History Essay Examples and Topics. Page 5

Many writings and works devoted to the investigation of European history in the 18th century have captured the chronicles of a long-term hunger that was spread across France on the eve of the Revolution.

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 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, [...]

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.

It is important to note that objects of material culture change over time due to the intermingling of communities, and this influences the way people lead their lives.

The Progressive era in the United States which lasted from 1890 to 1920 was known for two things, namely that it was a period of progressive social movement and change that sought to reform many [...]

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

However, with Los Angeles, the specifics of the city and the conflict of the nationalities, the history of the LA creation turns out to be completely unique.

Secondly, it is important to emphasize the changes in the military organization, for instance, the increased speed of conscription and the extensive use of artillery.

Between 1920 and 1922 there was a non-cooperation movement that was organized by the Indians against the British rule. The movement also had an issue with the Indian soldiers that died during the World War [...]

The author criticizes the historiography of the Dutch participation in the transatlantic slave trade by pointing out that the participation of the Dutch in this trade was not given the attention that it deserved.

The British pressed the resident Americans out of their way to establish the settler and plantation colonies. In settler colonies, the safety and productiveness of women was crucial to the colonial practice.

This paper seeks to establish the various ways that the rise and the near collapse of the church were due to the renaissance period.

In fact, by the time of his death, napoleon had acquired vast wealth due to his own ability and by the sheer luck of being in the right place at the right time.

Before the Second World War, the term Middle East was used to refer of the region between the Far East and the Near East.

The theme of the hippie movement was for the youth to be and live 'themselves' and in the process transform the society to a place full of peace and safe to live with others.

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

It is an acknowledgeable fact that the American Revolution was not a social revolution like the ones that were experienced in France, Russia or China, but it was a social revolution that was aimed at [...]

As the paper unveils, colonialism and the 1926 general strike constitute two crucial events in Britain that have immensely affected the British society with the consequences of fostering the UK's presence on the international floor.

The Europeans initially considered African land as worthless, however, by the end of the 19th century their perception about Africa had changed due to the changes in Europe making them move to Africa for rescue.

When the Europeans begun their exploration and subsequent colonization in North America, their religious beliefs and practices were a significant tool in how they conquered and approached the local natives, although majority of them already [...]

The spread of the Greek language to other parts of the world was due to the introduction of the Macedonian culture to the Persian Empire.

The apparent reason for the queen's speech is to motivate her troops in the face of the imminent conflict with the Spaniards.

Therefore, the essence of this research paper is to investigate the role of Catholic Church during the Black Death, specifically paying attention to the steps the church used to prevent the disease, the Flagellants and [...]

The Philosopher, Socrates was a Greek and he was born in the proximities of 470 B. Much of the philosophy and life of Socrates is explained by Plato in his dialogues.

The main point that King made is the evidence that disobedience is the driver of the law, the value of freedom and the principles of nonviolence.

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 [...]

This approach allows the emperor to positively influence not only the state of the country during his reign but to create a solid basis for the life of future generations of the country.

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.

The purpose of this essay is to examine the rise and fall of the Roman Empire, including the influence of the Catholic Church and Kings in the secular and religious activities of the Europeans.

The Americans overhead the plans of the British Army to occupy and take control over the city of Boston and some regions around the town.

During the time of Schaffer, the culture of the Indian ocean was the most dominant player in the Afro Eurasian trade system and included commercial exchanges from China, India, Africa, Europe, and the Middle East.

When researching the topic of US Westward Expansion in the 1800s, one might emphasize the contribution of several specific historical events that were decisive for the overall entrance into the West of the continent.

Puchner shows how people realized that kings and queens were not immortal, the differences between the diverse social classes, and the relationships between men and women. He reveals the relationship between humanity and nature and [...]

The nineteenth century was a period of the United States' history when significant development in transportation, communication, and trading led the country to the Market Revolution.

At the same time, the portion of American-born slaves was on the increase and contributed to the multiracial nature of the population.

As such, the school of thought also challenges the notion that Western nationalism is the sole form of the phenomenon. This essay will discuss the dangers of nationalism, as seen from the postcolonial perspective, as [...]

The name of this political activist is not only known in the context of the Chinese revolution but also connected to the development of democratic society in the country.

Very prominent in the lead to the movement was Carlos Munoz, who lead the movement in the Nineteen Sixties and gave the movement a broad political image that sank quickly into the lifestyle of Mexicans [...]

James believed that the dissenters would give him support and as a result, he decided to ignore the support of the Tories and the Anglicans.

The crops which were grown in the state was maize and wheat, also, fish contributed to the economy of the Massachusetts State.

Depicting the events of the Mexican Revolution through the soldier's eyes, the author criticizes the goals and means of the Federales in these military operations in particular and reveals the tragedy of common people in [...]

In particular, the paper investigates the Mandatory Oil Import Program and the exemption of Canada from this initiative as well as the historical treaty that was officially appended by the two leaders in regard to [...]

The journals reveal "the determination, courage, and skills which enabled Cook to fight with the continuous dangers of uncharted seas and the problems of achieving a relationship with the people whose unexpected guest he became".

According to Becker, among man's inalienable rights set in the Declaration as self-evident truths were the freedom of speech and expression, the right to religion and conscience, the right of assembly, the right to equal [...]

In the later years of this reign, the Tang Empire was really hurt and this was what marked the decline of the Tang Empire.

He was in charge of the Italian radio team in World War one, in addition to this his invention was valued and appreciated by many scholarly people.

According to Stewart the vehicle that enabled Asia to realize what it realized at the time was the huge enterprises of thousands of people and the massive number of beast of labor such as donkeys [...]

Table 1.shows the number of cities in Mesopotamia with a population of more than 10,000 and the table covers the years between 3600 BC to 2000 BC.

However the main reason for calling the era bronze was the fashionable and the then latest weapons which were prepared using only bronze, as it was the need of the imperial and materialistic culture of [...]

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 [...]

He was born on November 3, 1793 in the state of Virginia and carries the name the "Father of Texas," not without reason.

Another request from the British that was met with an immediate rejection was the reduction of the restrictions concerning the trade between Great Britain and China.

This paper addresses some key figures and events in the history of the United States of America with an attempt to analyze the processes and ideas that formed the future of the country.

The part of the first chapter of "Gardner's Art Through the Ages" dwells upon the history of Ancient Egypt from the unification of Upper and Lower Egypt to the period of the New Kingdom.

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 [...]

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.

As such, the rule of Duke Mu of Qin in the 7th century BC did much to uplift the rank of Qin among the community of aristocratic states.

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 [...]

In this paper, the researcher seeks to investigate the extent to which Ancient Egypt became Greek and the extent to which it remained the same during and after the rule by Ancient Greece.

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.

Tanzania is the country with a rich history that began with the migration of the first Cushitic tribes, continued with its colonization by Germany and Britain and its struggle for independence, and resulted in the [...]

Although the Mansa Musa pilgrimage to Mecca may have been reported in some ancient Arab sources, such oral stories as narrated by Al-Maqrizi provide an aesthetic appeal to historical accounts and endure the test of [...]

An umbrella in ancient China was not only the item of sun protection, but it was also a symbol of a high rank and nobility of its owner.

To the African Americans, freedom also meant the end of injustice and access to the same rights that the white people enjoyed.

This paper shows that this trial was significant to America's social, political and economic development because it described the relation between the church and the state.

The primary impact of the treaty was that it extended American citizenship to the Mexicans living in the ceded territory. The most important article of the treaty was IX because it gave the Mexicans the [...]

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 [...]

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.

As a response to the great depression, Roosevelt came up with three R's, namely: relief, which was about aid for the poor; recovery, which was about uplifting the economy and; reform, which was about changes [...]

The medieval age lasted between the fifth and the fifteenth century in Europe and it started with the collapse of the Roman Empire.

The ruins of Tikal, the main Mayan city, in Guatemala shows the architecture and the scope of the ancient builders - even now it is difficult to create the city like this.

Gerald of Wales states that the beginning of the Irish history happened with the arrival of Cesara, the daughter of Noah, to the shores of that land.

The husband is always considered the head of the family among the Hazaras, with most of the families practicing polygamy. Afghanistan is one of the states that constituted the Mongol Empire, but the Hazaras are [...]

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.

His role in the French and Indian War was significant, as he was a commander of the Virginia Regiment, raised to oppose the French in the Ohio Valley.

Some of the most popular features include the four walls of the country that have since been reduced to three following the demolition of one of the walls to create room for the development of [...]

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

This forth stage is the one that determines the survival of the state, as the society is already discontented with the rule, hence disintegration of the state.

Feudalism to Ganshof was the possession of power by the lords in the form of land and its systematic transmission to the serfs.

However, some people feel that Iran fits the ownership of the inland sea and it should bear the name the Persian Gulf because Iran covers most parts of the sea to the north while Saudi [...]

The movie, Into the Storm, shows the lives of Churchill and his wife in the period between 1940 and 1945 when Churchill was the Britain's Prime Minister.

The nature of the American Revolution is considered to be better understandable relying on the ideas offered by Wood because one of the main purposes which should be achieved are connected with an idea of [...]

Portraying the woman as belonging to the rebellion and violent nation, Scott stresses on the opposition between the civilized and religious Christian world of the Westerners and the pagan and violent world of the Indians.

Postmodernism is the word used by sociologists and other scholars to refer to a the intelligence that has developed in the western world.

To this end, an overview of the factors that led to the establishment of private security shall be discussed and the major advancements made in this industry addressed.

It is the continued sidelining of minority groups over the years that has resulted to the minority groups coming up with various strategies so as to advance their interests and ensure that they also participate [...]

Coretta was exposed to the social injustices when she was a very young girl where she was forced to face the wrath of a segregated society, that is, the society where the native and the [...]

The latter were used as instruments for airing the voices of the people. The party was keen in drawing the attention of workers who were facing the hard times of industrial revolution.

The American Revolution was one of the key events that took place in America during the second phase of the eighteenth century.

The signing of the Lisbon Treaty on December 13, 2009, transformed the structure of the European Community, which was subsequently renamed the European Union.

The great crash was not a direct cause of the depression during the 1930's. This marked the most severe economic downfall in the history of the United States.

Both Woolf and Rich agree that education is a means for women to grow, and both agree that it is absolutely the responsibility of women to seek their own education.

By 1858, the British regained control and immediately passed the Government of India Act, which allowed the British Crown administrators to run the country instead of the British East India Company.

In his childhood, Bradford had to endure the loss of several of his close family members. The success he had in the leadership position was largely due to his resolute personality.

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 [...]

The Romans built some of the most impressive buildings in the world, including the Pantheon and the Colosseum. Thus, the Romans were ahead of their time, and their legacy continues to shape modern engineering and [...]

Although the Homestead Act had great potential for the development of the economy and agriculture in the United States, the government and the wealthy were the main beneficiaries of this law.

One of the defining features of the political development of the U.S.in the last 60 years is that it combines adherence to political traditions and a flexible response to changes taking place in the world.

The current paper explores an example of a poster created in the early years of the war. During WWII, tax increases did not cover the military spending enough, and Henry Morgenthau, Jr, Secretary of the [...]

In Sadat's instance, he used the aspect of Egypt's sovereignty and traditional role in the Arab community to start the negotiations, which persuaded Begin to participate in the peace talks.

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.

It was the main reason why the Patriots were willing to risk their lives for the sake of independence and change.

The rationale for removing Indians from the Southeast lands of the United States included several points that were claimed to benefit the Government of the United States in multiple ways.

The tomb of the young pharaoh Tutankhamun is one of the most significant archaeological finds in the exploration of Ancient Egypt. The Valley of the Kings is located on the east coast of the Nile [...]

Bolivar fought a revolution and a civil war simultaneously, and Arana argues that this is a vastly different narrative than the one that defines North America. In conclusion, Arana presents a complete portrait of Simon [...]

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 [...]

Through this depiction, he failed in terms of honoring his promise of respecting the rights and freedom of the African-Americans that he had made prior to his election in 1912.

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 task of these artworks was to inspire and awe the people, to show the greatness and almightiness of God.

The approximate creation date of the collection is mentioned as 1940 the year when the eldest of the Abbass brothers became interested in photography. George was in charge of the office and the studio.

By the start of the 1800s, the Europeans were a common feature in New Zealand and the Maori were in crisis having been reduced to a mere 100,000 people.

Right to the property for married women and their right to private inheritance and inheritance of the community property belonging to the husband was an essential nature of the status of women in Ancient Egyptian [...]

He came to be known as the Butcher of Uganda for the despotic and brutal policies that he followed while he was the President of Uganda during the 1970s.

The economy in the post-Civil War was favored by the construction of railroads which connected the industrial cities of the northeast and the agricultural areas of the Midwest and the plains.

The first recorded even in Irish history is the ordination of Palladius by Pope Celestine the first as the first Bishop of Ireland in 431.

In this speech, Lincoln emphasized the need for the law governing slavery to prevail and pointed out the importance of the independence of individual states in administering laws that governed slavery without the interference of [...]

The seventh chapter looks more deeply into the ideas of necromancy and the clerical underworld and the book concludes in the eighth chapter with a discussion of the reactions of the church and state to [...]

The people of the nation are the first line to be affected with how the president handles the state that is why they are very keen in evaluating the current president.

The Trade barriers were believed to be the reasons for the war and to avoid war in the future the Bretton Woods system was introduced.