Category: History 3303

The history of ancient Greece is presented to us in writing by men who were knowledgeable at the time but had much disregard for women. According to the traditions then, women were viewed as the weaker sex, rash, irrational, less knowledgeable, and could not survive without the guidance of the men. The situation was however…

The position of women in the past always remained a questionable issue. For instance, it is known that women used to be oppressed by the idea of a male-dominated world. Females were forced into marriage, were not allowed into the academic world, and were deprived of many privileges given to men. The period of Romanticism…

Table of Contents Introduction Historical Characteristics of the British Empire Achievements of the British Empire Legacies of the British Empire Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The world leadership of Great Britain, high international authority, as well as a political, economic, and military power, were associated with the colonial empire. At the beginning of the 17th century,…

People should attract attention to the importance of studying history and developing historical thinking skills. The study of the past extends our understanding of how people and societies behave in various social settings (Stearns). This understanding of human behavior features allows managing people’s lives in the present. Moreover, historical knowledge contributes to studying causal relationships…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The book “Europe and the People without History” proposes a unique understanding of history and historical development of the world. The author claims that Europe had a great impact on other parts ft he world which adopted its economic, political and cultural patterns. Due to…

Table of Contents Confederates and Colonists Union and England Confederates and Colonists: Patriots and Rebels References Confederates and Colonists The Confederate States of America consisted of seven states in the Lower South region determined to protect the slave industry through secession from the other states (Lesh, & Finkelman, 2008). Unlike the colonists that were interested…

Table of Contents Introduction Post-Apartheid Practices Conclusion References Introduction An education system exists to serve the interests of society. African leaders derive a delegated authority to empower learners with knowledge. However, when the school fees are high, many learners cannot pursue their studies, and the value of learning institutions to the citizens diminishes (Christie, 1985).…

Unlike the zeitgeist theory, the Great man theory is based on the idea that remarkable humans make history. Thus, each century is represented by heroes who are unique in their abilities and who are able to influence the whole world through their actions. However, the theory disregards the socio-economic and cultural factors that influence those…

Table of Contents Introduction The Rise of the British Empire The Decline of the British Empire Conclusion References Introduction The 16th and 17th centuries saw the emergence of the British Empire that affected world politics considerably before its fall in the 20th century. Particularly, the development of the British Empire required Britain to establish overseas…

Childhood in Puritan New England The source under analysis is a letter which provides information needed for the comprehensive investigation of the past events and improvement of the understanding of habits and traditions of people who lived at that period. Besides, letters are often used as primary sources as they provide clear and authentic information…