When people think about history, they usually think about the past. In fact, the word “history” comes from the Greek word historia, which means “inquiry, knowledge acquired by investigation.” So, when we study history, we are really trying to learn more about the past.
But how do we go about doing that? One way is to read historical accounts of events that have already been written down.
Another way is to study primary sources—the raw materials of history, such as letters, diaries, newspapers, government documents, and so on. And finally, we can also learn about history by studying material objects—artifacts—that have survived from the past.
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Introduction Theorists and practitioners thought the state is the key to development, because the development after the Second World War was a strategy to seal the gap between the economies that were developed and those that were not developed. The West which was capitalized sealing the gap was to politically...
Introduction The Essay discusses the people in the revolutionary experiences that swept across Europe during 1750 – 1850. The essay explores the role of people in the use of energy, communication and transport, industrial revolution and democratic revolution, and how this involvement was shaped by social-economic and political aspects. Conclusions...
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The word “empire” has always been associated with a state that possesses and applies strong power and makes an influence on other states. The Roman Empire, the Persian Empire, the Ottoman Empire are eloquent examples of powerful and dominating states of antiquity. The term “empire” can be also applied to...
Introduction Cold war refers to the conflict between the nations that supported communism, headed by the Soviet Union, and those that supported democracy, headed by the United States. The cold war involved propaganda, fiscal warfare, political arguments, and martial conflicts at times. The cold war is said to have begun...
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Introduction The late 1840’s were difficult times in American history given the civil war. This required immediate remedy since the unity of the southern states and Northern regions was at stake. The 1850 Compromise was therefore the only remedy according to Senator Henry Clay. The compromise was centered on five...
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Introduction The history of the United States began with European settlers encroaching upon the lands of native people who were subsequently and brutally removed by force. When colonists first arrived in the ‘New World’, they lived alongside the Indians in relative peace. After forming the United States, the Government initiated...
According to many historians the infamous civil war did not erupt as a result of slavery as many believe, but it came about after the Emancipation Proclamation. During this instance Southern states’ slaves were set free even though some Northerners were pushing for war in order to stop the slavery....
Introduction World War I also known as the Great War or war to end all wars was a worldwide military conflict which involved most of the world great powers. Basically, there existed two groups: the central powers and Entente powers which opposed each other. During this war more than 15...
Introduction Jim Crow Laws were both state and local laws that were carried out in the United States from the Year 1876 to 1965. “The rules included: segregation in public schools, public places, public transportation, and restrooms for whites and blacks” (Woodward: 87). They were different from the black codec...
Introduction Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (1929 – 1968) was a famous leader in the American civil rights movement. In 1964, Luther King was received the Nobel Peace Prize as a youngest person for his continuous efforts to end segregation and racial discrimination throughout civil disobedience and other non-violent means....
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Introduction As Leeuwen writes in Marcus Garvey and the Universal Negro Improvement Association, Marcus Garvey was a Jamaican born in 1887 (1). He dropped out of school at the tender age of fourteen because of economic hardships in his family. He learnt the printing and newspaper business. However, he got...
The U.S. stock market crash of 1929 initiated the Great Depression in October of 1929 though this one event was caused by external sources and was not solely responsible for the most devastating economic collapse in American history. During the decade-long depression, many lost their businesses, jobs, homes, savings, and...
Introduction The history of African-Americans in America makes them aliens in the American continent. History says that the ancestors of African Americans were the slaves, who were enslaved from Africa. The history of this race in America is closely relater to industrial revolution, geographical discoveries and slavery. Due to industrial...
In the 18th century, there existed intense colonial rivalry between England, France, and Spain. This rivalry had led to a series of wars that began in Europe and spiraled all over the world. England and France had an intense rivalry, particularly in North America. This developed into an armed struggle...
Introduction The whites forced the Federal government to substantiate a policy that allowed them to remove natives and take away their land in order to cultivate cotton and establish economic progress in an inhuman way. To ensure peace and seize fertile lands from the civilized Cherokee Nation who had living...