Essays on History of The United States

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Diversity and Social Complexity of Africans before The Atlantic Slave Trade

2 pages / 988 words

When looking at America’s history, something that many have taken note of is the differences seen among individuals from different eras. Many have differentiated mindsets, customs, appearances, etc shaped by the values of the era they lived in and their environment. However, people tend to...

African American History American History South Africa

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The Treatment of Slavery in Atlantic Slave Trade and "Intra-african" Slavery

3 pages / 1496 words

The general notion of slavery is one that is normally associated with a negative and troubling connotation. It is a history that many are not proud to speak of in society today as it comes with cruel and chilling realities of how individuals were treated...

Atlantic Slave Trade Slave Trade

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The Atlantic Slave Trade and The Plantation Slavery of The New World as The Roots of European Racism

5 pages / 2421 words

Introduction The transatlantic slave trade involved the transportation of slaves in Africa, by slave traders mainly to the Americas. This essay is going to evaluate the following statement that “the roots of European racism are to be found I the transatlantic trade and the plantation...

Atlantic Slave Trade Slave Trade Slavery in The World

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John Winthrop and Thomas Paine's Use of The Bible to Argue Their Ideas

3 pages / 1521 words

John Winthrop and Thomas Paine each hold remarkable places in early American history and strived to establish liberty in the British colonies. John Winthrop, dying nearly a century before Paine’s birth, led the Reformed Protestants to the New World, pursuing an “errand in the wilderness.”...

American History John Winthrop Thomas Paine

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The Nature of Ethnic Civil Wars: Case Study of Rwandan Genocide

6 pages / 2634 words

Wars have distinct ways of eruption and escalation. In many instances, wars are foreseen and expected, while in other times they seem rather abrupt and unexpected. Before the 1990s, the world saw more wars based on ideological stances than ethnic strife. However, since the end...

Civil War Genocide

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Credit Mobilier Scandal During The Gilded Age

1 page / 421 words

Mark Twain was an influential American author who labeled 19th-century America as the “Gilded Age.” When saying this, he meant that the period appeared prosperous on the surface but was deeply corrupt underneath. This era was characterized by rapid economic growth, significant industrial advancements, and...

19Th Century Gilded Age

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The Benefits Brought by Gilded Age to America

2 pages / 736 words

Gilded Age America was a time between the Civil War and World War 1 which in the time the US economy grew rapidly, there was a lot of political corruption and corporate financial misdealings. A lot of wealthy people lived very fancy lives spending money...

19Th Century Gilded Age

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Public Work Life of Poor Americans in The Gilded Age

3 pages / 1228 words

In the beginning of the 1870s, the United States entered an impactful period of American history known as “The Gilded Age”, which caused an outstanding transformation due to industrialization and urbanization. However, this era’s transformation created a mere facade for the corruption and classism. A...

American History Economic Development Gilded Age

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Alexander Hamilton and Aaron Burr in Jacob Lawrence’s Struggle Series

1 page / 495 words

“Growth” is a loose term. People use the word to describe outcomes that are more favorable than those in the past, but who chooses what is favorable for a whole nation? Of course, those in power. Growth is like our fingerprints — unique to every...

Alexander Hamilton American History

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The Role of Alexander Hamilton's Program in American Economic Development

1 page / 552 words

The idea of freedom is emphasized and thoroughly still illustrated through a myriad of historical images. Before 1830, American freedom is described as a Roman goddess fighting for common interests not only White people in general but also Black people in particular. By that, I...

Alexander Hamilton American History Concept of Freedom

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The Role of Alexander Hamilton in American Economy History

4 pages / 2013 words

In Robert E. Wright’s book, One Nation Under Debt, he portrays the development of dependability and honor regarding international investments. He carefully documents the development of U.S. reliability and unity in the global finance community. This reputation led to the acceptability of U.S. business markets...

Alexander Hamilton American History Debt

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The Bacon’s Rebellion in The History of Jamestown

3 pages / 1306 words

‘The poverty of the country is such that all the power and sway has got into the hands of the rich, who by extortious advantages, having the common people in their debt, have always curbed and oppressed them in all manner of ways.” This was...

American History Jamestown

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Impact of The Fourth Industrial Revolution on My Future

2 pages / 770 words

Suppose you are sitting in your office and then suddenly the job you are doing right now is being done twice as faster and a lot cheaper by something that has zero human qualities. The fourth industrial revolution is already happening and it is my...

Career Industrial Revolution My Future

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Depiction of America During Prohibition in The Great Gatsby

2 pages / 685 words

The Roaring Twenties, the Jazz Age, and what F. Scott Fitzgerald would later depict as the greatest spree in history, have all come to portray America affected by Prohibition. In Fitzgerald’s novel The Great Gatsby, we are acquainted with the extravagant lives of rich east...

Prohibition Era The Great Gatsby

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Muhammad Ali – a Fighter in and Out of The Ring

2 pages / 832 words

Muhammad Ali is known as one of the most influential figures in and out of the boxing ring. Also known as one of the greatest boxers and sporting figures of all time, Ali was also a part of the civil rights movement. Along with fellow...

Boxing Civil Rights Movement Muhammad Ali

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Analysis of Liquor Prohibition in Bihar, India

3 pages / 1310 words

Liquor ban in Bihar was one of the important decisions taken by the Chief Minister of Bihar in the favour of weaker section of society of the state. This decision has helped in saving the income of poor people and utilized it in the development...

Alcohol India Prohibition

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Major Changes that Impacted The United States in The Progressive Era

1 page / 596 words

The period between 1877 and 1914 is the era at which the poor people across the world faced harsh condition and exploitation. During this period those who were in power did less to protect the rights of poor and they also took part in exploiting...

American History Progressive Era

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Joseph Plumb Martin and His Role in The Revolutionary War

1 page / 436 words

Joseph Plumb Martin was born in Massachusetts in 1760. His father was a well-educated pastor. At the age of seven, he was sent to live with his grandparents. He received a good education, and in 1776, at the age of 15, he joined Continental Army....

American Revolution American Revolutionary War Famous Person

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Hurricane Katrina and Crisis Counseling

1 page / 669 words

Hurricane Katrina is one of only a handful of catastrophic events that will never be overlooked. The result impacts of this storm were very damaging, and most people were still in shock months to years later. This event is close to being as tragic as...

Hurricane Hurricane Katrina Natural Disasters