Category: History 3303
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“Paradigms of Conquest: History, Historiography, and Politics” by Stern
In “Paradigms of Conquest: History, Historiography, and Politics,” Stern (1992) focuses on discussing the conquest of the Latin American territories starting since 1492 from the perspectives of politics, history, and historiography. Stern (1992) claims that the year of 1492 became associated with “a powerful symbolism” related to colonization in Latin America: “The arrival of Columbus…
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World History: The Crusades, Humanism, and the Printing Press
A variety of events have shaped the social, cultural, and political dimensions of the world. The significance of most historical events is apparent to date, thus validating the study of history at all levels of education. The Crusades shaped the future of Christianity in Europe, humanism changed how people viewed human agency, and the printing…
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Fighting for Political Power: Analysis of Documentary Video
Fighting for political power is the fourth episode of the video documentary Chicano. The history of the Mexican-American civil rights movement is how the Chicanos demanded political representation formulation of their part La Rada Unida for a change in the U.S political field. The film begins with five Mexican-Americans elected to political office from the…
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The Effects of Industrialism on the Romantic Period Authors
Table of Contents Introduction Emotions and Imagination over Rationalism and Reason Individualism and the Factory System Glorification of Nature The Use of Sensory Literary Devices Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The significant impact of the Industrial Revolution, which lasted from the second half of the 18th century to the middle of the 19th century, can be…
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Risorgimento Movement in Italian History
Risorgimento, a 19th-century movement for Italian consolidation, has multiple political actors that spurred or delayed its development. One of such individual is Metternich, a statesman whose political views influenced the minds of the Europeans regarding Italy. Namely, Metternich believed Italy had no political reality and stated it was “a purely geographical expression” (Hearder, 1996, p.…
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Monasticism in Western Europe During the 400 to 1100
In Western Europe, the rise of monasticism falls in the Middle Ages, during which religion was the most significant force. Monastic Christianity initially originated in Egypt and Palestine in the 3rd – 4th centuries and steadily transmitted to Western Europe. The essential concept of Christian monasticism is the alienation from society to get closer to…
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Life in Roman Pompeii vs. Life in Contemporary England
Table of Contents Introduction Life in Roman Pompeii before Mount Vesuvius’s Eruption Life in Contemporary England Historical Comparison Conclusion Works Cited Introduction It is interesting to realize that over the years, from the onset of civilization, the challenges that people face in life are relatively similar with few differences. The way people live has not…
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The Missouri Compromise of 1820
In the 1800s, there was a firm establishment of slavery in the USA. A number of decrees and policies had been issued to govern the activities of black people, with special attention to the differentiation between slaves and free blacks. However, along with the political aspect of slavery, there was the question of its geographical…
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Jesse Owens: A Story of Struggle and Perseverance
Jesse Owens was a Black American track and field athlete most notable for winning four gold medals at the 1936 Olympic Games. Like any person of color, he faced many challenges and barriers throughout his life and career. Despite his great international achievement, he had an objectively hard childhood. He was born into a struggling…
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Examples of Extreme Unity and Division in US History
It is possible to distinguish several periods in the history of the United States characterized by marked manifestations of unity and division. This country’s history includes various determinative historical events such as revolutions, wars, and crises. A significant number of historical processes in the United States are related to internal problems of the country. For…