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Phillis Wheatley was the first African American woman poet to publish a poetic book in English. With her roots in Senegal, West Africa, she found her way to the west as an enslaved person during the 18th century. As a young enslaved person, she was purchased by the Wheatley family,...
The United States’ initial Constitution, the Articles of Confederation, was approved in 1781. According to Matthew Bunch’s article “The Revolutionary Spirit of the Articles of Confederation,” the Articles of Confederation were not a complete failure. Despite being frequently criticized as a weak and ineffective system of government, it is essential...
Introduction Hate speech has been debated for many years, particularly regarding whether it should be allowed in the United States. Those in favor of allowing hate speech argue that it is protected by the First Amendment and is a form of free speech. However, the harm caused by hate speech...
Ancient Greece is credited with being the birthplace of one of the earliest recognized sporting competitions, which is known as the Olympics. Olympia was the site of the first Olympic Games, which took place in 776 BC and continued until 393 AD. The games were carried in recognition of Zeus,...
Introduction The German colonization of regions such as Asia, Africa, and the South Pacific started in the 19th century. It was characterized by oppression, violence, and exploitation. During this period, the administrators of German colonial territories used force to maintain their control over their territories. The colonial context of ethnographic...
Introduction By the middle of the 20th century, anti-racist activists began their activities in order to fight racial discrimination and stop segregation, which led to the emergence of the Civil Rights Movement. Even though it is argued that it failed to eliminate the systematic oppression altogether, many of the subsequent...
Reflecting on indentured servitude, I envision young European men and women who committed to years of labor in exchange for passage to the colonies. These individuals were often impoverished and had limited opportunities in their home countries, making the prospect of a fresh start appealing (Lawson, 2018). Nevertheless, their journey...
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...
Introduction The walk on Selma that occurred in Alabama in March 1965 was a critical Black History event for the United States as it directly impacted the achievement of equal rights for African-Americans. In a series of events across the Selma and Montgomery areas, civil rights activists persevered in their...
Summary Examining political interactions in the global arena provides substantial evidence for the further analysis of key successes and mistakes. Thus, opportunities for avoiding similar issues and reinforcing chances for future improvements in international relations can be pursued. In his book, “The Cold War: A New History,” John Gaddis sheds...
The Renaissance was a period of renewed interest in cultural and scientific advancement in Europe in the 15th century. During this time, society investigated the functioning of the natural surroundings via scientific inquiry. The Renaissance was characterized by a great deal of innovation and scientific innovation, but it was additionally...
A successful economic strategy known as mercantilism, which flourished in Great Britain during the 16th and 18th centuries, aims to boost a country’s riches through exporting. Between 1640 and 1660, while mercantilism was at its height, the nation reaped its grandest rewards (British Parliament 1660). At that time, conventional economic...
Introduction Primary and secondary sources’ narratives might be comparable because they give details about historical occurrences. Nevertheless, the manner in which the information is delivered might vary considerably. While secondary sources frequently offer an interpretation and analysis of primary ones, and they frequently give a more direct and detailed account...
Introduction Luther sought to reform the Catholic Church and bring light to its wrongdoings. The Catholic Church’s practice of selling indulgences incensed and repulsed him. The beginning of Pettegree’s book depicts biography details of Luther, the origins of the Reformation, and the development of Luther’s unshakable faith in God’s ultimate...
Introduction The progressive era between 1880 and to early 1900s is among the most significant periods in the history of the United States. The era was marked by massive political, social and economic reforms that have affected the region’s governance and development. The reforms were affected by various progressive and...
Introduction Women have been indispensable in medicine and healing for centuries, yet their contributions are often overlooked or undervalued. From serving as midwives to nursing wounded soldiers, women have used their compassion and skills to care for the sick and injured. However, despite their importance, women healers have faced numerous...
Introduction In the 20th century, R.G. LeTourneau was a revolutionary businessman and developer of heavy machinery. His inventive innovations and persistent work ethic revolutionized the engineering and construction sector, for which he was renowned. His life was influenced by his adherence to his convictions and connection with God. His interactions...
The activity of populists and progressives intensified in the late 19th and early 20th, as the aftermath of the Gilded Age. During this time, although there was significant economic growth, the American population faced increased injustice and ignorance from the wealthiest part of the population. The resistance movement received its...
Benito Mussolini came to power by capturing Rome and getting the parliament to give him power voluntarily. During the first years of his leadership, he was engaged in eliminating the opposition throughout the country. The old morality was declared a bourgeois relic, and the new one consisted of the complete...
Introduction Xi Jinping’s hunger is primarily motivated by his desire to increase the country’s influence, power, and presence in the global context. Such could be achieved through his reforms to fully centralize control and make China a great nation (Gueorguiev, 2018). He seeks to facilitate China’s dream of complete independence...
Introduction In the speech “Four Freedoms,” Franklin Roosevelt outlined four major goals to reach global freedoms in speech, worship, and the absence of want and fear. These ideas remain relevant today as the United States and other countries continue developing. One particular issue is freedom of speech in new digital...
Author Katrina Jagodinsky is a historian whose academic interests concentrate on American Indian studies and history, and the writer expresses her appreciation of Native authors’ nonfiction and fictional works. Jagodinsky’s scholarly contributions include her reports in such journals as American Indian Quarterly and Western Legal History. Thesis Katrina Jagodinsky’s Legal...
Introduction Many goals are sought by the reading Navigating World History: Historians Create a Global Past. It argues for global history’s conceptual viability, traces world-historical thought’s development, summarizes recent global historical discoveries and connects them to tendencies across various subjects, and proposes objectives, methodologies, and conceptual frameworks for potential world...
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...
The Great Compromise of 1787 was a monumental moment in United States history. It silenced some of the debates between the States and brought about the creation of the United States Senate. The Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan resolutions created this democratic compromise. The Virginia Plan was proposed by...
Introduction The place of women in politics was a controversial topic in the nineteenth century. Although women could vote in some states in the late 1700s and early 1800s, their rights were later revoked due to the perceived lack of financial contribution to society (Wayne, 2020). In the 1840s, the...
In June 1812, hostilities began between America and England, fought with varying success around the U.S.-Canadian border, the Chesapeake, and the Gulf of Mexico. Indians participated in the conflict on both sides. During the Napoleonic Wars, the United States and Great Britain fought in the Anglo-American War of 1812-1815 (Dudley,...
There exists a certain number of factors that contributed to the U.S.’s entry into World War I. Despite much debate about the necessity of this action, the concomitant factors make it unavoidable. Any bad consequences of the decision to take part in the war are justified and compensated by some...
The Topic The topic I chose to explore involves the origins of St. Valentine’s Day. More specifically, it involved researching modern-day St. Valentine’s Day and its original festival, Lupercalia. The topic was chosen to see the differences between Roman and modern-day interpretations of the day and research the roots of...
Introduction The slave-owning way could not lead any country to success and prosperity because it was based on people’s suffering. Such regimes constantly disintegrated under the onslaught of external or internal factors. The Haitian Revolution led precisely to such consequences, marking the country’s new history. Therefore, it is essential to...
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 Term ‘Cold War’ The Cold War was a significant period in global history and has massively shaped the current state of affairs in the world. Before this class, I had blurry ideas about the conflict and how this period has shaped the balance of power in the world, and...
Introduction Haiti has a long history of political instability and violence, especially after its independence in 1804. The country has faced numerous coups, civil wars, and political assassinations, making it difficult for any government to establish a stable and functioning state (Stieber, 2022). The present essay aims to identify the...
The Constitutional Convention, proposed by the democratic reformers, became the basis of the constitutional order in the country. However, there is debate about the extent to which the Founding Fathers were guided by democratic principles (Wood 2021). This is the reason for my interest in this topic, as researchers have...
One of the most important turning points in the history of the United States of America was the American Revolution. When applauding our fellow citizens’ military accomplishments, we should remember how costly such victories were to acquire. Veterans of the conflict devoted their lives to battle and for noble causes....
Introduction Abraham Lincoln is among the most respected figures in American history. He is best known for leading the country during the Civil War and assisting in the abolition of slavery. A close examination of Lincoln’s early life in Illinois, his political career, and his impact on the state during...
Allen, D. W. (2019). Establishing economic property rights by giving away an empire. The Journal of Law and Economics, 62(2), 251-280. Web. This source by Allen (2019), discusses the concept of economic property rights and how they can be established through the process of empire-building. The article examines the historical...
Introduction There are many historical examples where people have manifested their citizenship and protested against injustice. Due to their multiplicity and resilience, many have been able to transform not only their lives but the lives of the entire city or country. Examples of civil disobedience include the Salt March and...
Operation Geronimo (OG), also known as Neptune Spear, was a military operation conducted by the U.S. in Pakistan and formally authorized by President Obama twelve years ago. The military operation revolved around capturing/defeating Osama Bin Laden. Resulting in the killing of the world’s most famous Islamic terrorist, OG is sometimes...
The United States is built by a multitude of communities stemming from entirely different cultural and ethnic backgrounds. Native Americans are the original inhabitants of America, whose families lived in close-knit communities focused on satisfying the essential needs of their members (Cohen, 2015). Despite their distance from the new arrivals,...
Until 1865, people of African origin were enslaved in the United States, particularly in the southern jurisdictions; this period is known as African-American history. Millions of Africans were forcefully transported to the Americas to work on sugar plantations during the transatlantic slave trade, and enslavement was legalized and institutionalized in...
Introduction The United States government adopted a program of mandatory assimilation of Native Americans in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Native Americans were forcibly removed from their original homes and relocated to reservations, where they were prohibited from practicing their cultural practices or speaking their native languages. The...
Eric Lane Martin’s essay describes his view of world history. This viewpoint shows that politics is involved. He proves this by citing historians’ research questions, tools, and critical thinking methods. The text’s statement about using world history to understand September 11th is the most direct evidence. According to Martin (2005),...
The horrific act of enslaving African people and forcefully transporting them to the Americas is known as the transatlantic slave trade. For centuries, African people were enslaved and shipped in cramped and poorly ventilated ships to the Americas to work on plantations and in households. The slave trade had a...
Barcelona and Georgia have a long, rich history that is still visible in the historical sites throughout the two locations. From ancient cathedrals to sprawling plantations, these sites offer an opportunity to explore the past and learn more about the culture, society, and people of Barcelona and Georgia. By examining...
Introduction The Kyrgyz Republic is a country located in Central Asia that gained its independence after the break-up of the Soviet Union in 1991. Over its brief three decades of being an independent country, various political, social, and economic reforms have been adopted primarily due to protests and color revolutions...
There is a claim that from 1941 to 1980, fundamental changes took place in American society, which contributed to a change in the position of African Americans. It is worth noting that this historical period is filled with various political events that had a direct impact on the transformation of...
The Cold War is defined as an open though restricted rivalry between the Soviet Union, the United States, and their allies. Although it developed after World War II, the roots of The Cold War were in Western allies’ repeated delays in providing help and opening a European second front. The...
Barack Obama, who won the election in 2008, became a genuinely iconic US president. He was the first African American to be nominated for the presidency of the United States by one of the two major parties and the first black president in the national history of heads of state...
Introduction Contextualization Industrialization was one of the most influential periods in human history, introducing new manufacturing technologies and significantly changing the conventional way of life. The period from 1750 to 1871 can be classified as the First Industrial Revolution, and Manchester was the world center of the ongoing transformation. This...
Introduction World War I and II have always been regarded as the most devastating times in history, destroying millions of lives and leaving the survivors without homes and families, who struggled through poverty and hunger. Both periods are characterized by the growing tension and rise of such movements as fascism...
The Market Revolution was a significant milestone for changes in women’s lives in the United States in the nineteenth century. With the growth of industrialization, women gained new opportunities to work for money and release their potential outside their homes. Changes also occurred in women’s societal roles and their growing...
The Vietnam War was vital for America in 1968 because the events shocked all Americans. As a result, resistance to aggression only increased. The bitterness of the parties grew, and the war turned into mutual destruction. The United States spent a lot of effort to achieve its goals in the...
Introduction Roman Empire was one of the largest geopolitical entities of its time. The reasons for its collapse are numerous, with various sources and parties throughout history citing one or several as the predominant reason for its collapse. Christian sources, such as the edicts and memoirs of Pope Gregory I,...
Long after World War I and the Great Migration, the impact of these events on modern history and US politics is hard to underestimate. People were willing to make great sacrifices to get the freedom they had long dreamed of and therefore sought a better life elsewhere where their work...
Introduction It is important to note that the Civil War of 1861 was one of the most critical turning points in U.S. history, which fundamentally changed the direction the nation has been taking since then. The diversion of viewpoints between the North and the South reached the culmination manifested in...
Introduction Religious upsurge in the last third of the 20th century was preceded by the conviction, shared by authoritative representatives of the world of science, politics, and the Church, that Christianity was going through the deepest crisis in its history. The historical fate of religion and religious institutions in the...
Introduction People were abducted from the African continent throughout the 17th and 18th centuries and sold into slavery by plantation owners in the newly established American colonies. Generally, slaves were not allowed to learn how to read and write; they were also not allowed to travel around freely. Many slave...
Introduction In Worlds Together, Worlds Apart, Adelman, et al. (2021) theorize history as a global movement. According to the authors, all people were of African origin and only later adapted to external circumstances, forming separate communities and cultures. Therefore, all people have a common background, and humanity’s history must be...
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...
Residents of the Antebellum South provided various arguments for proclaiming slavery a humane and effective institution. From the humanist perspective, proponents of slavery depicted it as a cultural exchange beneficial for African Americans. For instance, John C. Calhoun, an ardent defender of slavery, claimed that slavery improved the Black race...
Introduction Colonialism manifested itself during the colonial period, when Africans were evicted from their native countries, boarded European ships, and transported to other countries as a source of labor. The central colonizing countries were Portugal, France, Spanish and British empires. It is essential to note that people were needed to...
Introduction The United States has undergone tremendous economic changes seventy years after World War II. More specifically, President Eisenhower played a critical role in ensuring Americans experienced new levels of prosperity compared to other parts of the world. He put measures such as low taxes and public spending in place,...
Nazi society propagated patriarchal values and traditional gender roles, speaking to those who believed in social and economic reforms, which occurred since world war I to ruin the nation. As a counteract, large families were required to embrace traditions where women were devoted exclusively to home, husbands, and children in...
The Indonesian mass killings of 1965-66 represent a complex and multifaceted event in the country’s history, the full origin of which can only be understood by looking at the local and global contexts in which it occurred. The massacre, estimated to have claimed 500,000 and over a million lives, was...
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 The Holocaust in Hungary presents an in-depth factual account of one of the bloodiest and most successful extermination campaigns in human history. After Nazi Germany acquired control of Hungary at the end of World War II, Jewish people were rounded up at an unprecedented rate and sent to Auschwitz...
Introduction Primary Research Question The primary research question is, “Can the lessons people learn from the Great Depression be effective in solving future economic downturns?” The topic focuses on the Great Depression and other historical events like COVID-19 and the Russian invasion of Ukraine that have had significant impacts on...
Cesaire contends that Europe is to blame for both “the proletariat problem and the colonial problem,” that is, for making the world into its slaves and for assuming political dominance over it, he underlines that these are distinct facets of the same political struggle and history (Balandier 23) A rebellion...
In the decades preceding the American Civil War, geography played a crucial role in dividing the Nation. As a result of economic competition, geography, and climate, Northern and Southern states became geographically and climatically distinct. Historically, national boundaries were determined primarily by physical and human geography. One side is more...
Overview Frederick Douglass has become a character of many historical books, but David Walker has found a new approach to this tragic and inspiring topic. Walker’s prose is interactive and adorned with plenty of illustrations, allowing the readers to immerse in Douglass’ story. The illustrations are shocking, forcing the reader...
The British authority and their legislation are dangerous and harmful to the colonists’ welfare. This is not only due to the factors of financial hardship but poor governance that results in injustice and violence that permeates the entire nation. The British crown neglected the demands and needs of the American...
Residential schools in Canada were an extensive education program established by the government incoherent with the administered churches. This program was created in the late 1800s by the Canadian government in an effort to assimilate Indigenous people into the dominant culture (Miller, 2012). These were times when the world was...
Introduction The United States passed a long way to become today’s world giant. The country had to struggle to strengthen its global position with the help of colonial policy, though the ambiguous legacy of such decisions re-echoes now. Thus, various factors, including economic, strategic, and ideological, shaped American imperialism in...
WWI: Homefront and Mobilization for War In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson urged Congress to declare war on Germany. The entry of America into the war directly impacted the homefront as it elicited national debate on the country’s military preparedness and justification. As a result, the government employed various tactics to...
The Civil War was a brutal American conflict dating back to 1861 – 1865 that revolved around slavery and freedom. The shots of Fort Sumter, a small South Carolina Island, marked the beginning of the Civil War. The bloodiest conflict in American history was inevitable because the differences in human...
Political geography is a great explanatory and exploratory tool for understanding fundamental patterns and changes in human history. For example, it may show the interlinkages between spatial relations of one place and its political and economic significance for the whole country. In general, US history may be understood through the...
Introduction Napoleon Bonaparte was a French leader and emperor in the early 19th century. Bonaparte is known for his military strategy, which ensured the success of the French army against its major opponents. During his tenure as the French leader, Bonaparte is credited with implementing changes that enhanced the legal...
Introduction Independence contains many of the most important and valuable things for a person and the state. As for every person, a citizen of their country, Independence is the principal value. Independence lies in freedom – freedom of action, freedom of speech, and freedom of movement. Everyone is given a...
Introduction The bombing of Pearl Harbor by the Japanese was a devastating blow to the United States, and it sparked America’s entry into World War II. In 1941, tensions were already high between the U.S. and Japan. The two nations had been competing for power in Asia and trading partners...
The American Civil War remains one of the greatest military conflicts occurring in the U.S., its implications having been instrumental for the further advancement of the concepts of human rights and democracy. Fueled by the necessity to abolish slavery as the most atrocious and despicable practice, the Civil War led...
During his lifetime, John Brown was severely despised by some and regarded as a hero by others. While Southerners were frightened by the brutality he used to attain his goals, reformers who supported the abolition of slavery applauded his acts as being vital to destroy the system. Others, such as...
In the era of traders, the vast land area and rich natural resources created many economic opportunities. Most people lived in rural areas and were engaged in agriculture or handicrafts (Sellers, 1994). The government aimed to develop agriculture, industry, transport and global trade. Thus, the expansion of domestic infrastructure contributed...
The formation of the United States was followed by several key events, including the confrontation between the American colonists and the British and the replacement of the Articles of Confederation with the Constitution. First, in the eighteenth century, the British Parliament that enacted laws for their colonies, did not have...
The article “In Han Dynasty China, Bisexuality Was the Norm,” by Sarah Prager, is an accessible, non-judgmental take on how bisexuality was viewed in ancient China. It is a well-written article with sources that are relevant to her argument. The piece is accessible for the reader and does not carry...
History in the first half of the XIX century is the history of American and Spanish expansion. The annexation of new territories was accompanied by the expansion of the borders of the state. The issues of territorial expansion and the formation of the state border are closely related and can...
The victims of the comfort women issue are the women who were forced into sexual servitude by the Japanese military during World War II. The perpetrators are the Japanese soldiers and military officials who abducted and raped these women (Soh 47). The Japanese government has never officially acknowledged or taken...
Introduction Fire is a common hazard and threat to safety in the United States at both the residential and commercial levels. Prevention and mitigation of loss have always been a priority for the agencies designated to protect the citizenry from fire hazards. Over the years, such organizations have conducted research...
The United States sought to break free from British rule, severing emotional and political ties with the reigning monarchy after the long- and short-term disagreements over intellectual, economic, and political ideals. This paper analyzes the primary motivators that promoted America’s founding fathers to secure self-rule and sustain the US political...
Introduction In June 1812, Napoleon’s army invaded Russia, and the United States declared war on Great Britain, an ally of the Russian Empire. In Russia and the United States, the wars of 1812 have long been considered events that seriously influenced the development trajectories of both states. Russia declared itself...
This essay will cover the broad changes in the newly-born state after the American Revolution. The aim is to trace the major political, economic, and social changes that determined the further evolution of the nation. The critical junctures throughout the period from the 1790s to the 1840s will be outlined...
Sacrifice is always at the center of the most famous tales of heroism. The explanation is that sacrifice requires endurance, loyalty, or commitment to difficult situations to reach one’s aspirations (Weller et al.). Most selfless acts are performed not for personal advantage but rather for the benefit of others. An...
Introduction The Roman Empire is considered one of the most significant societies due to its stability and peaceful co-existence between the rulers and the subjects. Roman society did not exert much power and force on the governed as modern states do. The implicit partnership formed by Augustus between the senatorial...
Introduction Black women in the 1970s encountered various prejudices, which the black feminist movement sought to end. Maya Angelou’s Interviews with Black Scholar is instrumental in understanding some of the challenges Black women experienced. The conversation provides insight into different topics such as Black women, racism, and feminism. Conversation with...
Several years after the estimated date when Rome fell, the empire remains legendary and historically famous for its civilization in the military, political, and social institutions. Scholars and other historians justify the unsustainable challenges that promoted the empire’s fall. However, philosophical deconstructions of the socio-political challenges before and after Rome...
Introduction The break of the Eastern Roman Empire from the old Empire was characterized by several social, cultural, and economic changes. It has been argued that although the territory demonstrated some shifts from the old order, some elements continued to exist. The deviation from worshipping the old Roman gods and...
The most surprising fact about the Medieval Ages when it comes to women’s position in society is relative inconsistency. It is common for modern people to imagine Medieval society as savage and strict regarding gender division when women were ‘sold off into marriage’. It is true that the position of...
The Hardhat Riot by Kuhn entailed an account of the 1970 dispute between citizens dissenting against the unending war between Southeast Asia and New York City construction workers. Four days after the Kent State tragedy, violence erupted on May 8, 1970. Kuhn, a profound writer for C.B.S. news, RealClearPolitics, and...
Introduction During a war or a conflict between countries, there is a set goal for why soldiers are sent to battlegrounds and commit to fighting until they get a victory. For instance, the objectives can be motivated by either ideological or material gains. Nations have fought before due to disputes...
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...
This essay will consider some crucial questions about the essence of the American Revolution between 1775 and 1784. Scholars admit that the revolution was one of the most improbable events in the 18th century because of quite stable relationships between Britain and the colonies. In addition, there were many controversies...
Introduction Operation Anaconda was a military operation in Afghanistan that aimed to root out enemy troops. The process took place in early March 2002, intending to eliminate Taliban and al Qaeda forces that had gathered in Shahikot Valley. The U.S. commanders incorporated a complex battle plan involving a “hammer and...
“Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass” is an account of life in slavery written by Frederick Douglass, who experienced all the horrors of that time firsthand. It is considered the most famous of several novels written by formerly enslaved people during the same period. “Narrative of the Life of...
In the early 1970s, the feminist movement sought greater recognition and representation for women in society. However, only some people shared the same view on the issue. In the assigned excerpt from the document, “What’s Wrong with Equal Rights for Women?” Phyllis Schlafly, a conservative political activist, offered her critique...
Introduction Across the globe, government systems forcefully overthrow prevailing social orders in favor of new ones. Revolutions often trigger disastrous consequences in society’s economic, political infrastructural, and cultural sectors (Skidmore & Smith, 1984). In Mexico, the Revolution took place ten decades ago, while Cuba experienced its Revolution in 1960 (Jenkins,...
Introduction The complex history of the United States is characterized by different events, racial dynamics, and conflicts. Modern scholars can rely on most of the available structures, infrastructure systems, and monuments to learn more about the country’s past. The famous Braddock Road has been neglected and forgotten for the past...
The Constitution and the Declaration of Independence are among the fundamental documents in the history of the United States that set the cornerstone of American values and beliefs. In turn, the Letter to the Danbury Baptists serves as a corroboration for these values. The given documents are significant to today’s...
The Seven Years’ War ended with the victory of the British over the French and the natives and, thus, secured ownership of almost all of North America east of the Mississippi River. Great Britain, Spain, and France signed the Paris Peace Treaty, ending the Seven Years’ War, known in America...
Many masters did not provide a comfortable life for their slaves. Black people were often exploited and sold into slavery in the American South. Kevin Irvin (2020) states that about 76.1% of the southern population were non-slaveholders. Americans at one time firmly believed that they could completely control their slaves...
Article Review The article “Samothrace, the sanctuary of the Great Gods and its mysteries” was written by Georges Roux in 1981. Through a thorough reading of this article, it is clear that it focuses on the history of Samothrace, mainly on the sanctuary of the Greats Gods and the mysteries...
Over time, change is an inevitable aspect of society. Specifically, America witnessed drastic societal revitalization from the 1790s to 1840s regarding politics, economics, and social and geographical alteration. These changes were influenced by various factors that have since inculcated the American civilization. For example, the Missouri crisis influenced America’s politics...
Introduction Analyzing Martin Luther King’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail,” it is possible to state that this work is highly credible, trustworthy, and persuasive. In this letter, using various strategies, Dr. King tries to convince his audience explaining to readers why Blacks’ non-violent demonstrations for civil right are essential (Marshall, 2016)....
A person whom another individual owns is called an enslaved person. They follow their masters’ instructions strictly. The fact that African Americans were taken captive and brought to America as enslaved gave them an unfair start in the country. Enslaved people received different treatment and living circumstances than ordinary Americans....
Introduction For many years, the status of women has been a source of heated debate. The debates address various pressing concerns, such as girls’ and women’s education, maternal health, female economic empowerment, and the role of women in family, community, and politics, among others. Women have been treated as second-class...
The 1920s was a decade of contradiction in the United States of America since the country was experiencing a period of great prosperity and progress. On the other hand, there was a lot of social and political turmoil. The Roaring Twenties was a time of economic growth and technological innovation....
Introduction The years from 1865 to 1912 were the time of radical reforms in the United States. After the end of the Civil War, it was necessary not only to eliminate the former authorities in the South, replacing them with new ones, but also to break the laws, institutions, and...
The topic of my research is the effectiveness and contribution of the 1807 Bill in the fight against slavery. My own perspectives and opinions might greatly impact the topic I chose and how I may approach studying it. First of all, I am sure that slavery was one of the...
Introduction People have different views about America, which are impacted by varied experiences. America is mainly viewed as a land of opportunities, hard work, and freedom, and where family values are upheld. Another essential aspect of America is respect for war veterans who fight for the country. This research paper...
Research Question: Why is Galileo the central figure of the scientific Revolution? Thesis: Galileo Galilei is the hero of modern science after pioneering the experimental scientific method, making important astronomical discoveries, and developing critical scientific ideas and theories that influenced the Scientific Revolution in the 17th century. Brooks, Christopher David....
Learning about American society’s life in a certain historical period can significantly improve understanding of the causes of key changes in the nation’s history. Politics, culture, and economics are closely related to each other and, to a large extent, determine the systems of values in society. Thus, exploration of American...
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...
Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr’s duel is one of the most renowned in American history. The two political adversaries met on a dueling site in Weehawken, New Jersey, on July 11, 1804 (History Education, 2011). Hamilton’s shot was intentionally or unintentionally high. Burr’s bullet penetrated Hamilton’s liver and stuck in...
Introduction The American Revolutionary War was one of the most significant historical events in the history of the US. Namely, the war for independence has established the country as a sovereign entity from the perspective of national and international affairs. As a result, the 13 colonies escaped British rule by...
Introduction Poland is a country located in Central Europe. It has a long history, dating back to the early Middle Ages. Poland was first united as a country in the 10th century and became a powerful kingdom in the 14th and 15th centuries. It was ruled by a series of...
Introduction Virginia became a Royal Colony after being a failing colony established by the Virginia Company to make money for its stockholders. The document provides instructions from the East Anglian Puritans to William Berkeley, the first royal Governor, who governed in 1639. The colony was in a state of disarray...
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 The second third of the 19th century is one of the key stages in the historical development of the United States. Achieving excellent power status is impossible without expansion, which is a high road to world recognition. The general rule, however, is that such a rise is not a...
Introduction Geography and migrations played a critical role in American politics, economics, and society from the end of the Reconstruction era throughout the 1980s. The Reconstruction, which lasted from 1865 to 1877, describes a historic period that marks endeavors by the US to integrate the freed Blacks into their sociopolitical...
The history of Great Britain, in particular England, has many dynasties that succeeded one after another. Among the formidable kings of the Middle Ages and the times of absolutism, queens also ruled, great women who left their mark on the history of the country. One of these queens, “symbols of...
Introduction The case study regarding Russia evaluates Crimea’s annexation by Russia and the early stages of combat operations and political mobilization in Eastern Ukraine. The case study also assesses the approach by Russia and draws inferences from its intentions, and examines the likelihood of such a method being used again...
Introduction There are different meanings of words in the field of racial prejudice, which includes systematic racism, liberation, social justice, white privilege, and institutional racism. Therefore, this paper has demystified the meaning of such words in a bid to have a better comprehension of African-American predicaments since slavery. Additionally, this...
Introduction The selected primary source from ancient Greece is the Oath written by Hippocrates, one of history’s earliest legally enforceable documents. The historical document has long been regarded as the pinnacle of medical ethics (Indla and Radhika). Hippocrates’ followers had to take an oath to the Greek pantheon’s Gods of...
In 1994, a horrific event took place in Rwanda where large numbers of people were massacred during the Rwandan Civil War. The act targeted the Tutsi – a minority group in the country. The Hutu militias killed approximately 600,000 individuals within a period of 100 days (Meierhenrich, 2020). The conflict...
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...
The Declaration of Independence is a list of grievances against the English king, and it broke the political ties between Great Britain and the American colonies. The document set the principles and ideas that form a fair and just government. On the other hand, the Constitution outlined how the new...
Rosie the Riveter’s face was one of the most iconic images of the women who worked during the Second World War. The picture of Rosie was part of a campaign for females to apply for jobs in the defense industry. This recruitment tool proved to be successful in American history....
The 1846-1848 Mexico-American War was the first invasion of a foreign land by the United States. It was a one-sided victorious fight where a militarily and politically divided and unprepared Mexico was defeated by the American expansionists. Further, the conflict led to the US taking new territories: the west in...
Introduction At the start of the 20th century, changes to the role of women in a society raised expectations for improvement. The reformers anticipated finding a solution to the issue of women being underrepresented within the workforce and the inequality of in the society. They want better working conditions and...
“Wakefield” is a short story by Nathaniel Hawthorne that was first published in 1835. It describes the non-trivial life of Mr. Wakefield, who leaves his wife of twenty years to live on a nearby street. From time to time, Wakefield comes to the street where his wife lives, but some...
In 1968, dissatisfaction with the existing order of things spread to various social strata and took the forms of student unrest, workers’ strikes, guerrilla wars, and national liberation revolutions. The Cold War had already split the world, and the foundations of both socialist and capitalist states were shaken overnight. Today,...
Summary The main aim of the assignment is to review the historical records of the Quakers’ settlement, one of the settlements from Colonial Pennsylvania and the Delaware River Valley. The ten annotated materials are primary sources in proper Turabian bibliography form not found in Albion’s Seed, explaining the Swedish settlement...
Japanese American internment refers to the forced relocation of numerous Japanese Americans to detention camps by the United States Government during World War II. The occurrence marked the culmination of discriminatory actions against Asian immigrants by the federal government initiated during the late 1800s. Despite a lack of adequate evidence,...
Introduction The presidency of Franklin Roosevelt fell during a challenging period in American and world history. At first, the President was tasked with leading the country out of the Great Depression, and then the United States was involved in the Second World War. However, Roosevelt believed that the economic difficulties...
Introduction The Enlightenment was an intellectual movement in the eighteenth century. The principles of Enlightenment had a significant impact on social and political development in Georgia, and while they did not last long, they left an enduring legacy in terms of philanthropy. The Founding Father ideology is a philosophical idea...
Introduction The period of industrialization in the United States of America in the 19th century was marked by an array of systematic changes in social, economic, legislative, and political domains, ultimately changing society’s standards. In particular, due to the migration of newly emerged workers from rural agricultural areas to industrial...
Introduction One of the most contentious eras in American history is the turn of the 20th century. In his book Murdering McKinley: The Making of Theodore Roosevelt’s America, Eric Rauchway delves into the specifics of the disaster that took place on September 6, 1901 (Rauchway 2007). As a result, the...
Introduction On my site visit, I went to Avila Adobe on Olvera Street, Los Angeles, California. The site is the oldest residential building in Los Angeles and carries the history of the Anglo-Americans and Mexicans migrating into the region. The building is open for the public to visit from 9:00...
It is important to note that the theory and its key assumption behind The Declaration of Independence of the United States from England were based on the Laws of Nature and God. The purpose of the writing of the document was to declare the colonial states of America independent. The...
People in America strongly felt domestic economic reforms were necessary at the start of the 20th century. The progressive movement was born in reaction to this need, and its goal was to hold the government more accountable for society. This essay will examine the working circumstances of employees prior to...
The American Revolution The American Revolution was caused by the colonial opposition to British attempts to establish significant control over the colonies and ensure that they compensated the crown for its protection during the French and Indian War. More specifically, one of the main causes of this event was a...
