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Advantages and Setbacks of Political Movements

However, under the pressure of the United Nations, the Myanmar government was forced to stick to democratic principles and return the Rohingya refugees back because of multiple restrictions imposed on the country.
  • Subjects: American Civil War
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1162

Tessa Morris-Suzuki: The Wilder Shores of Power

To answer the research questions related to the contribution of the Cold War to Japan's migration policies, the paper provides a range of verifiable facts about the work of the center, which acts as an [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 658

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution

The Preamble is imperative to the constitutional development of the country because it establishes a certain set of goals that the Constitution is aiming to reach: "We the people of the United States, in Order [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1437

Franklin D. Roosevelt’s Definition of Freedom

The case of Nicola Sacco can be seen as the starting point of the introduction of Roosevelt's definition of freedom as liberty for all American citizens.
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 581

The Roaring Twenties and Racial Relationships

Combined with the rise in unemployment, which affected the disadvantaged population, in general, the U.S.of the 1920ies represented a weird concoction of hopeful attitudes and the depressing reality of poverty and discrimination.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 563

B. T. Washington and Du Bois on Black Americans

The introduction of the ideas associated with the economic growth was crucial to the well-being of African Americans, which was why Washington's claims were reasonable and important to follow for the participants of the movement.
  • Subjects: American Abolitionists
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 649

Civil War in Mississippi. “Free State of Jones” Film

He narrates about the deportations of Mexicans from the USA in the first half of the 19th century that was organized to foster Euro-American colonization of the Texas territory. One of the differences between the [...]
  • Subjects: American Civil War
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1168

19th-Century Labor Movement in the United States

Due to the introduction of industrialization into American society, the premises for the labor movement to originate and gain traction in the United States were built.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 360

The World Wars, Modernism, and Post-Modernism

Additionally, the realization of the worthlessness of human life due to the rise of science and technology led to the development of existentialism as a protest to the pressures of the changes provoked by the [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 563

Cardyn’s “Sexual Terror in the Reconstruction South”

However, the author argues that despite these attempts to disregard the place of sexual violence as a form of terrorism, it was commonly used in the Reconstruction South, specifically by white supremacists seeking to enforce [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1134

“Hemispheres Colliding” by Jared Diamond

Another advantage that Eurasians had over Native Americans was that agriculture was not common in the New World, specifically due to geographic prerequisites and the lack of large domesticated animals and crops themselves.
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 833

Ancient Egypt’s Socioeconomic & Cultural Relations

From this perspective, the research of ancient Egypt society as one of the earliest civilizations can help to acquire the idea of how it impacted the further evolution of our views on social, economic, and [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1924

Cold War and Its Global Impact

The competition between the USSR and the USA, the dissolution of the former, and major armed conflicts in Korea and Vietnam are among the events that still impact the world.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 386

Watts Uprising and Civil Rights Struggle in the 1960s

Therefore, the government's disregard for the rights and freedoms of the black population of Los Angeles and the biased attitude of the law enforcement agencies became the main drivers that prompted people to unrest.
  • Subjects: Civil Rights Activists
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 824

African-American History of Liberation

The basis of his views were ideas of the need for the Black population to adapt to the political and social realities in the South.
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 566

From John Adams Policy to Elbridge Gerry

It is supposed that the political position of Adams largely influenced the formation of American democracy and the development of the society as a whole.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 816

Market and Cotton Revolutions in America

The invention of the cotton gin and the high demand for this farm produce in northern textile industries are the chief causes of the Cotton Revolution in the U.S.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 950

Slave Narratives in Historians’ Work

One should not diminish the value of first-person accounts, for it is impossible to replicate the study in this day and age.
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1165

Roman Civilization’ Analysis

This paper will describe the Roman civilization, some important moments in its history, and how it interacted with Islamic civilization. Some of the most important parts of Roman history are related to the changes in [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 356

Martin Luther King and Malcolm X: Who Is Closer to Success?

Martin Luther King Jr.and Malcolm X are remembered for their outstanding fight for civil rights in the United States at a time when the black community faced oppression and inequality in different ways.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 616

Oglala Sioux Tribe of the Pine Ridge Reservation

This language is characterized by the abundance of meanings related to the earth and nature as these concepts have been central to the culture of these people. The family is the core value of the [...]
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1678

The Presence of the British Empire on Tibet

The article '"Truth", Perception, and Politics: The British Construction of an Image of Tibet by Alex McKay focuses on the presence of the British Empire on Tibet and the perception of the latter.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 842

The Arab Uprisings: A Society Transformation

However, the lack of agreement about essential elements of the Arab national philosophy, such as the concept of an individual in the context of the state, triggered inevitable and numerous arguments.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 965

Abbasid Era in the History of the Islamic World

The Abbasids rule could be considered one of the turning points in the history of the Islamic world. Powerful Caliphs initiated the rise of industry and the agricultural sector to guarantee the stability and growth [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 300

General Meigs’ Role in Civil War

Often referred to as America's Quartermaster, Meigs is now considered the epitome of a strategic leader that took upon the logistical challenges that the Union Army faced and refused to give up even during the [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 281

Summarized Outlook of the Victorian Age

This is a period named from the first monarch of England whose name was synonymous with her reign. It is associated with work ethic, religion and institutional faith, and family values.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1084

Racism: Once Overt, but Now Covert

There is high contrast in the quality of life among the whites and blacks; the blacks lead a low-quality life in a factory town, while the whites enjoy the services of the blacks in luxurious [...]
  • Subjects: Racism in USA
  • Pages: 20
  • Words: 2285

Information Revolution and State Power

Political scientists believe that the existence of a state signifies the importance of democracy and the sovereignty of countries. In addition, it is necessary to explain that individuals believe that their states have the obligation [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 20
  • Words: 303

The Indus Valley Civilization’s Development

For example, both the region of the Indus Valley and the area near such bodies of water as the Yellow and Yangzi Rivers can be considered as cradles of early civilization.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 882

Pericles vs. Ramses as Ancient Male Rulers

This paper is devoted to the comparison of two famous male leaders as Pericles, a ruler of Athens who lived in the 5th century BC, and Ramses the Great who ruled Egypt in the 13th [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 879

Hitler’s Life: Five Dates From His Life

I told the German people that they could no longer trust a government that sold out to the enemy at the end of the Great War. It is the only hope of the fatherland, the [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1714

President Eisenhower. “Ike’s Final Battle” by Pipes

It explains one of the most critical events in the history of the United States the Little Rock fight, which has become a turning point in the struggle for racial equality and desegregation.
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 600

George Bush: President of the USA

The President of the USA is one of the most influential persons in the world.and all his actions and words are given great attention.
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 568

Ancient History: Polybius on the Roman Republic

As Polybius states himself, he is so interested in the Roman Government because he wants to explain to his readers how "almost the whole world fell under the rule of one power, that of Rome".
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 602

Ming-Qing China and Chosŏn Korea Relations

The first shortcoming in the current research on the relations between Ming/Qing China and Choso n Korea is the lack of definition of China's goals in the relationship.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1512

Nationalism in Premodern Korea and Other Nations

The first and most important argument, according to the proponents of the theory, is the identity of the language and the related reason for the primary separation of groups of people.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 492

Proto-Nationalism in Korea and Other Nations Since 1780

The reading also touches upon the topic of language and the role it plays in the evolution of proto-nationalism and the promotion of its ideas across the globe. What is the role of proto-nationalism in [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 472

Christian Missions in Japan and Imperial China

Soon after that Jesuits gained access to the capital which marked the beginning of an important development period in the history of Christianity in Japan. New impetus to the development of Catholicism in China was [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 476

Slavery Resistance from Historical Perspective

The lack of rights and power to struggle resulted in the emergence of particular forms of resistance that preconditioned the radical shifts in peoples mentalities and the creation of the tolerant society we can observe [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1110

“The Hispanization of the Philippines” by Phelan

Therefore, there was a lack of balance between bureaucracy and theocracy, which led to the increased contributions of the Church in the conquest, and the colonization of the Philippines represents a bright example of this [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 455

Asian Studies: Sinocentrism and Family History

This paper aims to summarize the articles From Eurocentrism to Sinocentrism: The New Challenges in Global History and New Technologies Applied to Family History: A Particular Case of Southern Europe in the Eighteens Century.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 567

Democracy Development in the World up to 1500 CE

At the beginning of the 7th century BC, hereditary kingship was abolished in Attica, a region in Greece where Athens is situated; elected officials started to rule, thus marking the dawn of democracy.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 649

Social and Cultural Life in England Throughout History

In the medieval era, religion and the church defined the ideas and philosophies that were accepted and strictly followed by the society. With the alterations in the state philosophies and priorities, the usefulness of universities [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 200

Self-Directed Learning Approach

The goal of this paper, therefore, is to discuss the manner in which self-directed learning has helped me to understand the topic concerning ancient history in Greece and Rome.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 612

Chapters 1-2 of “US: A Narrative History Volume 1”

During this time, the Archaeologists were able to identify the origin of their cultures, economies, and political systems that facilitated the realization of millions of people and languages before the Europeans Explorer in 1944.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1189

Heroification in American History

The history of George Washington mentions many positive facts about the man, calling him the father of the country and assigning many heroic qualities to him as a result.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 276

Black Women’s History in the United States

Regardless of gender, before the abolition, Black people had been seen as property and subjected to inhumane treatment, Black women faced a different kinds of challenges on top of racial injustice. Now the Black motherhood [...]
  • Subjects: Racism in USA
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 329

Slavery Abolition and Newfound Freedom in the US

One of the biggest achievements of Reconstruction was the acquisition of the right to vote by Black People. Still, Black Americans were no longer forced to tolerate inhumane living conditions, the lack of self-autonomy, and [...]
  • Subjects: Racism in USA
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 335

The Heirs of Columbus: Discovery and Innovation

As such, the introduction of the New World to Europeans can be seen to have initiated the development of innovative thought in terms of anthropology, philosophy, social sciences, as well as biology, and geography.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 605

Patricia Crone’s Model of Pre-Industrial Societies

Patricia Crone built a model of a pre-industrial society in order to outline the basic processes and patterns common to most of these societies, which students can use as a template for a better understanding [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 561

Constitutional Convention of 1787 and Federalism

James Madison was the key player on the issue of commerce under the Articles of the Confederation. He wanted the states to maintain the standards for the success of the social programs he wanted to [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 592

Industrial Revolution: Technological Advancements and Society

One of the periods that had a significant impact on the quality of life was during the industrial revolution. The development of technology during the industrial revolution had a strong impact on society with regard [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 380

Chicano Figures in Modern American History

It could not have been done without the affirmative action and struggle that went on throughout the second half of the 20th century and well into the 21st in order to turn the tide.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1207

Chronicling the 14th Century in England and France

In medicine, the focus shifted to anatomical investigations, and the role of surgeons became evident in the efforts to understand the causes of the plague and its effect on the human body.
  • Subjects: Medieval History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 932

Japanese-American Internment: Illusion of Freedom

The purpose of this paper is to analyze the internment of Japanese-Americans in Idaho as well as events that happened prior in order to understand how such a violation of civil rights came to pass [...]
  • Subjects: Racism in USA
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1177

The Bill of Rights, Its Origins and Historic Role

Therefore, while formulating the text of the document, the legislators proceeded from the idea of natural rights and freedoms and the establishment of the limits of the state's power in relation to a person.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1099

Communist Revolutions in China and North Korea

Therefore, it is relevant to examine the events that were a catalyst for the communist revolution, which resulted in societal reconstruction and the remodeling of the ideological orientation.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1367

Christopher Columbus as a Famous Historical Figure

Basically, the political aspects of the modern world should be attributed to the efforts and achievements of Christopher Columbus. In conclusion, Columbus is accredited for the discovery and exploration of the Americas after his successful [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 562

Chicano Struggles and Leaders in the 20-21st Centuries

To the majority of the population of America, the struggles of Chicano and Latin-American people remain largely unknown. One of the veteran political activists and leaders of the Chicano and Latin-American community was Bert Corona.
  • Subjects: Contemporary History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1189

History: Slavery in Southern States

The strategy of pacification was especially prevalent during that time because wealthy slaveowners wanted to keep possible protests under control and prevent the rest of the white population from supporting the abolition of slavery in [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 321

Jeffersonian Worldview in American History

Among the reasons that affected the popularity of the yeoman farmer in a certain way is the rapid development of the movement for gender equality in the United States.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 515

Civil Liberties Restriction in the US

First, the establishment of the Law of Segregation and a widespread of racist and discriminatory politics in the Southern states during the 1890s will be examined.
  • Subjects: Racism in USA
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1118

Minidoka and Kooskia Japanese-American Internment Camps

This essay will discuss the events leading up to the incarceration, comparison of Minidoka and Kooskia internment camps, and comprehensive analysis of historical implications for violation of legal rights of Japanese Americans.
  • Subjects: Racism in USA
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 886

World Civilizations and Imperialism

The article discusses two theories explaining imperialism: the economic theory of imperialism advanced by Hobson and Lenin and the realists' explanation promoted by Morgenthau, Niebuhr, and Aron.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1255

Great Recession: Political and Socioeconomic Effects

The main argument of the paper is that the effects of the Great Recession on the economic, social, and political climate in the country were similar to the ones caused by the Great Depression in [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1387

Japan’s History: Economic and Political Advancement

Although the late Tokugawa and Meiji greatly influenced Japan's progress, the history of the country shows that the rule of Tokugawa bakufu utilized the administration system that determined the successful change of the country during [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1448

The Nipissing First Nation and Its History

To the west of the lake, their influence could reach as far as Lake Nipigon and to James Bay to the north, to Quebec-City and the area now occupied by St.
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 878

China and Colonial Administration in Inner Asia

The paper "China and Other Colonial Empires" by Peter Perdue is devoted to the in-depth investigation of China during the Qing dynastys rule and elements that can evidence the imperialistic or colonial character of this [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 413

William Bradford as a Founder of American Ideals

The relevance of Bradford's ideas is revealed in the modern system of building political relationships as well as in the notions of patriotism and righteousness.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 502

Epic of Gilgamesh and Its Historical Significance

Gilgamesh is "the semi-mythic King of Uruk in Mesopotamia" who is widely known by present-day readers from a classical, ancient piece of literature "The Epic of Gilgamesh".
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 279

Asian Studies. Japan and China in Early Modern Times

The key theme of this week's readings is the relationship between the governments of Ryukyu, Japan, and China. Therefore, the readings illustrate the complicated system of relationships between Korea, Japan, China, and Ryukyu.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 480

Thanksgiving Day and Its History Myth

This event is treated as the first Thanksgiving dinner, which started a tradition that is a couple of centuries old. In addition, there are doubts that the festival could be organized in November since the [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 301

Thomas Jefferson: The Author of America

In his works, Jefferson mostly touched upon the values of political and moral equality and the complexity of nature and society.
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1142

Martin Luther King and His Impact on Society

The ability of people to refuse to follow the regime is a major way how Martin Luther King accomplished change and respect towards the African American population.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1438

The Early 1960s and Civil Rights

Churches and religious groups often became the foundation of the Civil Rights crusades in the region during the 1960s. The Army had to be called in to maintain order in the area and protect Meredith.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 996

Civilization in XIX Century and Cold War

Even though it might appear to be nonsense, the fact of the matter is that there is more truth in the words of this unknown man than we, people living in the twenty-first century, might [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 587

Christian Missions in Early Modern Japan and China

The history of Christian missionary efforts in Japan during the Early Modern period shows the interconnectedness of politics and religion and the instability of the international political climate at the time.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 437

Industrial Development in the USA

Further, it was not easy to decide who between the south, the president and the congress could direct the reconstruction process.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 691

American History, the Civil War and Reconstruction

In this context, his first inaugural address can be seen as a call for the South to avoid civil war, as opposed to a call upon the North to start one, and the second inaugural [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1870

The Territorial Sovereignty of Asian States

The article by Robinson concentrates on maritime relations between the countries in the period from 1392 to 1592. According to the author, the maritime diplomacy of the state was rather controversial.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 420

Martin Van Buren: Money and Indian Relocation

One of the reasons for such collaboration and understanding is the focus on the values we have. I believe this path will bring us to the land we all would like to live in.
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 603

The History of the United States Army

I was also unable to cope with the speed and accuracy required in the organization. I was also unable to communicate with different officials in the organization.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 838

Renaissance and Enlightenment Advancements

This went against the popular science of the time, which held that the earth was at the centre of the universe, with the sun, moon and stars revolving around it.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 264

Cherokee Removal: The Trail of Tears, 1833-1839

Thus, I should state that the Cherokees had many reasons to discuss the forced relocation as the 'Trail of Tears' because they suffered significantly and saw a lot of deaths during the journey.
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 790

The Struggle for Racial Uplift

However, a new form of segregation is emerging that can be equated to the racial segregation that was common in the past.
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 547

The Color Line of the History

It is not surprising that the population of Indian slaves was significantly reduced to a level of gross shortage in the workforce.
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 575