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Globalization is a complex process that has both negative and positive consequences for nations. In Canada, indigenous people feel both the austerities of environmental and cultural destruction and the potential for development. For instance, negative influences include the diffusion and elimination of languages and cultures. Positive impacts feature benefits of...
Introduction During the Civil War, even though the war was taking place outside of Texas, people were able to contribute. More precisely, many served in the Union Army. For example, several thousand white people from Texas supported the army and served there. At the time of the Civil War, 30%...
The three amendments were of great importance in protecting the civil rights of the black population. The federal government was now committed to protecting the rights and freedoms of all American citizens. It was a step of recognizing the equality of all Americans, regardless of race. Power is given to...
If I were involved in that negotiation and had to represent the King of France, I would illustrate all the negative consequences of Henry VIII’s divorce. However, I think that the fact that the communication did not involve threats or bribes is positive because it would not be very safe...
Introduction The control over the population of East Germany was exercised by a specific body, which was known as the Stasi or the Secret Police. The period of time during which it was operating can be considered unstable and, therefore, requiring particular efforts to manage the government’s affairs, especially those...
Liang Qichao, Lu Xun, and Mao Zedong were all key figures in the reforms and establishment of the People’s Republic of China. Liang Qichao is credited with helping to introduce Western ideas and concepts to China. Lu Xun is considered the father of modern Chinese literature, and his work helped...
Introduction In the autobiography “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, an American Slave” Frederick Douglass recounts his life as a slave, describing how the master was able to keep the slaves in servitude both physically and psychologically. The author described how he managed to break free from the bonds...
Basic Knowledge In his book Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, Jared Diamond reviews the various ways through which human civilizations have developed over the past 13,000 years. This book is primarily focused on understanding the European conquests and how they fundamentally changed the interactions between the...
Introduction The Israeli-Palestinian conflict has been categorized as a political-ideological tussle rather war by many historians. The conflict, which occurred in 1948, is distinct due to precedent events that happened in the Arabian countries and Israel. The Israeli-Palestine war illuminates both diplomatic and political issues, such as the Zionist story,...
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...
After considering some of the Spanish actions, one can understand how they changed the lives of the Indians. Spanish ships were anchored at the port of Monterey’s Bay to control the shore (La Pérouse 53-54). They prevented Native American fishing, which affected their daily lives, as the Indians’ primary occupation...
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...
Formed on December 16, 1773, the Boston Tea Party set the wheels for the American revolutionary war when American colonialists opposed the constitutionality of duty on tea imposed by the Tea Act. Efforts to save the collapsing East India Company compelled the British Parliament to introduce the Tea Act in...
Seneca Falls Declaration The Seneca Falls Declaration is a document that was written by a group of Quaker women in Seneca Falls, New York. They were inspired by the Seneca Falls Convention, which was the first women’s rights convention in the United States. The Declaration is modeled after the Declaration...
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...
Introduction Gender and sexuality have played an important role in shaping different aspects of society and human life throughout the United States’ history. It is important to explore this topic to understand how binary systems and gender roles affect the distribution of power and opportunities for different social groups. The...
The act of President Johnson purchasing the Louisiana territory was an act of hypocrisy because it contravened the rule of law which is the foundation of democracy, the platform he ran on to become president. is election into the presidency was a win for Democratic-Republicans against the Federalists, and it...
Introduction The political situation in Germany in the 1920s was rapidly evolving as new parties emerged due to the presence of contradictory standpoints among the activists. In other words, a fragile balance between the attempts of revolution and the restoration of the country on the basis of previously existing institutions...
Klemperer’s diary is one of the most important accounts of German life during the Nazi period. It provides a vivid account of daily life in Nazi Germany, including the way people lived, thought and talked about themselves, and how they felt about their government and its policies. Klemperer was a...
Sumer is considered to be the earliest known civilization in the region of southern Mesopotamia and also one of the greatest civilizations to exist. I always have been fond of literature, and Sumerians are known for their tremendous contribution to the development of ancient poetry. The Epic of Gilgamesh, the...
US history has grievances raised by citizens calling for amendments to the Constitution. The standing out grievance is “He has refused his Assent to Laws, the most wholesome and necessary for the good of the public.” (“Declaration of Independence,” 2022). This grievance illustrates tyranny in the dimension of dictatorship and...
Introduction World War I (WWI), also referred to as the Great War, was a major conflict event that started with the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria in 1914. The murder of Archduke Franz Ferdinand launched a war all over Europe that lasted for 4 years until 1918 (Wrinn,...
Introduction When studying a phenomenon, it is necessary to consider several perspectives. This is necessary to gain the broadest understanding of examined issues. In particular, this aspect concerns such a topic as US history versus current history, which requires the evaluation of several points of view to view and process...
Strategic moves by different powers have over the years fashioned different communities considering others. Whether they appear as cold war or calculated moves to gain specific advantages in political and economic supremacy, the battles of wits between the West and the East still mold the present times. Okihiro, Gary in...
There are periods in the history of every nation that can be called turning points. As a rule, it is during such periods that controversial situations arise. As a result of the latter, there are different opportunities for the development of the historical process in one way or another. In...
Fredrick Douglass had gone through enslavement since birth which led to restlessness. His master was treating him as a slave and this made Douglass look for ways of escaping for freedom. He got an opportunity when the boss traveled to purchase his spring goods (Douglass & Jacobs, 2000). Douglass discovered...
The Valley Forge battle, as described in the NCO 1700, was a turning point in American history. Despite the challenging circumstances, Valley Forge is occasionally said to as the origin of the American military since the worn-out soldiers emerged with renewed energy and self-assurance as a skilled fighting power. The...
Introduction English and Dutch settlers arrived on the East Coast in the early seventeenth century. In contrast to the Spaniards, they moved there to live with their labor, thus appearing harmless (Loewen 120). Many indigenous peoples welcomed them at first and even helped them, especially as trade with Europeans brought...
Legal modernization is a complex and multicomponent process with features in different countries. Algeria and Egypt are no exception, as the legislation of states was significantly changed under the influence of other cultures and the process of colonization. New state norms and institutions were created in both countries, directly impacting...
The East German Democratic Republic (GDR) had major issues, including its political practices, which contributed to the country’s collapse rather than triumph. East Germany adopted four separate constitutions throughout its existence, but none of them was truly used to govern (Orlow, 2018). Instead, East German Communists and their allies in...
Introduction The American Revolution, known as the American War of Freedom, was an armed uprising from 1775 to 1783 in which 13 British North American colonies rebelled against British rule. This event defined the sovereign and the democratic United States, which was already firmly established with the Nineteenth Amendment of...
American history and culture have been transmitted through the generations via the arts, theatre, and Disney. For instance, Mickey Mouse, a character from Disney’s Animations, is a hero who possesses a solid work ethic and resilience in the face of danger while helping the average man defeat his enemy. During...
The Chicano Generation: Testimonios of the Movement is a book written by Mario T. Garcia, who is a prominent civil rights scholar. People of Mexican ancestry born in the United States are known as “Chicanos.” During the Chicano Movement of the 1960s, Mexican Americans started using the phrase widely as...
June 26, the World Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking, has been celebrated annually since 1988 under the auspices of the United Nations. In June 1839, the high-ranking secretary of China Celestial Empire, Lin Tse-Hsu, on behalf of the emperor, launched a massive attack on the opium trade in...
The history of humanity knows many tragic and dark moments. On the road to progress and enlightenment, virtually all races have resorted to such a terrible form of social development as slavery. The United States, too, did not escape this dark phase in its eventful history. From its inception, according...
Introduction A heightened awareness of socioeconomic disparity emerged during the American Revolution (1775–1783), prompting calls for more excellent democratic governance in the new nation and local governments and the end of slavery. In retrospect, it is clear that Britain’s aspirations to impose stricter power in North American colonies using the...
Introduction The Roman Empire had extended from Scotland to the cataracts of the Nile in southern Egypt. It was one of the most powerful empires in the region at the time. According to Jongman et al. (2019), “At the peak of its political power in the first and early second...
Introduction Early in 1692, numerous females in Salem, a community in colonial Massachusetts, started displaying odd symptoms, including twitching, barking, and reporting being pinched or pierced by unseen pins. This event led to what was commonly referred to as the Salem witch trials. During the Salem witch trials, the law...
In his First Inaugural Address, Franklin D. Roosevelt uses metaphors and references to war and religions to inspire the American people and explain the course of action chosen for his presidency. First, the president compares the American people with an army that should be disciplined to make common progress and...
Introduction The Aztec Empire was highly developed socially, intellectually, and creatively. It was an organized society with a strict caste system – at the top were nobles, and at the bottom were serfs, indentured servants, and enslaved workers (Bowstead, 2022). My first reaction to an Aztec settlement would most likely...
“Reviews in History” Reviews in History is a website dedicated to covering historical books and digital media. The source provides a unique method of acquiring insight into history-related material. The reviews are generally 2000-3000 words long, free to access, and available to print and download (“Reviews in History”). They are...
The October Revolution of 1917, when the Bolsheviks seized power from the Provisional Government of Russia, did not materialize out of thin air. Instead, it was the result of a prolonged crisis, when social tensions and economic problems coincided with a divided and inefficient government to create a volatile political...
The United States’ history is rich with various events that influenced not only the development of the States itself but the worldwide political paradigm. The United States’ gaining of independence was such an event, creating a new economic and territorial unit. However, the States’ path to independence from Great Britain...
Basic Knowledge The book is written for a mature audience to remind a non-specialist audience of the importance of historical inertia in a culture that frequently teaches us that we can control and command our surroundings. Notably, the book expands my theoretical knowledge in the following ways; first, it helps...
In the pre-colonial period, North America was divided into thirteen colonies: Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina, Delaware, and Connecticut. This discussion post will focus on the charters of Connecticut and Georgia. The Charter of Connecticut was secured because...
The name of Ernesto “Che” Guevara is among the most well-known names in the world. The Argentinian freedom fighter played a crucial role in the Cuban revolution and institution of a Marxist Communist regime in the country and the deterioration of the diplomatic relationship between Cuba and the United States....
Introduction Legalized slavery joins the ranks of the most condemned and feared realities of the past. From a historical viewpoint, exploring slavery’s roots and trends involved in forced labor systems’ development in the Thirteen Colonies offers valuable lessons for humanity. The slave system actively grew in the 17th century due...
The Cold War era included many reforms that occurred internally and externally in relation to the politics of the United States. In terms of domestic conflicts, the anti-communist movement became a major cause of concern for the government. In that way, while the national statement itself called for an open...
Ralph Waldo Emerson was an American poet, essayist, unitarian pastor, theologist, and philosopher. During his life, he left a significant legacy of various works in literature, philosophy, and theology. He was ahead of the time in fighting for the rights of African Americans and freedom from their enslavement, as well...
The proposed project will discuss a notable person in a period of the United States from 1492 to 1877 who faced a significant challenge. It is interesting to consider the role of women in society throughout the years, how gender inequality affected it, and how they responded to different challenges...
Caesar’s name and posthumous reputation were significant in deciding the outcome of the power struggle that followed his assassination. The death of Caesar initiated a civil war that pitted his nephew Octavian and one of his assassinators, Anthony. Before his death, Caesar was highly respected and feared as the most...
Introduction The status quo is an existing or pre-existing position; to restore the status quo means to return to the original state of affairs, particularly social or political issues. In economics and politics, the concept of the status quo is a tendency to resist change, explained by the fact that...
When it comes to the most widely known peoples of both of the pre-Columbian Americas, the Aztecs are one of them. National Geographic (n.d.) states that the Aztecs had to migrate from their homeland Aztlan to a land named Tenochtitlan, a modern Mexico. Initially, the Aztec people were subordinate to...
Following the discovery of the New World, the conquest, Spanish invasions of the late fifteenth and sixteenth centuries began. Small units opposed alliances of tribes and entire states. Their successful advance was facilitated not only by the availability of firearms but also by the skillful use of infighting among the...
Europeans have always had a high level of development, making them the first to develop new lands and tools. In the video “Guns, Germs and Steel,” Jared Diamond states that Europeans were “accidental conquerors” (SloBot 3000, 2008). The rationale is that Europeans were the first to master guns, germs, and...
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...
Introduction The American Civil War was one of the first military conflicts where armies started using industrial technology and weaponry to gain an advantage. Some innovations included railroads, telegraphs, Gatling guns, modernized naval ships, and other machines. Both sides utilized the new technologies, but arguably, the North gained a more...
The Haitian Revolution was a conflict between the French colonists and the formerly enslaved people who experienced harsh conditions as they worked in the different plantations across the land. Historians state that the uprising was experienced from 1791 to 1804 and involved a series of attacks that involved the enslaved...
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...
Thomas Paine was an international revolutionist, controversialist, and pamphleteer who argued that Americans should gain independence from Britain. Paine was a member of the French National Convection 1792 – 1795 and had various texts; however, the most common is “common sense” (Marker). This study will evaluate Paine’s distinctive understanding of...
Introduction The Six-Day War, which took place in June 1967 between Israel and the Arab nations of Egypt, Syria, and Jordan, was a brief but devastating struggle. After years of diplomatic tension and clashes with its neighbors, Israel’s Defense Forces began preventative airstrikes that severely damaged Egypt’s and its allies’...
Summary The American Revolution would only burst in 1775, but for more than ten years, the prerequisites for its start would accumulate. The British government was keen to maintain control of the colonies as well as exploit them for revenue-rising. The policy of the British Parliament, which did not consider...
Introduction Thanks to the Great Geographic Discoveries, Europeans began to explore new lands, establishing trade relations with remote corners of the earth. But the process was not always peaceful. The traditional societies of Asia, Africa, and the Americas could not resist the military might of Europeans. The establishment of a...
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...
Introduction At the beginning of the XX century, a million new residents came to the United States every year. The fate of immigrants was brutal: in the XIX century, no government programs supported the poor. In most cases, the newcomers settled in ethnic areas of New York and other major...
Visit to Palenque I am in a unique place called Palenque, an ancient Maya city. The journey there was long; the city has long been abandoned, and only the emerald jungle and the breathtaking ruins of the stepped pyramids remain from it. Our calendar shows Palenque died around the 9th...
There is an ongoing debate in historical scholarship about how quickly Germany managed to become great again after its defeat in World War I. In 1919, American President W. Wilson formulated the U.S. position on Germany – “moderation” (Thompson, 2022). English Prime Minister Lloyd George suspiciously quickly supported him (Thompson,...
Was industrialization good for everyone? If so, why? If not, who benefited from it, and who suffered because of it? The XIX century is the period of the establishment of a new, industrial society. This technique was significantly influenced by the Industrial Revolution. By the 1830s it was completed in...
The first argument Hopkins makes in replying to those who are opposed to the provision of federal relief to American citizens by the federal government is the urgency for that relief conditioned by elementary hunger. Twenty-two million people in the United States were hungry, staying on relief rolls at the...
In the 1850s, Chinese laborers began migrating to the United States. Their primary purpose was to find employment in the country’s gold mines; however, they also found work in agriculture and factories, particularly in the garment industry. Chinese immigrants were essential in constructing railroads in the western region of the...
When North America was discovered at the end of the 15th century, its territories attracted the particular attention of European colonists. Thus, by the 16th century, when several states claimed their rights on the land, French, English, and Basque fishing fleets regularly visited the continent’s coasts from Cape Cod to...
Frederick Douglass is a famous author whose works permit every reader to plunge into the extraterrestrial world. His literary creations deal with various topics, but each has its deep thought and purpose. Learning to Read and Write is no exception because the main idea of this short essay is profound...
Introduction The heritage of the Byzantine Empire is one of the most valuable and significant in world history. People of that time created unique art pieces and architectural constructions, implemented new religious beliefs and introduced the unfamiliar before political structure. Although Greco-Roman traditions were the main inspirations for many Byzantine...
Introduction Edward of Woodstock, the Black Prince, was the son of King Edward III of England. During his lifetime, he was an excellent commander of the army, which earned him recognition among his people. During the Hundred Years’ War, the prince became the most prominent figure who made many significant...
Introduction The first half of the 19th century in the North was a period of rapid expansion of the industrial revolution. Meanwhile, the slave-holding South maintained an agricultural economy and increasingly lagged in its development. However, leadership was in the hands of the Southern states (Parish, 2020). The situation was...
Introduction This article analyzes two approaches to explaining the American Revolution. The first one belongs to Irina Géjko-Braun, who examines the peculiarities and the formation of social technologies created by the left in the USA. George Brazil is another scientist who is not only a methodologist but also a culturologist,...
Introduction In the United States, the struggle for equal rights for people of different races has continued for centuries. The road to equality was long and arduous, and the struggle was accompanied by riots, mass arrests, and even murder (Belgrave and Kevin 10). In this way, it is essential to...
James Madison was the fourth President of the United States and made a significant contribution to the development of the country. He had a long political career and was elected to two terms. Madison’s politics are distinguished by the protection of the interests of the country and the unification of...
The indentured workers’ letters from Jamestown and Massachusetts highlight the discrepancies between their experiences. Their opinions on the colonies and treatment were different. The two sons were different because one had access to better land, food, clothing, and familial support than the other. Frethorne’s colony relied heavily on food supplies...
Background The South African Special Forces Brigade, or Recces, refers to South Africa’s principal special operations unit, specializing in unconventional warfare, counter-insurgency, direct-action operations, long-range reconnaissance, special operations, and hostage rescue. The brigade has two active-duty units: 4 Special Forces Regiment, headquartered in Langebaan and focusing on marine operations, and...
American colonial societies, which were known as plantations, did not spring up until the reign of Queen Elizabeth I. These communities were referred to as plantations because settlers were imported from England and “planted” among the local population (Foner 56). Before that, English adventurers and sailors were more interested in...
Britain took control of the territory known as Palestine after the Ottoman Empire was defeated in World War I. In those lands, the population consisted predominantly of Arabs; the Jews were a minority. From the 1920s to the 1940s, the number of Jews arriving there grew (“Origins and Evolution of...
Julius Caesar was one of the most famous rulers of Rome who became a dictator of the Roman Empire. However, his rule was shortened by the assassination of Caesar by his rivals. Julius Caesar was a man who was capable of many things due to the fact that he was...
The history of the first Americans used to be shrouded in mystery for quite a long, with multiple gray areas remaining. However, based on the existing historical analysis and studies, the first inhabitants of the North American continent were represented by hunter-gatherer tribes. Moreover, the lineage of Native American tribes...
Introduction The first drafting of the Reconstruction plan belongs to Abraham Lincoln, who was assassinated, as historians now believe when the full-fledged Reconstruction began. Lincoln’s plan was complex and took into account the political aspect, first of all, since Lincoln wanted to weaken the Confederacy. The period of Reconstruction, 1865...
The first step taken by the Reconstruction Amendments to protect rights was to abolish slavery and involuntary servitude. Secondly, all people gained the privilege of casting their votes. In addition, the laws guaranteed equal protection to all citizens of the country. White Southerners attempted to maintain supremacy by suggesting limits...
Introduction Albert Einstein was a theoretical physicist who founded modern physics. The scientist is famous for his humanitarian work, and he was also a public figure. Einstein’s biography is intense with interesting events because he was a courageous and strong personality. The scientist expressed his opinion on matters of public...
Empire intrigues, dynasty conflicts, aspiration, money, and American concerns influenced the American Revolution. Conflicting ambitions between America and Great Britain, between American states, between households, and between people helped to develop it. During the American Revolutionary Warfare, the Americans in the thirteen territories created sovereign nations and defeated the British...
Introduction Originally, the Civil War was the result of differences in views regarding slavery. After the South’s loss, the country faced multiple social, economic, and political changes. Americans would later be confronted by the need to change their country and reunite the North and the South as one nation-state. An...
At conferences during World War II, the major Allied Powers made decisions regarding Germany’s defeat. Early in 1942, Adolf Hitler must have realized that the Third Reich had little chance of prevailing in the war, yet the Führer still hoped to partner with Great Britain against the US (Orlow, 2018)....
The chosen article discusses the issue of inequality during the era of Classic Maya (250-800 CE). The detailed discussion may reveal much about civilization’s political organization and power distribution. Thus, it is useful to discuss how predecessors of modern American countries lived together and how centuries after changed the overall...
The 1960’s epitomize the civil rights struggle in the United States (US). The struggle to advocate for equality and equity was mainly led by two distinct movements. The movements were headed by two men who have outlived history because of their devotion and fight for the black man’s freedom: Malcolm...
Interaction between the USSR and Germany in the 1920s and 1930s The question of the formation and development of Soviet-German relations during the interwar period is not new. However, each new way of conducting international politics reminds us of the peculiarities of these relations. The new situation forces us to...
Maya peoples are known for their high intelligence, profound knowledge of astronomy, agriculture, and arts, and sophisticated culture. Due to the latest explorations in jungles in northern Guatemala, multiple structures, buildings, roads, irrigation systems, and artifacts were found. The findings in Guatemala tell people about the high level of Maya...
American Civil War can be considered one of the most important and iconic armed conflicts in the history of the U.S. It belongs among the first conflicts that actively incorporated the industrial warfare advancements. Furthermore, it had a strong ideological background, centering around the contrast of slavery and equality (Hall;...
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...
The War of 1812 is still one of American history’s least studied and known wars. Contemporary scholars refer to it as the “Second American Revolution.” It became a significant turning point, changing the American party system, breaking the resistance of Native Americans, and laying the ground for the partnership of...
In the book “The killer angels: A Novel of the Civil War,” author Michael Shaara tells about the events taking place during the Civil War. The central figures in the narrative are two opposing armies: the Confederate Army and the Union Army. Both groups differ in their makeup but are...
Introduction The Civil War resulted from the conflict between the system of wage labor in the North and slavery in the South. This confrontation repeatedly raised the issue of secession of the South, which was not in the government’s interests. As a result, the victory of Abraham Lincoln in the...
The industrial revolution in American society encompassed changes in the manufacturing, transportation, and communication sectors. One of the earliest industrialization landmarks was around the 18th century when Samuel Slater introduced new technologies from Britain into the USA (Harasymiw, 2021). In the following years, many industries sprung up and were powered...
In 1786, a gathering of American landowners conducted a series of massive protests in Massachusetts known as the Shays’ Rebellion since American veteran Daniel Shays led the individuals. Rebellion In this confrontation, people disapproved of the method state and municipal tax receipts were being conducted. A charge on alcoholic beverages...
Introduction The dissertation focuses on discussing and analyzing the various political forces that came into prominence in Virginia after the Brown v. Board of Education ruling. In particular, it discusses the political moderates and their gradual change from allowing desegregation to actively campaigning against it. Noted in this process is...
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...
The Cold War’s closest encounter between the United States and the Soviet Union happened during the Cuban Missile Crisis, a pivotal moment in history. For decades, the problem has captivated historians and political scientists across the world, inspiring a profusion of scholarly work (Colman, 2019). Given the size of the...
The Cold War was a global confrontational, but not reaching direct armed conflict, the confrontation between two blocs of countries with different socio-political systems led by the USSR and the USA in the period from 1946 to the end of the 1980s. It was characterized by geopolitical, military, economic, and...
Throughout Western civilization’s acquaintance with the African people, there have been unfounded beliefs about the intellectual superiority of Whites over Blacks. In particular, “the Western discourse had come form of such notorious proclamations and claims as ‘reason is Greek’, ’emotion is African’” (Adie & Effenji, 2018, p. 95). Such famous...
In American history, the Salem witch trials were a series of inquiries and repressions that resulted in the hanging of 19 accused “witches” and the imprisonment of several additional suspects in Salem Village, Massachusetts Bay Colony. The Salem executions took place later in the timeline when the fury of the...
Operation Geronimo was commissioned by Us President Barack Obama in 2011 and aimed to kill or capture Osama Bin Laden. The US special intelligence noticed a house on the northern border of Pakistan where an Al-Qaeda courier frequented. In addition, the compound has one person who never left but was...
The economic growth promoted by the Ming dynasty was accompanied by significant challenges on the way. They were presented by the incompetence of the emperors reflected in financial problems, which led to a greater burden for officials and the failure to address all tasks (History.com Editors, 2018). As a result,...
Harriet Tubman is a significant mention in the American history. She is among the few women who participated in the American Civil War. She began her life as the daughter of a slave and later on she started working in the fields as her family (Agard, 2020). However, she began...
Introduction Spanish control destroyed the lives and destinies of indigenous communities. Various wars and raids have killed them. Along with the war and the contact of people from different continents, new diseases began to appear, from which people died. Spanish colonialists often fought with the indigenous inhabitants of Florida. The...
Jacksonian Democracy refers to the historical times in the United States during the rule of Andrew Jackson. The U.S. has retained its democratic governing system, whereby lawmakers and leaders make changes to enhance the welfare of its citizens. Andrew Jackson established a democratic movement petitioning for the rights of all...
How the world has operated has changed several times over the past centuries: among the notable changes was the Industrial Revolution. The American Industrial Revolution commenced after the first advances of industrialization had already occurred in Europe. It had a significant impact on the market and labor systems, changing the...
A Japanese naval vessel attacked the USS Indianapolis in 1945 in the Pacific Ocean. Almost 1,000 sailors were tossed into the ocean, wherein they remained undiscovered from the Navy for approximately four days, resulting in the deaths of hundreds of men when they entered the water (Stanton 3). The sailors...
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,...
U.S. Navy SEALs’ killing of Osama bin Laden sparked many responses, from surprise public jubilation displays to real doubts regarding its legitimacy. Admittedly, the contradictory verifiable versions and brief legal rationale offered by Obama administration staffers have failed to answer these unexpectedly difficult concerns adequately. Nonetheless, this essay argues that...
There are many facets to oppression. Outright aggression often gets, at the very least, reprimanding comments. However, another variety of mistreatment manifests in alienation, and it often goes unnoticed due to its quiet nature. Looking deeper into the matter, it becomes clear that the Asian population of the Americas has...
Stamp Act The stamp act was among the many legal changes that caused the American colonies to revolt against the British. Introduced in 1765, it required most printed materials used within the colonies to be stamped with an official seal. This included both important papers such as legal documents are...
Today, social issues and their problems are discussed in every corner of the globe, whereas before, perhaps, no particular importance was attached to this phenomenon. The problems of relationships with people in our time have their roots in the distant past. This is why discrimination, violence, misunderstanding, murder, injustice, and...
The First, Second Red Wars and McCarthyism were among the most challenging historical events. They have affected every significant aspect of American society, and their common denominator is blaming communists and communism for all hardships. Thus, under the guise of their anti-communist sentiments, the McCarthys fought the liberal intelligentsia, the...
Bob Dylan’s “Blowing in the Wind” To become one of the most powerful and richest countries globally, the United States had to pay a high price and put many human lives at risk. Millions of people are aware of this truth, but only a few individuals are ready to talk...
Considering the historical period of the first half of the 18th century in North America, the most striking phenomenon is the Calvinist Great Awakening, which began with the preaching of Theodor Frelinghuizen in the Dutch Reformed communities of New Jersey in the 34-35th years. The flame was spread to the...
Introduction Currently, people have many freedoms that were inaccessible to residents of the past centuries. One of these is the right to vote, especially regarding religious views. If in modern society, every person, regardless of gender and position, can preach any religion, then in the seventeenth century, everything was completely...
During the 18th century, various groups were fighting for their country, which led to changes that greatly influenced Americans’ current state. The British created a denial of the American’s freedom, resulting in Native Americans making a series of changes that gained back their freedom. Colonies used events like the Great...
The mid-nineteenth century of American history is defined by the decades-long dispute over westward expansion and the idea of Manifest Destiny. It describes the ideology that God decreed that the American population spread their territory with democracy and prosperity. This idea led to acts of war, a significant expansion in...
The exploitative Crop-Lien system permitted the affluent planter class to imprison formerly enslaved people and low-income white people in figurative debt chains. African Americans who had just gained freedom lacked the resources and the land necessary to start a farm. Through the crop-lien system, they were compelled to rent land...
The value of democracy and human freedoms in the USA was laid in the state’s very foundation, its constitution. Still, the country’s authorities have long turned a blind eye to the infringement of rights to participate in political life. The logical response to this imposed discrimination was the desire of...
One of the most ardent champions of the movement for Afro-American rights, Frederick Douglass went a long way from being a slave to a well-known and respected member of American society. Having lived through many hardships, Douglass managed to retain the spirit of freedom that sustained him during all of...
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 Colonialism in Africa was executed mainly by European countries between 17th century and 19th centuries. The main reason towards this was the abundance of raw materials in the continent that they wanted to extract for industries back in Europe (“IvyPanda,” 2020). However, they concealed this by claiming that their...
In the book Guns, Germs, and Steel, written by Jared Diamond, the author discusses the factors that he believes helped certain civilizations succeed. Diamond believes that certain factors allowed European civilizations to develop faster than others. Among these factors were their geography, location along an East and West axis, and...
The Battle of Long Island is one of the first battles of the American War of Independence. It took place on August 27, 1776, when British forces under William Howe confronted the American forces of Israel Putnam (Rust). The conflict resulted from a blockaded British army on the Boston Peninsula...
Racial segregation was common in the U.S. in the previous century. For instance, a “separate but equal” doctrine implied the provision of separate facilities of the same quality for people of color. In 1947, the Coordinating Board of Texas Colledge and University System established a new, separate university (Texas College...
Andrew Jackson represented the new generation of the political leadership of the United States. His presidency is a period known as the Jacksonian Era, also called the Era of The Common Man. Despite that, Jackson made many opponents representing the rise of the lower class. The election of Andrew Jackson...
The United States of America was founded as a republic, defined as a government in which the people hold sovereignty over the government and rule through elected representatives. During the first few decades of the country’s existence, the people of the United States were united in their support of republican...
Russia and China have undergone significant amendments during the 19th and 20th centuries caused by political riots. Both states have experienced a series of revolts, leading to major changes in the ruling system and the deaths of multiple civilians fighting for their rights. Although the seizure of power and the...
The Vikings constitute a group of people that lived in the northern region of Europe during the Medieval Era (800 until 1066 CE). Initially, they settled in the Scandinavian countries of Norway, Sweden, and Denmark. They practiced raiding, colonization, conquering and trading across Europe and North America. The Vikings often...
Summary The struggle to promote and ensure the wellbeing of citizens has been continuously shifting with each decade, culminating in the present rights and freedoms the US population enjoys today. However, there have been many instances in the US history when people’s ability to enjoy their basic opportunities. A number...
Our planet’s environment and ecosystems may have shaped human development and society, but humans have transformed the planet in the pre-modern world. The study of pre-modern human-nature interactions provides insight into how human perceptions of the environment have changed. We seek to understand and learn how society and its relationship...
Between Presidents Clinton, Bush, and Obama, President Obama was the most successful both on domestic and international fronts. Healthcare is one of the most important metrics of success. Obama oversaw the biggest reforms in healthcare by presiding over the implementation of the Affordable Care Act (ACA). The ACA expanded Medicare...
The Civil War was a key and defining moment in U.S. history. The results of the war were far more significant than a straightforward Union victory. It affected the moral, political, and social fabric of the United States. These changes impacted every citizen of the country and impacted society throughout...
The integration of the new territories represented not only a benefit to the United States but also a source of many challenges. The imbalance that emerged between North and South, supporters and opponents of slavery, led to a severe crisis that was never fully resolved before the Civil War. Thus,...
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...
Summary At first glance, it is not easy to imagine that the events of 2020-2022 parallel past events. However, it can argue that 1968 was on a par with the mentioned period in many respects. The similarity is expressed in such phenomena as the epidemic, political prostheses, and presidential elections...
Introduction It is important to note that the French Revolution was an event of historical significance that shifted the course of humanity. It is undeniable that it marked a major change and transition in the power distribution from monarchies and aristocracies to the common folk. However, the revolution also had...
There is often a discourse among military historians that the First and Second World Wars are one event or two different ones. On the one hand, historically significant events seem similar: one enemy – the Germans, one coalition of resistance. On the other hand, there are different scales, types of...
