Category: History 3303
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The History of Integration in Africa in the XX Century
Countries of the African continent during the long history of being close to each other still had different levels of economic development, and, in comparison to other close continents such as Europe, remained underdeveloped. In the twentieth century, states had a significant gap in income, financial potential, transport opportunities. This paper will discuss associations established…
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America and the British Empire: Relations Review
Introduction Many would argue that the American Revolution actually began when the first colonists set foot on American soil. With London being some 3000 miles away, governing the colonies was a great challenge. Travel to and from England required much time and slowed required communication significantly. In the time before telephones and internet, communication was…
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Enslaved Blacks Adopt the Cause of Liberty
The petition for freedom by the enslaved Blacks was an example of the Revolutionary ideologies rapidly spreading throughout the colonies. Reading the text, it was evident that the slaves sought to co-opt many ideas of the revolutionary movement and apply them to their struggles. The primary purpose of the American Revolution was to achieve independence…
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Ibn Munqidh’s Opinion About the Franks
Table of Contents Introduction The episode on the Knight and Son The episode on the Medical Practices The episode on the Lack of Jealousy Episode on the Case of al-Amir Mu’in-al-Di The episode on the Acceptable Frankish People Conclusion References Introduction The autobiography of Usamah Ibn Munqidh, a Muslim warrior and courtier, includes excerpts from…
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Reconstruction Era: Primary Reading Analysis
The treatment of African Americans was still unfair after the emancipation of slaves. Liberation of slaves prompted numerous difficulties for black people, the primary ones being isolation and separation. African Americans got no help from Republicans during the age of Reconstruction, particularly in the South since they believed there was no need in African Americans…
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The Civil Rights Act of 1964 and Its Impact
The civil rights act of 1964 was mentioned by John F. Kennedy in 1964 and passed into law, the same year. It dealt mainly with freedom and right of association, of all races more specifically the African Americans although within it there were clauses that dealt with discrimination due to sex. It had regulations concerning…
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Canadian History: Key Historic Points
Official Languages Act of 1969 is a federal statute that recognizes French and English as the official languages of Canada. Under this document, all federal institutions are to provide their services in English or French at the customer’s choice. To monitor the implementation of this Act there was established the office of the Commissioner of…
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20th Century History of Canada: Quebec
Table of Contents Introduction French Canadians and the Anglo-Quebecers Summary Bibliography Introduction On July 1st, 1867, the Dominion of Canada was effective. Sir John A Macdonald was the 1st Canadian Prime Minister. The first telephone was invented by Sir Alexander Graham Bell in 1874. In the next decade, the great depression began at the exact…
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Scientific View on Women in 19th Century Britain
The story of Emma Woodhouse, written by Jane Austen, was published in 1815 and characterizes the life and customs of that time. Emma clearly stands out from her social circle with her daring willfulness, mockery, and energy, the desire to act. However, the freedom of this heroine is truly exceptional against the backdrop of the…
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Pontiac’s Rebellion and Its History
Table of Contents Introduction The Outbreak Pontiac The Revolt The Uprising Aftermath Outcome Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction The Pontiac’s Rebellion is an uprising of Native American Indians who were unsatisfied with British colonial politics. The participants were several tribes who lived in the territories in the Great Lakes region and the modern states of Illinois…