Category: History 3303
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A Historical Research Study That Failed to Protect Human Subjects
Modern researchers make considerable efforts to comply with basic ethical guidelines when implementing their studies. For instance, the Belmont Report released in 1979 highlights the major principles of conducting a study (autonomy, beneficence, and justice) (Forister & Blessing, 2016). However, ethical concerns were often neglected in the past. One of the most notorious recorded studies…
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The U.S. Expansion: Main Reasons
The main idea that determined the desire of Americans to expand was the concept of a special destiny. John L. O’Sullivan, the editor of the Democratic Review, referred to America’s “manifest destiny to overspread the continent allotted by Providence for the free development of our yearly multiplying millions” (Manifest destiny, 1839). This idea inspired many…
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American History: The 20th Century
Table of Contents WWI: Homefront and Mobilization for War The 1920s: Culture Wars The Great Depression After WWII: Culture of Affluence and the Mid-Century Vietnam The 1960s, 70s, and 80s The Rise of the New Right Reference WWI: Homefront and Mobilization for War In 1917, President Woodrow Wilson urged Congress to declare war on Germany.…
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Land and Labor Ideas in African-American Studies
The texts provide a thorough explanation of the concepts of land and labor. It describes how the slaves were abused at first and the types of harassment they faced. When they had had enough of suffering, they decided to demand land ownership and advocate for economic independence, allowing them to handle their affairs on their…
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Asian Studies. Japan’s Classical System and Medieval Era
Was the so-called “rise of warriors” a complete overthrow of Japan’s classical system or not? Explain your view The rise of warriors in Japan participated in the collapse of the classical Japanese system which was adopted from Chinese civilization with centralized government, Confucianism, Buddhism as well as Chinese language and writing system. Samurai warriors rose,…
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Understanding Leprosy: A Journey from the Middle Ages to the Present Day
A nun feeding a leper Source The first source to consider will be a picture by an unknown author titled “A nun feeding a leper.” The painting was created ca. 1275 as an illustration for a psalter and was intended for both secular people and members of the clergy. Observe The painting depicts a nun…
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Do Empires Ever Benefit Areas and People Subject To Them?
Do empires ever benefit areas and people subject to them? In his article, Edward Said presents the notion that in the case of empires what occurs is a state of cultural imposition wherein cultural predilection, values, behaviors even methods of speaking are imposed on a local populace resulting in a deterioration of the local culture.…
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Historical Geography: US Expansion to the Pacific Ocean
Political geography is a great explanatory and exploratory tool for understanding fundamental patterns and changes in human history. For example, it may show the interlinkages between spatial relations of one place and its political and economic significance for the whole country. In general, US history may be understood through the distinction between abolitionist North and…
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Napoleon Bonaparte: The French Emperor
Table of Contents Introduction Early Life The Coup Military Wins Downfall Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Napoleon Bonaparte was a French leader and emperor in the early 19th century. Bonaparte is known for his military strategy, which ensured the success of the French army against its major opponents. During his tenure as the French leader, Bonaparte…
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Silla Peninsula: Historical Significance and Impact
What is the broad historical significance of Silla’s unification of the Korean peninsula? The early settlers of South Korea were organized into three tribes namely Pyonhan, Chinhan, Mahan. Chinhan was located central to the Peninsula while Mahan was southwest and Southeast for the Pyonhan kingdom. They were unified by the Chinese political system resulting in…