Category: History 3303
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Research of Abolitionist Movement
Table of Contents Abolitionists: Reformers or Agitators? The Role of the Declaration of Independence The Effect of the Gag Rule The Impact of Abolitionism on the Womens Rights Movement References Abolitionists: Reformers or Agitators? Abolitionism played a defining role in the history of the United States. The primary goal of the movement was to end…
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False Consensus Results in the Constitutional Decay
The graphic story, They Called Us Enemy, by George Takei et al. uses imagery to narrate a historical event following the Pearl Harbor bombing by the Japanese. Specifically, Takei provides a memoir on how his family and other people of his descent were forcefully transported to the internment camps. They were loaded on a train…
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The 1850s in the History of the Union
Table of Contents Introduction Main text Conclusion References Introduction Few historical events have had more influence on the formation of American national identity than the Civil War. It was a time during which citizens of the United States had to decide whether the economic benefits of slavery were worth the staggering moral cost. While the…
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Individuals Targeted in Japanese Internment Camps
Several events compelled the United States to be involved in the Second World War, including the infamous Pearl Harbor Attack by the Japanese. This event led to the imprisonment of thousands of citizens who had Japanese ancestry. The majority of targeted individuals were living near the Pacific Coast where the attack took place. The Americans…
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In What Ways Were the Populists Responding to What They Perceived as Corruption?
The Populists created the party as a necessary reaction to the sameness in the political situation in the 1880s. It was apparent that the country was in need of drastic changes. However, the actions of Democratic and the Republican parties were unpromising for ordinary citizens. For these reasons, the Populists advocated the equality of peoples…
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Europes Last Dictator and the Belarus Opposition
Table of Contents Summary of the Article Discussion Conclusion References Events in Belarus have become the focus of attention of many world media. In the heart of Europe, thousands of protesters are once again opposing the authoritarian rule. The former Soviet Republic has repeatedly witnessed the dubious victories of President Alexander Lukashenko. However, never before…
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Xochimilco Among Mexico Citys Ancient Canals
Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Xochimilco is a system of canals that encompass a wide territory of over 170 square kilometers. It served as the main venue for transportation during the pre-Hispanic area and was built by the Aztec to also ensure a reliable water supply to the population. Today,…
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The Wilsonian Moment and Chinese Liberation: Analysis
Table of Contents Introduction Main Thesis Main Points Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The development of nationalism in China has been examined from multiple standpoints, with no consensus having been reached. However, given the context in which China gained the sense of national identity, the described change could be seen as the urge for liberation against…
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The United States Concept of Containment
Table of Contents Introduction Essay Body Conclusion Works Cited Introduction After the end of the Second World War, many countries in the world had undergone a dramatic twist in their policies and structures due to the influence extended to them by their superpowers and former colonizers. The term containment was initially derived from the word…
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Southern United States Politics in 20th Century
Table of Contents Introduction Background of 20th-century politics in the southern United States Political elements The Whites Citizen Council Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Southern USA history has a lot to offer to the overall history of the United States. Written, oral, and other historical sources passed across generations reveal a region that spans an extensive…