Category: History 3303
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“You Can’t Be Neutral on a Moving Train” by Zinn
Table of Contents Civil Rights Movement World War II Anti-War Movement Work Cited Howard Zinn’s life was full of important events and experiences which shaped his political and social views. Being a devoted historian, he was aware of the many influences that affected his opinion on politics, government, and various social debates. In his book…
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Meiji Restoration in Japan
Table of Contents Introduction Political Implication Social and Cultural Impact Class structure in Japan Changes due to the wars Conclusion Introduction Meiji restoration was brought into effect more as a restoration of the imperial rule in Japan. This was also seen as an end to the Shogunate that was ruling the country and brought in…
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Black Wall Street Analysis
Table of Contents Natural Resources Ups and Downs Conclusion References In the early 20th century, Tulsa, Oklahoma, was famous for having one of the most prosperous African American communities in Greenwood, commonly known as Black Wall Street. The community was founded by O.W. Gurley, who moved to the area in 1906 (Huddleston, 2020). Gurley helped…
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African Independence: International Politics Analysis
Table of Contents Introduction Historical Background Colonial Rule under Fire Pains of Democratisation Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Africa has quintessentially been known to be a continent ravaged by poverty, disease and war. Although their lands and resources are vast enough to provide the needs of its people, it is quite unthinkable why poverty, disease and…
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America’s Social, Political and Economic Events in 1950-2000
The events of the twentieth century have a lot of significance in the political social, cultural, and economic historical development in America. Each decade between 1950 to 2000 was marked by a major event that showed a big impact on cultural, economic and government policies. This paper examines the events of each decade starting from…
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The Ottoman Empire in the World’s History
Introduction Before the current state boundaries, most of the legislative regions were kingdoms and empires. Unlike the current boundaries that are limited in terms of their geographical extension, the empires and kingdoms stretched far and wide. One of the empires that have had an impact in history is the Ottoman Empire. It was one of…
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“The Feminine Mystique” Book by Betty Friedan
Table of Contents Introduction Summary Analysis Conclusion and Reflection Work Cited Introduction Feminism has its complicated, diverse history with different development stages and influential persons who excited far-reaching social movements of the national scope. One of the prominent feminism representatives was Betty Friedan who gave a powerful push to the onset of second-wave feminism in…
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History of New York City
From the 1620s, New York became a favorite destination for Dutch settlers who introduced numerous ideas and ways of lives in North America. New battles emerged since the foreigners tried to attack and control the Native Americans. The infamous Pavonia Massacre led to the death of around 80 natives. Flowe reveals that “turbulence forced the…
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Annotated Bibliography: The Chicano Movement
Garcia, Héctor R. “Beholding Chicano History.” Athanor, vol. 37, 2019, pp. 53-58. This article mainly reflects Chicano history from the time that the movement emerged. One of the aspects is a period of disobedience, which is evident through the practices of the people. For instance, it was considered inhuman to oppress African Americans living in…
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The Viking Invasions of Europe
Table of Contents Introduction Society Economy Exploration Conclusion Works Cited Introduction This work was written with the aim of studying a selected region in a specific period of time, namely, how the invasion and the settlement of the aggressor changed the region. The work will highlight the period in the history of the Viking invasion…