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American Labor Leader Andrew Furuseth spoke before Congress in 1926 and noted that just after prohibition began, there was a large change in the working population, but he also added: "Two years afterwards I came [...]

The war happened because of economical, political and cultural differences between the Northern states and the Southern states. In the late 1970s to 1860s, slavery was the norm in most of the Southern states.

The Early Chinese Empires: Qin and Han covers the history and cultures of China between 221 BC and 220 AD, the period during which the first two dynasties of imperial China ruled and which the [...]

Overall, it is possible for us to advance a thesis that the origins of black slavery should be sought in the economic development of American colonies in the seventeenth and eighteenth centuries and especially the [...]

He compiled the estimates of wages and the costs of living during and after the industrial revolution in order to get a fresh picture of the trends in real earnings during this time.

The paper seeks to explore issues surrounding the US foreign policy in the course of the war, as well as the implications of the war on the United States' society and culture.

Therefore, this paper examines the state of pre-colonial African societies, factors that led to European colonization of Africa, British colonial rule in Africa, and the impact of British colonialism on the postcolonial African states.

The problem of women inequality with men had been considered in the society and Jane Cunningham Croly was one of those who wanted to contribute to the movement, and her journalistic activity was that measure.

According to Huffman, the Meiji government developed nationalism in Japan. Furthermore, under the Meiji regime, Japan was able to expand and had a stronger military.

In spite of the fact the book covers the shift from the era of postwar liberalism to the economic crisis of the 1970s, the author's arguments can be discussed as relevant for analyzing the current [...]

In her publication, 'Making a New Deal: Industrial Workers in Chicago, 1919-1939', Lizabeth Cohen examines the possibility of the industrial workers to form union movements during the Great Depression in the 1930s.

In this paper, however, the term imperialism is used to refer to the era from the year 1848 to 1914 when the power of Europe was extended over several nations of the world.

The Edo period also known as the Tokugawa period is the period between 1603-1868 in the Japanese history when Japan was under the Tokugawa Shogunate rule who had divided the country into 300 regions known [...]

The Memorial is located in the South West region of the National Mall. It is believed that Martin Luther King, Jr.influenced and continues to influence every visitor in the museum.

Destruction of Hiroshima and Nagasaki by an atomic bomb marked the end of World War II and the beginning of the cold war.

Hence, the remnants of the great Roman Empire had been preserved in the philosophical, scientific, and artistic achievements representing the major cultural sources influencing the reformation of the European society in the Middle Ages.

His role as a leader among the Mandinka people of Mali since the time when he founded the Mali Empire in the year 1230, till his sudden death in 1255 propelled him to the rank [...]

Caesar's role in the play is not immense, though he dominates the play, even after his demise in the third act of the play.

First of all, it should be stated that these two notions create an opposition as feminism presupposes the domination of women with the restriction of subordination to men while patriarchy is the male domination over [...]

The people of Mesopotamia used calendars in order to determine when the floods could occur along the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. The Egyptians had a lot of developments in the field of architecture and art [...]

One of the Andean civilizations, the Inca Empire was the largest country in the pre-Columbian America. The tax system was one of the statements of the Inca's economy.

The Congress was to be given the powers of invalidating laws that it found to be contradicting the constitution. For amendments to be mad in the constitution, the Founders passed that nine of the thirteen [...]

The Bay of Pigs Debacle refers to the failed attack that was carried out by the CIA on southern Cuba. Another major reason that contributed to the approval of the plan was that it was [...]

There were others who managed to escape this repatriation and contributed to the formation of the African American Society in the United States of America.

After the continued poor performance in Apple, the CEO was fired and Steve appointed chairman of the board and CEO of Apple.

The period of renaissance began in the city of Florence, Italy, and it was characterized by numerous innovations, particularly in art, which, was the main concern regarding perspective, composition and the subject matter.

According to Leffler in his book "The Specter of Communism" the cold war was a political and economical war between the United States and the Soviet Union, which started few years after the end of [...]

One of the reactions of the leaders and most especially the presidents under this period was to impose a policy of non-intervention by the federal government.

British involvement in the Atlantic slave trade came as a result of three distinct factors: the expansion of the British Empire into new territories, the need for man power in order to operate newly established [...]

In the Mao era, the law did not allow polygamous marriage in the Chinese community and through such, the sale of young females within the society ended.

In the late 19th century, during the years of the European scramble for Africa, Somalia - officially the Republic of Somalia and formerly known as the Somali Democratic Republic, located in the Horn of Africa [...]

The United States of America was not involved in the scramble, the American imperialism only started later in 1898 during the Spanish American war where the United States of America saw the opportunity to gain [...]

Therefore, the main aim of the letter was to push for the changing of the unjust laws as well as upholding the Supreme Court ruling of the year 1954.

The main portion of disparities in the versions reported by Spaniards and Amerindians concerns the role of both sides in the conflict and the position they advocate.

These branches include the Official IRA, the Provisional IRA, the Real IRA, and the Continuity IRA. Following the varied activities of the separate branches, those of the PIRA proved the group as a terrorist organization.

The construction of Pyramids in Egypt started with the third dynasty under the rule of Netjerikhet Djoser, the 2nd King of Egypt.

The age of Islamic civilization started when Muslim conquests led to the establishment of the Caliphate, or Islamic Empire, during the 8th to 10th century.

The war was fought from June 1812 and it climaxed in the spring of 1815 with the signing of the Treaty of Ghent, although the battle failed to solve the issues that had made it [...]

Contribution of Urban Slaves There was however a slight difference among the slaves that worked in the plantations and those that lived in the urban setups of the colonial America.

When the Europeans begun their exploration and subsequent colonization in North America, their religious beliefs and practices were a significant tool in how they conquered and approached the local natives, although majority of them already [...]

The history of the country is made up of debates, disagreements and struggles for freedom that have seen the Civil War, and the Cold War which have changed the idea of freedom in the US.

This means that if women are given and encouraged to have the same level of education as the men than the society would be a much better place as both the female and male genders [...]

These are the construction of the Transcontinental Railroad, which was completed in 1876, the struggle at Los Angeles River in 1938, appropriation, and consolidations of Los Angeles in early twentieth century and the Proposition 14.

American culture has numerous characteristics, and the definition of a true hero is one of those aspects that have to be developed both from inside and outside of society; the evolution of the American heroic [...]

This research paper seeks to highlight the historical events that took place in 1954-1968 in the United States which were instigated by the Civil Rights Movement in the hope of securing the civil and basic [...]

The American Revolution: In 1775-1783, America experienced a revolution and the government of France sent its troops and navy to help the rebelling colonists. This consequently led to the rise of hunger and high prices [...]

It means that the contemporaries of Louis XIV did not use this term, but preferred to use the word-combination "absolute power of the crown", which they understood as the "concentration of sovereign authority in the [...]

Most of his paintings focused on battle scenes, especially the events that occurred during Napoleonic Wars."Some of his great works included the Prussian Attack and Napoleon's retreat from Moscow which depicts the failure of the [...]

This paper sheds light on the causes that led to the great depression in America According to Bordo and White, the great depression begun in 1929 and many people suffered because all the businesses had [...]

By the year 1966, the rise of the Black Power Movement, which took place between1966 and1975, widened the aims of the Civil Rights Movement into racial honor, economic and political satisfaction, and freedom from the [...]

In his book "The Decolonization of Africa" Birmingham, argues that the process of decolonization of Africa had ripple effects in other parts of the world, such as the civil rights movement in America, and the [...]

President Nixon subsequently nominated him to the post of US ambassador to the UN, and his subsequent unanimous confirmation by the Senate was testament to the bi-partisan appeal that he radiated as a politician.

The Americans believed in the principles of democracy and free enterprise while the Russians believed that the whole world must convert to a system of governance according to the teachings of Karl Marx and Lenin.

This essay shall discuss the prominent factors that affected views and social values of Native American Women in the late nineteenth century, variation of White and Native American women, boarding school experiences of Native American, [...]

The growth of population, diseases, commerce, and dreams for new treasures, led to the voyages of Christopher Columbus into the new colonies leading to the establishment of new English settlements, French settlements, and the Spanish [...]

This letter from Birmingham Jail analysis essay shall highlight some of the issues discussed in the historic letter including King's reason for being in Birmingham and why he felt compelled to break the law.

In his childhood, Bradford had to endure the loss of several of his close family members. The success he had in the leadership position was largely due to his resolute personality.

The purpose of this paper is to discuss the influence of Fidel Castro 53 years rule and the impact of the 1959 Cuban revolution to the modern day Cuba Republic.

Two of the most horrifying incidents in contemporary history are the Holocaust and the Nanjing Massacre. The Holocaust and the Nanjing Massacre have also impacted other aspects of life.

This source is titled Regulations for the Order and Discipline of the Troops of the United States and is available from the U.S. Von Steuben understood that one of the central values of the army [...]

The Mongol Empire was a significant force in Eurasia and the Middle East for centuries, significantly impacting the spread of the Black Death, also known as the plague.

The 1960s and 1970s were significant social, economic, and political changes in the United States and worldwide. These movements fought for the rights of colored people, women, and LGBT communities and led to the creation [...]

The Red Scare is the title of two periods of anti-communism in the history of the United States. Accordingly, the Red Scare was a moment of political hysteria in the US that was particularly heightened [...]

The Bill of Rights is the fundamental document that shaped American independence and its central concepts, and it was written by the Founding Fathers of the USA in 1789.

With such a quote, the man wants to emphasize that his struggles are similar to the experiences of other people of color who were oppressed.

To conclude, Rosa Parks's defiance sparked a wave of activism and inspired many individuals to join the fight for racial equality.

The religious movements of the African American community in the 1930s and 1940s say much about the nature of religion and how important it was for African Americans.

Therefore, the claim of opportunity creation for the masses in the aftermath of the Black Death is not universally accurate. The Black Death contributed to the spread of prosperity across Europe due to the workforce [...]

Economic instruments are trade, fiscal, and monetary policies, the level of easiness of doing business and market development in the country, access to international markets, and all instruments enabling the country to influence the world [...]

At the end of the address, Lincoln directly addressed the people of Southern states with a plea to prevent the civil war, promising to protect the country and national integrity.

In conclusion, Thomas Jefferson was a steadfast defender of human rights, but most importantly, he fought for the rights of black people.

In terms of the former, Rome's and Cartago's ambitions can be considered the origins of the War. 1 Regarding the causes, Polybius emphasizes the "wrath of the Barcids," Hannibal's family members, the Roman seizure of [...]

This led to a number of discriminatory laws and practices, such as the forced removal of Mexican Americans from their land and the segregation of schools and public spaces. In terms of labor, Mexican Americans [...]

The success of the American colonies was due, in part, to the various motivations behind the westward movement and colonial aspirations of the early United States.

The impact of the assassination of President Lincoln on Reconstruction is one of the most debated topics in American history. On the other hand, Lincoln's policy and the fight against slavery became the leading cause [...]

This work focuses on the principles of building aqueducts, the materials utilized in the process, the key uses, and the specifics of the repair.

One of the defining features of the political development of the U.S.in the last 60 years is that it combines adherence to political traditions and a flexible response to changes taking place in the world.

For the longest time in the period from the 19th to the beginning of the 20th century, the Caucasian theory of the origin of the ancient Egyptians dominated.

The Blacks who rose against white supremacy were victims of lynching and violence, and the law enforces little effort against the violence towards the blacks.

In his article "The Political Order" Philip Brown explores the peculiarities of the Tokugawa political order, arguing that the order's structure brought great stability to Japan for two and a half centuries but failed to [...]

Marco Polo was a Venetian merchant and traveler who presented the story of his travels in Asia in the famous Book of the Diversity of the World.

The ideas presented by the interpretations of the effects and consequences of the revolution are important in offering knowledge of new political ideologies.

In the second component of slave trade, slaves were transported to West Indies from Africa they were sold at a profit.

The act signified the end of salt laws and allowed Indians to harvest saltwater and produce salt locally. Mahatma protested unfair salt laws imposed by staging a peaceful walk from his hometown in Ahmedabad to [...]

Now, Mesopotamia is understood mainly as a valley in the lower reaches of these rivers, and lands are added to it east of the Tigris and west of the Euphrates.

Many meaningful changes occurred between 1789 and 2001, including the French Revolution in the 1780s, German nationalism in the 1800s, and the Gulag repressions in the 1900s.

The revolutionary war became the fundamental event in the history of the USA. For this reason, the rebellion in America became a chance to undermine the power of the British Empire and restore the balance [...]

Specific legislation pieces, including the Federal Reserve Act of 1913, the Compromise of 1850, The New Deal, and the Civil Rights Act of 1964, govern these three branches and have affected the American government.

Jared Diamond is among such scientists, and his book, Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies, comments on how ancient cultures developed and explains why Eurasia dominated the rest of the world.

Lodge believed in the value of the country's commerce while perceiving England's construction of locations in the West Indies as a threat to the US seaboard.

Irish people, though not as deprived of rights as the enslaved Africans, also endured much suffering and fought slavery to the best of their ability.

It is possible to apply the same principle to the relationships of the parent and the child, where the child should always respect the parent and follow their orders and advice.

The most significant public structures in the city were gathered around the temple in the city's center, which served as the power headquarters.

The first constitution of the United States, commonly referred to as the articles of confederation, marked the start of self-government following the existence of British colonialists.

Thus, one of the main events that became the subject of public discussion and concern of the world community was the actions of the United States of America and Russia in relation to the Middle [...]

Furthermore, the remnants of the greatness of Ancient Egypt's ruler were preserved in the great pyramids, still present in the modern world.

Staples begins the essay with an incident on the street that happened to him in the 1970s and continues with various episodes from the author's personal experience, indicating fear and distrust of Black men.

Whereas the leaders of the protests attempt to negotiate with the police, all of the participants of the march brace themselves as the police start aiming watercannons at them. This source is reliable in a [...]

It stipulated the right of the Americans to expand their lands by exterminating the people who lived there and to develop new territories under the leadership of the American government.

In the case of Martin Luther King Jr, his commitment to non-violent resistance as a way of effecting social change was informed by his Christian upbringing and study of Mohandas Gandhi's philosophy.

Its visions of beauty, relations, and a sense of life created the basis of the current people's mentality. In both these ancient states, same-sex relations were a part of their culture and resulted from the [...]

Coming from a German word that literally means "trash," the term was first used to designate the low-brow mass-produced works of popular culture in the Europe of the 1920s.

More specifically, the origin of this Code was done according to the will of Anu and Bel, king of the Anunnaki, who called Hammurabi to bring order to the land of man.

The company hired the English poor for the labor-intensive task of growing the colony and producing tobacco, and most of the newcomers were young single males. Thus, both Protestant and Anglican denominations played their role [...]

The presenter of this video talks about the importance of theater culture to the people of ancient Athens. In the days of the ancient Greeks, the people of Athens learned the latest news from theatrical [...]

In fact, "To the free and loyal inhabitants of the city and colony of New York" written by Brutus is the primary source used for the analysis.

On the right side of the screen, there is another enumeration of the world's civilizations this time as a classical list, with embedded links as well.

Both speeches address the same issue that concerns the inequality that exists in the US society when it comes to the rights of black and white people.

The tomb of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun is one of the most significant archaeological finds in the exploration of Ancient Egypt. The Valley of the Kings is located on the east coast of the Nile [...]

Overall, Reconstruction was the period of time following the American Civil War, when the government tried to solve several economic, political, and social consequences that appeared because of the readmission of the eleven Confederate states.

The Matsaba of Mereruka is a great example of the Old Kingdom tomb and its purpose of ensuring a prosperous afterlife for the buried one. The first mention of the king of the afterlife was [...]

The history of the Tubman family on the United States' soil began with Harriet's grandmother, who was brought to a farm in Maryland.

The chapter investigates how social forces led to the oppression of women and expounds on the foundation of the women's movement in the 19th era.

The Civilian Conservation Corps and the Works Progress Administration were some of the many programs representing minorities in the New Deal.

Occurring between the 18th and 19th Centuries, the Latin American Independence Wars culminated in the creation of several independent states, such as Brazil and Haiti, which had been colonized by Spain and the French.

Yet the way in which the comparison between the Holocaust and the War on Drugs makes the most sense is the fact that mass incarceration for drug-related offenses disproportionally targets one group of population.

The Zulu people live on the continent of Africa, in the southern part of it, which is known as KwaZulu-Natal. In this family, the husband stands for the chief, and institution of marriage is hallowed.

When the Kentucky statesman brought the idea of the American System, North and South America were not in harmony; to make America great, the Northern and the Southern states had to be united.

Therefore, as contempt for the world was one of the essential features of the Medieval culture, monasteries significantly impacted the transition between the Roman and Medieval worlds.

True to his words, President Lincoln signed the Proclamation of Emancipation on January 1, 1863, which changed the cause of the war in favor of the Union.