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Dahrendorf and Eley on the Rise of Nazism in Germany

It is possible to refer to the ideas of Ralf Dahrendorf who argues that the problems faced by this country after World War I could be explained by the absence of liberal revolution in this [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 823

Period of Civil War in the American History

Economics was one of the main reasons which caused the development of the Civil War as the slavery in the South was caused by the desire of the Northern Americans to get more money at [...]
  • Subjects: American Civil War
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 559

Reconstruction in US History

One of the policies adopted by the government was the deployment of the military to the southern states to maintain peace and order.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 551

Origins of the Cold War

The Cold War was the repercussion of World War II following the emergence of two key supremacy blocs in Europe one of which was subjugated by ideologies of the democracy of the capitalist America.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2627

A History of Modern Europe: From the Renaissance to the Present

In regard to the buildup of history of the continent, it was characterized by many uprisings from countries including France and Germany. This paper seeks to explain the intrigues that led to the historical uprisings [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 543

Race in turn of the century: America

Even after the abolition of the slavery following the outcome of the civil war and emancipation of the blacks, racial bigotry and discrimination were rife in the South.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 594

History of Puerto Ricans’ migration

The San Ciriaco Hurricane witnessed in the year 1899 led to the death of many workers deployed in the sugarcane industry since most of the workers in this industry were Puerto Ricans.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 844

The Era of Colonialism in Europe 1870 to 1914

The author of the book 'The Age of Empire', Hobsbawn, clearly shows the transition of the continent from the revolution period to the period of 'empire' which occurred in the 19th century.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 812

The Causes of the First World War

In his description of the war, it is clear that Europe played a key role towards the formation of the war alliances.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 596

Chapter Review: The Epic First Voyage

While describing the details of the journey, the chapter points out the way the Portuguese fleet under the auspices of Vasco da Gama confronted different cultures, religions, and societies in the pursuit of new scientific [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1358

The Best War Ever

The historian observes that the US was forced to engage in the Second World War in order to restore peace and tranquility.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 836

Impact of Industrialization on America

Advantage the United States in the Area of Management for this Business America had several advantages in the area of management of the railway industry. Therefore, railway was the fastest and reliable means of transport, [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 773

Japanese History: Edo Period

The Edo period also known as the Tokugawa period is the period between 1603-1868 in the Japanese history when Japan was under the Tokugawa Shogunate rule who had divided the country into 300 regions known [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 557

Ira Katznelson’s When Affirmative Action Was White

Ira Katznelson concludes the current situation related to Affirmative Action exploring the details of such social programs as New Deal and Fair Deal, examining the period of the Great Compression, and analyzing the civil rights [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 813

The Gilded Age

Only money solved all the problems and was the source of the decisions in the USA."The Gilded Age celebrated two kinds of virtues: those of the soldier and those of the entrepreneur" and this phrase [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1080

Puerto Rico under Spanish Rule

The text in question provides important insights into the history of Puerto Rico from the prehistoric times until the end of the nineteenth century.
  • Subjects: Latin America
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 813

Slavery in the British Colonies: Chesapeake and New England

In the 18th century, the development of Britain's mainland colonies depended on the effective usage of forced labor necessary for the progress of plantations in the southern colonies and non-plantation territories of New England.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 826

Lynching in America between 1890 and 1930

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The most important factors that led to increase in lynching across the region included the belief that collective action was rational, and Whites had the right to practice lynching in order to preserve their dominion [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 812

NATO: From Creation to Current Status

A significant outcome of the World War II was the emergence of the United States of America and the Soviet Union as the two world super powers.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2832

The ways, limits and opposition to individualism

With the introduction of renaissance, it made sense to focus on an individual as a contributor to the beauty of the world and hence the one, who values the ideas of each and everyone.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1153

The French Revolution Movie

The movie by the name Marie Antoinette tells the story of the Austrian-born queen and the events leading to the collapse of the monarchy in France.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 800

Reforms in the Gilded Age

All through the unrests, I noted that the middle class were greatly affected by the unrest, and in turn intervened between the workers and the entrepreneurs.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1088

Welcome to Ancient Egypt: When Legends Were Born

Djoser and Imhotep, carved in people's memories: the architecture When it comes to the architecture associated with Djoser, the first and the foremost thing to mention is that he was the one to begin the [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 523

American History Analysis: Documents Evaluation

Regarding the first document revealing the new concept of the American document, the president attains much importance to the role of the government in imposing the new principles of the country development.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 572

The Declaration of Independence

The norms which are presented in the Declaration were connected with all the aspects of the development of the American society in the 18th century.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 549

Relations Between Anticommunism and McCarthyism

On the other hand, McCarthyism refers to actions that were taken to identify and eliminate those people who were though to be communists or sympathizers of communism.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1177

American Politics and British Taxation

As an English man, he did not fear fighting for the liberty of the American people by winning debates in the English parliament. The independence of the American people was greatly contributed to by Edmund [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 581

The Vietnam War Causes

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The aftermath of the Second World War had the South Vietnam controlled by the French and the North Vietnam controlled by Viet Minh.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 595

History of the Australian Referendum During the 1967

The year 1967 was a major turning point in Australia as most of the people came out to vote for the alteration of the constitution. The outcome of the referendum was of great benefit to [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 884

The 1972 Munich Olympics

The British left in the year 1948 and the autonomy of the new state of Israel was declared by the Jews in Palestine.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2728

The Early Inquisition in the Iberian Peninsular

Historians have always been interested in discovering the motive behind the action of the monarchs to start inquisition in Spain at a time when elsewhere in Europe it was declining. What was the role of [...]
  • Subjects: Medieval History
  • Pages: 11
  • Words: 406

Rome in the Middle Ages and Cultural Transformation

Hence, the remnants of the great Roman Empire had been preserved in the philosophical, scientific, and artistic achievements representing the major cultural sources influencing the reformation of the European society in the Middle Ages.
  • Subjects: Medieval History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 833

Concepts of Ancient Greek Culture

In particular, one can speak about the establishment of a civic state, the adoption of new approaches to education and science, the development of new artistic forms, and more critical attitude toward those people who [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1107

Jacksonian Era in the History of US

That is why the central conflicts in the political life of the USA in the 1830s were the problem of protective tariffs and the issue of the National Bank of the United States.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 576

Slavery and the Old South

The changes occurred in the attitudes of the slaves towards the white in the South. The consequences of rebellion were important to the slaves in various ways.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 544

Greek City State and the Roman Empire

Athens developed a democratic form of government that allowed the citizens to participate in the drafting of the constitution and the governance of their city-states.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 872

The Epic of Sundiata

His role as a leader among the Mandinka people of Mali since the time when he founded the Mali Empire in the year 1230, till his sudden death in 1255 propelled him to the rank [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 769

Causes of the Great Depression

This was due to a prediction of the end of rise in the stock market thus; there was a nationwide stampede to unload the stocks.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 891

Analysis of Some US Documents in the Second World War

The importance of this speech is in the statement of the reasons of the war, the development of the USA before its intrusion in the war and the betrayal of Japan which attacked the USA [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 577

The Adventures of Ibn Battuta

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As Dunn notes in page 14, the Sultans failed to control commerce in this region, a fact that led to the fall of the economy of the empire.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1095

Analysis of Articles by Johnson

In document 26-1, the author uses the speech of one of the distinguished military generals to assess the position of the US during and after the war.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 620

Gifford Pinchot: The First Chief of the US Forest Service

Under his leadership and due to his close connection to the President in the Republican politics, the Bureau gained national control of the forest reserves, and this led to the name Forest Service.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2725

The Revolutionary Struggle in European Countries and America

The revolutions usually have different reasons, depending on the country and the political, social and economic situation there, however, the period of 1715 - 1914 is the time when most of the European countries and [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 547

Slave Trade Begins in America at Santo Domingo

According to Spielvogel, the discovery of the Americas in 1490s and the growth of sugar plantations in South America and the Caribbean are significant factors which drastically changed the destination of slaves i.e.the destination of [...]
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1632

Muse’s of Marylyn Monroe

However, the film was not successful, and the leaders of the studios began to blame Monroe for her bad acting and the failure of the movie.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 9
  • Words: 2494

The War of 1812 in the American History

The impacts of the War of 1812 were felt by the slaveholders in the South. In conclusion, the War of 1812 provided an opportunity to the Americans to grow stronger and wealthier.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 401

Liberty and Nation: The French Revolution

This paper will discuss the role of the French Revolution in shaping the concept of nation, freedom, and citizenship. This author argued that people of the Third Estate constituted the bulk of the French nation [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 820

Not ignorant, Not helpless

Since the main message of the article is that women are strong and that they are not what the west perceives them to be, the article should have concentrated on the positive efforts of women [...]
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 818

Feminism and Patriarchy

First of all, it should be stated that these two notions create an opposition as feminism presupposes the domination of women with the restriction of subordination to men while patriarchy is the male domination over [...]
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 560

Global Evolution in “Midaq Alley” by Mahfouz Naguib

First, since 1914, the world was featured by global integration and its changing patterns that led to: immense colonies and powers, the three worlds of Cold War eras, and the current interdependent and networked of [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1415

Civilization in Mesopotamia and Egypt

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The people of Mesopotamia used calendars in order to determine when the floods could occur along the Euphrates and Tigris rivers. The Egyptians had a lot of developments in the field of architecture and art [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 571

Use of Arts in the Second World War by Nazi

The films featured several themes such as the virtue of the Nordic or Aryan, the strength of the military and the German industry, and the evils of those who were perceived to be enemies.
  • Subjects: Contemporary History
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2183

The Atlantic Slave Trade: Causes, Operation, and Effects

This paper seeks to highlight on the issue of The Atlantic Slave Trade in relation to factors that led to the Atlantic Slave trade, how the Atlantic slave trade operated, effects of the Atlantic slave [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1244

Holocaust and the Cold War

Cold war refers to the military and political tension between the United States of America and the Soviet Union immediately after the World War 2.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1289

The Era of Liberal Consensus

When republican Dwight Eisenhower succeeded the presidency, he continued the New Deal policies, enlarging the scope of the Social Security and promoted the Federal-Aid Highway Act of 1956 which authorized the construction of the Interstate [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 549

History of the United States to 1816

The arguments made by Sepulveda represented the views and supported the Spanish colonists, while the argument made by las Casas represented the feelings and supported the views of the church and crown.
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 510

The Period Encompassing the Invention of Cinema

Therefore, because of the establishment of the photographic film at that time that required the use of great illumination, the application of the electric spotlight that was introduced in 1904 in theatres became essential in [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1952

Methods of Defense in “On Liberty” by J.S.Mill

In particular, The Federalist Papers cover several topics disclosing the utility of the ratification with regard to the political prosperity, inconsistent policy of the Confederation toward preserving the Union, the necessity of introducing the Constitution [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1622

Chaucer and Sophocles Views on Gender Equality

The Status of Women during this Period Beforehand, women were perceived as inferior and lived according to the rules stipulated to guide the family settings, making them lack a sense of identity in the society.
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1371

The Greco-Roman influence

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The paper discusses the nature of the cultural influence between the Romans and the Greek revealing the commonalities and discrepancies existing between the two.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 617

Cultural Exchange Through Trade in the Sixteenth Century

This paper examines how trading activities during the sixteenth century enhanced the exchange of these values among people of different ethnicities who were involved in trade in the different trade routes that existed in the [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1626

The Native Americans and the Euro Americans

The entry of the colonialists into Native America was the beginning of the suffering of the Native Americans. However, the situation changes in 1812 when the policy of assimilation of the native lands was no [...]
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 849

The Goddesses as the Ideals Set by Society

The son that she gave birth to was taken to a land far away in order to grow up and avenge of the death of his father by confronting his uncle.
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1366

The Political Landscape of America

Secondly, the fact that the country needed a jolt on the verge of the unwelcome political situation at the moment necessitated calling into action for people to help grow the economy of the country.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 533

American Constitutional Convention

There were three plans that the delegates were presented with: the New Jersey plan, Hamilton's plan and the Virginia plan. The plan by the Virginia proponents also embraced the three arms of the government that [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 555

African American Culture: A History of Slavery

The slaves who were born in America developed African American culture out of slavery. The African-American communities were developed out of the American born slaves in America.
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 504

Workers Organization in the Late 1870’s

The aim of this union was to fight against the encroachment of machinery in the shoe making industry but they failed because the machines that were introduced were easy to operate.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 832

Spaniards Occupation of the North-American Frontier

The soldiers devalued the value of women because they belong to the land and therefore, represent the land. In this article, the author proves that the contribution of the Spaniards to the development of the [...]
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 1916

Gaius Suetonius Tranquillus

Suetonius' father was a tribune of the armed forces and was theretofore involved in the battle of Betriacum during the reign of the four Emperors.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1155

The Autobiography of Malcolm X

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One of the greatest and most influential men that captured the attention of both his friends and enemies, and articulated the struggle, the hunger, and the credence of African-American in the early 1960s is none [...]
  • Subjects: Civil Rights Activists
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2869

Why Was Andrew Jackson One of the Best Presidents?

The main aim of the movement was to end control of government by the elites and to encourage citizens to participate in government. The war of the Bank is the name given to the disagreement [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 748

The compromise of 1850

The compromise was drafted by Henry Clay a member of the Whig party and he brokered it with the help of Stephen Douglas to avoid civil war and secession.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 671

Race in World War II

During the war and after the incarceration of the Japanese Americans, the American public was shown video footage and pictures that justified the confinement of Japanese Americans in the concentration camps.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 15
  • Words: 4305

The Founding Fathers of the USA

The Congress was to be given the powers of invalidating laws that it found to be contradicting the constitution. For amendments to be mad in the constitution, the Founders passed that nine of the thirteen [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 1905

Causes of Civil War

The government that was put in place entrenched the concept of African slavery in that the Africans were regarded as lesser humans and unequal to the whites. The states that encouraged slavery saw this as [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1658

The Hermitage in US

The Hermitage is a historic landmark and museum that mirrors the life history of Andrew Jackson and the history of the United States.[1] Thus, the hermitage is a historic site that reminds Americans of a [...]
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1363

London during the Roman Age: A Critical Overview

In attempting to digest how the city of London looked like during the Roman age, extant literature demonstrate that the "...trail trenches dug in 1985 revealed distinct evidence of timber-built workshops and houses built in [...]
  • Subjects: Medieval History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 543

Rise of England as a European Power

The representation of the Yorkists by a white rose and the Lancastrians by a red rose led to the emergence of the name "War of the Roses".
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2703

The Great Depression and the New Deal

The Great Depression of 1929-40s refers to the collapse of the world economy. For instance, a democrat entitled as Glass believed in the dominance of the white, budget devoid of deficits, the statutory rights, as [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1111

Empire by Purchase or Lease

During the first quarter of the 21st century, the Empire was believed to have had authority to over 450 million people in the globe.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2814