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French Revolution: Liberal and Radical Portions

Of course, a hope that the presence of revolution promoted certain changes and made the government to think about the improvement of citizens' lives and wellbeing was inherent to the French.
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 4
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Dr. Jeffrey Stephen Wigand

Wigand is known as a good and fair scientist, who cares about people, promotes healthy style of life, does not afraid to argue about harm of smoking, being a part of a tobacco industry, and [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 598

Civil Rights Movement

The Civil Rights Movement is an era that was dedicated for equal treatments and rights to the activism of the African American in the US.
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 641

The American Civil Right Movement

By the year 1966, the rise of the Black Power Movement, which took place between1966 and1975, widened the aims of the Civil Rights Movement into racial honor, economic and political satisfaction, and freedom from the [...]
  • Subjects: African American Studies
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 841

Sam Houston: Character Traits and Personality

It is also necessary to admit that this person is the only one who was the governor of two different states, and the ambassador of the Cherokee Nation.
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  • Subjects: Historical Figures
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The Black Death: Socioeconomic Impact on Europe

Therefore, the claim of opportunity creation for the masses in the aftermath of the Black Death is not universally accurate. The Black Death contributed to the spread of prosperity across Europe due to the workforce [...]
  • Subjects: Medieval History
  • Pages: 3
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The Roaring Twenties in Canada

Despite the widespread feeling of excess and indulgence, the Roaring Twenties in Canada might not be as straightforward as they seem at first glance.
  • Subjects: Canada
  • Pages: 1
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The 1641 Rebellion in Ireland: Historical Roots

The roots of the 1641 rebellion lie partly in the Elizabethan conquest and colonization of Ireland and partly in the alienation of Anglo-Irish Catholics from the new Protestant English state in the decades following that [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1720

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
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Southeast Asia: Origins and Development

Between the creation of the early states and the renowned 'Age of Commerce,' one of the most significant times in the formation of early modern Southeast Asia occurred.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 552

Abraham Lincoln: The Great Emancipator

In this article, Lucy Worsley argues that Abraham Lincoln was not the "Great Emancipator" that many people make him out to be.
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1444

Karl Marx: A Hero or a Villain?

Therefore, claiming that Marx as a villain who produced the concept of Communism would be a significant overstatement, as well as a fundamental misunderstanding of Marx's theories and intentions.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
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“Healing the Soul Wound” by E.Duran

Earth wound entails the destruction and abuse of the natural environment and resources along with the connected cultural practices, given that the Indigenous communities have a spiritual and intimate connection to the land.
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1192

Johnson’s vs. Nixon’s Presidential Reforms

The history of the United States has been formed by the decision-making of the presidents whose domestic policies shaped the welfare political background of the modern country.
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 834

The Camp David Accords and Prior Negotiations

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.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1715

The Work “Sea to Shining Sea” by Roxanne Dunbar-Ortiz

Finally, I thought that the concept of Native Americans resisting US expansion and fighting for their rights was very interesting. I also thought it was important to note that not all Native Americans resisted US [...]
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 598

Causes of the Cold War’s End

Reagan's policies may have contributed to the fall of communism, but it is more likely that the internal changes in the Soviet Union and the countries it ruled contributed more to the end of the [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 1
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Cornell McBride Sr.’s Biography

Hence, the essay elaborates on the biography and milestones in Cornell McBride, Sr's career as a Black entrepreneur in the haircare industry.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 580

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
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Native American Resistance History

It stipulated the right of the Americans to expand their lands by exterminating the people who lived there and to develop new territories under the leadership of the American government.
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 957

Elsipogtog First Nation Territory

In the political context, Elsipogtog is a member of the Mi'kmaq Grand Council, and at the local level, the community chooses the chief every four years. The economy in Elsipogtog First Nation is developing through [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 664

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

Historical Racism in South Africa and the US

One of the major differences between the US and South Africa is the fact that in the case of the former, an African American minority was brought to the continent to serve the White majority.
  • Subjects: Racism in USA
  • Pages: 1
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The Bandung Conference of 1955

The outcome of the Bandung conference was that most of the Southeast Asian nations joined the agreement leading to the end of the Cold War.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 1
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Why Abigail Williams Is Blamed for the Salem Witch Trials

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.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 825

US History: The Scratch of a Pen by Calloway

Calloway dwells on the manifestation of the consequences of such a force allocation, namely, the fundamentals of the historical development of the United States and global politics after signing the Treaty of Paris in 1763.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1430

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
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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
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Sex at Dawn by Christopher Ryan and Cacilda Jethá

The book offers a variety of evidence to prove the case that the human species is not adopted for monogamy. The advantage of this is that it appeals to both academic and non-academic audiences, but [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1728

Why the Colonists Broke Away from Britain

Although the colonists regarded themselves as citizens of Great Britain, they were upset with the imposition of taxes without representation, legislation unaccompanied by consultations, and the tyrannical management of the government. After 1763, the actions [...]
  • Subjects: American Revolution Period
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1485

The Status of Women in Colonial America

Thus, for women, the lives of women in colonial America were strictly limited to housekeeping and family prosperity, while men actively participated in society's political and economic life. The role of women in such a [...]
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1134

Ali ibn Abi Talib Biography

This paper describes the Ali ibn Abi Talib, the Fourth Caliph of the Muslims, History of his life, the way he think, his battles, accomplishments and how did he die.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 7
  • Words: 282

The Age of American Reform, 1820-40

This paper discusses how the American culture, society, and economic life developed from 1815 through the 1860s.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 32
  • Words: 2031

Wang Gungwu: From Earthbound China to the Quest for Autonomy

The book Chinese Overseas outlines the incidents of the overseas Chinese in the past millennium. There is a reality that the Chinese, wherever they go are adaptive to new conditions and are influenced to a [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1138

Affirmative Action in America

While the role of affirmative action is too overt racial discrimination in America, it at the same time creates the same atmosphere that it tries to eradicate.
  • Subjects: Racism in USA
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 725

Battle of Kursk: Germany’s Lost Victory in World War II

Although the fighting efficiency of the Nazi troops decreased due to a decrease in the number of available equipment and the transfer of auxiliary units to the front, it was still a formidable force.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 13
  • Words: 3642

Latin America and the Cold War

In the conditions of the Cold War, namely in the middle of the 1940s-1970s, Latin America was the arena of the struggle for the spheres of influence of the US and the Soviet Union.
  • Subjects: Latin America
  • Pages: 4
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Wu Zetian and the Ideals of Feminine Virtue

Overall, her actions and character provided a contrast to the behavior of women typical for imperial China, and she was equally admired and criticized.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1474

Jeff Bezos: The Richest Man in Modern History

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 [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 823

Vikings and the Development of Europe

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.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1085

Victorian Era Science Discoveries

Initially, the theme of the evolution of animals and humans was considered ridiculous and even blasphemous since the idea of creational theology was widespread in Victorian society.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 1
  • Words: 288

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

Money and American Classes in 1870-1920

Wherein, the time of the stock market emergence was the time of the ongoing "carnival," where the mystical power of money transferred to miraculous products and medicines and compelling advertisements.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
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Shen Fu and Qianlong: Women in their Lives

He was the emperor of the Qing Dynasty and also he was the Qing emperor of China proper. She was sent to Beijing and this was a clear sign of the Emperor being very displeased [...]
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1136

United States and Its Global Dominance

Imperialism is a relationship between the states, which is considered unequal and on the oppression of the native population for personal gain.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1132

Contribution of Qian Xuesen

Qian contributed to the exchange between China and the rest of the world in the field of science through development and improvement of the aviation industry.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
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History in Abbass Studios Ltd. Fonds’ Photographs

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.
  • Subjects: Canada
  • Pages: 8
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Theodore Roosevelt and Woodrow Wilson Comparison

The two presidents managed to contribute to the development of the country in different ways. However, both of them managed to contribute greatly to the development of the USA and its empowerment.
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 1
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Imperialism and Its Negative Consequences

The article was written in 1917 when Lenin gave his explanation of why the World War One broke out stating the 'predatory' essence of the powerful states to take over each other economically and politically.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1665

Public Schooling in 19th Century Canada

Anglicans however, had a major effect in the founding of public schools, which emphasized the teaching of Latin and Greek, and which were proposed to educate youth for future positions of occupational and social leadership [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
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Boxer Protocol and Its Influence on China’s Society

What began as an effort to expel foreign intervention for the last time from China turned out to be another reason for European nations to get involved in China's social and economic affairs, here is [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 17
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Lorimer’s Gazetteer of the Arabia

He used a lot of his personal knowledge of the gulf to give a detailed account of the history of central and Eastern Arabia.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 6
  • Words: 1723

“The Book of Travels” by Evliya Çelebi

Evliya celebi is one of the most outstanding figures in the Ottoman Empire of the 17th century. In this respect the main work of Evliya The Book of Travels represents picaresque and exhaustive information on [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 617

French Revolution Main Events

The year 1789 was marked by celebrations of the centenary of the glorious revolution in Britain. There was much travel between Britain and France and the individuals who supported events in France started to dress [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 1
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The Ottoman and Mughal Empires

Evidently, there were considerable differences and similarities in the development of the Ottoman Empire and the Mughal Empire in India, and this paper will focus on their consideration and explanation. To conclude, the Ottoman Empire [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 607

Inaugural Speech of Abraham Lincoln

He also said in the thirtieth paragraph of his first inaugural address that the power that the Chief Magistrate possessed came from the people5.
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 618

Colonization of Australia Review

The focus of this paper will cover the initial stages of the development of the Australian colony of New South Wales in the period between 1788 and 1792.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2085

Napoleon, Metternich, and Bismarck: The Great Historical Figures

Napoleon Bonaparte, Klemens von Metternich, and Chancellor Otto von Bismarck are the great historical figures who successes and failures were the results of their own actions but not of their acting according to the circumstances [...]
  • Subjects: Historical Figures
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 634

How America Became a Superpower

Before 1890 the US officials and the other influential people were very content and satisfied with the position of their country but all of a sudden a wave just swept aside the nation and the [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 508

A Brief History of the Carolingian Empire

Throughout their rise to power, Carolingians had to deal with a lot of resentment, on the part of the rest of Frankish nobility, simply because there were no "transcendent" preconditions for this family to claim [...]
  • Subjects: Eastern Europe
  • Pages: 11
  • Words: 3332

The Legacy of the Sixties

This led to the formation of a loose coalition grouped under the term the New Left which was united in the struggle against racism and the Vietnam War, as well as the hippie movement which [...]
  • Subjects: Contemporary History
  • Pages: 4
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Enlightenment Ideas During the French Revolution Period

This happened due to the adoption of the Declaration of the Rights of Man and the Citizen which was approved on the 26th of August 1789 and which promised legal equality and liberty to every [...]
  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1400

Modern China in “Chronicle of a Blood Merchant” by Yu Hua

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 [...]
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 733

Ataturk: The Great Father of Turks

One side of the Turkish nation supported the movements of Ataturk and this action was under the name of "Kemalism", while the other side of the Turkish nation supported the traditional religious rules to be [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1638

The Pax Romana and the Pax Mongolia

They further had improved the system to bring water from the mountains to the cities of roman.most of Northwest Europe and almost all lands around the Mediterranean Sea were under the jurisdiction of the vast [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 748

Fidel Castro and His Achievements

Castro was proud of being a Cuban and he strived to create the Cuban identity. Castro deprived Cubans of the rights to life, liberty, and property.
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  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 5
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The Other Character in Oedipus The King

The chorus in Oedipus, the King is an additional set of characters, the Theban elders. They represent "the people" of the city, and they alternately pray, bemoan their fate, or criticize the King.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 780

History of the Great Depression and the New Deal

According to the prominent American economist John Keyne, the main cause of the Great Depression was the shortage of money supply, which was dependant on the gold reserve, in the meantime, the industry output significantly [...]
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 555

Treaty of Versailles Consequences

This part that was given to Poland was later to be the cause of the Second World War and was known as the Polish Corridor.
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  • Subjects: Western Europe
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 1053

The Culture of Ancient Egypt

To the advantage of Egyptians in the ancient times, the floods carried with them silt, fertile soils, and minerals which when the flood receded lift rich thick mud that the people grew crops during October [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 13
  • Words: 3241

Revolutionary Movements and Wars of Rebellion

Several circumstances can affect the development of revolutions, such as the level of impoverishment in a society, the degree of inequality, and the division along with ethnic connections. The difference between the maturation of a [...]
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 866

Mandate of Heaven: Term Analysis

The Mandate of Heaven was a Chinese idea used to hold up the regulation of the kings of the Zhou Dynasty and afterward the Emperors of China.
  • Subjects: Asia
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1537

The Ancient Near East: Ramses III and the Sea Peoples

His reign was a time of considerable turmoil throughout the Mediterranean that saw the Trojan War, the fall of Mycenae and a great surge of displaced people from all over the region that was to [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 1966

Women’s Work in the Historical Context

This was due to the fact that the end products of the textile required advanced techniques like dyeing and printing, but women lacked these skills.
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 5
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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

The Role of Ideology in the Cold War

The Cold War was a significant period for the history of the United States, the Soviet Union, and the Eastern Bloc, as well as other countries.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 8
  • Words: 2015

Modern Falsification of History

The first pieces of evidence supporting the assumption about the Negro origin of the Ancient Egyptian civilization are the old ethnographic descriptions of the North African regions and peoples.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
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Family Structure and Women Status in Ancient Egypt

The family structure was also changed in an attempt to match with the wishes of the pharaohs. Many people in this country believed that the practice was important and helped to support the integrity of [...]
  • Subjects: Women Studies
  • Pages: 10
  • Words: 2765

The Key Events in American History

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.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 5
  • Words: 1494

“Hemispheres Colliding” by Jared Diamond

Another advantage that Eurasians had over Native Americans was that agriculture was not common in the New World, specifically due to geographic prerequisites and the lack of large domesticated animals and crops themselves.
  • Subjects: Native Americans History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 833

Roman Civilization’ Analysis

This paper will describe the Roman civilization, some important moments in its history, and how it interacted with Islamic civilization. Some of the most important parts of Roman history are related to the changes in [...]
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 2
  • Words: 356

Self-Directed Learning Approach

The goal of this paper, therefore, is to discuss the manner in which self-directed learning has helped me to understand the topic concerning ancient history in Greece and Rome.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 612

The Collapse of the Soviet Union

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.
  • Subjects: World History
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 808

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 Great Hymn to Osiris

The passage is critical in the understanding of the Osiris myth since it depicts the position of women in the Egyptian traditional society.
  • Subjects: Ancient History
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1135

Decolonization Process Analysis

The Second World War precipitated the process of decolonization because the American president had declared that the war aimed at liberating all people in the world.
  • Subjects: United States
  • Pages: 3
  • Words: 860

Ronald Reagan’s Presidency and His Incompetence

The main goal of this paper is to analyze Reagan's era to identify episodes that highlight his incompetence to exercise the power of being president Various specialists highlight that the period of Ronald Reagan's presidency [...]
  • Subjects: American Ex-Presidents
  • Pages: 4
  • Words: 1150