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According to the readings assigned, the term feminist could be used to refer to people who fought for the rights of women.

At the same time, however, there is a certain rationale in believing that the reason why today's China is considered nothing short of a world's major superpower, is that in 1989, the Chinese government had [...]

The Irish protestant encompassed less percentage of migration to Scotland and other parts of the Europe4. The "Irish Rows" in 1840s was a result of Irish and police violence.

Chavalas presents the notion that one of the drawbacks behind the hunter and gatherer stage that existed prior to the development of complex and stratified societies was the lack of sufficient concentrations of native populations.

It led to the changing of the name dynasty to the Republic of China. Conclusively, the 1911 Revolution was not an alleviation of the socioeconomic standards of the Republic of China but a source of [...]

It is important to note that, the same colonial nations that failed to develop African and Asian countries in the 20th century are the same nations that today set the trend for globalization.

Lara Campbell in her book "Respectable Citizens: gender, family, and employment in Ontario's Great Depression" examines the events that took place during the Great Depression from a social point of view.

The rapid spread of Islam in the world incorporated inhabitants of Islamic civilization and non-believers who resided in the same evolution.

The figure of Kofi Annan remains the synonym of the notion of world peace for many people all round the globe because of the significant contribution of this person to the improvement of the situation [...]

The 1979 Iran revolution was "one of the epochal events of the twentieth century inaugurating a period of Islamic revivalism and struggles against modernization in many nations where Islam was the predominant religion".

The revolution was in a series of attacks witnessed in Arab and African countries in the recent past. In September, the UN replaced Gaddafi's recognition as the representative of Libya with that of the national [...]

In many cases, the hardships faced by these people were similar to one another, because they could be subjected to the same forms of dehumanization such as severe corporal punishments and harsh labor conditions; moreover, [...]

In this paper, the author focused on this period to analyze the whole element of the Golden Age. In addition, the author focused on the actual technological advancements of the period.

The growth of population meant more workers and this led to cheap labour in factories thereby minimizing production costs of goods.

Therefore, it is necessary to research whether the given prejudice has certain grounds to base on, track the measures that are being currently undertaken to eliminate the stereotype and offer other efficient ideas that will [...]

The claim of ownership of the waterway along the border separating Iran and Iraq poured cold water on the international relationship between the two countries, which later led to the famous Iran-Iraq war.

One of the reasons why the Persian empires rose was due to some of the leadership skills attributed to the leaders.

The American constitution shares similar concepts of the importance of written documents, limited government and the citizen's rights to modify government forms, should the government fail to act as the citizens recommend.

The arrival of Europeans changed the lives of the natives in six major ways. Analysts report that the locals had a strong system of leadership before the arrival of Spanish in the region.

King Henry the 8th was the king of England and a notable figure in the monarchy. His other achievement was the uniting of England and Wales under a legal process in 1542.

The rebellion was against the foreign powers that tried to establish spheres of influence in the region. There was fear all over that the missionaries, who were increasing in number, would snatch the land from [...]

The global trade experienced in the middle part of the 20th century can trace its roots to the Industrial Revolution that occurred in the 19th century.

Ray in his book, Indians in the Fur Trade clearly shows the Canadian History in retrospect of the Fur- Trade Society.

Without the Mamluks and Mongols, the history of ancient empires stands to lose its meaning and impact in the Muslim and Arabian societies. The unity of the two tribes was the major factor that led [...]

While the anti-federalists thought it was unnecessary to have a strong federal government because of their conviction that states were better placed to serve the people than the national government, the pro-federalists were directed by [...]

Most of the students who went to schools away from the reserves came to the realization that they were, 'first Americans and then indians second.'3 The schools also taught patriotic songs as well as observation [...]

This ambitious pursuit for supremacy and domination was characterized by series of wars and creation of enemies in the course of interaction.

Through this, the author wanted to reveal the marriage, family, sexuality, labor, and public modernity of Chinese women in the 20th century.

At the time of emigration to Madinah, Asmaa delivered water and food to her father and the Prophet in the wilderness.

Consecutively, the construction of the Grand Canal greatly boosted the integration of the economies of northern and southern China. Although the construction of the Grand Canal was very expensive and partly entailed the use of [...]

The media was all over, and other Libyan officials joined the crowd to witness with their eyes the body of Gaddafi and his son Mutassim.

Although Mao Zedong is often referred to as the great dictator of the XX century, he, in fact, was considerably less harmful to China and its residents than the members of the political movements that [...]

Calligraphy or the art of beautiful writing in traditional China came along as the visual art of a highly cherished handwork of the time.

In order to analyze George Patton's activities during the Battle of Bastogne, one should mention that he was able to understand what kind of actions should be taken to stop the possible offensive of the [...]

The political environment of the 1960s was characterized by calls of self-determination and self-preservation of states and governments around the world. However, all the assertions of the president in the speech are founded on the [...]

The animosity between the various groups of people in Chesapeake started to develop, leading to the development of social classes. The colonizers were in control of the labor market and the economy.

The narrative explores the various instances where the conflicts worked against the wellbeing of the minority groups. Finally, the American Civil War between the Union and the Confederacy is another battle that ultimately resulted in [...]

His attack was so well organized and disciplined that the army broke the lines of the enemy, and they began to flee.

As a military leader, Sun Tzu's leadership approach had a number of similarities and differences to the leadership strategies used by great military leaders throughout history.

The paradox of the California dream has continued to puzzle people. The dream of enjoying life in the state has attracted many people.

In the articles presented by DiLorenzo, Dubofsky, and Blackmon, the focus is on defining the impact of industrialization on the American workers in terms of labor conditions, wages, machinery, and standards of living.

In the following weeks after the capture, both the Union army and the Union navy worked together, gaining ground upstream till the clash that later would be named the Battle of Shilloh.

It is crucial that people unite in the fight for their freedoms and establish democracies and governments that are ruled by individuals who decide what is best for the majority of the population.

However, there is consensus among many of them that the genesis of Jim Crow laws was during the reconstruction period and they formally ended in the 1965 with the Supreme Court declarations that segregation was [...]

Galula identifies four conditions which include "necessity of a cause, strategic criteria of a cause, the nature of the course and tactical manipulation of the cause".

By the end of the nineteenth century, these industries had made the Great Britain to have the most supreme economic affluence.

This paper outlines the role religion played in the life of the society of that time and in the life of Charlemagne.

In a bid to convince the majority that a few individuals were leading the country towards personal gains, Mao alleged that the bourgeoisie was taking over the government, and they were entertaining capitalism for the [...]

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 [...]

Grant was born in the Point Pleasant in the U. However, his plan was working in the military and later resigning after serving his tour of duty5.

In this article, I highlight some of the inventions and contributions and examine four that I consider to be outstanding. A sample of these inventions and contributions include "silk, tea, porcelain, paper, printing, gunpowder, the [...]

Although the Europeans started the First Crusade in order to respond to the religious goal of freeing the Holy Land from the Muslims, the actions of the crusaders were also influenced by the economic and [...]

Prior to the writing of this phrase, the right to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness were not acknowledged by the political systems of the day.

Following the bloodshed and killing of Yemeni protesters, the International community had to intervene in the Yemeni revolution. The main contribution of the international community in solving the Yemeni conflict stems from the power of [...]

The genesis of this Arab revolution was in Tunisia, the uprising led to the ouster of Ben Ali's regime. This led to the dissolution of the government and resignation of the president.

The Spartans were the key leaders of the Peloponnesians, and they fought the Athenians because of bitterness. According to Thucydides, this was the major cause of the war between the Athenians and the Peloponnesians.

In addition, the movements aided the treaties to champion for the acquisition of rights of associations and political developments among the indigenous communities living in Canada.

The figure represented four percent of the total population of the empire. According to Bartal, the Jews were significantly discriminated against even in the Pale of Settlement.

The student believes strongly that the interdependence led to the establishment of new classes and societies. Many individuals from the countryside visited different cities in order to buy various commodities.

Another important piece of information is that the Saljuq and Ghaznavid empires each controlled areas that were smaller as compared to the sheer size of the territory that the Ottoman's controlled at the height of [...]

Both the slave masters and the British colonizers sought the help of the African Americans during the American Revolution. The revolutionary nature of the American Revolution did not resonate with both the free and enslaved [...]

There were no active military conflicts in Spanish America to demonstrate the resistance of the Africans to the rule of the Spaniards because the black settlers discussed their position of slaves and servants as the [...]

The language of Basques is the oldest in Europe and researchers think that it is the closest one to a language spoken in pre-historic times.

The debate on the legalization of immigration is considered a racial justice issue because opponents argue that giving immigrants the citizenship would lead to the rise in the crime rates, overpopulation/urban sprawl, and national insecurity.

In the modern era, the ethical lessons that form the framework of Confucianism continue to influence the mindsets and conducts of billions of people in the world.

To facilitate the immigration of the Puritan community, the Massachusetts Bay Company was formed by a number of Puritan businessmen. The first English colonists to reach the shores of Massachusetts Bay were able to clear [...]

The dominance of agricultural production in these areas was one of the reasons why slavery persisted in the South. In turn, the experiences of the owners could be very diverse.

Referring to these provisions, it is possible to state that the authorities in Massachusetts guaranteed the protection from unjust punishment for all persons, including inhabitants and foreigners.

The leader of the party with the majority of members in the parliament becomes the prime minister and the head of government while the Queen is the head of state.

The upsurge of Chinese immigration to the United States in the second half of the XIX century was caused by the failure of the Chinese authorities to establish order in their country.

It is important to analyze the way Confucianism appeared as the political doctrine to understand the way it affects the contemporary Chinese society.

The history of essential oils in this period was prevalently linked to the active appliance of the natural medication as well as the conduction of healing rituals.

The readings Asian Studies/Global Studies: Transcending Area Studies and Social Sciences by John Lie and The Invention of Tradition by Eric Hobsbawm examine the place of tradition and innovation in the world of academic cognition.

China achieved civilization with the rise of the Shang rule that introduced some form of writing, thus transforming the country from the Neolithic culture to civilization.

The Aksumite Empire was one of the ancient civilizations whose existence was mainly supported by the natural environment and the natural resources of the region.

Furthermore, various factors such as the political and economic relationship between the countries, diseases, development of the routes, and availability of the information have the influence on the ability to explore the different lands.

One of the main reasons why European countries engaged in colonization of the globe was connected to religion: the colonizers wished to promote the Christian faith in Asia and other parts of the world.

As the product of a much more integrated community, and the cradle of the American Revolution, DuBois chafed at the delay in full recognition of civil rights and helped to establish the NAACP.

In the nineteenth century, the life of the working class in America was not easy. This one happened as a response of the workers to 10% cut in wages.

The inequity and the deep class conflict were a result of monopolization, total domination of major businesses in the political life of the country, and their interpenetration with the government.

It is clear that the candidate is one of the leaders of the movement for the change supported by thousands of Americans.

And yet, due to the war, limiting legislation was in effect, which caused firms to reduce the use of cloth and led to the use of more practical garments.

On the other hand, Lincoln argued that he was against the act of slavery even though the constitution was in support of the law.

This could only be undertaken through the acquisition of more land and the availability of labor, which was provided by the slaves.

The pursuit of the workplace equality and the protection of women from unfair treatment by the employers were quite unsuccessful and slow due to the major division in the opinions.

We can only do the simplest work; we cannot have a good job because that is the men's domain, and they have the necessary training to do it.

The book, Popular Movements and State Formation in Revolutionary Mexico: The Agraristas and Cristerios of Michoacan, by Jennie Purnell presents interesting views of the author on circumstances before and after the Mexican Revolution, which could [...]

Constantinople became the largest city in Europe because it was a center of the political, economic, and cultural life in the actively developed Byzantine Empire.

The paper discusses the impacts of the revolution on the lives of many urban residents throughout the 19th century. The Market Revolution of the early 19th century affected the lives of many urban residents while [...]

The important thing was for the people to identify new places where they could improve their lives. The article begins by exploring the factors that forced many individuals to leave their homes.

The first colony that the British colonizers attempted to set up in the United States was in Roanoke Island, southeast of Chesapeake.

This was occupied completely with a domineering and oppressing others from the excess use of force by the western countries. On the other hand, the revolutionary army is a display of benevolence, justice, and moral [...]

Therefore, when the call of solidarity was made, there were a lot of people ready and willing to be part of the movement. To them, solidarity was a way of fighting against the evils in [...]

According to Abu-Lughod, the period that falls between AD 1250 and 1350 is crucial to the history of the world because it acts as the 'turning point' of the previous and current systems. The initial [...]

The climate and geographical terrain of the southern colonies were a combination of the features in the southern and New England colonies.

One of the major political consequences of the demonstration was that it marked the upsurge of the Chinese nationalism, where the political culture of the country shifted towards political mobilization.

The Aztec civilization was not solely conquered by sophisticated arms and the best technology; the Spanish army introduced deadly diseases that weakened the Aztecs and made it easier to conquer them.

During the convention, the main arguments were about the formation and structure of the Senate, the election and terms of office of the president, proportional representation, and the division of executive power.

The revolution touched the lives of both the poor and the rich in these urban regions. The rich members of society benefited the most from the Market Revolution.

The ruling dynasties of all of the three empires had a goal to conquer more lands and to make their states even bigger, as back then this was considered the sign of power and influence.

I agree with Smith and Chudacoff because most of the American cities were critical to the justification and timing of the American Revolution.

If this assertion is made today, Barack Obama will disagree with MLK's statement, as seen in the excerpt to the speech entitled A Perfect Union: The profound mistake of Reverend Wright's sermons is not that [...]

It is important to remember that the way, for instance, the Australians see themselves as a nation is often different from the way they are regarded by the French or any other nation.

The themes raised in the documentary are the agreement between people of different religions, the achievement of mutual understanding in the situation of an aggressive and uncontrolled conflict, the ability of love to defeat rage, [...]

The two events are: the operations of the US soldiers in Haiti in 2010 and in Jordan in 2013. However, the citizens of both Haiti and the US accused the US government of colonizing Haiti.

Cold War between the United States and the Soviet Union that had been going on ever since the end of the Second World War lasted for decades and involved all of the spheres of the [...]

Though in the 18th century, the rights of women were still infringed due to the underrepresentation of women in the parliament, the lack of educational opportunities for women in Great Britain, etc, the change of [...]

Before the start of the twentieth century, the lives of women in Britain were characterized by limited opportunities and gender inequality. Greater employment opportunities increased the independence of women and enabled them to engage in [...]

As far as the impact of the changes made by Margaret Thatcher in the realm of the British economy, politics and social life is concerned, one must admit that the former prime Minister literally reinvented [...]

The author is convinced that the learning and the law of Anglo-Americans is instrumental to the growth of the United States.

The partition of the country into two marked the beginning of violence in the country since the natives were opposed to the move.

The above statement refers to the modernization as enshrined in the need for empirical inference as an exponential factor of knowledge creation and dispersion.

On balance, it is possible to note that the new imperialism was concerned with the desire to get access to resources and new markets.

People of the twenty-first century welcome such changes and understand the importance of the revolution that shaped the development of the society.

Newton was one of the key pioneers in the transition from astrology to astronomy and he formulated scientific laws that assisted scientists and ordinary people to understand the intricacies of planetary motions and how objects [...]

In other words, industrialisation shaped political and economic aspects in the country, as the country's leadership was forced to allow some openness in the way public affairs were conducted.

Trade had early cultural influences on Japan and contributed to the successful cooperation of the country with the rest of the Western countries, other than Netherlands that enjoyed first entry privileges to the market.

Though the role of monarchy in the society is often underrated, monarchy, in fact, defines a range of features of the society in question, including its economic and financial status; it defines the national identity [...]

Despite the obvious development of consumerism trends in the British society of the XVIII century, it would be wrong to claim that the phenomenon of consumerism as an uncontrolled desire to acquire new goods without [...]

The Civil War in the United States continues to attract the interest of many historians who want to discuss the underlying causes of this conflict and its effects.