Category: Historical Figures

While many associate Thomas Jefferson, the third president of the United States, and the person that had written the Declaration of Independence with the idea of freedom, his attitudes towards the concepts of slavery were dual. As mentioned in the CBC News video, Jefferson’s virtues were enormous while his vices were equally as enormous. He…

Though implying accuracy and requiring factual information, the world of science is full of legends and has unique mythology that coexists with the foundations of contemporary science (Numbers and Kampourakis 11). Isaac Newton’s biography and the scientific revolution that his discoveries led to (Berkun 4) are the domains that are also mystified to a considerable…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction European settlers who came to the New World in search of a better life ended up enduring many challenges and hardships. After its founding in 1607, Jamestown eventually became home to thousands of people who tried to create a new society in a new land…

Khutulun was the daughter of one of the famous military commanders Kaidu Khan. The status of Khutulun became visible since she was born as her father was one of the well-known individuals during the civil war under the Mongol empire’s control (Biran 64). Since childhood, the princess has dreamed of achieving one specific goal supported…

Table of Contents Introduction Overview of Muhammad’s Reforms Adverse Effects of the Reforms Conclusion References Introduction Muhammad Tughlaq was one of the most controversial figures in the political scene of Medieval India. Initially, he was a successful military commander and, after his father’s death, became the ruler of the Delhi sultanate and reigned throughout 1324…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Martin Luther King’s “Letter from a Birmingham Jail” was written in order to provide a comprehensive and detailed response to white clergy. The latter was known for criticizing Martin Luther King’s methods of protest, which was nonviolent civil disobedience. In his letter, the activist explains that…

Table of Contents Introduction Brief Biography of Prince Maximilian of Wied-Neuweid A brief biography of Karl Bodmer Expeditions of Prince Maximilian Tracing the Route of the Expedition Some accounts of the Expedition Impact of the Expedition Conclusion References Introduction The United States of America was a huge wilderness area in the early 18th century and…

Table of Contents Introduction Sources of Inspiration and Ideas Martin Luther King, Jr. Achievements Resultant Effects Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Human history presents numerous ideas, concepts, philosophies, and thoughts that have the potential to influence nations and governments across the world. The idea of learning from the past is an evidence-based practice that has moved…

In this paper, I am going to talk about Omar Nelson Bradley, one of the most influential military people in the history of the United States. First, I am going to give brief background information about Omar Bradley. Then, his role and achievements during World War II will be discussed. Finally, his life after the…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion References Introduction Zitkala-Sa is an American Indian writer from the Yankton Sioux tribe. It is one of the first collectors of North American Indian folklore, whose major works include “Tales of the American Indians” and “Old Indian Legends.” Tecumseh is a Shawnee warrior and chief, who was born…