History

When Lyndon B. Johnson had to assume the presidency after the assassination of President Kennedy, he was concerned about many issues, including national support and safety, dealing with Kennedy’s death, and the future of Vietnam. In the beginning, President Johnson did not favor the idea of involving Americans in the...

Introduction Slavery is evidenced to have existed for a long time among different communities from different artists of the world. The author states: “As John Rolfe noted in a letter in 1619, “20 and odd negroes were brought by a Dutch ship to the nascent British colonies, arriving at what...

British colonized the United States of America for an extended period before eventually attaining their independence after a revolutionary war famously known as the American Revolutionary War. The British attempted to exert more authority over the colonies and force them to pay the crown back for defending her during the...

Introduction The industrial revolution in 19th century Britain saw the country’s shift from a largely agricultural economy and towards becoming the world’s biggest and mightiest industry hub. This transformation greatly changed the landscape as well as the lives of British citizens, who saw their traditional way of life give way...

Despite the abolishment of slavery in the United States after the Civil War, the people of color continued to suffer from discrimination. Racism had devastating impacts on Black Americans’ lives, including segregation in public settings (Levy, 2019). Increased prejudice, violence against Blacks, and the need for social justice led to...

From the excerpt, President Biden recognizes that even though the American Constitution stipulates that all Americans were born equal, the country still lives with the harsh reality that racism, nativism, fear, and demonization are rife within its ranks. This was a reminder that the United States is not a united...

The confrontation between Ukraine and Russia is one of the most acute military conflicts that take place in Europe in the 21st century. However, the roots of this confrontation go back to the history of relations between these states, stretching over many centuries. First of all, most of the conflicts...

The conflicts between “modernizers” and “traditionalists” shaped the development of Asian societies in the 19th century. It is possible to generalize it as the conflict between Eastern and Western development directions that proposed utterly different views on the future. Traditionalists regarded innovations that came from the West as a danger...

The black people’s experience and culture are vital in understanding the forming of American’s world perception. Many components of African culture have influenced the formation of the identity of the countries of the Americas from a historical and cultural points of view. Language, music, religion, and other aspects of modern...

Introduction The rebellious Parisians stormed the Bastille, the royal prison-fortress that epitomized the tyranny of the rule of the Bourbon dynasty. This event was the apogee of days of unrest in Paris and the symbol of the French Revolution, which three years later overthrew the monarchy and proclaimed a republic....

Introduction Toussaint Louverture and Gabriel Prosser are pivotal figures in American history. The two personalities existed at a time when slavery was prevalent in the United States. Christianity was also getting popular, with an increasing number of individuals accepting the inspired doctrines. The struggle for equality was waged physically and...

Introduction There are many scholars of Modern History who have made an incredible and immeasurable contribution to the fast and safe progress of human civilization, and one can safely say that Marie Curie is one of the most influential ones. The scientific community unanimously believes that she is “an icon...

The Atlanta Compromise is Booker T. Washington’s statement on race relations at the Cotton States and International Exposition. Washington pointed out the need for primary education and legal rights for blacks. His speech is persuasive, and the white audience is imbued with confidence. The agreement was a revolutionary historical moment...

Born on 2 October 1869, Mohandas Gandhi emerged as an iconic political and spiritual leader of the 20th century in India. Devoted to truth and spirituality, Gandhi used a distinctive approach to leadership. For instance, he adopted Satyagraha, “holding onto truth” philosophy of resistance founded on pacification and truth to...

As one thinks of Apple, the face of Steve Jobs instinctively comes to mind. The same is true for most of the other large corporations and political powers around the globe. Leaders seem to be the primary representatives and voices of organizations. The topic of leadership has become exceptionally popular...

Religion and empire: The dynamics of Aztec and Inca expansionism is written by Geoffrey W. Conrad and Arthur A. Demarest and seems to be a comparative historical analysis of two Mesoamerican cultures. This work demonstrates that the Aztec and Inca Empires were the two major pre-Columbian American nations with similar...

The use of interviews to get information is among the best methods of data collection on historical events. An in-person interview helps the interviewer to screen the accuracy of the information given by the interviewee. Frank Miyamoto, an interviewee, describes why his father was forced to leave a company in...

Civilization is a name used in different ways, including when referring to individuals who eat similar foods, live together, and speak a similar language. Many historians refer to Civilization as a group of people or animals that stay specifically mutually and engage in similar activities. According to Wiesner et al.,...

The beginning of the nineteenth century was characterized by many changes in America’s political, social, and economic aspects, which not only triggered developments during the period but also built the country’s foundation. The signing of various treaties, wars, and events, such as the market revolution, had different impacts on its...

Introduction The issues of race and equality have been tentative for American society and politics for a long time since the American Civil War, throughout the years of the abolitionist movement, and to the present. The ideas of prominent activists and influencers drove the process of African Americans’ liberation. Booker...

Introduction The global geopolitical situation was complicated as an aftermath of the Second World War. The world has divided into two major forces that were ideologically different. On one side, the US, UK, France, Canada, Australia, and other First World countries with democratic views were trying to mitigate the increasing...

An article titled ‘The White Ghetto’ by Kevin Williamson describes the current state of the Appalachian region. The text makes reference to the states of southern New York, Kentucky, and Mississippi as well as others, and focuses on overarching themes that affect the lives of people within these regions. The...

The article of confederation attempted to bring equality and balance to the supreme powers of the states with a compelling national government. It incorporated that the states had the authority to collect taxes, not Congress, and limited Congress by not allowing it to draft soldiers or even control trade. The...

For ancient Egypt, the existence of multiple gods was one of the most distinctive features. People created their gods, hoping that they will protect their cities and help people to survive. Among these gods, Ra was viewed as one of the most powerful ones. However, the existence of multiple cults...

Introduction The United States (US) and the Soviet Union emerged as the world’s superpowers after the Second World War. However, their different ideologies triggered the Cold War between them, with each state trying to have dominant influence internationally. While the US promoted capitalism, the Soviet Union encouraged their support and...

Introduction The battle of Gettysburg is one of the most significant events in terms of the American Civil War. The battle took place from the 1st to the 3rd of July in 1863 near a small town called Gettysburg (Parish, 2020). Leading to a devastating Southern defeat the battle is...

In 1776, the Declaration of Independence was adopted, a historic document in which the British colonies in North America declared independence from Great Britain. Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States and one of the authors of the Declaration of Independence, introduced a clause in the document providing...

The significant distinctions between Zinn’s and Schweikart’s assumptions are related to the historians’ backgrounds and the subjects of their studies. Zinn preferred the socialistic values, while Schweikart’s beliefs were based on the ideas of liberalism and provided a reader with an opportunity to form their own opinion. Zinn was more...

Racism is a social aspect which has deterred people from living harmoniously in a diverse setting. The social issue is caused by the lack of appreciation for multicultural society. Immigration and foreign relations are global issues which contribute to people becoming diversified. Racism started long ago during the colonial era,...

The XVII century was a period of advancement of human rights. The French Revolution was a milestone for the support of human rights, as it showed the possibility of changing the established order. However, the reforms affected primarily men, with little advantages to women. The unequal treatment of male and...

In 1929, when The Great Depression began, it seemed that the entire economic system collapsed, as all the countries around the world were influenced by it negatively. Therefore, American politicians encountered the necessity to take actions, which will be effective in the long run. The role of the government changed...

Introduction When thinking about federalism, the United States of America easily comes to mind. It is one of the most powerful and richest nations on earth. Therefore, its political history is the best case study when it comes to understanding federalism. At first glance, it seems that federalism was chosen...

It is a well-known and widely accepted perspective that historical events tend to repeat or at least resemble previous times. Even though most of the predictions often seem unreliable, people can still learn a lot from history or observe specific facts. The same can be applied to the contemporary issue...

Democracy in classical Athens was one of the most advanced forms of government established. Ancient Rome differed qualitatively from Greece due to the reasons for the formation of the state. The Roman Republic arose due to the plebeians’ struggle with the patricians for equating the plebs in rights with the...

General William Howe was to blame for Britain’s failure to win quickly over American rebels. The American Revolution occurred between 1775 and 1783 depicting a fierce military conflict against British troops (Smith, 2017). It is during the war that the latter failed to capitalize on presented opportunities of advancing further...

The American civil war existed in the U.S. between 1861 to 1865, leading to civilians experiencing regular conflicts and fights in the country between the Northerners and the Southerners. Historically, the Northern states were considered loyal to the Union, the present-day federal government and the Southern states that had empirically...

The Gettysburg virtual tour takes place in the Gettysburg National Military Park. The given site is significant for the United States because it hosted the Civil War’s bloodiest event. The Battle of Gettysburg resulted in the Union victory that marked the end of General Robert Lee’s invasion of the North....

Introduction American society to date considers Henry David Thoreau as one of the great writers of the 19th century. Uniquely, Thoreau is recorded as a man who decided to flee from aspects of civilization to reside at Walden Pond. His experience at Walden is illustrated in his Walden masterpiece recounting...

Introduction The history of humanity has seen a colossal amount of fires, which had a lasting impact on people’s lives. While such events occur daily, some fires remain in the annals of history due to their magnitude. The Great Fire of London, which happened in the year 1666, lasted for...

The Byzantine East, Islam, and Latin Christendom arose following the collapse of the Roman Empire. Rome was faced with difficulties after it enlarged arising from invasions by other tribes, as it overspent on its military division to counter these attacks. It was further crippled by the lack of finances, the...

Introduction The issue of slavery was one of the most critical problems in the history of the United States. The lack of agreement between the North and South on the matter resulted in the conflict’s rapid development, from the latter’s secession to the war actions. However, its abolition on the...

Overview The Meiji restoration brought about the contemporary development being witnessed in Japan today. It began when Emperor Mutsuhito who was barely 16 years opted for the term Meiji as the name which will identify his rule. This only happened after the decline of Tokugawa Shogunate. Thereafter, Japan witnessed a...

Introduction Imperialism refers to the control or influence of weaker states by the stronger ones. This influence can be demonstrated in terms of military, culture, politics as well as economy. American policy on imperialism started in the late 1800s, just before the war with Spain, and gained momentum in the...

Introduction The people of America are particularly differentiated by their skin pigmentation or what some of us call race. When we talk about race what comes to our minds is black and white. The Native Americans are largely white while African Americans are black. They both make up a significant...

Introduction The cold war was a 44 year tense and hostile period that pitted the United States of America against the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics. It started at the end of the Second World War after the U.S had bombed Hiroshima and Nagasaki. The war is referred to as...

Civil in the United States refers to the inter-war among the various states in both South and North America leading to the disintegration of peace among the various states in the region. Civil war in the US started in the year 1861 when the US army was attacked by confederate...

Apartheid refers to a system under which there exists discrimination between or among races, co-existing within a region. In South Africa, apartheid was a regime under which the White race discriminated other races like Blacks and the Indians. In this system, there was a significant segregation among the races which...

The conflict between the British and American military forces was fought on land and sea where both sides attacked and occupied each other’s territories. Merchant ships were attacked and looted with each side trying to block its coastline. Britain specifically organized raids in “Ohio, Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, and Wisconsin” (Hitsman,...

Introduction Various reasons led to women getting married during the Victorian ages. So many women got married because they did not have any other choice and they needed to eat and raise families. Women were not given education in many aspects of life as it was done to men. Women...

Introduction Adolf Hitler was born in 1889 in Australia, just across the border of Germany. He is well known in the history of Germany and the whole world as an individual who had lots of controversies in the political arena. Hitler later joined the German army where he sustained injuries;...

Introduction The period of Enlightenment was marked by great transformations in social and political consciousness of European nations. This period had a great impact on national identity of nations and their unity, self-determination and state sovereignty. The revolutions can be characterized as one of the milestone events in European history...

The fourteen day Cuban Missile Crisis of late October 1962 is regarded as one of the major confrontations of the Cold War period between the Soviets and the United States. The public became aware through President Kennedy’s address to the nation mid way through the crisis after having been initially...

Introduction This paper explores the part of women’s history that I like most. The paper further expounds on the development of women over the years and how history has changed their standing in society. Women have come a long way; from a notion of submission to a stage where they...

Introduction Many different incidents that happened around Europe inspired the people in France to go for a revolution. The enlightenment ideas that started in England reached in France through a number of philosophers. This essay deals with how enlightenment ideas affected political, social and cultural policies of France. Enlightenment ideas...

The World War II changed foreign policies and of the USA and introduced new world order based on two superpowers: the USA and Russia. The main changes in foreign policy were caused by new social relations between the nations and new ideology of America aimed to achieve global hegemony and...

Introduction The Native Americans make up a substantial part of the American population. Additionally, they contribute significantly to the American culture. According to the United States census bureau, an estimated 1.0% of the American population is made up of Native Americans in 2006 [US census, 2006]. The term Native American...

Antigone’s “Sophocles” presents a complete character sketch of a male dominant ancient Greek society according to which men are considered superior and uphold all the authority to rule women whereas women were born to obey men which were their rulers. ‘Sophocles’ is all about the societal status of women in...

Introduction America had every right, mind and aspect, to throw off the almost inexorable chains of Great Britain. Not only declaring war against the British was justified, but it was the only choice America had. From the very beginning, (when the colonists first migrated to America) the colonists were displeased...

The Civil Rights movement for African-Americans has been a history of ebb and flow since the end of the Civil War and the introduction of Reconstruction. In part, this non-linear movement toward full equality and integration with white Americans can be blamed on the inefficiency of outlining goals toward achieving...

Introduction The Great Depression left a great impression on those who lived through it. Many can recall parents or grandparents saving much food in their pantries worrying about the chance they would be hungry again like during the Great Depression. A common saying of those who lived through the Great...

Slavery is one of the most interesting parts of American history. It is counted as one of the bad parts of American history. The framers of the U.S. Constitution walked gingerly around the subject of slavery and did not write provisions into the Constitution that would abolish it. By not...

Introduction The consequences of World War II began observing right after its end in 1945, and the division of Europe into Western and Easter was one of the most evident outcomes. Despite multiple alliances during the war period, certain tensions between the United States, Great Britain, and the Soviet Union...

According to a statement made in her book (A Century of Dishonor, 1881), Helen Hunt Jackson concluded that “there is not one among these 300 bands of Indians one which has not suffered cruelly at the hands either of the government or of white settlers.” Jackson was one of a minority...

In the year 476, the last Roman emperor was deposed. Over the previous two centuries, Barbarian invasions had brought the once-mighty Rome to its knees, and this is taken as the final fall of the Roman Empire in Western Europe. There are certainly political, economical, and social implications of this...

Describe and analyze the impact of the Southern Christian Leadership Conference on U.S. society in the early 1960s The Southern Christian Leadership Conference (SCLC) was the primary and largest Civil Rights organization in the U.S. in the early 1960s. It emerged as part of the peaceful protests and boycotts throughout...

Introduction The implementation of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 was a pivotal moment in America’s history since it signaled the end of the widespread discrimination that African Americans experienced in the U.S. for centuries. It paved the way for the rights and privileges that many races in the U.S....