Category: History 3303

  • “New South”: The Postbellum Period in the South

    Table of Contents The New South The Need for Reform Grady’s Vision Diversification and Restructure Persisting Issues Politics Race Relations Toward the Great Depression Conclusion References The New South The term “New South” is used to demark the postbellum period in the South, when the region saw a shift from a single-crop agricultural economy toward…

  • Irish “Potato Famine” of 1846-1850

    The Irish “Potato Famine” is known as the most abhorrent and the most deplorable tragedy in history. The catastrophic number of deaths, which led to the immigration process, absorbed the entire country resembling the black hole. The reasons for the calamity arising from the extreme shortage of harvests propelled the population to endure great suffering.…

  • Nixon, More Than Watergate

    Richard Nixon, the 37th President of the United States, will be forever known as the only president that resigned the office in disgrace. When examining the highlights of Richard Nixon’s presidency, his setbacks often overshadow his many accomplishments, a historical travesty. When Nixon took office as President in January of 1969, he faced a number…

  • Natural Resources in American History

    Table of Contents Introduction Land and Westward Expansion California Gold Rush Land and Secession Crisis Timber and the Civil War Coal, Steel, and the Industrial Revolution Oil Conclusion References Introduction The United States is a prosperous and economically developed country not only because of human capital but also because of the presence of natural resources…

  • Millennium Project in the UK

    The paper is an analysis of one of the most controversial millennium projects of 2000; the Millennium Dome. It was built to celebrate the new millennium by capturing essential elements, however, most of the anticipated benefits did not bear fruit as it did not generate enough income. The Millennium Dome is a Dome-shaped building that…

  • The Significance of the October 17th in Argentina

    Table of Contents Introduction Body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction October 17th was a very significant time for the people of Argentina from the year 1946 to 1953. It was the day that became important to the working class who have celebrated their leader and the policies that he has brought about. Even though previously the…

  • American History: Ronald Reagan

    Table of Contents Introduction Reagan’s Early Life Entertainment Career Military Service Television and SAG president Family Life Political Career Reagan’s Presidency Conclusion References The year 1911 marked the birth of the former U.S President; Ronald Reagan to his parents John and Nelle in Illinois. Reagan studied at Dixon high school and later joined Eureka College,…

  • Migration of Irish Women in the Post-Famine Period

    Table of Contents Thesis statement Introduction Women Migration Conclusion References Thesis statement The mass migration of Irish women in the post-famine period was reasoned by numerous factors. Originally, these were the wishes of personal and economic education, which could not be achieved in the circumstances of traditional Irish society. It is claimed that women were…

  • Canadian National Unity Formation in the Period of Post-Confederation

    Table of Contents The Red River Rebellion Louis Riel Execution Manitoba Schools Question Works Cited National unity is of great importance for each country because it allows keeping people united and ensures the trust of the citizens in their government. National unity cannot be forced or imposed on people; it is formed in the course…

  • U.S. Public History and Policies

    Introduction The field of public history has been developing over the years and, during this time, the concept of public history has acquired numerous definitions. Earlier, it used to be defined with regards to the work of the historians and different public agencies which carried out independent research. Since the 1970s when the field emerged,…