Category: History 3303

  • U.S. History and Its Impact on Society and Law

    Table of Contents Introduction Ideals and Principles of American Democracy Supreme Court Cases and Executive Actions Conclusion Works Cited Introduction History is generally regarded as a reflection of a country’s political and societal processes, and the United States is no exception to the rule. A consideration of its development can contribute to the understanding of…

  • The Byzantine Empire’s Impact on Religion

    Table of Contents Introduction The Byzantine Empire’s Influences on Christianity Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The heritage of the Byzantine Empire is one of the most valuable and significant in world history. People of that time created unique art pieces and architectural constructions, implemented new religious beliefs and introduced the unfamiliar before political structure. Although Greco-Roman…

  • The Figure of Edward the Black Prince

    Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Edward of Woodstock, the Black Prince, was the son of King Edward III of England. During his lifetime, he was an excellent commander of the army, which earned him recognition among his people. During the Hundred Years’ War, the prince became the most prominent figure who…

  • African-American Studies: Diversity Scholarship

    Although in the XXI century, ethnic and national minorities have been provided with ample opportunities in terms of higher education, retention rates among the latter are truly drastic. Unless minorities receive high-quality support from a professional, they will not be able to fight the culture clash, which they will be a part of once they…

  • American Settlement of the West: History of the Expansion

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body American Industrialization American Imperialism at the End of the 19th Century Conclusion References Introduction The American settlement of the Western territories was essentially a conquest. The first conflicts between settlers and the native population began to occur from the start of the colonization in the 17th century. As the…

  • “Ancestry in a Drop of Blood” Article by Karen Kaplan

    In her article Karen Kaplan brings up the issue of racial and national identity, investigating the challenges of Native American people in the US. Providing examples from real-life stories the author aims to determine what does it mean to be Indian and whether or not DNA testing is scientifically and ethically appropriate for defining that…

  • Writings of Sarmiento and Bolívar on Identity

    Comparing the documents and writings of Domingo Faustino Sarmiento and Simón Bolívar, one of the primary findings is drawn from the examination of their thinking regarding the connections between diversity, identity, and otherness. The historical context of their work is concerned with breaking free from colonial ties, which enables considerations of the problem of identity…

  • “Letter From the Birmingham Jail” by M. L. King

    The “Letter from the Birmingham Jail” is, perhaps, one of the most famous letters in entire American history. Written by Marin Luther King, JR. after being imprisoned, it addresses the problems of racism, inequality, and staggering injustice in American society. Focused on the idea of equality as the main tool in fighting racism and ending…

  • How US Government Treated Chinese Laborers in the 1860s-1900s

    In the 1850s, Chinese laborers began migrating to the United States. Their primary purpose was to find employment in the country’s gold mines; however, they also found work in agriculture and factories, particularly in the garment industry. Chinese immigrants were essential in constructing railroads in the western region of the United States. As Chinese laborers…

  • An Overview of the Idea of Latin America

    Latin America is a collective name of a group of countries and dependent territories located in the Western Hemisphere, and the use of Spanish and Portuguese languages dominates there. The term “Latin America” for the first time was used in 1856. There are various interpretations of the appearance of the idea of this region. From…