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Table of Contents Brief Summary Major Messages People’s Opinion on the Work and the Way It Has Changed Conclusion Reference List Brief Summary Momigliano is one of the most prominent historians of the twentieth century. He wrote numerous essays on the history of Christianity. One of these works is his essay “Pagan and Christian Historiography…

Table of Contents Introduction Main text Conclusion References Introduction Few historical events have had more influence on the formation of American national identity than the Civil War. It was a time during which citizens of the United States had to decide whether the economic benefits of slavery were worth the staggering moral cost. While the…

Several events compelled the United States to be involved in the Second World War, including the infamous Pearl Harbor Attack by the Japanese. This event led to the imprisonment of thousands of citizens who had Japanese ancestry. The majority of targeted individuals were living near the Pacific Coast where the attack took place. The Americans…

The Populists created the party as a necessary reaction to the sameness in the political situation in the 1880s. It was apparent that the country was in need of drastic changes. However, the actions of Democratic and the Republican parties were unpromising for ordinary citizens. For these reasons, the Populists advocated the equality of people’s…

The Progressive Era in the United States was a period known for industrial and political changes that took place from the 1890s until the 1920s. This era marked a rise in suffrage and improvement in women’s rights, leading to the Nineteenth Amendment, which was passed in 1919 and gave women the right to vote. The…

The name of Rosa Parks will be forever engraved into American history for her crucial contribution to the launch of a mass civil rights movement. On December 1, 1955 she started the Montgomery Bus Boycott by refusing to give up her bus seat to a white man. Despite of being the first association that comes…

Table of Contents Summary of the Article Discussion Conclusion References Events in Belarus have become the focus of attention of many world media. In the heart of Europe, thousands of protesters are once again opposing the authoritarian rule. The former Soviet Republic has repeatedly witnessed the dubious victories of President Alexander Lukashenko. However, never before…

Within the framework of American history, the perception of the development of the country and civilization is presented exclusively from the perspective of White Americans themselves, ignoring other groups. The author emphasizes that the history of America is told “from the standpoint of the conquerors and leaders of Western civilization” (Zinn 22). Historians often forget…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Xochimilco is a system of canals that encompass a wide territory of over 170 square kilometers. It served as the main venue for transportation during the pre-Hispanic area and was built by the Aztec to also ensure a reliable water supply to the population. Today,…

The Voting Rights Act of 1965 is a landmark federal statute prohibiting racial voting discrimination in the United States. During the height of the civil rights movement, President Lyndon B. Johnson signed it into law on August 6th, 1965, and Congress changed it five times to reinforce its protections (“VOTING RIGHTS ACT | National Voting…