Category: History 3303
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The Presidency of Harry Truman
Harry Truman assumed office as the 33rd president of America after the death of Franklin Roosevelt. His swearing-in as the president was in line with the countrys Constitution, which allows the vice president to be sworn in as the president following the latters demise. As it is recorded in historical accounts, Truman had only two-one-on-one…
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Versailles: History of Louis XIVs New Residence
Louis XIV always wanted people from different countries, including his native one, to realize the power and glory of France. He believed that the place of his reign also has a great role, as it is seen by many people. So when he got tired of Louvre, the Sun King decided to create something more…
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Plessy V Ferguson and the 14th Amendment
Table of Contents Introduction 14th Amendment The Background of the Case The Supreme Court Ruling The Significance of the Case Works Cited Introduction One of the landmark US Supreme Court decisions upholding the validity of racial segregation was Plessy v Ferguson. It was an 1896 case whose ruling was based on separate but equal doctrine.…
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Modern Jewish History and Major Jewish Developments
Introduction The European Jewish life had many challenges after 1800, which greatly changed their lives. The European Jews experienced communal development as the modernized way of life changed their status as Jews. This exam paper will tackle question one, about the Jewish developments after 1800 and question two on the incidences of developments that led…
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Barriers Limiting Female Academics after Maternity Leave
The issue under investigation is related to problems female academics face after returning from maternity leave. The current statistics evidence the fact that in the UK the given question preserves the high priority as the majority of women has multiple difficulties in regaining momentum in their academic careers after giving birth to children (Akram &…
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The Shift in the American Economy: Six Factors of Economic Change
Table of Contents Introduction Natural resources Labor Capital Entrepreneurship Consumer demand Government action Conclusion Works Cited Introduction During the 18th and 19th centuries, the American economy transformed from an export and agriculture-based collection of regional economies into a rising industrial economy with an established national market of small shops, farms, and factories. The transition was…
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The 1969 Moon Landing in American History
There is a significant number of events that are considered the most essential and valuable for the history of the United States. The list of these moments that shaped Americans lifetimes includes both positive and terrifying events because there is no such history that may be created only through good experiences. When asked about the…
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Sherman Anti-Trust Act and Anti-Trust Prosecutions
The Sherman Anti-Trust Act The Sherman Antitrust Act is one of the first antitrust laws passed in the United States in 1890. This laws main objective is to prohibit obstruction of free trade by combining companies, creating trust, and establishing a monopoly over a particular economic sphere (Duignan, 2020a). Thus, the law tries to limit…
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Treaty of Versailles: the German Delegation Comments
Table of Contents Introduction Effect of the Treaty on the Economy Different Treatment by President Wilsons Principles Fundamental Rights Personal Opinion and Response Conclusion References Introduction Treaty of Versailles is often cited as one of the reasons behind the rise of nationalism in the post-World War One Germany. The treaty crippled their economy, removed a…
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The Two Sides of Porfirian Progress
President Diaz is credited with facilitating economic development, modernization, and progress in Mexico. The government prioritized the construction of railroads and forced the countrys poor to work for the elite (Encyclopedia Britannica, 2019). The countrys leadership was keen to end conflicts and encouraged the church and landowners to unite and build a prosperous nation. While…