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State Formation Factors in Africa Before 1880

Even though several reasons led to the states' formation, they were formed due to cultural homogeneity, political organization, trade and commerce, and military body. Trade and commerce also led to the formation of states in [...]
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  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 573

Moshweshewe: Letter to Sir George Grey

The letter provided for the discussion was written in 1858 by Moshweshewe to Sir George High Commissioner of the Cape Colony to gain British mediation and support to dissolve the territorial contradictions with Boers.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 665

Reasons for European Expansion to Africa

After the partition of Africa ended, the colonies set out to impose their preferred systems of government in the continent. This was a new concept to the natives, who had different systems of government in [...]
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 668

American Dream After World War I

People lost vision of what this dream was supposed to mean and it became a dream, not of the vestal and industrious, but of the corrupt coterie, hence corrupting the dream itself.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1218

Middle Ages. “The Hanged Man” by Robert Bartlett

First, it should be pointed out that this event attracted avid attention of the Vatican because the alleged resurrection of William Cragh was attributed to the intervention of Thomas de Cantilupe, the deceased bishop of [...]
  • Subjects: Medieval History
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1514

American History: Reconstruction, 1865 -1877

Thus, Reconstruction became a contest over the memory and meaning of the war, and eventually, the Southerners lost, leading to the failure of this renewal.
  • Subjects: American Civil War
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 678

Printing Culture and the Chinese Society

Despite efforts by the Qin dynasty to limit the access of these texts to the government and aristocratic circles, the spread of intellectualism proceeded undeterred. The inability of the government to regulate the spread of [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2472

Historical Schools of Thought

They are sure that it is impossible to describe truth with the help of language, which presupposes that historical facts can also be questioned.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 852

Malcolm X and Frederick Douglass’ Comparison

He was challenged in the area of writing and was incapacitated without the skill and ability to write letters to Mr. He was then to be imprisoned, and inside the four walls of the prison, [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1488

The Emergence of the Bipolar World

It demonstrates that the consequences of the bipolarity and the Cold War emerging from it were not positive because the world felt constant pressure resulting from the confrontation between the United States of America and [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2464

Women in the Ottoman Empire

Females could affect the policy of the entire empire and often played an important role in the life of the country.
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  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1139

Germany’s History: Impediments to Continental Industrialization

Among some of the chief barriers to economic growth and industrialization in Germany after the Napoleonic wars included, breakdown of trade between the states in Germany, interruption of communication between the German states and Germany [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2446

The French Revolution: Romanticism Period

Romanticism was anchored in the work of the poets which was evident in the daily lives of the society. Besides, the role of women in romantic literature was significant, thus; they were greatest poets and [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 688

Cultural Exchange Through Trade in the Sixteenth Century

This paper examines how trading activities during the sixteenth century enhanced the exchange of these values among people of different ethnicities who were involved in trade in the different trade routes that existed in the [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1626

Isaac Newton, Mathematician and Scientist

Through his private studies Newton was able to discover numerous theories the primary ones being calculus, optics, the foundation of the theory of light and color, and the law of gravitation.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1161

Ancient Rome: The Birthplace of Modern Sports

The popularity of sporting competition in the modern society reflects that of the ancient Roman Empire's vision for its society. Chariot racing was one of the most popular sports in ancient Rome, it later spread [...]
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  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1087

The Middle Era of The Abbasid Empire

The victory of Abbasids over the Umayyads to claim the leadership of Muslims globally was accompanied by the move of the Empire's capital from Syria to Iraq.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2219

Battle Analysis: The Battle of Gettysburg

The Battle of Gettysburg fought in south-central Pennsylvania on July 1 3, 1863, is considered to be one of the most important battles in the history of the United States as it became a turning [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 569

Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson Comparison

The two presidents managed to contribute to the development of the country in different ways. However, both of them managed to contribute greatly to the development of the USA and its empowerment.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 295

Stephen Hawking: A Prominent Scientist

This paper describes the life of Stephen Hawking and his most important works. During his university studies, he was diagnosed with ALS a disease that made him lose the ability to move and speak in [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 435

Family’s Heritage of Liberian Family

There is the Mela group which is compromised of the Kissi and Gola and they are considered the oldest in the region.
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2846

A Comparison of the Battles of the Somme and Verdun

The Battles of the Somme and Verdun were two of the greatest battles fought on the Western front between the Anglo-French military forces and the German forces during the course of the First World War.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1918

Napoleon Bonaparte’s Role in the French Revolution

Despite the outstanding development, Napoleon stayed in the position of the second lieutenant for six years; it was not until the beginning of the French Revolution that he was able to advance his career in [...]
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  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1956

Mandela’s Leadership

He used his power to better the lives of the public in South Africa and set an example of selfless leadership.
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  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2108

The History of Catapults Technology Before 1850

Most of the other literatures detailing the use of the catapult claim that the inspiration came from the bow and sling, which is well known to be a popular weapon in the ancient times.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2734

The Conditions of Hindu and Islamic Women in Medieval India

Similarities of Hindu and Muslim Women in Medieval India The political involvement of both Hindu and Muslim women is a common feature they shared in the medieval period. Differences of Hindu and Muslim Women in [...]
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  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 820

The Sumerian Achievements in Modern Times

The Sumerians were able to designate the limits of their country precisely. In the early Sumerians, they sought the assistance of spiritual healers to exorcise the demons they believed were causing people's illnesses.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2314

Carl Friedrich Gauss: The Greatest Mathematician

According to Jeremy John, Gauss' teachers and parents recommended him to the Duke of Burnswick in 1791, who financially helped him to continue his education locally and further at the University of Gottingen from 1795 [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1262

French and Russian Revolutions

In fact, what later came to be known as "Russia's Great October Socialist Revolution", was more of a political coup the members of Russia's Provisionary Government, which was formed after Czar's abdication in 1916, we [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 598

Summary of “Trail of Tears” by John Ehle

This analysis by John Ehle is about the rise and fall of the Cherokee nation resulting from the forced removal of the Cherokees who were Native Americans from their ancestral lands in Georgia to the [...]
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1418

American Market Revolution and Its Influences

The term "market revolution" is used to refer to a period in the first half of the 19th century associated with significant changes in global trade relations and the way Americans conducted business.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1367

History of Feudal System

Feudalism to Ganshof was the possession of power by the lords in the form of land and its systematic transmission to the serfs.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 840

Khalid Ibn Al Walid

He was a wealthy chief of one of the villages in Makkah and a trader of the Bani Makhzum clan which was among the three noblest and leading clans of the Quraish People.
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  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1551

Johannes Junius: Accusation of Witchcraft

The document is about the interrogation of Johannes Junius who was accused of witchcraft during the craze of 1628. He then requested to confront his witnesses and continued to deny his involvement in witchcraft after [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 603

Why Abigail Williams Is Blamed for the Salem Witch Trials

This essay is going to analyze the reasons why Abigail Williams is to be blamed for the Salem witch trials and dreadful hangings. The narcissism and egocentrism of Abigail lead her to accuse others.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 825

Victorian Era Science Discoveries

Initially, the theme of the evolution of animals and humans was considered ridiculous and even blasphemous since the idea of creational theology was widespread in Victorian society.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 288

Women’s Position in Ancient Rome and India

Of course, in both of these civilizations, women were oppressed and limited in their rights and freedoms. Both in Ancient Rome and Ancient India, women were considered to be the centers of the household.
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 556

“The Journals of Captain Cook” James Cook

The journals reveal "the determination, courage, and skills which enabled Cook to fight with the continuous dangers of uncharted seas and the problems of achieving a relationship with the people whose unexpected guest he became".
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 557

Abraham Lincoln`s Role in the Abolishment of Slavery in America

In this speech, Lincoln emphasized the need for the law governing slavery to prevail and pointed out the importance of the independence of individual states in administering laws that governed slavery without the interference of [...]
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2776

Gandhism and Its Significance in India and World

This act had a lot of significance in India for both Hindus and the Dalits who support Gandhism and it made the latter to change their attitudes and realize that a Dalit could fight for [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1906

Pablo Escobar Is a Robin Hood or a Villain

Specifically, the paper focuses on Pablo Escobar as a noble bandit who retaliates against the Colombian and American government through his involvement in the trafficking of cocaine and how he uses his wealth to benefit [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 15
  • Words: 3536

Asian Studies in the Film Shower by Zhang Yang

The idea that the film Shower is indeed about exposing the inconsistency between the 'traditional ways' of China, on one hand, and the process of this country becoming progressively affiliated with the ways of modernity, [...]
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1410

History of Western Europe in the 17th -18th Century

In this essay, we are going to look at the history of Western Europe in the 17th -18th century with emphasis on the causes of societal unrest prior to the French revolution, the enlightenment era, [...]
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  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1924

British Colonial Racism for Aboriginal Australians

Precisely this colonial racism and genocide can be considered to be the cruelest in the history of the world and may have influenced the ideas and plans of Adolf Hitler, who got inspired by the [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 15
  • Words: 4206

10,000 B.C.: The Pivotal Turning Point in Mankind’s History

From the various examples presented in this paper it can be seen that the various developments that started from 10,000 B.C.were pivotal in mankind's history since not only did they necessitate the creation of modern [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 568

Joseph Haydn’s Contract With the Esterhazy Court

Joseph Haydn's contract for work at the Esterhazy Court is a distinctive document that needs to be preserved because it explains the authorities' attitudes to the music and composers in the eighteenth century.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 405

Bolshevik Propaganda in the Russian Revolution

Communists hoped to achieve, and that was why they had more and more concentrated their propaganda efforts on the boys and girls and the young men and women.
  • Subjects: Eastern Europe
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1083

History of Westward Expansion

It meant significant economic and agricultural growth for white people but it was not the only reason for the expansion; the United States was experiencing certain increase in population and it was getting harder for [...]
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  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 635

Concept of Studying History

The use of calendars, dating events, and dividing history into different periods are the major tools used in the study of the past occurrences which help explain the present and foresee the future. A good [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1114

Who was Pedro Calosa?

This Church was also referred to as the church of poor Filipinos as well as the oppressed. The revolt was known as Tayug Colorum and deplored the feudal system for poor land tenure without success.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 303

Gorbachev’s Ideas: Communist Society and Economy

Lack of support from the commoners and the leaders led to very slight changes in the economy. In conclusion, not all of Gorbachev's efforts to improve the country's economy bore much fruits.
  • Subjects: Eastern Europe
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 613

The compromise of 1850

The compromise was drafted by Henry Clay a member of the Whig party and he brokered it with the help of Stephen Douglas to avoid civil war and secession.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 671

Timeline of gangs in America

The arrival of half a million people in the United States between 1941 and 1945 led to the increase in population of main towns like New York leading to the emergence of new gangs.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1230

The 18th Century Children’s Clothing in England

With that background in mind, this paper shall discus the characteristics of girls' and boys' dresses in the eighteenth century as well as the similarities between the dresses of both sexes.
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  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 794

The “Ar’n’t I a Woman?” Book by Deborah White

The book examines the stories history of the plantation south, connecting the notions of racism, sexism, and social expectations with the heavy burden millions of black women had to undertake.
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1269

Red Scare and McCarthyism Consequences

These socio-political phenomena were caused by the birth of Communism and the Soviet Union, as well as by the Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 851

Founding Fathers as Democratic Reformers

In fact, he describes them as 'superb democratic politicians.' The author affirms that the founding fathers dedicated their efforts to serving the Americans within an autonomous framework that welcomed the decisions of the public.'James Madison [...]
  • Subjects: American Revolution Period
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1730

New Deal Programs: Key Elements and Effects

The subject on this paper examines the three key elements of the new deal as well as it's the effects. The New Deal focused its attention on provision of relief to issues of unemployment, it [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1113

Impact of Apartheid on Education in South Africa

One of the bleak outcomes of European settlement in South Africa was the adoption of the apartheid. This was because of the policy of "separate development" in the field of education which was encouraged by [...]
  • Subjects: Contemporary History
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1630

The Process of Production

The hit of the industrial revolution in Europe and America in the 18th century led to a lot of changes and advancement in the production industry.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 613

Four Freedoms by President Roosevelt

Throughout the discussion we shall elaborate the four freedoms in a broader way for better understating; we shall also describe the several measures that were put in place in order to ensure the four freedoms [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1359

The Impacts of the Second World War on Asia

The period after the Second World War saw the emergence and expansion of the world economies. Countries such as Japan and China started rebuilding their economies so as to compete with the rest of the [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 808

Irish Potato Famine

According to the Irish people, the famine was the worst in their history in terms of scale, duration and effects. Irish potato famine had a lot of implications to the Irish people and the world [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1171

How Hitler Compares to Stalin

Initially the post of General Secretary was not so powerful in the party; however, following the death Vladimir Lenin who had led the communist party from 1917, Stalin strengthened the opposition by eliminating opposition within [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1940

Sam Houston: Character Traits and Personality

It is also necessary to admit that this person is the only one who was the governor of two different states, and the ambassador of the Cherokee Nation.
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  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 833

The Rise of the Ottoman Empire

Accordingly, the option for administration style came from the empire's direct connection to the previous failed Sejuks dynasty and the closeness to the monarchical Byzantine political structure.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3438

Friederich Engels: Industrial Manchester, 1844

Instead of the glory and success of industrialization, Engels focused on its dark side and the price the population had to pay."Industrial Manchester" is an excerpt from Engels's book The Condition of the Working Class [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1131

Abolitionist Harriet Tubman and Moral Conscience

Harriet Tubman was one of the people who led the abolitionist movement in the U.S. The unethical behaviors of the slave masters led to the death of many slaves and separation of families.
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 2018

Ancient Greek Civilization: Culture and Arts

To begin with, the earliest period of Greek history was the Bronze, and it is characterized by the usage and production of essential tools and the formation of two civilizations, which further contributed to the [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1238

The Era of Genghis Khan: Positive and Negative Influence

The nomads destroyed and devastated all the regions of the globe known to them, including a part of Western Europe. The invasions have caused a demographic and economic crisis, as well as the decline of [...]
  • Subjects: Medieval History
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 356

Male Dominance in Sumerian Civilization

The Civilization in Sumer was the first in the world starting from the early Bronze Age. The women here had the authority over the religious group and were held in high esteem.
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1505

Queen Elizabeth I as the Greatest Monarch in England

Queen Elizabeth, I was a pragmatic leader and she knew that if she married a foreigner she would put England's future in jeopardy by relinquishing her power to her husband.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1011

How Revolutionary Was the French Revolution?

The French Revolution was the most revolutionary era in the history of France as the country underwent radical reforms. One of the greatest landmark revolutions was the spread of the Napoleonic culture and some of [...]
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  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 612

How the Great Depression Changed Americans

During the depression, the population experienced intense pain and extensive misery and the event has been blamed for leading to calamities such as World War II and the rising to power of Adolf Hitler.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 910

Ancient River-Valley Civilizations Comparison

Due to the plentiful water supply, the civilizations were able to boost their farming activities and start agricultural revolutions a rapid increase in the crops harvest powering the development of the cities and the population [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 829

“The Strenuous Life” Speech by Theodore Roosevelt

These challenges have to be met in a way that benefits the nation. No public servant should be unfaithful to his duties and should always have the interest of the people in mind.
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 806

Women’s Rights Since Pre-History to 1600 A.D

In this regard, most women from the medieval times could determine their social and political destiny, but the responsibility to others mainly rested on the men.
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1388

The Civil War’s Real Causes: McPherson’s View

In his essays McPherson studies various views of the causes of the Civil War and namely the role of slavery as one of the reasons of rupture of the armed conflict.
  • Subjects: American Civil War
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 594

China Dynasties Comparison: Ming Vs Qing

The focus of the paper is examining the institutional developments after the Ming dynasty's fall, with a view of illustrating the changes in the power division, distribution, structure, and dynamics in the Qing dynasty era [...]
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  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2496

Slavery and the Civil War

Thus, the main impact of the Civil War was the abolition of slavery which changed the economic and social structures of the South and contributed to shifting the focus on the role of federal government.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2487

Peace and Justice

Revolving around a prominent hotel in Kigali, George features Don Cheadle as the manager of the hotel and a representative of the majority Hutus, the wealthy tribe that enjoys majority of the country's resources.
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  • Subjects: Contemporary History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 659

The British East India Company

The answer to this lies in the fact that documentary evidence was required to protect the trades and industries within the country in the event of civil commotion, feudal oppression and general lawlessness.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1516

Reflecting the Horrors of War

People learn more about the horrors of war through literature but do not infer from experience they gain; the only way they apply the knowledge about the war is the development of more sophisticated weapon [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 612

The Nationalism Role During the French Revolution

One of the most developed variants of this concept is the nationalism of the era of the French Revolution. In 1789, with the outbreak of the French Revolution, the idea of nationalism spread throughout France, [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1695