Introduction The civil movement was a struggle for social equality that predominantly occurred during the 1950s and 1960s in the United States. The campaign’s goal was for African-Americans and Whites in the USA to have equal access to the law. The institution of slavery had been legally eliminated as a...
Because the Second Reconstruction eventually fulfilled the promises given to Black Americans after the Civil War, historians have referred to modern Civil Rights to the “Second Reconstruction.” The 13th, 14th, and 15th Amendments, a second Bill of Rights for African Americans, were part of the second American Revolution. Reconstruction and...
Introduction Palestine is the ancient motherland of the Jewish community and is also known as the holy land. Palestine is geographically situated in Western Asia. It is also known for the historical birth of Christianity and Judaism. Palestine lies between Asia and Africa, a valuable land, marking it as a...
Introduction The Soviet Union was a significant world power between 1922 and 1991. It was governed by the Communist Party and based on Marxist-Leninist ideology. Covering the largest land area of any country, it shared superpower status with the United States during the Cold War. Composed of 15 republics, it...
In regard to societal diversity in the United States, in high school, I learned about slavery in American culture, sectionalism, and the rise of abolition. The broad topic convincingly portrayed the origin of race and ethnicity from the pre-colonial period to the present. For example, enslavement and the indentured captivity...
The Second World War and the subsequent Cold War saw a rise in ideologies of fascism and communism throughout Eastern and Western Europe. Starting with the Bolshevik Revolution in 1917 in Russia, Communism quickly spread across Europe, with several countries of the Western block being forcibly converted to this ideology....
Introduction After the Second World War, the USSR and the US emerged as global superpowers. However, the rise to this prominent position resulted in friction that paved the way for Cold War. This war entailed a political and philosophical struggle between the US and the USSR, where each country tried...
Introduction The Industrial Revolution may be the most significant factor affecting Britain’s economy and society. Mechanization of production processes began during the industrial renaissance (Mitch, 2018). Until the 1840s, this movement, which originated in Britain in the 1760s, expanded over Western Europe and North America. Thanks to new advancements, workers...
Introduction In the history of mankind, many leaders can be said to have influenced and changed the course of history. The name Alexander the Great remains a household name to this date and is without a doubt the greatest leader that ever lived. He conquered all the greatest civilizations of...
Printing has affected the lives of the early modern Europeans in different aspects. To begin with, printing made it easier to spread information and ideas from one person to another (Halasz, 2006.pp.89). At the time when printing was unknown, people used scripture as the only method of copying the information....
Introduction Hollywood films portraying historical events often use creative freedom for dramatic purposes. As a result, certain depictions may be inaccurate to the reality of the events that occurred. While it may be an appropriate artistic license to use in some cases, specific sensitive and political themes may result in...
The Civil Rights Movement was crucial to the development of the United States. It became one of the first steps to racial equality and helped to achieve more rights for the people of color living and working in the United States. The movement embraced non-violent methods, and this strategy proved...
Abstract This essay investigates the question “What were the consequences of Henry VIII’s political and social decisions during his reign?” This investigation makes use of a range of sources: The first source is a book edited by Diarmaid MacCulloch called The Reign of Henry VIII: Politics, Policy and Piety which...
Introduction The current rights, freedoms, and roles enjoyed by modern women have not always been in place in many different societies worldwide. The contemporary social structure is driven by gender equality that is practiced and maintained in developing and developed countries is a product of multiple changes that took many...
Introduction The tragic history of Native Americans is a matter that is rarely discussed in all its complexity. Popular history chooses to overlook a systemic and deliberate elimination of the native inhabitants in the newly settled Western United States. Idaho served as one of the focal points for the development...
In 1929, the world saw the emergence of the Great Depression that disrupted economic activities for at least ten years. Mainly, a contraction of economy in the United States denoted the commencement of the Great Depression as the price of stocks dropped significantly. Apart from affecting the economy, the Great...
Introduction Martin Luther King Jr. was an American civil rights activist and political leader in the mid twentieth century. He organized various mass protests and marches and actively participated in the civil rights movement. King was killed in 1968. Although he had a significant impact on the entire world, his...
The idea of justice and social equality was the main theme of human thought for many epochs. In the 20th century, led by such intellectuals as W.E. B. Du Bois and Alan Locke, African Americans began the movement to fight for their civil rights, which was subsequently called the Harlem...
America was a land – and later a nation – imagined before it was ever conceived. Although the dreams and ambitions of its first human settlers can only be surmised, early migrants to the North American continent came in search of a better life (Grant 10). As the years passed,...
The struggle for civil rights has always been one of the ongoing issues peculiar to human society. The unfair distribution of power and privileges combined with the discrimination of a certain social class resulted in numerous conflicts and skirmishes aimed at the improvement of the status and acquisition of new...
Introduction Trade is a global activity that takes place in every part of the world. To facilitate it, humans have found ways and means to find a common ground for the exchange of value. In this regard, money came into being. Money has taken different forms over the last several...
The right to protest in America has a history of a longstanding protection from the state. These rights fall under the umbrella of freedom of assembly as well as the freedom of speech among the citizens. These rights not only give the citizens the ability to protest verbally, but also...
Introduction The Roman Empire is considered one of the most successful empires in ancient civilization. This empire was established in 27BC following the decline of the Roman Republic, which had existed for half a millennium. Emperor Augustus, who was born Gaius Octavius, is regarded as the founder and one of...
Introduction Today, scholars define revolution as a social phenomenon that implies a rapid change in governmental authorities since citizens are not satisfied with the existent political regime and attempt to modify the current situation in the desired way with the help of strike or revolt (Sisson, 2014). This definition of...
Introduction The Cuban Missile Crisis was a 13-day confrontation between the United States and the Soviet Union. It was precipitated by ballistic missiles deployed in Cuba by the Soviets. It took place between October 16th and 28th, 1962.1 The two countries were drawn into a political and military confrontation. On...
Matthew Frye Jacobson and Lizabeth Cohen were instrumental in explaining the subject of race in American history during the twentieth century. The majority of Jacobson’s work and especially ‘Barbarian virtues’, has received much attention after the September 11 events. His arguments about the United States of America encounter immigrants both...
Introduction The Civil War in America lasted for four years between 1861 and 1865 and contributed to the deaths of over 618,000 people. The causes of the Civil War may be traced back to the events that shaped the early development of the nation. Among the causes, the following three...
The United States is one of the most racially diverse nations in the world. The last two centuries have been characterized by high levels of immigration. The country has attracted many people from different parts of the world. The historical developments associated with this wave of immigration presents numerous ideas...
Introduction The American military tradition traces its roots back to the colonial period. The English colonists introduced a tradition of militia service and a phobia of standing armies to America. While in America, England organized their militias for defense and offensive operations. The fear of establishing a standing army prevented...
Introduction Slavery was practiced in all the American states during the colonial period. After independence, the northern states were challenged on the rights of all and started to shift their view on slavery. They considered it to go against the ideals of the war they fought with their colonial masters...
Summary The book “1776” narrates the events that marked the start of the American Revolution. Throughout the book, David McCullough gives special attention to George Washington, King George III, Nathaniel Green, Henry Knox, and General Howe. The book also examines the leadership skills of George Washington. At times, McCullough portrays...
The historical period of 900 – 1200 AD for European civilization can be characterized as the transitional period between the Dark Ages, also known as the Early Medieval Period, and the High Middle Ages. A characteristic feature of the Dark Ages period that could be named was the retardation of...