Category: History 3303

Several structural differences existed between European Empires and other kingdoms found in Asia, Africa, and the Americas. However, the empires that existed in Europe and other parts of the world between 1500 and 1914 shared several features. They were both dynamic, implying that they always embraced change where one kingdom would be conquered and subjected…

Introduction The term ‘American imperialism’ has been an important topic of debate in international politics and political science since 1900. While most scholars agree that the US created ‘imperialism’ towards the end of the Second World War, a some literature argue that the modern US and its involvement in international politics does not amount to…

The Geographic Features The area around Jamestown had fertile soil and adequate water supplies in order to maintain reasonable harvests. This was utilized in the growing of tobacco plants. Similarly, further out, timber and iron could be found and used. These geographic locations and natural resources were instrumental in allowing settlers to emerge from starvation…

In the book Guns, Germs, and Steel, written by Jared Diamond, the author discusses the factors that he believes helped certain civilizations succeed. Diamond believes that certain factors allowed European civilizations to develop faster than others. Among these factors were their geography, location along an East and West axis, and ability to domesticate plants and…

Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Confucius was known to be a teacher and above all a philosopher. Civilization in Eastern Asia was known to have been greatly influenced by his teachings. His teachings were based on making society better and not changing what was already inexistent. People were to be what…

During its expansion, Russia provoked a confrontation with Germany, Britain, China, and Japan. The Russian government felt threatened by these countries, both on its western and eastern boundaries, thus enticing them to create a plan of action. The Russian regime undertook internal changes to ensure its protection and preparedness. Therefore, the tsarist government organized a…

The mid-nineteenth century of American history is defined by the decades-long dispute over westward expansion and the idea of Manifest Destiny. It describes the ideology that God decreed that the American population spread their territory with democracy and prosperity. This idea led to acts of war, a significant expansion in the nations territory, and extreme…

Philadelphia is Pennsylvania’s largest city and has a rich historical heritage. This paper discusses some of the important historical features of Philadelphia. The historical features of Australia may be divided into, and discussed in terms of, historical landmarks, arts, and science/culture. One of Philadelphia’s major historical landmarks is the Independence Hall. It was completed in…

Abstract The building of the Panama Canal to link the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans was started by the French authorities and businessmen, but then, the project was ruled by the United States which used it to support the idea of the country’s international domination. The building of the Panama Canal contributed to the development of…

Andrew Johnson served as the 17th U.S. president from 1865 to 1869 after the assassination of President Abraham Lincoln. He was born in Raleigh on December 29, 1808, and grew up without formal education. Johnson moved to Greensville, Tennessee and opened a tailoring shop. He was a skilled orator who first became an alderman in…