived by many as a very constricting location, however,...
The only public meetings where Roman politicians might give a speech in front of the people were the Contiones. An office bearer with potestas – a consul, praetor, censor, aedile, quaestor, decemvir, dictator, or plebeian tribune — summoned a contio. The speaker had the authority to invite the speakers and...
The American Civil War is considered to have ended when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his last troops at Appomattox Court House in Virginia in 1865. This is deemed common knowledge; however, it seems that not enough attention is paid to the times that followed immediately after, the tumultuous...
Ancient Egyptians sometimes played entertaining games to prepare for warfare or conduct war. It was common for Egyptians to participate in a wide range of sports, such as jogging and jumping and traditional activities like archery or wrestling. “Shooting the Rapids” was one of the ancient Egyptian games (Fadel, 2020)....
