Category: History 3303
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Getting Out of the Middle Ages
The complexity of transitioning from the Middle Ages to the Renaissance and, consequently, to modernity implies the need for demonstrating cause-and-effect relationships of events. In this case, they include strengthening the central government, the emergence of individualism, the focus on realism, and the formation of a mechanistic view of the universe. Therefore, these components help…
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The European Witch Hunt and Satanic Panic of the 1980s and 90s
Introduction Witch-hunts entail searching for individuals who have been labeled as witches, they are people viewed to practice witchcraft. Witchcraft has several meanings, even though the most appropriate one is the supernatural powers’ invocation to control events, people, and activities. Hence, a witch-hunt entailed the activity of searching for a specific group of individuals who…
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The Flappers and How They Shaped the 1920s
Who Were the Flappers and How Did They Shape the 1920’s? World War I and the struggle for suffrage that had been over with women’s right to vote secured in the 19th Amendment led to the appearance of the flapper generation in the 1920s. Flappers were “young women known for their energetic freedom, embracing a…
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How Did the Treaty of Versailles Lead to World War II
The Treaty of Versailles, signed at the end of World War I, was intended to be a peace treaty between the Allies and Germany. On the other hand, the harsh terms of the treaty forced Germany to accept full responsibility for the war and pay reparations for damages (U.S. history, n.d.). This caused widespread resentment…
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The UK Queens Elizabeth I and Elizabeth II
The history of Great Britain, in particular England, has many dynasties that succeeded one after another. Among the formidable kings of the Middle Ages and the times of absolutism, queens also ruled, great women who left their mark on the history of the country. One of these queens, “symbols of the nation,” was Elizabeth I…
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Bisexuality in Han Dynasty China
The article “In Han Dynasty China, Bisexuality Was the Norm,” by Sarah Prager, is an accessible, non-judgmental take on how bisexuality was viewed in ancient China. It is a well-written article with sources that are relevant to her argument. The piece is accessible for the reader and does not carry judgments about those who did…
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History of the United States Diverse Range of Cultures and Identities
When we look around the United States today, we find a diverse range of cultures and identities attempting to coexist as Americans under a single banner and set of beliefs. These beliefs can be traced back hundreds of years to our forefathers in the colonies. This is not necessarily new, since we frequently want to…
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Chinese Empire, Qin Dynasty and Its Founder
Table of Contents Founder of the Empire Reasons Why the Empire Was Established The Period the Empire Existed The Empire at Its Largest Extent Areas the Empire Ruled Languages Spoken in the Empire Religious Freedom in the Empire Slavery in the Empire Works Cited Founder of the Empire The Qin dynasty was founded by Qin…
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La Malinche: The Historical Role
Native to Mesoamerica, La Malinche belonged to the Nahua people. As a Malinal, the daughter of an Aztec chief, La Malinche was born (Cypess, 2020). She gained an uncommon amount of literacy from this, which she would subsequently use as a translator and help lead the Spanish. Her mother gave her to slave traders after…
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Leprosy in Nineteenth-Century India
Introduction Leprosy disease is one of the oldest recognized illnesses in the world. People with leprosy (PwL) were banished in ancient Indian culture for various reasons: chronic, possibly disfiguring aspect; inconsistently successful treatment, linked with sin; and dread of infection. This combination gave leprosy a stigma that endures to this day and led to its…