History Essays

Initially, it was related to the interest of people who were the political activist or in any way involve in politics. The study of this field was thus, limited to things occurring and evolving in a society that can be considered from a political point of view, to attract more people by understanding their political needs (Adcock & Bevir, 2005).

Anti-Europeans and pro-Europeans first articulated the interests about a democratic deficit in the European Union in a similar way in mid 1980s. These interests were previously expressed by politicians, policy makers, and political scientists who debated that solitary Euopean Act had passed essential authority up to the European level stature without adequate legislative or judicial regulation upon these powers.

For the present paper the main focus on the historical development of the Second amendment and its relevance to the gun control in USA. A chronological development of the second amendments and a changing nature of right to fire arms have been taken into consideration in this paper.

The dramatization of the events and the corresponding battles bring to mind epic battles led by the greatest generals in the history of the United States. Although everyone knows that the North won the war, not everyone clearly understands how they managed to topple the better equipped and financed Confederate armies.

Historical events brought forth the present human rights violations. For a period of more than two decades Sri Lanka has been consistently entangled in a civil war. A substantial number of people have been murdered and more people displaced since 1980 when conflict ensued

The war between Cyprus and Turkey. Cyprus embodies a state that has endured problematic ethnic conflicts. Cyprus gained independence from Great Britain in 1960 and since then the inhabitants, the Greek Cypriots and Turkish Cypriots have been clashing frequently.

The Relationship between the United States and Venezuela. Recently, new issues started to influence relations between Venezuela and the United States. The bilateral disposition of their relationship becomes more and more subjected to the demands of international policymaking.

South Africa’s geographical area is seen to extend from the Limpopo River which marks its northern most point to the southernmost tip of the continent of Africa. This vast region is estimated to be approximately a sixth of the size of the United States (Heath, 2009).

The paper investigates how Shah's White Revolution (comprising of modernization and westernization efforts) and how the widespread reforms, in particular, land reform, generated the foundation for the revolution of 1979. Indeed, the premise of matching his increase in power with reforms did not yield more favor from Iranian but discontentment.

The spectacular economic growth had made possible not only an increasing median income for Afro-Americans but also their entry into industries and labour unions previously closed to them2. That, in turn, brought about a gain in occupational status, which did not have to come at the expense of white Americans3.

The Meiji Restoration. The Meiji Restoration is arguably the most significant event in the history of Japan. This is because it brought about major changes in both political and social circles, which culminated in the modernization of Japan. As a result, the events of Meiji Restoration, is widely regarded as a social and political revolution that helped in defining the aspirations of the Japanese people1.

‘Haiti’ was renamed after the indigenous Arak name. The Haitian Revolution is the only revolution that leads to the founding of a state. Animosity grew between the African people and the whites due to racism (Geggus 45). In those years, the Haitian Revolution established Haiti as the first republic ruled by the blacks and therefore the only successful slave revolt in the history.

The Second Great War ended after sowing the seeds of another conflict that came to be known as the ‘Cold War’. The conflict created a wide schism between the communist and capitalist nations of the world; the major contenders in this conflict turned out to be the superpowers: the United States and USSR. 

Numerous rulers have come and gone through the generations, but few rulers have enjoyed the long reign and grip on power that Mohammed Ali and his family held for nearly 150 years. During this time, many wars were fought, struggles lost, and domestic reforms implemented. Through it all, Egypt has remained largely a poor and densely populated country, with a strong central government that allows for little input from the people.

Brazil is the fifth largest country in the world and accounts for one-third of the world population. It has an area of 8511965 sq km covering nearly half of South America with its capital being Brasilia. It was named after the dye-wood found there. It borders every nation of the continent except Chile and Ecuador.

Countries in Central and Eastern Europe have some of the most elaborate and well developed political systems in the world. These old democracies have citizens with a very high appreciation for the values of democracy1.

Factor behind the fall of communism in Eastern Europe. By definition offered by (Lorimer, 1997, p.3), communism is a world community in which all classes and class distinctions have been overcome and all systems and relations of exploitation abolished as opposed to capitalism that is an economic system based on private ownership of capital goods and acquiring instruments to establish and expand private businesses and companies for income generation and self-gains.

If the yield spread between a high-risk and a risk-free bond are low, capitalists would invest on the high-risk bond since it is stable in comparison with a risk-free debt measurement, with less risks of losing investments or not earning interest.

The United States came to the rescue of Kuwait and, under the authorization of the United Nations, drove the Iraqis back to their domestic border. This Gulf War, as it is called, affected Kuwait’s previously thriving economy. It caused heavy damage to Kuwait’s oil industry, incurred several war debts and reconstruction costs, and caused the loss of essential foreign workers.

This is evidenced by the critical changes made by the respective governments with regard to political structure and context (Avila and Henriquez 4). The changes have seen the establishment of electoral management bodies that have played significant roles towards democratisation of the region.

Their agitation for racial equality espoused one of the contemporary fundamentals of the independence wars in the Atlantic world and Spanish America. However, matters pertaining to race have been historically placed as secondary despite of famous declarations of Mexican, Colombian, and Venezuelan patriots concerning humanity’s equality regardless of origin or color1.

Risky aspects of the economic growth of China Introduction China’s economic meltdown is predicted by various economics researchers both within China and across the world. The slow-down of China’s economy has begun. The problem of debt crisis in Wenzhou is being compared to the Bear Stearns’s collapse in March 2008 that served as a trailer for the even bigger financial collapse that happened in the following September (Hays).

According to the study done by Mayo clinic in US, it is evident that one of the serious medical conditions affecting adolescent and children is childhood obesity (Metcalf, & Metcalf, 2008.). Childhood obesity is a weight condition that surpasses the normal weigh of a child corresponding to his or her height and age.

What Was The Larger Strategic Significance Of The Failure Of The Gallipoli Expedition In 1915-1916? The Gallipoli Expedition was an example of technology trying to surpass traditional war tactics. The Entente launched hi-tech machine guns, super fast firing rifles and all types of modern artillery against the nineteenth century war tactics and Ottoman patriotism.

Technology more specifically war technologies have helped people in many different ways but the negative effects always outburst the positive ones in terms of the effect on the society and environment. (Hamer, 2010) Gunpowder innovated in China, was a mixture of saltpeter, along with sulphur and carbon.

This essay will deal with the influence of feminist ideas on policymaking since 1965, with an emphasis on the impact of feminism on the formation of modern equal opportunities systems. Proceeding from the examples of policymaking in the United States of America, it will be argued that feminism played important role in the formation of equal opportunities policies, even though its influence on this matter has diminished with time.

John Dewey was known in the history of American literature as the premier reformer of the education system of the country. In his lifetime he had written different works on pedagogy along with works on psychology, sociology, with certain works in the subject of Philosophy.

America’s relations with Israel have significant effects on its relations with other countries in the Middle East. Arabs generally have a feeling that America is supporting Israel blindly and keeps a blind eye towards the massacres conducted by Israel against the Arab world in general and against Palestine in particular. America’s foreign policies towards the Middle East are influenced by its historical and cultural relations with Israel.

The United States of America is a relatively young country at the ripe old age of 235. Even though this country cannot boast as rich of a history as England or Greece, its citizens have experienced a great deal of important events and changes within a relatively short time period.

The propaganda came in many forms. Movies, print, posters, speeches, and policies all played a role in idolizing Adolf Hitler. Hitler was not mentally sound. However, propaganda portrayed him as a genius instead of crazy. Not only did Hitler persuade the German people with propaganda, but his own officers in the Nazi party, President von Hindenburg, Neville Chamberlain, and Josef Stalin.

Nelson Mandela is my hero and I join the citizens of South Africa and those of other people in the world in this belief because it is hard to find a man in our society today who would dedicate his whole life to fighting for other people’s rights and ideology that is not his own alone. He is my hero because he fought so hard to end the English system.

This paper shall analyse the emergence of the novel as the main form of literature during the Victorian era and its consolidation in later ages, including the Edwardian era. Apart from this, the emergence of department stores and their significance in the new disposition shall also be analysed in the paper.

The candidates in the said election were the incumbent President John Adams of the Federalist Party and his Vice President Thomas Jefferson of the Democratic - Republican Party. However, to make things more difficult, each party wants to have a President and a Vice President in the White House.

In the study a brief summary of the historical context and main achievements of Truman and then y Reagan is given, and after this, the two Presidents are compared, bringing out similarities and differences in the areas of domestic policy, foreign policy and legacy for the future. Finally conclusions are drawn which demonstrate that both men were effective Presidents, but Ronald Reagan did the better job.

Democracy, as the predominant political ideology, has been practiced since early 20th century and materialization of the democratic ideals became conspicuous since the World War II aftermath. As a political philosophy, democracy can be defined as the “form of government in which the ruling power of a State is legally vested not in any particular class or classes, but in the members of the community as a whole.

These two issues I have identified are in line with the broad issues identified by Fernandez-Armesto who links these two evils in history to political, cultural, and economic exploitation amongst people in their interaction with each other and the exploitation of the natural environment.  

When the common person thinks of history, images of struggle and adversity, triumph and conquest are called to the mind. The average person believes that the story of humanity is one of good versus evil, right versus wrong. This was the perspective on history held by many people throughout many generations. 

Under the leadership of Alexander III of Macedonia and driven by the belief of his divine mission to incessantly expand his kingdom, he is the first to reach and conquer Greece, Egypt, Asia Minor, and western India. But aside from being a skilled war strategist, Alexander also showed distinctive competence as an emperor of diverse cultures and ethnicities.

Confucius's philosophy was based on the simple yet important principles of morality and virtue. Around the era of 500 BC, he was an active official in the court of the emperor of China. After witnessing the millions in the Chinese empire living in turmoil, he came up with a set of precepts as a guide to the people to live harmonious lives.

Introduction Universities were established in Europe for the first time during 11th century and in next four centuries fifty more universities were established. The first university established was University of Bologna and it was founded by law students. It was during 13th and 14th century that around Western Europe Universities were founded.

Role of Individuals in Historical Thought. The incomparability of the associations and arguments between social forces in finding out the course of history is among the basic suppositions of historical materialism. An individual creates history through his struggle, determination and motivation, and the better is societal development the bigger the control of the individual on society.

The author explains that the defeat of Hungary in the Second World War resulted in Soviet occupation in Hungary. Hungary never favored communism even though they forced to become a communist state under the influence of Soviet Union. Hungarians tried to expel communism from their soil many times.

The purpose of this research study is to investigate the history of American consumer culture in relation to the impact of advertising on men and their consumption from 1880 to 1930.

Among all the historical incidents of mass killing, civil conflict, and genocide, Rwandan Genocide 1994 is the most shocking and extraordinary one. Over a period of only 100 days from 6 April to July 16 1994, nearly 800,000 (United Nation) to 1 million (Rwanda government) Tutsis and some moderate Hutus were slaughtered by extremist Hutus (qtd. in SURF).

The Expectations of English Colonists in Chesapeake and New England. Captain John Smith had in fact challenged the rationale of the English attempt to Christianize, civilize, and educate Native American Indians. This fact attests to the possibility that the people of Chesapeake and New England in the 16th and 17th centuries were not as the English colonists initially expected: uncivilized, uneducated, and irreverent.

The author states that Qaddafi has not given up and does not intend to give in to the demands of the people and has resorted to severe measures which include oppression and killings of the masses. The conflict has met with criticism from international countries and allies of Libya have also requested Qaddafi to step down.

In what ways did laws and actions concerning the westward expansion of the United States in the first half of the 19th Century (through the 1850s) reflect and influence the disagreements between the anti-slavery and pro-slavery people? The issue of slavery and the events leading to its abolition in the United States is one of the most colorful, yet tragic, in the country’s history.

He has won the presidential election as the Democratic Party candidate on both occasions. Moreover, he was the first democratic president in America’s history after the civil war. He has vetoed a number of resolutions and was often referred to as the veto president. He was also nicknamed Uncle Jumbo.

In Jack Ryan, author Tom Clancy created a character that was heavily involved in the events of the post-cold wartime period, including the events that took place during the Columbian Drug War. The film Clear and Present Danger (1994) is an adaptation of the book by the same name by Tom Clancy which is the second book in the Jack Ryan series.

According to the research, before the Renaissance and the Reformation, people had very little knowledge about their world and they also had very little power over their lives. The Enlightenment and Revolution Period, on the other hand, introduced people to new and better ways of thinking. The Industrial period can be credited with making the overall life of the common man easier and better.