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...
Topic: War
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The American Civil War is considered to have ended when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his last troops at Appomattox Court House in Virginia in 1865. This is deemed common knowledge; however, it seems that not enough attention is paid to the times that followed immediately after, the tumultuous...
Topic: History
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In nineteen seventy-six, George Washington published his farewell address to the nation. He publicly stated his unwillingness to run for the presidency for the third time. He compiled a list of advice and recommendations reflecting his vision for the future vector of the country’s development. The first president of the...
Topic: American Politics
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The Founding Fathers are featured prominently in most accounts of the American Revolution. The Revolution, on the other hand, began as a popular revolt in the 13 British colonies, affecting not only future historical events and international order but also the lives of a number of people, each with their...
Topic: American Revolution
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Reflection In order to embrace the full extent of the changes that have transpired over the course of the known history of humankind, an array of concepts needs to be incorporated into the analysis. Throughout this course, a plethora of critical concepts has been studied. However, among the core ones...
Topic: History
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The brainstorming process I used when identifying the bias in the primary sources included asking questions about the pertinent issues that could affect the articles’ credibility, objectivity, and trustworthiness. In particular, the strategies of asking open-ended questions such as “Where and when was the source created?” “What historical context surrounded...
Topic: Interpretation
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The United States prides itself on being a superpower, economic giant, a hub for immigrants, and a democratic nation that acknowledges human rights for all. There are several historical developments that collectively led to the formation of such a great country. Particularly, the progress of the United States can be...
Topic: Gender
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Ancient Egyptians sometimes played entertaining games to prepare for warfare or conduct war. It was common for Egyptians to participate in a wide range of sports, such as jogging and jumping and traditional activities like archery or wrestling. “Shooting the Rapids” was one of the ancient Egyptian games (Fadel, 2020)....
Topic: Military
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The “Second American Revolution” The 1812 war was a turning point for the United States since it provided an opportunity for the young nation to gain its second independence from the British. From what caused the war, it was clear the British were interfering with America’s affairs with France. Britain...
Topic: American Revolution
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Discrimination in the US is an issue that has been dealt with for decades; however, there are no signs of it ending. Although personal discrimination cannot be eliminated, systemic discrimination can be stopped with adequate efforts. Every American citizen requires an equal opportunity when it comes to utilizing the US...
Topic: Discrimination
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One of the reasons for the decline of Christianity after 1675 can be seen as the consequences of the Protestant Reformation. The enormous power to govern people’s lives and the concentration of control in the church could not help but arouse discontent among the congregation. People found it no longer...
Topic: Christianity
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The transformation of women’s role in society took a long time, but feminist movements gained special strength in the twentieth century. The end of the twentieth century saw a dramatic drop in the number of marriages, driven by the expansion of professional options for women, changing marriage laws, greater financial...
Topic: Women’s Role
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In the US, racism stands out as a sophisticated dilemma that has affected the country for many centuries. Cultural and Racial biases have been in existence for long periods. The biases are witnessed in almost all sectors of our societies. They are witnessed in our schools, our justice system, and...
Topic: Race
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Introduction Colonialism profoundly impacted the societies that were subsequently colonized by foreign powers. This is because colonization resulted in the development of somewhat distinct communities, depending on their location. For example, colonialism left behind various institutional legacies in different regions. Consequently, these regions saw radically different economic impacts and social...
Topic: Colonialism
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The discovery and the first settlements of the territory of the United States opened a wide range of new possibilities for people across the country back in the 18th century. The nature, native inhabitants, plants, and weather conditions presented aspects for developing convenient life for settlers. People were trying to...
Topic: History
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The colonial era in early American history is known for the two groups of individuals in terms of their political views, patriots, and loyalists. The latter were people who supported the idea of remaining as a part of the British Empire (Leaverton 2021). On the other hand, the former was...
Topic: Colonialism
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Sectional crisis refers to the division between the free North and the slave-owning South in nineteenth-century America. This split had formed distinct cultural identities between the South and the North, ultimately leading to the United States Civil War in 1861. Therefore, it was a significant turning point in American history....
Topic: Civil War
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Patrice Lumumba’s life was not easy, but it definitely had a purpose and meaning. In 1925, Patrice Lumumba was born in the family of a Congolese peasant from the oppressed Batetela people (Muneeb, 2019). Most of the African leaders were taken under control by the colonizers very early, trained and...
Topic: Imperialism
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After the Civil War, the North was determined to help rebuild the South, leading to a period of Reconstruction in 1865-1877. During this period, states that had seceded from the Confederacy were put under the control of the federal government before being readmitted to the Union. Abraham Lincoln and, later,...
Topic: History
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Diamond, Jared. Guns, Germs, and Steel. W. W. Norton & Company, 1999. The main idea with which Diamond begins his global explanation of the difficulty of studying human history is as follows. People and human collectives are living systems that exist among other living systems and are subject to the...
Topic: History
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After the Civil War, a period of political instability began in the United States. The country faced the task of restoring relations between the federal government and southern states, and this political process was called Reconstruction (Conlin, 2013). By the 1876 election, the population was significantly tired of Reconstruction and...
Topic: Elections
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Introduction The crusades are considered to be one of the major events within the history of Christianity that shaped medieval Europe and set the vector of its development for a long time forward. The original goal behind these armed expeditions that had been taking place in Europe for two centuries...
Topic: Christianity
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The article by Townsend focuses on the alternative narrative in the conquest of Mexico. The author suggests that while many believed that Mexicans perceived Hernando Cortes as Quetzalcoatl, there is little evidence that the Indians believed in the divine origin of the newcomers. This essay will define the point that...
Topic: History
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The great Protestant Reformation took place in Europe from approximately 1517 to either 1555 with the Peace of Augsburg or 1648 with the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia. There were many movements that were sparked due to Martin Luther nailing his Ninety-five Theses to the door of the church...
Topic: History
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Background The Great Fire of Chicago of 1871 has been one of the highly debatable issues in the history of the United States. The exact cause leading to the spread of the Great Fire of Chicago and the aftermath of the conflagration remains a critical topic of research for the...
Topic: History
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Modern America is regarded as a nation of opportunity and wealth. This was also true for Europeans throughout the early days of the New World. In order to achieve dominance in Europe, the expanding powers sought for land in America. Because it was so far away from Europe that direct...
Topic: Colonialism
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Introduction Throughout the nineteenth century, Europeans occupied a significant part of the world and interjected in local political, cultural, and religious matters to the point of a complete change in direction. This abuse of power was justified by media that depicted local communities on the occupied territories as inferior and...
Topic: History
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The first step toward racial equality in America was signified by the Thirteenth Amendment, which in theory should have abolished slavery in 1865. Nevertheless, racial oppression was still relevant in many states, specifically in the South. Several laws – which were later named Jim Crow laws – in the 1870s...
Topic: Jim Crow
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Introduction The African Origin of the Modern Greeks is an open and complex debate in modern society. The argument is developed on the theorists’ suggestion that the contribution of Africans to Greek and Egyptian history is undeniable, as evidenced by some linguistic approaches. Thus, the beginning of the modern Greek...
Topic: History
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Introduction The American Dream is an ideal that has been a part of the nation since its founding. It is the belief that anyone, regardless of their background in life, can succeed through hard work and determination. From the end of the Civil War to the present day, the nation...
Topic: History
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Over the years, the doctrine of discovery has been used to confiscate the lands of indigenous people and transfer them to dominating or colonizing nations. The internationally recognized principle of “terra nullius” provides that land belongs to no one and could be acquired through occupation. It also incorporates the Regalian...
Topic: Discovery
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Enslavement history is one of the crucial and most studied problems of the United States. However, the issue of enslavement of indigenous people is less discussed; many citizens do not equate the conditions of enslaved Indians with enslaved Africans. Andres Resendez expands on the topic in the book The Other...
Topic: Native American
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The Great Depression represents one of the notable economic tragedies in human history. Before this catastrophe, Latin America enjoyed a period of consumer boom as the leading international exporter. The Great Depression emanated from the collapse of the stock market in 1929 (Cardoso and Faletto 21). However, the ignorance of...
Topic: Great Depression
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Introduction The Civil War pitted the Union Forces against the Confederation Congress, and it was the USA’s darkest and most controversial struggle. The conflict killed at least 620,000 citizens, afflicted countless others, and left the Confederacy in devastation. Slavery was a major political concern in the United States during the...
Topic: American Revolution
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Ways of returning the rebellious states to the Union were discussed before the end of the Civil War. It was to determine the future of the states themselves, the fate of the fighters against the federal government, and the situation of the freed slaves. President Lincoln, a supporter of the...
Topic: History
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Introduction Abraham Lincoln delivered his most famous speech as president on November 19, 1863, in Gettysburg, Pennsylvania. This speech, delivered at Union Cemetery after the Battle of Gettysburg, was intended to help mourn the troops who perished, but it accomplished far more. One of the most important speeches delivered during...
Topic: Legacy
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Introduction Not having their state, the Jews were forced to emigrate and live in various countries under the rule of different nations and religions. Everywhere they were perceived as strangers, they were subjected to additional taxes and legally infringed on their rights. However, the attitude toward Jews differed in various...
Topic: Christianity
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Introduction Rendering to MacMillan (2010), history is useful when used properly to make wise decisions beneficial to humankind. The past is unpredictable enough to back up any position, no matter how dubious (MacMillan, 2010). Contrary to the use of history, some people sometimes misinterpret the history of the past through...
Topic: History
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The East India Company had already conquered large swaths of India in the first half of the 19th century, but it still had two goals which were to maintain its conquests and to profit from the commerce. The Company’s disloyalty and greed had no bounds in achieving these goals. Many...
Topic: History
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Introduction The history of the development of the world order includes the rise and fall of states and forms of government. Significant events such as wars and revolutions affect individual countries. In most cases, the war negatively affects the state; however, sometimes, it may become the foundation for future development....
Topic: History
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The history of slavery is filled with tragedy, sadness, and grievance. Independently on the place of its occurrence, slavery always brought the same consequences. While the enslaved nation craved liberty and justice, their slavers put a great effort into maintaining the usual order. The history of the Haitian revolution is...
Topic: Revolution
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The mound cultures of North America were communities that were oriented toward building a specific type of house to shelter themselves and their supplies. The construction of the mounds as part of ceremonies and sacred events included the burial of a chief or significant person. They were usually pyramid-shaped funerary...
Topic: History
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Capitalism was set against communist ideology. Karl Marx’s conceptions of communism affected practically all of the world’s labor classes. Although communism rightly identified the capitalist platform’s profiteering at the expense of the public and exploitation of workers, communism itself had several shortcomings. It missed the network of economic impulses, and...
Topic: Cold War
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Subject and Thesis Statement This chapter is devoted to the situation of Jewry in Western Europe during the Second World War. The main subject is the consideration of how the attitude towards the Jewish population in European countries was formed under the influence of Nazi policy. From the author’s point...
Topic: History
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The thing that made me “wow” in this class was the topic of industrialization. More precisely, the fact that although industrialization was the economic forcing factor, it also left many Americans unemployed was interesting to me. According to Locke and Wright (2019), economic progress, technical innovation, social and cultural evolution,...
Topic: Industrial Revolution
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Thomas Jefferson drew on Virginia’s Declaration of Rights for the Declaration of Independence first lines. The Virginia Constitutional Amendment accepted it after it was drafted by George Mason. The Declaration of Independence was written to justify seceding from a state; the Constitution and Bill of Rights were written to create...
Topic: Bill of Rights
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Reduced Number of Wars The most important and striking trend in the change in the practice of warfare in the world is that the number of armed conflicts has significantly decreased. The most famous confrontation of the twentieth century after the Second World War is the Cold War, the essence...
Topic: War
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Introduction It is important to note that interference is a military intervention by one or more states upon the sovereign rights of another state as a subject of international law. It is also identified with intervention in the internal competence of states. However, the purpose of conducting military operations may...
Topic: Military
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Introduction Each stage of economic history has its peculiarities since, at different times, people have other problems that change the economy in one direction or another. There was such a stage as the Golden Age, which at first glance was remarkable, but corruption prevailed in the political system, which hindered...
Topic: History
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The position of women in classical Greece, at first glance, seems marked by contradictions and paradoxes: powerful goddesses inhabit the Olympus of the polis, in which mortal women do not enjoy political rights. This phenomenon was a popular subject of studies by philosophers. One should mention the texts transmitted by...
Topic: Ancient Civilizations
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Zionism is a nationalist movement advocating for regaining residence of the Jewish state within the territories of Palestine, Canaan, and the Holy Land of Jewish through connection and attachment to the land. Zionism pushed on the agenda of establishing a state that could make the Jews liberated from discrimination, humiliations,...
Topic: Conflict
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For more than three decades, Ashoka has supported leading social enterprises throughout the world. Through its formidable network, the organization has more than 3,500 fellows, over 250 change institutions globally, spans in more than 90 countries, and has more than 300 partners (Ashoka.org, n.d.). Ashoka’s social venture is a good...
Topic: Social Enterprise
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The Mongols were typical nomads; the only work they knew was that of a watchman, a shepherd of countless herds that moved across the Asian expanse from north to south and back, depending on the seasons. The riches of the nomad are all with him, all in reality: these are...
Topic: History
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The condition of people who were in a state of slavery could be characterized as people unable to benefit from the results of their labor. Furthermore, such work is not done with their consent – they are deprived of the right to refuse to work (Foner 565). On the other...
Topic: History
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The history of humanity is characterized by many historical periods which significantly influenced the path of development. These include wars, revolutions, upheavals, death or rise to power of new persons, and reforms. The latter includes significant changes that have occurred due to the policies and efforts of one or more...
Topic: History
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Rosa Parks is an important figure in the American history of the development of the society of the United States of America. The woman gained fame thanks to her activities to combat racial segregation. Therefore, she became the initiator for the appearance of a bus boycott in Montgomery. This was...
Topic: History
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Despite a wide range of unique factors and challenges of diverse natures, East Asia was significantly economically connected to the remote states and the rest of the world in the pre-colonial era. The primary economic connection was conditioned by greatly developed transcontinental trade routes that tied prosperous and advanced states...
Topic: History
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Introduction The 1960s was a highly influential and unstable period in America’s history. It is the time of the civil rights movement and the Vietnam war, both of which have left an undeniable impression not only on American society but the whole world. The aftereffects of these events still have...
Topic: History
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Counter-Narratives The Mexican Revolution was a milestone on the way to the formation of statehood in the country and the movement toward social reforms designed to improve citizens’ standard of living. However, despite the dominant view that the events of the early 20th century had exclusively positive effects, this can...
Topic: History
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Introduction Central and South America became the site of a turning point in a large-scale battle, after which the local tribes came under the control of the Spaniards. In general, it can be conditionally divided into two main campaigns, namely the campaign against Mexico and the Yucatan. As a result...
Topic: History
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The flapper lifestyle is indeed unique in a certain sense; if I were to define these women, I would call them a phenomenon contradictory in their phenomenal contradictoriness. It may sound confusing, but that is precisely the feeling flappers invoke in other people. I admit the existence of this phenomenon...
Topic: History
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In 1781 the English Brook was launched for the first time. It was used to transport enslaved Africans, and conditions were harsh. The first diagram of the ship did not appear until a few years later and was written by William Elford. At around the same time, the image appeared...
Topic: Photography
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To begin with, it is necessary to consider the positive consequences of the industrial revolution in the economic sphere. Firstly, the quality has improved, the volume has increased, and the cost of production has decreased, since machines work more accurately than a person, without making any mistakes. Secondly, the prices...
Topic: Industrial Revolution
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Until the mid-1960s black servicemen did not have the right to engage in command positions. Their brave participation on the battlefield was poorly explained by the personal initiative or a desperate financial statement. The mass attraction of African American soldiers to participate in hostilities was obtained during the American intervention...
Topic: African American
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The 1960s brought enormous cultural and social change to the United States. The civil rights movement rose to prominence as the call for equality grew stronger in American society. Black activists joined the fight and began an active push for desegregation. The new generation, primarily represented by the student movement,...
Topic: Historical Figures
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The issue of freedom is central in all the events happening during Haitians’ fights for their independence. It is hard to disagree that French and Haitians perceived freedom variously. French people used double standards regarding the right legislation of their enslaved colony. Talking about freedom, each side had various opinions...
Topic: Revolution
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Introduction As a pivot point in the history, World War II led to significant social changes and the destruction of old formations with a subsequent creation of new ones. This tendency may be traced on the example of Pachucas, Mexican American women whose fight for freedom against patriarchal stereotypes was...
Topic: War
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The name of Rosa Parks will be forever engraved into American history for her crucial contribution to the launch of a mass civil rights movement. On December 1, 1955 she started the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man. Despite of being...
Topic: History
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The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark federal statute prohibiting racial voting discrimination in the United States. During the height of the civil rights movement, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law on August 6th, 1965, and Congress changed it five times to reinforce its protections (“VOTING...
Topic: History
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The Wind of Change, which is the abstract name of the movement for independence throughout the African continent in the 1960s, is one of the most influential events in African history. This is because, after a long time of colonialism on this continent, the nations earned a chance to build...
Topic: Challenges
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Introduction This essay critically reviews the ‘S22/03 Dorothy Hodgkin’ podcast from BBC’s Our Times series—in which Melvyn Bragg and contributors analyze Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin’s (1910-1994) works and beliefs. The critical podcast review addresses the important historical lessons acquired, the exceptional characteristics of Hodgkin’s work and life, teachings about the era...
Topic: Historical Figures
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Within the framework of American history, the perception of the development of the country and civilization is presented exclusively from the perspective of White Americans themselves, ignoring other groups. The author emphasizes that the history of America is told “from the standpoint of the conquerors and leaders of Western civilization”...
Topic: History
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Beginning in Sicily and expanding to France, Germany, Italy, and the Austrian Empire. The 1848 Revolutions were a series of republican uprisings against the European monarchy. They all ultimately failed and repression, with liberals becoming increasingly disillusioned. However, this historical period involves several important events, personalities, and countries, allowing for...
Topic: Revolution
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Introduction Two of the most critical contemporary global development concerns are poverty and globalization. Despite the vast possibilities of globalization to accelerate economic growth through increased international economic integration, its influence on reducing poverty levels has been inconsistent and even minimal in some countries. In many places in developing countries,...
Topic: History
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Introduction There are many reasons for modern students to investigate the development of cuisine and agriculture in Ancient Greece. First, the examination of the landscape and opportunities shows how ancient people contributed to their prosperity, addressing available resources and knowledge. Second, the interests of the citizens affected the choice of...
Topic: Agriculture
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The history of Jane Addams’ activities in this module seemed particularly interesting. This is due to the fact that my research paper focuses on the study of the activities of women politicians; hence the story of Jane is of particular curiosity. Her contribution to the development of social homes for...
Topic: Historical Figures
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Introduction Frederick Douglass is one of the most central figures in the history of America and Black people. His books, where he truthfully described his and his people’s hardships and adversities, sold many copies. The main focus of these books was to expose the hard truth that was his reality...
Topic: Frederick Douglass
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The Vietnamese War escalated in 1969 after Kissinger and Nixon agreed on an important strategic decision. It was determined that the most viable way to alter the military balance in favor of South Vietnam was through the destruction of bases in Laos and Cambodia. The US military held the notion...
Topic: Vietnam War
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The Progressive Era in the United States was a period known for industrial and political changes that took place from the 1890s until the 1920s. This era marked a rise in suffrage and improvement in women’s rights, leading to the Nineteenth Amendment, which was passed in 1919 and gave women...
Topic: Progressive Era
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US Involvement in Vietnam The Vietnam War has a rather severe significance for the history of the United States of America. The study of the causes and factors that led to the involvement of the United States in this military conflict is of practical importance. Therefore, this event, which awakened...
Topic: History
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Social activism and various movements play an essential role in shaping regional and global policies, moral values, and culture. For example, the Black Lives Matter movement united people of color worldwide, showing that the issues of racism and ethnic discrimination are not resolved yet. If I were to go back...
Topic: Activism
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Ahmed, Abdelkader T., Farima El Gohary, Vasileios A. Tzanakakis, and Andreas N. Angelakis. 2020. “Egyptian and Greek Water Cultures and Hydro-Technologies in Ancient Times.” Sustainability 12 (22): 1-26. This scholarly and peer-reviewed article focuses on a historical topic and comments on what hydro-technologies existed in Ancient Egypt. The authors admit...
Topic: Ancient History
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Introduction I am 19 years old. As a native Egyptian, I was born in Egypt and represented Egyptian nationality. Like other Egyptians, I am frequently helpful and courteous, especially to travelers, as my homeland is one of the most important tourist destinations in the world. This nation has so many...
Topic: African American
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Biography of Anne Frank Anne Frank was a diarist who was born in Frankfurt am Main, Germany, in 1929. Before she died in Bergen-Belsen in 1945, she was able to maintain a two-year-long diary reflecting on her life under Nazi occupation in Amsterdam that has influenced literature since its first...
Topic: History
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By the beginning of the epidemic of the Black Death in 1346, Europe was considered overpopulated, and the standard of living was rapidly falling. The inhabitants suffered from wars, famine, disease, and poverty. Poor sanitary conditions combined with the lack of space in houses led to the rise in illnesses....
Topic: Black Death
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The Cold War was a unique phenomenon that represented a fundamental political conflict on a global level. Researchers define the cold war as the state of extreme hostility between two states, with the extent of the confrontation bordering the state of war yet not reaching it fully (Bouwman 2). However,...
Topic: Cold War
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DeLong, C. (2020). The politics of aesthetics: Las Pachucas and the zoot suit. The source provides an insight into Las Pachuchas’ style preferences and clothing choices. Some prominent subtopics are the origins of their mode of self-expression and a preference for suits, their clothes’ symbolic meanings, and media coverage. The...
Topic: Freedom
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The United States prides itself on being a multi-ethnic country and a host country to people of many races and originating from various backgrounds. However, there have been persistent socio-economic inequalities among the citizens. Thus, in his inaugural speech, President Donald Trump recognized the need to recreate a greater America...
Topic: Donald Trump
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The late 1960s became iconic year for the emergence and development of Black Studies. The disciplines that illustrate the cruel and challenging history of people full of bravery and tension enhanced to be a part of the American higher education. Black Studies immersed in schools, colleges, universities, and more, and...
Topic: History
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Omer Bartov is a distinguished professor of history whose works on various books are appreciated globally. He has written many articles and books, the most popular being his extensive studies concerning the German Nazi Army atrocities committed in World War II. In this regard, his opinion is mainly based on...
Topic: Army
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Introduction Industrial Revolution presents one of the most important events in human history, which determined the future of society’s way of living. However, its’ positive aspects in an increased number of workplaces and higher salaries had multiple negative consequences on the society and economy. This essay will explore how the...
Topic: Industrial Revolution
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The Cold war between the United States and the communists emerged after World War II. It was associated with ideological, economic, military, and political confrontations (Wang, Xiaojue 1154). Massive cultural changes marked the post-Cold war period. The fall of the Soviet Union led to new social relations that facilitated the...
Topic: Cold War
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According to the chronicler, William was an excellent ruler because he maintained order and respected God, among other things. William acquired a reputation as a ruthless warrior due to his many victories in battle. With the aid of an invading army, William sailed from Normandy, beat Harold at the Battle...
Topic: History
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The First World War is not only a negative period for a large number of states but also a catalyst for certain conflicts. In particular, the nationalist mood of the society intensified in Ireland. Among other things, many facts and events of the war could be interpreted in different ways,...
Topic: Nationalism
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Procopius has written “The Secret History,” which is a text about the Roman emperor Justinian. This document appears meant to be private and not seen by the general public. It contains some of the personal details of the emperor and his wife’s life, which implies that this history was not...
Topic: Ancient History
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The American Revolutionary War, also referred to as the American War of Independence, was a war from 1775 to 1783 between Britain and its colonies established in North America. In many ways, it changed the world’s balance of power and defined the course of future history. This war can be...
Topic: American Revolution
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Colonialism is the process in which a powerful nation exerts partial or complete control of both the political and economic elements of another nation. Powerful nations’ colonizing comparatively weaker nations, aim to get insight into the latter’s rich economic resources and take advantage of the same. Globally, colonies have been...
Topic: History
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Contiones referred to the assemblies in which influential legislators debated and presented their views to the people of Rome on policies proposed by the People’s Assembly and aspirants for public offices. Contiones took many forms, including legislative, electoral, and judicial. Even though Contiones never addressed many issues affecting the general...
Topic: Ancient Civilizations
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Introduction The cultures, politics, cults, and commercial development of corporations and civilizations all across the world are discussed in this review of world history from 1500 CE. According to Bulliet et al., “the earliest complex societies arose in the great river valleys of Mesopotamia, Egypt, Pakistan, and northern China” (3)....
Topic: History
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Summary The city of New York was likened to a small, blazing forest fire during the American Civil War, representing a tremendous threat to the city and the Union. During that period, the city was perpetually in turmoil over many topics, including politics, class, race, and the availability of work...
Topic: Civil War
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Over the decades, the central economic policy that contributed to the significant growth index in America has been capitalism. The approach enshrines the personal ownership of property and wealth hence imposing the importance of business competition for optimal profitability margin (Johnson, 1997). The concept rendered a proficient effect to the...
Topic: Communism
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Introduction The history of black people in the United States is rooted in unmatched violence right from their shipping, slavery, and racial policy. Even after the Civil Rights Movement (CRM), people of African descent continue to witness several forms of injustice. The most recent issue is the problem of police...
Topic: History
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Source 1: Archives Hub JISC. “Archives Hub.” Web. Archives Hub is a website that provides readers with historical research on the topics they need. It is the archive of books, articles, and primary online sources. The website has a convenient search that allows students to find information using tag words....
Topic: Web Technology
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In the given scenario about the anti-black race riot, I selected the role of a member of the NAACP. My further discussion will be from that person’s point of view. I am a member of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP). I attended a local meeting...
Topic: Protest
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Introduction The article’s purpose is to explain why the colonial and post-colonial era approaches are ill-suited to assessing medicine in Africa, the Subcontinent, and British India. The author emphasizes that British scientists transferred many scientific approaches to the evaluation of medicine in the then colonies, propagating the mistakes that occurred...
Topic: History
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The term historical trauma refers to a traumatic experience in the lives of several generations in a specific group of people united by racial, cultural, or ethnic characteristics. Examples of historical trauma in the history include different methods of harming an ethnic or cultural group, such as forced relocation and...
Topic: African American
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History tells us that sometimes decisions that change the fates of entire nations are based only on one person’s emotions. In other cases, long and careful rational analysis, individual or collective, precedes the final decision-making. Regardless of the method, there is always room for mistake, miscalculation, or just a pure...
Topic: Ancient History
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The agenda of the authors is to reasonably prove that Jackson is not suitable for the nation’s highest office. Citizens thought that his election would be dangerous. This view is supported by such prejudices as inexperience in public service, intemperance of character, and propensity for violence. These three aspects are...
Topic: History
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Annotated Bibliography For the Child Taken, for the Parent Left Behind The first source used in this work is “For the child taken, for the parent left behind” by Renate Eigenbrod. It is a text written by a former student of a boarding school and expresses all the feelings, emotions,...
Topic: History
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The given essay aims at examining the impact of the National Security Council Paper Number 68 (NSC-68) American policy during the early Cold War. The document will also address the role and consequences of the Iran-related events during this period in forming national policy during both the Cold War and...
Topic: History
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Nationalism entails the establishment of a movement that supports and promotes the interest of a particular country or nation to keep the sovereignty of the nation. The urge to maintain self-governance is typically motivated by people’s need to form a homeland that resembles a national state. Nationalism is an imperative...
Topic: Nationalism
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Manifest Destiny was a turning point in the development of American imperialism and distinguishing specific territory boundaries. Despite a variety of political, economic, and social implications behind it, religious origins were highly prominent in the process of expanding the territory of the United States. Additionally, even though the cruelty of...
Topic: History
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Contact After Columbus, the contact between the Europeans and Native Americans was founded on the need to exploit and gain wealth from the Natives. The Dutch, the French, the Spanish, and the English established ways to enable them to be part of or have territory in North America to exploit...
Topic: Native American
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During Reconstruction, the United States faced different economic, social, and political issues. However, for the South and the North, the impact of this period varied substantially independence on the region’s characteristics. First of all, the level and nature of Reconstruction’s influence were presupposed by different economic structures. The North was...
Topic: History
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Introduction Race has become a key factor in people’s lives and is at the heart of official change and social science. The human race can be divided into subgroups based on inherited differences in physical and behavioral characteristics, known as racial discrimination. No evidence of racial biogenetic differentiation has been...
Topic: Slavery
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The United States is one of the largest countries on the planet in terms of territory size, yet many of its current regions had been acquired during wars. The Mexican–American War, which occurred between 1846 and 1848, became one of the most notable events in the history of the two...
Topic: History
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Introduction Alexander III of Macedon, known worldwide as Alexander the Great, is frequently regarded as one of the world’s greatest military generals of all time. During the eleven years of his rule and campaigning, Alexander the Great “never lost a major battle” creating a great empire with considerably small resources...
Topic: Alexander The Great
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Opening “How convenient is electricity in our lives? What would you do if you could no longer charge your phones? Reflect on that for a moment. If someone told me that I would be here reading the eulogy of this great man, I would have laughed and shrugged it off....
Topic: Historical Figures
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Born and raised as an enslaved African American woman, Sojourners Truth’s life significantly influenced the massive development in the United States. The abolitionist and a strong human rights activist traveled across America denouncing oppressors and slavery and highly advocating for women’s entitlement, their freedom, lady’s suffrage, and temperance. The women,...
Topic: History
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Subject & Thesis Statement This article is devoted to the most popular misconceptions about the atomic bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. It describes the attitude of Europeans to the catastrophe and popular points of view about this strategic decision of Truman (Nemoto, 2019). The author’s opinion on this issue boils...
Topic: Hiroshima
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Introduction George Washington is widely known for being of the seven Founding Fathers of the USA and the first American president who served from 1789 to 1797. In addition to that, he was also the leader of the Patriot forces, who won the American War of Independence that ended in...
Topic: American Politics
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Introduction The history of the United States is a fascinating subject that can reveal many surprising facts about the past of American society and the country in general. As the country grew into the international power the United States is today, most of its history is well-known as it is...
Topic: History
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Throughout the thirteenth century, the Mongols of Central Asia marched across much of Eurasia, bringing ruin and chaos in their wake. The Mongols’ reputation for killing spread far beyond their actual conquest. As he wrote from the safety of a Benedictine convent in England, Matthew Paris had no direct knowledge...
Topic: Belief
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This slide introduces the topic. The Great Depression was a global economic recession that emerged in 1929 and remained until approximately 1939. That was the lengthiest and most intense Recession that the western Industrialized world ever saw, causing vital differences in financial institutions, fiscal policies, and macroeconomics. Despite its origins...
Topic: Great Depression
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The period from 1945 to 1965 designates one of the pivotal points in American history concerning freedom, democratic values, and civil rights. The civil rights movement aimed to eliminate racial discrimination and ensure that everyone has equal rights and opportunities regardless of skin color (LeMay, 2021). Some notable events include...
Topic: Civil Rights Movement
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Introduction Several notable events marked the 11th presidency of the United States by James Knox Polk. An unlikely president, criticized by the Whig Party opposition before, throughout, and after his term, Polk worked relentlessly to accomplish his goals. Among them were the Mexican American War and the downward adjustment of...
Topic: Goals
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Introduction The mid-18th century has witnessed significant historical changes in the political arena. One of those changes is the emergence of a new county and a nation, the United States of America. This grand event that created a country, which later will become one of the most developed nations in...
Topic: American Revolution
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Background The Civil War and the Reconstruction period had a significant impact on American society and the development of the political and social relationships within and out of the country. On the one hand, the first wave of globalization at the beginning of the 19th century shaped Western Europe and...
Topic: Civil War
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The most non-obvious simplification is often the simplest possible. The heaviest battles were fought precisely on southern soil, and explanations about the South suffered significant losses. During the Civil War, most of the combat occurred in the South. This was a product of both sides’ battle strategy, in part. The...
Topic: Civil War
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Despite the fact that the Roman Empire fell a few hundred years ago, since then, scientists have been trying to establish the reasons for the disappearance of the great state. One such researcher is Edward Gibbon, who established his own theory of the fall of Rome. According to him, the...
Topic: Ancient History
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Introduction Since Islam stemmed and grew from the Arab traditions, other cultures which have embraced Islam also seem to be influenced by the Arabic customs. Therefore, Arabs and Muslims have cultural affinities, although every group has maintained its distinguishing features. This implies that Arabs are not necessarily Islamic and Muslims...
Topic: Civilization
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Even though both wars of the twentieth century caused irreparable damage to most of the population, they had a particularly positive impact on the situation of women and minorities. The wars changed the lives of many of them, and in some cases, it was a change for the better. Women...
Topic: War
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Federal holidays are associated with joy, but they are often affiliated with unpleasant historical events. In his public speech concerning the Fourth of July, Frederick Douglass expresses a harsh and sincere attitude toward the anniversary and freedom in America. Douglass claims that the only way for him to view Independence...
Topic: Frederick Douglass
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George Washington’s Farewell Address (1796) was a letter from one of the greatest American leaders to the citizens of the country providing explanations about his choice to not seek a third term. The Farewell was something deeper, it was guidance and support for American residents to have a safe and...
Topic: American Politics
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When Europeans discovered America in 1492, there were more than 2,000 different cultures flourishing that, while having similarities, were different from certain perspectives. An example is a fact that the Native Americans spoke several hundred different languages depending on the tribe and the locations where individuals would either settle or...
Topic: Native American
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Introduction The British government safeguarded private property rights, which meant that displaced handicraft workers could not attack the new factories. It did not restrict salaries or pricing, allowing new business owners to manage their labor costs as they saw appropriate. It had gotten rid of guild rules that impeded innovation...
Topic: Industrialization
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The experiences of Chinese immigrants in the United States are closely connected with the consequences of the 1849 Gold Rush and the cultural image of the Chinese that emerged in the late 19th century. Having entered the United States in 1850 to participate in the Gold Rush and escape the...
Topic: History
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The period in the history of the United States between the 1890s and the 1920s is often referred to as the progressive era. It is characterized by intensifying attempts to build a fully-functional, transparent state that aligns with the contemporary principles of positive development. Within this context, the eradication of...
Topic: Progressive Era
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Race is the notion that humans can be classified into unique groups on the grounds of inherited behavioral and physical differences. Research done on human genetics in the 20th century rebutted the existence of biologically distinct races. Currently, races are considered to be cultural constructs that reflect specific beliefs and...
Topic: Race
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Introduction French Revolution was a movement that took place between 1787 and 1799. Due to the fact that it reached its climax in 1789, it is also known as the Revolution of 1789. The movement brought a new era of liberalism, republicanism, feminism, abolitionism, and nationalism to the Western world,...
Topic: French Revolution
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Introduction It is important to note that the indigenous people of the American continent were the first victims of the vast historic expansion of the European empires. Although centuries have passed with major civil rights and equity improvements, American Indian and Alaska Native (AI/AN) people are still being treated unequally,...
Topic: Indigenous People
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The Underground Railroad was a secret network for African Americans as well as white people providing shelter and help to the enslaved people who escaped from the South of the country. The network can be considered a form of resistance through escape and flight so that the enslaved African Americans...
Topic: History
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After defeating the Qing Empire in the Opium Wars, European powers entered into unequal treaties with China, introducing free trade, extraterritoriality, and free ports under foreign control. Later China restricted trade with Europeans and forced them to stay on Canton Island. In Japan, after 1720, when the shogun Tokugawa relaxed...
Topic: History
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Introduction The colonial authority has long been linked to the use of excessive violence. Many historians believe that violence was used as a standard procedure for imperial powers to subdue their colonies and prevent further resistance. Colonial powers such as Belgium, Germany, and Britain have been linked to various atrocities...
Topic: History
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Introduction Dear Mr. President, I am aware that you are quite a busy person, but I am asking for a small portion of your time to read this short letter. I believe that as the leader of our nation, you are particularly familiar with the history of the United States....
Topic: Culture
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The Vietnam war is probably one of the most infamous military conflicts that the United States took part in in the second half of the 20th century. The war began as a civil war in South Vietnam. However, soon after the beginning of the war, it spread to North Vietnam,...
Topic: Vietnam War
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Introduction The history of Mexican independence is a complex and long-lasting conflict that involved several nations and many years. Being inspired by the recent American achievements during the previous century, Criollos and Mestizos demonstrated their desire to change the current situation in the country and prove their rights and freedoms....
Topic: History
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Introduction In global History, various events occurred, which remains the History of the world. The article will briefly discuss the impact of History and the political, cultural, social, and economic consequences connected to the emergence of the cities and the urban areas for the pre-modern people. Such effects will be...
Topic: Ancient History
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A deep symbolic image for some and a questionable faceless wall for others – the Vietnam Veterans Memorial has become controversial since the layout was accepted. Partially, this happened because the subject of the Vietnam War itself was sensitive and painful for the public. In addition, the modernist and symbolic...
Topic: Veterans
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Summary In her article Lights and Darks: Data, Labeling, and Language in the History of Scholarship in Early Greece, Murray S. C. attempts to make sense of the terminology and available discoveries and finds of Dark Age or Early Iron Age Greece by comparing quantitative historiography with neighboring periods. In...
Topic: History
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