Category: History 3303

  • “A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies” by Bartolome de las Casas

    “A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies” is a book written by the Spanish Dominican friar, Bartolomé de las Casas, in 1542. The short account describes the events that occurred in the Indies in the fifteenth century. It is about the mistreatment of Native Americans in colonial times which were sent to the…

  • Defining the Era of the 1960s

    Introduction Scholars and archeologists use several events, objects, and fads to analyze the issues associated with the 1960s. This era is defined by many events and upheavals that changed the future of America. My team of archeologists has made a unique discovery. The discovery unveils several items that define the era of the 1960s. This…

  • The Era of Reconstruction in the United States

    The American Civil War is considered to have ended when Confederate General Robert E. Lee surrendered his last troops at Appomattox Court House in Virginia in 1865. This is deemed common knowledge; however, it seems that not enough attention is paid to the times that followed immediately after, the tumultuous era of Reconstruction. Guelzo believes…

  • The Sufficiency of the Term “Stolen Generation”

    The term “Stolen Generation” refers to Australian indigenous children that were forcibly taken from their biological families and were adopted by white families. The assimilation was appraised as the governmental concern about the extinction of the Aboriginal population of Australia and Torres Strait Island (Bates, D 1938). However, the child protection program turned out to…

  • The Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions

    The Declaration of Sentiments and Resolutions is one of the first documents which clearly highlighted the needs of women as well as the problems that they faced. To a great extent, it reflects the Declaration of Independence which identifies the core values of the American society. This paper is aimed at comparing and contrasting these…

  • Algiers Under French Rule Overview

    Algiers was the home of unending conflicts between the French colonizers and locals, as it was viewed as the best colonial city by the European power; they never wanted to lose it to their counterparts. As urban forms and architecture took shape, confrontations started to emerge, marking the origin of various cultural wrangles. In her…

  • Peasants’ Struggles and Scarcities

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction The major purpose of this study is to explore the struggles and scarcities that were witnessed by the peasants according to Terry (1992). Renard the fox is an interesting book that highlights the carnivorous behavior of Reynard who had made numerous attempts to consume other animals.…

  • Events in the 1960’s in US

    Table of Contents Introduc President The Vietnam War The Berlin wall The project Apollo 11 The assassination of President John F. Kennedy The assassination of Robert Kennedy Conclusion References Introduc President August 2s can be defined as an era characterized by a number of hallmark activities, legendary personalities, and signs, particularly in the history of…

  • The Age of Exploration and the European Conquest

    Reflection In order to embrace the full extent of the changes that have transpired over the course of the known history of humankind, an array of concepts needs to be incorporated into the analysis. Throughout this course, a plethora of critical concepts has been studied. However, among the core ones that created the greatest impression,…

  • Urban Slums in the 1890s in New York

    Table of Contents Introduction The Influx of Immigrants The Forming Impact of Immigrants Urban Slums as the Social Phenomenon The Laws and the Justice as the Answer Implications for Poverty Alleviation The Sweating Labor Public Charity Conclusion References Introduction America has changed a lot in the last hundred years, reaching its maximum urban development. Interestingly,…