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The Roaring 1920s

The fashion of the 1920s was marked by the introduction of the flipper fashions, new hairstyles that were a breakaway from the traditional past and the jazz music.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 891

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

The Heartbreaking Story of Pocahontas Life

The love between Pocahontas and her father was a combination of filial and spiritual love that extended beyond the two of them to the people her father was serving.
  • 3.5
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1827

Greek Mythology and Christianity

This research paper aims to explore the historical-cultural relationships and aspects of the religious worldview between Greek mythology and Christianity, focusing on three key areas: creation stories, central figures, and divine intervention.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 414

The Slave Trade Across the Sahara Desert

The trans-Saharan slave trade was driven by the increased demand for slave labor, the use of slaves as legal tender, and the decline in gold and other products in sub-Saharan Africa.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2794

Mesopotamia vs. Mexica (Aztec) Civilizations

The society was located in the Valley of Mexico, and its capital was Tenochtitlan, now the site of modern Mexico City. The Mexica religion was a major part of their culture and played a significant [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 835

History of the Independence Day

The American Revolutionary War was the outcome of the tensions between Britain and the Thirteen Colonies united to defeat their enemy and succeeded in it, proclaiming the sovereignty on July 4, 1776.
  • Subjects: American Revolution Period
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 372

Contributions of Mesopotamian Civilizations

The former results were possible with the invention of the wheel, the chariot, and the sailboat, which allowed citizens to make the first trips in history.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 287

Chinese Sociopolitical History: In 19th and 20th Century

The Boxer Rebellion at the end of the century was driven by a militia group in North China who were dissatisfied with the internal situation in the country but also the consistent foreign influence such [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2724

The Vietnam War and the Tet Offensive

In this presentation, the discussion of the impact of Tet Offensive on the United States and the role of media in military events will be discussed.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 1239

Andrew Jackson: Good, Evil, and the Presidency

Jackson was unfair toward Native Americans, whom he first cruelly defeated in the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and then banished from their lands on the east of the Mississippi to the west of the Mississippi.
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 955

Sugar Cane’s History and Its Spread in the World

Sugar in Europe appeared during the Crusades the Arabs introduced sugar cane to the Crusaders. Sugar cane is a driver of innovation and international trade in the context of world history.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1102

Aztec: Barbaric or Civilized

In the picture of a gold necklace placed in the Field Museum it is visible to the naked eye that the work is so fine and marvelous that it is even hard to believe the [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 631

Modern Societies and Ancient Civilizations Comparison

The phrase human life as used in this essay encompasses all elements of life such as the system of government, the type of architecture, the religion of the people, and the recreation activities practiced by [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 637

The Fall of Roman Republic

The Roman Republic lasted over four and a half centuries until it collapsed due to numerous civil wars and from the Roman Republic the government turned from Republican to a government that had a Principate [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1418

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

Chauri Chaura Incident in History and Memory

The book's first half was a reconstruction, a narrative in historical view of the burning of the chowki or station and the account of the trial that focused on the testimony of the principal prosecution [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1399

Galilei’s Letter to the Grand Duchess of Tuscany

Galileo's letter to the Grand Duchess is very believable and shows Galileo as a man passionate about his belief that scientific discoveries are not made for the sole purpose of discrediting the Catholic Church or [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 524

Wu Zetian and Hatshepsut, Ancient Female Rulers

The Pharaoh Hatshepsut was born in 1507 BC and was the fifth Pharaoh of the Eighteenth Dynasty of Egypt. She ascended the throne in 1478, as the daughter of Thutmose I, and a wife of [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 856

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

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

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

How Did Wu Zetian Become the Emperor?

After the death of his father, Gaozong, the heir to the throne, realized that he needed the assistance of the faithful Wu Zetian and introduced her into his harem.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2378

The Speech “Message to the Grassroots” by Malcolm X

When Malcolm refers to black people as a big family and when he constantly repeats the word "common" in regards to the white man as the common enemy, he makes the audience experience a feeling [...]
  • Subjects: Racism in USA
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 577

Roman History: Caesar Augustus

During Augustus's reign, the Roman Empire conquered Egypt, the land along the southern bank of the Danube, the northern part of the Iberian Peninsula, as well as the territory between the Rhine and the Elbe.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 652

Empire of Cotton: A Global History by Sven Beckert

The author explains the reasons for such rapid grown by stating that the USA was destined to become the world's cotton farm due to the having the three main components required for the production of [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 852

Child Abuse in the Victorian Era in Great Britain

This was unacceptable in the eyes of the factory owners resulting in the implementation of the practice of children being sent into the mechanisms of machines while they were still operating since they were supposedly [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1114

Chile Before, During, and After Colonization

It borders Argentina to the east, Peru to the north and finally Bolivia to the northeast. Before the landing of the Spanish colonizers during the 16th C, the Inca governed northern Chile while the indigenous [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 11
  • Words: 3058

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

The Fall of Rome: Historical Debates

5 In this respect, the arrival of the barbarians and their attacks led to the fall of the Roman Empire's government in the west.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2499

The Aksumite Empire History Overview

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.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 857

Cleopatra – The Queen of Egypt

The queen wanted the assistance of Caesar, and thus she found a way of going to the Regal citadel to speak to Caesar and request for her cause for action.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1137

History: Plutarch’s Vision of Alexander the Great

One of the greatest strengths of Alexander's character is his vision, ambition, and thirst to succeed. The same corruption leads to Philotus disrespecting the king by claiming that he is enjoying the fruits of his [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 644

German Nationalism and Its Effects

There has been an extensive account of a favorite cultural model in Germany, even prior to the augmentation of the National Socialists and their capitalization on the initiative of the Volksgemeinschaft in the 1930s and [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3249

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

Reformation and Rise of Nationalism

The country was then an already operational state was being ruled by monarchy."The political and constitutional changes that came in the wake of the French Revolution led to the transfer of sovereignty from the monarchy [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1061

Patty Smith Hill and Her Contribution to Education

The background of the system of the preschool education which we know today was made by Patty Smith Hill, a famous American activist in the sphere of education and nursing.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 602

How Geography Has Impacted the Development of Ancient Cultures

They include: the Gobi and Taklamakan Deserts, the Yellow and Yangtze Rivers, and The Himalayas. To the Egyptians, the Nile River was also a source of transport, facilitating the movements of the people up and [...]
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  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1365

Thomas More and King Henry VIII, their Relationship

His fight backs with Rome directed to the disjointing of the Church of England from pontifical influence, the disbanding of the cloisters, and setting up himself as the ultimate leader of the Church of England.
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  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2369

Civilized Nations vs. Barbarians in History

The current essay demonstrates the importance of interaction between civilized peoples and barbarians by explaining the outcomes of cultural exchange and potential reasons for conflict.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 569

America Maintaining Neutrality in 1914-1917

War on Germany was declared only towards the end of the conflict in 1917. The main reason was the unwillingness of the United States to interfere in Europe affairs.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 367

The Great Pyramids of Giza: Formal Analysis

The artwork known as the Great Pyramids of Giza is one of the most prominent examples of global historical heritage. The artwork is represented by buildings in the form of pyramids, and the constructions' relationship [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 404

Racism and Intolerance: The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre

The 1921 Tulsa Race Massacre: Crafting a Legacy by Messer elaborates on the legacy of the event and its repercussions and offers a profound analysis of the issue, which strengthened my focus of the research.
  • Subjects: Racism in USA
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1195

Clara Campoamor Rodríguez: Biography and Key Achivements

In the same year, she headed the Republican Union of Women, and then joined the Radical Party, from which in 1931 she was elected to the Spanish Parliament. She inspired many feminists to fight for [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 578

The Development of the United States

In addition, the explanation of key terms and discussion of the vital events, in chronological order, will be provided to reveal the historical changes that happened to the U.S.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1159

Modern Western Imperialism: Causes and Impacts

From the 18th to the early 20th century, most of the populated territories in the world came to be dominated by just a handful of powers from Europe of North America.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2535

Ottoman Empire’s Conquest on Cyprus in the 16th Century

On the other side, the Ottoman envoy declared to the Venetians that it was not acceptable for Vizier to avoid the announcement of war since it is impossible for anyone to resist the idea of [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 18
  • Words: 4954

Ancient Egypt’s Geographical Features and Development

Thanks to the flooding of the river, the Egyptians received irrigation of the land, and it was also used for fishing and hunting. The specific situation of the country was the key to the highest [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 510

Factors That Led to the Iranian Revolution

The Iranian revolution was largely a resistance that was formed to fight westernization and modernization, which were starting to manifest across the country.
  • Subjects: Contemporary History
  • Pages: 13
  • Words: 3468

History of the Arabian Gulf: The Al-Qasimi Dynasty

For this reason, the given paper focuses on the investigation of the Arabian dynasty of Al-Qawasim, their growth, and transformation into the rulers of a powerful country as the way to trace the evolution of [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 17
  • Words: 4768

The Analysis of Hellenistic Age

When talking of the Hellenistic Age, it refers to the time period of about 30 years between the death of Alexander the Great and the rise of the Roman Empire under the leadership of Augustus [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1169

History and Everyday Life of Nanticoke Tribe

The Nanticoke Indian Tribe was an Algonquian-related tribe of people living in the Chesapeake Bay region of the North American continent at the time the area was first discovered by white people.
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1295

Alexander the Great and Stoicism

Just like his father he proved to be a great warrior and led his army to conquer the whole world, at least the world known to the Greeks.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 549

Salem Witch Trials: Differeenses From in Europe

Witch trials in the new colonies of America were not a unique phenomenon in world history but the events of 1692 in Salem Massachusetts differed in scope and circumstances from in Europe, the origin of [...]
  • Subjects: Medieval History
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1521

English Peasants’ Revolt of 1381

In Anonimalle Chronicle, the peasants are also introduced as foolish, although the author focuses on one of the leaders of the rebellion, Wat Tyler, and his lack of manners.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 655

Diplomatic Approach of the Congress System

This research will mainly focus on the importance of the Congress, the diplomatic approach taken by the Congress, and the major achievements of the Congress.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 13
  • Words: 2937

The Theory of Historical Recurrence

In addition, it is important to concentrate on the idea that events and experiences of the past can influence the development of an entire nation.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1155

Female Sexuality in Media of the 1950s

The role and image of women in modern society have changed compared to how they were perceived in the 1950s. Marilyn Monroe is a perfect illustration of the position of women in the arts during [...]
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 561

The Emancipation Proclamation and US Economics

The involvement of the South in the slave trade came as a result of three distinct factors: the expansion of the U.S.into new territories, the need for manpower in order to operate newly established farms, [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1893

The Story of American Freedom

The unique nature of the United States traces its history to the formation of political institutions between 1776 and 1789, the American Revolution between 1776 and 1783 and the declaration of independence in 1776. Additionally, [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 875

Ireland History and Development

8 million people live in the Republic of Ireland while the rest inhabit Northern part of Ireland and is part of the United Kingdom.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1651

Struggle to Transform China 1949

Following the imperialist invasion and exploitation of the country in the early twentieth century, the nation was set on the verge of radical revolutions in all sectors.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 15
  • Words: 4143

Impact of Revolution on Slavery and Women

Freed slaves and other opponents of the slave trade in the north agitated for release and freedom of slaves in the south.
  • Subjects: American Revolution Period
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1382

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

The Life of Harold Cardinal

Specific attention deserves such works as The Unjust Society: The Tragedy of Canada's Indians written in 1969 and The Statement of the Government of Canada on Indian, which is also famous as the White Paper.
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  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1118

Lysistrata: An Anti-War Play

The action evolves around the idea to come about the salvation of Greek people that is hatched by the main heroine of the play Lysistrata who encourages all women of Greece to withhold their marriage [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1941

Japanese Invasion of China in 1942

The Japanese invasion of China is one of the greatest landmarks in the history of the World Wars, as well as the transformation of the political landscape of Asia, which had been dominated by Japan.
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  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1859

The Conditions of the Working Class in England

Engels as one of the most influential social scientists and political theorists of the 19th century provides the complete discussion of the challenges which the working class in England experienced under the impact of the [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 828

The Salem Witch Trials History

Salem is a village in Massachusetts, which is a state in the New England region, in the North East of the United States of America.
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  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1974

How Americans Won the Revolutionary War?

Thus, the Revolutionary War resulted in the victory of the American colonists because the experienced British army was defeated with the help of the new military techniques, approaches, and strategies, the Americans had the territory [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 834

History of the Imperialism Era in 1848 to 1914

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.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 589

The Battle of the Alamo

Therefore, imperial powers of Santa Anna precipitated rebellion of Texans and subsequently led to Alamo battle. The Alamo Battle marked the climax of enmity between Mexicans and Texans as Santa Anna made a deadly attack [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1386

The Serfs in Poland

The forced servitude of the serfs was usually rewarded by protection and the right to work in the fields of their lords.
  • Subjects: Eastern Europe
  • Pages: 12
  • Words: 3265

Born Red: A Chronicle of the Cultural Revolution

With the fine details included in the memoir, it helps a reader to walk through the Chinese revolutionary era and witness the havoc that the revolution triggered by Mao Zedong had on the Chinese people. [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1929

Travelling Along the Oregon Trail

I would not advice to take anything perishable, as it is more a burden than a benefit on this trip; but if you have extra dried goods, you can always change them for travel clothes [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 605

The Vietnam War: Changes in American Curriculum

The greater emphasis on the hardship of individual troops in American textbooks during the Vietnam War may result from a global culture that values people over nations or governments.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 341

Polybius vs. Livy on the Second Punic War

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 [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 402

The Capitalism Development in Russia

In the book The Communist Manifesto, the authors view capitalism as a brief economic form destined to fail to lead to a rise in the communist system. Capitalism was attributed to the harsh inequalities of [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1421

Nationalism in Austria, Germany and Italy

Italy and Germany were able to become the major political powers only through unification under a robust national idea, with the domination of the Austrian Empire serving as the catalyst of this process.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1196

African American Soldiers in the Civil War

The intensity of the War led to the collisions that led to the enslavement of many black soldiers until President Lincoln had to pass a General Order 233, which barred any threat that would lead [...]
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1431

Greek and Roman Naming Systems

The remnants of the specified naming system can be found in the present-day context of most languages, with the first name and the last name being the key elements of the naming system as it [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 780

What Causes Revolution: Exampled to Study

The French Revolution is the most striking example to study the causes of any revolution, as well as the English Civil War and Russian Revolution.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 922

The 20th to 21st Century History

The 20th century was the beginning of many social changes across the globe and several worldwide war conflicts that affected both Western and non-Western countries.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 400

Nelson Mandela’s Speech from the Dock

Of great importance was the apprehension of Mandela that further awakened the clamor for independence in the Africans especially after delivering a speech on the trial day, in his defense.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 887

The Description of the Tomb of the Augurs

The particularity of the Tomb of the Augurs is the fact that it is one of the first monuments in Tarquinia to have "figural decorations on all four walls of its main chamber".
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 669