Category: History 3303

The Stamp Act Resolutions The Stamp Act of 1765 was developed during the meeting later called the Stamp Act Congress. The purpose of the Stamp Act Congress was to address certain concerns and discuss the possible ways to terminate them. The difference between the Stamp Act and the Acts before it was in handling the…

Europeans have always had a high level of development, making them the first to develop new lands and tools. In the video “Guns, Germs and Steel,” Jared Diamond states that Europeans were “accidental conquerors” (SloBot 3000, 2008). The rationale is that Europeans were the first to master guns, germs, and steel because of their history…

A Different Mirror: A History of Multicultural America is a book written by Ronald Takaki (published by Little, Brown and Company for the first time in 1993 and revised by Back Bay Books in 2008). The main idea is to describe the essence of multicultural America through the prism of the existing experiences, opportunities, and…

The first half of the 16th century in Japan belongs to the Muromachi period (1336-1573 C.E.) during which it had a decentralized political system allowing local lords to rule small regions of the country separately. During the mentioned period, a shogun ruled Japan through retainers, who provided military support in exchange for political rights. However,…

Thomas Paine was an international revolutionist, controversialist, and pamphleteer who argued that Americans should gain independence from Britain. Paine was a member of the French National Convection 1792 – 1795 and had various texts; however, the most common is “common sense” (Marker). This study will evaluate Paine’s distinctive understanding of human freedom and the new…

Table of Contents Introduction The Gold Rush Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The Gold Rush refers to the significant period in the history of the U.S. when many people migrated to California in pursuit of wealth. While the period was marked by negative consequences for the Native American population and natural environment, the Gold Rush had…

Table of Contents Description Summary Questions and Frame of Reference Powerful Line Conclusion Works Cited Primary sources serve as direct evidence to facts. They provide information from resources that are highly related to the described events or phenomena (Bodden 28). In order to select the primary sources correctly, it is necessary to evaluate their reliability.…

Racial discrimination is a critical issue that has attracted the attention of the general public a long time ago and is still discussed by numerous professionals in such spheres as history and politics. Blair Kelley also revealed her interest in this topic. She wrote a book titled Right to Ride: Streetcar Boycotts and African Citizenship…

In the pre-colonial period, North America was divided into thirteen colonies: Virginia, Georgia, North Carolina, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New York, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Pennsylvania, Maryland, South Carolina, Delaware, and Connecticut. This discussion post will focus on the charters of Connecticut and Georgia. The Charter of Connecticut was secured because of Connecticut’s realization following the…

Table of Contents Basic Knowledge Metaphor and Argument Relevance Work Cited Basic Knowledge The book is written for a mature audience to remind a non-specialist audience of the importance of historical inertia in a culture that frequently teaches us that we can control and command our surroundings. Notably, the book expands my theoretical knowledge in…