Category: History 3303
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The 19th Century in the United States’ History
The nineteenth century in the history of the United States is, first of all, the century of the frontier. The frontier was called the border of the settlement of Americans, as well as the areas adjacent to this border that had not yet been settled by a white man. The Frontier was a kind of…
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Emancipation Proclamation in American History
There is no doubt that original texts of legislative proposals and proclamations remain the most credible sources for individuals interested in the history of their countries. Among the brightest events related to American history in the second half of the nineteenth century, it is necessary to single out the appearance of the Emancipation Proclamation that…
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Rulership of Early China: Analysis
Table of Contents Introduction Rulership in the Context of Early China Sources of a Ruler’s Authority How Rulers Maintained their Authority How Kings Legitimate Their Claims to Authority Expectations for Rulership and Those Being Ruled Conclusion References Introduction The ancient Chinese are accountable for several contributions and inventions to the world. Chinese dynasties were hereditary…
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Harriet Tubman and the Underground Railroad
Table of Contents Introduction Analysis Conclusion References Introduction It is no secret that the Civil War was the most high-profile and important event in American history. During a certain period, contradictions emerged between the North and the South that could not be resolved through negotiations and voting. In addition, this event, in a sense, became…
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The Stamp Act Resolutions and Declaratory Act
Introduction The 1760s were difficult years for the British Empire. The British won the Seven Years War 1755-1763, but the prolonged conflict cost the country almost 50 million pounds, bringing its national debt closer to 130 million. The debt put a strain on the economy, which could not be replenished by further taxing the British…
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Digital Trip to the National Archives
Table of Contents Digital Trip Reflection Constitution of the United States Declaration of Independence Origin and Context of the Documents Relation to Class Work Influence of the Documents on Contemporary Cultural Patterns References Digital Trip Reflection The digital trip to the National Archives to view the Founding Documents Gallery revealed a lot of information on…
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The Patriots and Their Agenda: The English Colonists
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction The colonists who revolted against British monarchical rule were Patriots or Whigs. Their uprising was founded on republicanism, a social and political theory that opposed inherited power and the concepts of a monarchy and an aristocracy. Instead, the philosophy’s primary principles were liberty and inalienable human…
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The Africana Studies and Their Historical Background
Africana study is a multidisciplinary field based on the experience of both Africans and people of African descent within North America. The introduction of Black studies in the 1960s was influenced by the demands of Civil Rights and Black movements (Anderson & Stewart, 2007). During this period, college and university student activists sought to incorporate…
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Unification in Europe and the World in the 1960s
Peoples of Europe and the world experienced multiple changes and reformations in the 1960s. It is difficult to determine precisely whether that time was characterized by fragmentation or unification since both processes took place, and each country faced this time differently. Nevertheless, the purpose of this paper is to discuss why this epoch can be…
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Historical Processes in Nevada at the Beginning of the 20th Century
In the 1900 year, the two-decade depression had been continuing in Nevada. By an occasion, miner Jim Butler outcropped gold and silver, which attracted investors to the new camp, Tonopah. This relief from discovery, which put the two-decade depression to an end, dramatically changed Nevada’s social, political, and economic life. To begin with, mining developments…