Category: History 3303
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Japanese Internment Camps in American History
The term “Japanese internment camps” refers to the ten centers created to incarcerate many Japanese Americans in 1942. The camps were established following the Executive Order 9066 signed by President Franklin Roosevelt. The camps were in Arizona, Idaho, California, Utah, Colorado, Arkansas, and Wyoming (Nicholas and Scherbina 282). The targeted Japanese Americans were forced to…
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The US Great Compromise of 1787
The Great Compromise of 1787 was a monumental moment in United States history. It silenced some of the debates between the States and brought about the creation of the United States Senate. The Virginia Plan and New Jersey Plan resolutions created this democratic compromise. The Virginia Plan was proposed by James Madison, consisting of two…
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Mercantilism and Its Impact on Atlantic Empires
A successful economic strategy known as mercantilism, which flourished in Great Britain during the 16th and 18th centuries, aims to boost a country’s riches through exporting. Between 1640 and 1660, while mercantilism was at its height, the nation reaped its grandest rewards (British Parliament 1660). At that time, conventional economic wisdom held that the monarchy’s…
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National Archives: Digital Field Trip Reflection
Table of Contents Introduction Description Origins and Context Influence Conclusion References Introduction National Archives is a unique source providing an insight into the history of the United States genesis by presenting the founding documents, known as the Charters of Freedom. They include the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights (America’s founding…
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The British in Virginia Colony
Colonization can be seen as one of the inseparable aspects of discovering new lands in the history of humankind. The process of colonization is complex and has a significant impact on all parties, whether negative or positive. To understand the historical development of certain areas, it is necessary to analyze the course of the process,…
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Khrushchev in the US: “K Blows Top” by P. Carlson
Introduction Nikita Khrushchev, then the head of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics, visited the United States on September 15, 1959, at a time when the relations between the United States and the Soviet Union were at their worst. The accidental invitation offered the Soviet leader a unique opportunity to visit the country and spread…
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Black Boxer Jack Johnson Versus Jim Crow Laws
Table of Contents Case Presentation Case Contextualization Response Work Cited Case Presentation Jack Johnson became the first champion of heavyweight boxing of the world from the black community in 1908. This was during a time when African Americans were being subjected to racism and extreme segregation. On Independence Day of 1910, Jack Johnson won the…
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Development of New Lands by Americans in the First Half of the 19th Century
The first half of the 19th century was marked by the intense development of industry and production. In turn, this process prompted more and more Americans to move to towns, the population of which was growing rapidly. The increase in production in factories required a large number of workers, which negatively affected working conditions. The…
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The Indian Removal Act of 1830 and Its Relevance Today
The Indian Removal Act of 1830 has implications for Native Americans in the present day. This Act was a crucial component of President Andrew Jackson’s Indian Policy, permitting the U.S. government to forcibly remove Native American tribes from their traditional homelands and relocate them to places west of the Mississippi River. In doing so, the…
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The History of Progressivism in the United States
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction The progressive era between 1880 and to early 1900s is among the most significant periods in the history of the United States. The era was marked by massive political, social and economic reforms that have affected the region’s governance and development. The reforms were affected by…