Category: History 3303

  • American History: Irish Immigrants

    The Irish American community is the second-largest self-reported ancestral group in America second only to the German Americans. An American community survey conducted in 2006 showed that 12 percent (36,495,800) of the entire population were Irish migrants. The Irish had been migrating to the USA even before the Revolution; these were mostly males and in…

  • Black Athena: The African Origin of the Modern Greeks

    Table of Contents Introduction The African Origin of the Modern Greeks Conclusion References Introduction The African Origin of the Modern Greeks is an open and complex debate in modern society. The argument is developed on the theorists’ suggestion that the contribution of Africans to Greek and Egyptian history is undeniable, as evidenced by some linguistic…

  • Pilgrims: The Establishment of Plymouth Colony

    The arrival of the Pilgrims to the shores of the future United States of America has been viewed as a turning point in the history of the U.S. Although the colony established by the Pilgrims was not the first or the largest on the land of the New World, it played a considerable role in…

  • J. Baldwin vs. W. Buckley on the Status Quo

    Table of Contents Introduction Economics Government Policy American Dream James Baldwin and William F. Buckley Conclusion References Introduction The status quo is an existing or pre-existing position; to restore the status quo means to return to the original state of affairs, particularly social or political issues. In economics and politics, the concept of the status…

  • The Rise of KKK in Colorado in the Late 1880s

    Introduction of KKK in Colorado Ku Klux Klan (KKK) is a clan that was known for its cruel murders caused by racial discrimination. The late 1800s saw the rise of the KKK in Colorado, the USA. This does not mean that racial discrimination did not exist in any other region of the USA and the…

  • The Laws of Medieval Japan

    Medieval Japan came under a new system of government after the Taika reform edicts. All of the provinces were unified under the central, imperial government, and the emperor, who ruled by the dictates of the Heavens, was the central figure of this government. In the unification of Japan, the main idea that was stressed was…

  • The Jim Crow Laws and Their Influence on American Society

    After the defeat of the Civil War in the South, fundamental economic and political reforms followed. Slavery was abolished, and men of color were given the to vote. These significant changes paved the way for a radical transformation of extractive institutions of the southern states into inclusive ones to put the South on the path…

  • The Growth of the US Federal Government From 1865 to 1945

    Introduction The growth of the federal government between the years 1865 and 1945 was characterized by a great deal of industrialization. There was a great change in society’s workforce. The reconstructions that were going on were a result of the impacts that resulted from the world wars and the civil war of the United States…

  • Simón Bolívar, The Jamaica Letter

    The selected primary source is The Jamaica Letter, written by Simón Bolívar. The document was written when he was exiled to Jamaica in 1815. The content of the letter focuses on the unification of Latin American colonies to form a republican form of government. The text makes me wonder and question whether or not there…

  • Alternate History of Alexander the Great

    Alexander the Great remains one of the widely studied heroes of the ancient world. His conquests and territorial pursuits led to the defeat of the Persian Empire and the subsequent establishment of the Hellenistic world. Through his leadership, Alexander expanded Macedon to become one of the greatest empires of his time. By conquering the massive…