Understanding the Context of Revolutions Revolutions are often viewed through the lens of their immediate outcomes, but to assess whether a revolution was indeed the "right choice," we must first understand the broader context in which these upheavals occur. Historically, revolutions arise from a multitude...
When we think about the American Revolution, it’s hard not to focus on the dramatic battles and charismatic leaders. However, beneath the surface of these historical events lay a series of British laws that played a pivotal role in igniting the flames of rebellion among...
The short story “The Shoemaker and the Tea Party,” written by an author known for exploring themes of class and morality, dives into the lives of ordinary people faced with extraordinary circumstances. The narrative centers around a humble shoemaker who finds himself at a crossroads...
Every war has a main conflict, which is defined as two or more parties fighting for opposing ideas to achieve a certain goal. This study focuses on the coercive tactics used by the opposing parties ranging from threats to violent coercion. War occurs when conflicting...
Introduction When on 21 November 2013 Victor Yanukovych, former President of Ukraine, decided to postpone the EU Association Agreement, few would have predicted that it would lead to a prolonged conflict in Europe’s borderland. The somewhat peaceful demonstration of support for Ukraine’s pro-European course, realized...
Back in November 2004, a regime-controlled media had claimed the victory for Viktor Yanukovych who had been handpicked by a corrupt president at the time. Even though exit polls indicated Viktor Yushchenko as the winner of the election, it was clear to the public that...
Introduction Political violence is described as violence initiated with the help of a politically motivated agenda by the help of state and non-state actors. Political violence is also defined as the use of force by a group of people having political motivation or political purpose....
Starting in 1791, the Haitian revolution was a series of disagreements between colonists, Haitian slaves and the armies of the French, the British and Spanish. After struggling for over a decade from gaining independence from France, they eventually won and became the first country to...
The Scientific Revolution, happening from the mid-1500s to late 1700s, was a really big deal in history. People started looking at the world in totally new ways because of cool discoveries and this thing called the scientific method. It wasn’t just about science and tech;...
Introduction The Russian Revolution of 1917 was a series of political events in Russia, involving first the overthrow of the system of autocracy, and then the overthrow of the liberal Provisional Government ( Duma), resulting in the establishment of the Soviet power under the control...
Introduction The Neolithic Revolution, often called the Agricultural Revolution, was a big deal in human history. It happened around 10,000 years ago and was when people stopped wandering around looking for food and started growing it themselves. This change didn’t just alter how we got...
The Philippines has been governed by so many Presidents these past decades. One of the most well-known of them being the late dictator Ferdinand Marcos. Ferdinand Emmanuel Edralin Marcos, commonly known as Ferdinand Marcos was the 10th president of the Philippines. Born on September 11,...
Introduction The book “Weavers of Revolution: The Yarur Workers and Chile’s Road to Socialism” by Peter Winn takes a deep dive into what was going on with labor movements in Chile back in the early 1970s. Winn digs into the story of textile workers at...
The eighteenth century hosted a number of huge developments which have had monumental impacts on society up till the modern day. In discussion of the “most important” developments, one must be quite critical of its significance, to do this various criterion must be taken into...
Main Causes for the Outbreak of the Haitian Revolution Vodou’s Influence on the Haitian Revolution Indeed, colonial lawyer Moreau de Saint-Méry’s 1780s account of Haitian Vodou ceremonies, ritual practices to establish strategies of resistance to the ailing life in slave societies within a community, expresses...
Introduction The French Revolution used to be a watershed suit in existing-day European archives that began in 1789 and ended in the late 1790s with the ascent of Napoleon Bonaparte. During this period, French citizens razed and redesigned their country’s political landscape, uprooting centuries-old organizations...
In different aspects, the American and French Revolutions seem alike. I will try to compare and contrast the french and american revolution to emphasize why I see them similar to each other. Enlightenment is the term used to describe the bias of thinking and communicate...
The Neolithic Revolution was a significant turning point in human history. It marked the transition from a nomadic, hunter-gatherer lifestyle to one of settled agriculture and the development of villages and towns. This shift had profound implications for human society, economy, and culture, and it...
Themes in “A Tale of Two Cities” In Charles Dickens’ novel “A Tale of Two Cities,” the theme called “recalled to life” is super important. It’s like a big deal in the storyline, showing how characters can get a second chance or sort of a...
The Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Turning Point in European History One significant turning point in history was the fall of the Berlin Wall on November 9, 1989. This event marked the end of an era dominated by Cold War tensions and symbolized the...
The French Revolution, which erupted in 1789, is often considered one of the most profound events in modern history, fundamentally altering the political landscape of France and influencing the course of world events. One of the pivotal intellectual currents that fed into this revolution was...
