Category: History 3303

Throughout the ages, mankind has been developing a vast variety of cultural patterns, which resulted in such phenomenon of the modern world as cultural diversity. In order to efficiently communicate in modern days characterized by intensive processes of globalization and cross-cultural bonds, it is of vital importance to study and perceive the messages multiple cultures…

Introduction Donner Party Memorial marks the camping site of the Donner party, a group of pioneers traveling west to California. Trapped by the snow in the Sierra mountains, the party lost almost half of its members to starvation, hypothermia, and harsh conditions. The party’s tragic fate attracted the public’s attention immediately after the witnesses reported…

Table of Contents Introduction James Madison, the Father of the Constitution Conclusion Works cited Introduction Events rarely take place in space and only few ideas just get into the scene without prior preparation. Using various ideas here and there, major ideas can be realized and lead to great success. James Madison is one of the…

The historical period of the 1960s in America is highly characterized by various cultural activities, which later led to increased interactions among the American people. It is the period that was highly characterized by the development of pop culture, and the era was mainly referred to as the period of the Cultural Revolution. Pop culture…

The relations between the Europeans and the Native Americans during the 18th century were a normal incidence both in the colonial frontiers and in English, French, and Spanish cities throughout the American continent. At the time, the northern-based Six Nations, or the Iroquois Confederacy, was one of the most powerful nations in the Native American…

Numerous feature films and documentaries were made about the fate of the world-famous cyclist Lance Armstrong. The film 30 for 30 Lance makes yet another attempt to uncover the fate of the famous athlete, bringing fans of world sports and ordinary people to understand this not-simple doping story. The main feature of this director’s work…

Abbey, Ettal. Historia Augusta. 117. The primary source that is relevant to the topic is The Historia Augusta, a collection of biographies of Roman emperors written during the late 4th century CE. The section on Commodus provides insight into his reign and character, as well as the political and social climate of the Roman Empire…

Table of Contents Introduction Arguments for the REA’s Success Arguments against the REA’s Success Conclusion Introduction The Rural Electrification Act (REA) was one of the most significant policies of the New Deal proposed by Franklin D. Roosevelt. The president implemented the REA to increase the coverage of electrical distribution systems in the country, primarily focusing…

As the late nineteenth century saw a protracted drop in expenses known as deflation, the development of large businesses sparked intense debate. Businesses battled to turn a profit in this highly competitive market. In response, they established informal pools or trade organizations where members would work together to regulate pricing and distribute business so that…

Table of Contents Introduction Machiavellian Ideologies in France Machiavellian Ideologies in Britain Conclusion References Footnotes Introduction Machiavelli advocated a government whose powers were centralized around one person, who allegedly represented the state. The main reason he stuck to this type of government was his long service as an aide to Cesar Borgia1. He took time…