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Martin Luther King and Malcolm X were the two major leaders in the Civil Rights Movement of mid 20th century. Though Malcolm X did not live to achieve his goals, his followers were instrumental in [...]

His teachings were focused on the ability to ritualize life; one of the main focuses of those teachings was that the majority of the problems in society were the result of individuals forgetting their proper [...]

They sought the equal treatment of women and men by law and fought for voting rights. The women's rights movement was successful because they were united, had a strong ideological foundation, and organized campaigns on [...]

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 [...]

Abu Abdalla Muhammad Ibn Musa Al-Khwarizmi, simply referred to as "Al-Khwarizmi," was born in the year 780CE at the town of Khwarizmi in the Persian Empire.

She explained that the position the women had during that period was not perfect because black women had to stand in fear of the whites and work until they had the efforts to walk.

The lack of equity in the specified areas affect women's lives on range of levels, depriving them of the opportunities that they are supposed to be entitled to and posing a tangible threat to the [...]

However, it is interesting to note that in the case of the Haida and Mi'kmaq in Canada, their cultural celebrations as they are at the present reflect the influences of the colonial powers that subjugated [...]

Gandhi says that, he decided to examine further, the nature of British colonialism, and he realized the cause of all the problems was the modern civilization.

There were three main bodies that governed the affairs of Athens and they were the assembly, the council and the courts all which were run by representatives of the people.

It can therefore be said that colonial rule gave rise to the two forces of unifying nationalism and divisive tribalism and that the appropriate and legitimate framework for decolonization was nationalism, which emanated from the [...]

The paper will examine some historical developments in the female movement and how these relate to the role of women in business.

A thorough consideration of factors, ranging from the location of the main source of the water to the magnitude and span of the expected aqueduct, preceded the construction process.

The civilization of ancient Egypt happened at the same time Mesopotamian civilization was taking place in other areas in the nations of the Akkadians, Babylonians and the Sumerians. Indeed, religion in ancient Egypt led to [...]

The most important similarity, which also explains the prosperity of the Sumerians and Egyptians, is the territory and environment. Some similarities can be traced to the beliefs of the ancient Egyptians and the Sumerians.

People need to believe such legends as they have several positive effects on improving people's understanding of history and enhancing the level of national self-identification.

Hitler believed that the treaty of Versailles made Germany a colony to the outside world; he blamed it for the suppression of Germany's workforce.

The Napoleon code was paramount to the establishment of the civil laws that enabled France to be governed by a more unified legal system as compared to the period before the establishment of the code.

Classes emerged in the societies with the class of labor and that of the owners of means of production who were referred to as the capitalists.

Although there was the presence of the king, the position was irrelevant in the country. The vassals, as mentioned in the introduction, were the persons who paid homage and pledged allegiance to the lords in [...]

It galvanized the enemy and opponents of the war in both Vietnam and America and led many to question the ethics of the campaigns.

The fall of the Soviet Union marked the end of the Cold War. According to the author of the post, the defective system theory mainly contributed to the collapse of the Soviet Union.

The riots, which started on April 29, 1992, were considered to be peaceful, and the only purpose that the rebels wanted to achieve was to protest against the verdict of the courthouse.

The speaker explains why the issue of slavery continues to separate the nation. He offers the best promises to deal with slavery.

The present is a myriad of events in the past. As a historian, the study of these preserved artifacts is important in knowing about the past.

This impact of the Spanish war is even clearer by consideration of the fact that the war had the implications of making women take up the jobs that originally belonged to men in the industries [...]

He used his power to better the lives of the public in South Africa and set an example of selfless leadership.

The recent victory was at Chancellorsville, and General Lee decided to take the war on the union's soil1. The union on the other hand was fighting to stop the confederates from the claim to sovereignty2.

Although researchers propose different views to answer the question, the general impact of the Cultural Revolution on the education in China during the 1960s-1970s can be discussed as negative because of the strong connection of [...]

Religion in the Holy Roman Empire was a far contrast to the religion in ancient Rome. In the Byzantine Empire religion is the lifeblood of the whole society.

Ibn Battuta's rihla covers a wide array of topics ranging from the recovery of the Iranians as the literary principals of the Middle East region to the goings-on of the Venetian merchants, right up to [...]

In the article, the author insists on the introduction of industrial education to the curriculums of all black students to ensure that they understand the value of labor.

Overall, the evaluation of the facts shows that the EU is a unique union of independent countries having not many similarities with the other political formations in the world including the US.

The prominent dynasties that had significance in the social and the political phases of China included the Shang dynasty and the Ch'in the Chou dynasty.

Chronicle of a Blood Merchant depicts the life of Xu Sanguan, a factory worker during the early 1950s and thereby traces the history of China when socialism burgeoned, when there was the disastrously ambitious economic [...]

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, [...]

Bagdad brightened the world at that time with its brilliance, and the intellectual dominance of the Arab civilization influenced the Western Europe to a great extent.

To understand the peculiarities of genocide against the native people at the territories of East Timor, it is necessary to focus on examining such aspects as the causes for the genocide, the techniques used by [...]

His Address to the Christian Nobility of the German Nation was the call for all German nobles in order to reform the church and prove that the Bible was the only reliable source about Christ, [...]

James was a hard worker and thus in India, by the help of his wife, he strengthened his illegal trade. This was a terrible extremity to Elizabeth and her husband.

Just to sample the impact technological changes had on the general demographical patterns of England and Wales, a technological invention to improve the smelting of Coke saw the shift in population growth from the South [...]

Other theories have also suggested that it first spread from Portugal to India and to the rest of the world. Several theories have come up to describe the origin and distribution of chili throughout the [...]

The battle of AI- Wajbah was no doubt a defining moment in the founding of the country Qatar and signaled the end of the Ottoman's reign over the country.

I have read his biography by Ann Byers and the three online articles about the influence of his business on the world. Later, Bezos joined the team of the Banker's Trust, quickly rising to the [...]

The end of the political conflict over slavery that was one of the main causes of the war between the North and the South was going to be marked with a statue symbolizing freedom.

Both Zedong and Xiaoping joined the CCP in the 1920s and aimed to end China's weak position. From this point of view, communism in both USSR and China was similar during the reign of Zedong.

Armed conflicts and military operations are the primary responsibilities of the commander's mission and the complex issue to examine. The perception of the Vietnamese War in 1969 was torn between the American population and the [...]

Issues associated with the increase in the number of people in the country, unemployment, and decreasing well-being of the communities contribute to the emerging revolts.

During the reign of the Northern Song, the dynasty wielded a lot of influence in the whole of China. On the other hand, the Southern Song Dynasty refers to the reign of the Song Dynasty [...]

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 [...]

The Spanish American War started in 1898, and the reason of this conflict was the liberation of Cuba. The war started after Spain's rejection of the American request for the resolution of the Cuban struggle [...]

Before the onset of the Great Depression from the years 1919-1929, Canada had the fastest growing economy amongst the developing nations and the only blip to this record was the slight recession they suffered during [...]

Sometimes he is fictionalized in films and literature that people of the present age who have not known the real history behind the fiction believe that Jack the Ripper is just a figment of a [...]

Focusing on two major issues - the difference between the native civilizations and the Western civilization in the context of sharing; and the depopulation of the natives in Bahama due to Spanish exploitation and natives [...]

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 [...]

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.

Now, the wall does not divide the city, and the remainders of it are covered with art, representing a reminder of the city's history and the freedom that seemed unattainable four decades ago.

The Abbasid period is often described as the Golden Age of Learning in the history of the Islamic world. Apart from that, much attention should be paid to the spread of philosophical ideas and creation [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

An important aspect that contributed to the religious conflict between the Puritans and the Natives was the means through which religious beliefs were shared.

The Industrial Revolution started in 1760, while the French revolution started in 1789 and ended in 1799. The Industrial Revolution was established in England in 1760 and lasted until the late 1840s.

Freed slaves and other opponents of the slave trade in the north agitated for release and freedom of slaves in the south.

Understanding the document first requires one to understand the historical background of the Roman Empire: the formation of the Republic and its collapse.

With a great contempt against the western education which nationalists in the two cities remained suspicious about, the form of housing for both Abu Dhabi and Dubai was still in the traditional form of Shantytowns [...]

Well, as exposited in this paper, the Second World War, anti-colonial movements, the United States, the United Nations declaration, the Cold War and the USSR were the main forces behind the decolonization while the end [...]

This period marked the defeat of Israeli crusaders and the elimination of the Ismaili Fatimid threat in the Middle East. It was therefore unsurprising when the Baghdad invasion marked the decline of Arab civilization and [...]

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 [...]

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis was an influential figure in the United State due to her great contribution to political life as the First Lady of the United States, as well as her active work in social [...]

The meaning of the Gettysburg Address in the context of peacetime Needless to mention, the Gettysburg Address was meant for the people who knew the price of the terrible bloodbath that the Civil War was.

The bond between Antony and Cleopatra continued to strengthen and resulted in the return of most of Egypt's empires that had been conquered by the Romans.

The secrets of the civilization are deeply buried in the tropical forests of the Central America. They are the largest class in the Mayan society and were regarded as the most productive.

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 [...]

It was the beginning of a new way of thinking about the world and the universe and provided a framework for further advances in science and technology.

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

United States, which sustained the minimal damage during the apocalyptic war, was elevated to the status of the savior of the new world in the west whilst mighty Soviet Union whose winters not only mercilessly [...]

During the 15th and 16th centuries, three major Muslim empires were formed and established namely; the Mughal empire, which dominated the greater India, Safavid which ruled the greater Iran, and the Ottoman Empire which ruled [...]

The approval of the religious sects was granted when the ceremony anointing him as Emperor was officiated by the head of the Church.

The abolition challenges the very nature of democracy and the tradition of respecting the diversity of religious and political thought in the U.S.

Also, an overview of the impacts on the Arab World is provided to enhance the understanding of the issue and its significance for the region. First, the military performance of the empire was in a [...]

The whites considered the progress of the African Americans as something that threatened the success and achievements of the whites in the society.

This paper reviews the book The cellphone: the history and technology of the gadget that changed the world by Guy Klemens.

They also could see how the Native Americans survived and thrived on the diet of fish and roots. In what is today Idaho, they saw that, "The number of dead salmon on the shores & [...]

Next, in exploring the way Native Americans lived in the mission, the journal explains that Native Americans were required to go to church and could not leave the territory of the mission after conversion despite [...]

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.

The significant aspect of the president's speech was the value of unity, loyalty to party over the nation, and the danger of foreign entanglements.

However, considering the focus dedicated to private ownership, contracts, salaries, and markets, it is possible to argue that Hammurabi was interested in the economic challenges of the Babylonians. The death penalty is sentenced to both [...]

He proceeded on tour to Athena, Egypt, the Black Sea, and the East of Europe, demonstrating the knowledge and was eventually referred to as "The Father of History".

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.

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 [...]

In the second half of the 18th century, there was a period of development, which received the name of The Industrial Revolution.

The period started with the first attacks in the 8th century and ended in the 11th, as the Scandinavians were assimilated into Christianity and the broader European culture.

The main agenda of WSPU was to accelerate the process of women's emancipation and hold the government accountable for the delays.

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 [...]

John Brown was a martyr, his last effort to end slavery when he raided Harper's Ferry helped to shape the nation and change the history of slavery in America.

Most of the Americans believe that James town is the birth place of the distinctive, secular and unique ideals of America that led to America's freedom and prosperity.

The infancy of 1970 saw the continuation of the activism of the previous decade, especially the women and other minority groups who were fighting for equal opportunities in the social and political realm.

Julius Caesar was both a politician and a strong leader for the Romans, who were responsible for the changes in the history of the Greco-Roman. Caesar's behavior in the temple was observed to be a [...]

The Zulu nation had been invaded by Voortrekkers and up to the time it was subdued by the British, it had fought numerous battles and even when the Zulu finally lost to the British, they [...]

3 Additionally, the researcher stresses the role of such factors as the official recognition of the Nepali language in the 1930s, a scarcely noticeable tendency to differentiate between particular rulers and the state, and the [...]

The main argument of Diamond's thesis is that historical inequalities between the whites and the New Guineans are not products of biological differences.

One can argue that Mike Davis, writing in the present time decided to use the imagery from the Holocaust and the Nazi's internment camps to help his readers understand the real horror caused by the [...]

In summary, it is fair to conclude that the founding fathers of America were sexists who did not consider women in their constitution.

The same chain can be perceived in the cotton empire cotton is grown in the USA using extensive slave labor, then it is shipped to Liverpool and used to create cotton fabrics, after which these [...]

The interaction of the two worlds described resulted to increased levels of development into modernity for millions of the people residing in the Eurasian continent.

This is arguably the reason as to why it is referred to as the age of pluralism. Developments that gave birth to modern day civilization kicked off in some parts of the universe as the [...]

The Dark Ages is the period of time from the fall of the Roman Empire until the rebirth of knowledge during the Renaissance period.

A significant part of his research was related to the military history of America and the participation of the country in various wars.

However, it was not solely due to the Angelou's progressiveness in how she went about exposing the ugly face of white racism that she was able to attain a fame of one of the most [...]

Throughout his life he was able to face hurdles which were some kind of a stepping stone towards success, manifested through the empire and legacy that he built with the aim of improving the life [...]

Among the most important parameters that have influenced the economic paths of China and Japan include pre-existing conditions before the onset of westernization, the role of western powers, the pace of embracing new ideas and [...]

He has a strong mastery of the market and the exact requirements of the customers to be his businesses end up matching the needs of the customers.

While an individual may look at the actions of Bismarck against the greatest contributions of Emanuel Kant on perceiving actions taken as important ends and not means, and also oppose the move by Bismarck, it [...]

Through the description of her three generations, Chang highlights the theme of oppression, which comes up due to the barbarism of the reigning regime.

In response to Lord Macaulay's argument, Peel admitted that although the government was not supposed to abandon all forms of social responsibility, it was expected to come in handy especially as the last resort. On [...]

Exploring the wide range of subthemes, including the rejection of the League of Nations, consequences of the World War I for the country and main preconditions of the market crash in 1929, Leuchtenburg emphasizes the [...]

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

Some of the measures that Bennett put in place included camps to support the old and sick as well as the distribution of aid to the unemployed and disadvantaged in the country.