History Essays

The HUAC did place a lot of pressure on the Hollywood Ten, and in the biography, Walter Bernstein said that the Hollywood ten were held in contempt of congress and had also later agreed to be a part of the Communist Party. However, Rossen who was responsible for the editing of scenes did not do the job right and he was the cause of the deliberate inclusion of the communist message in the movie scripts

The Vietnam war was recognized to be the biggest mistake and the war has been known to be one of the most disgraceful periods of American History. The war leads to numerous fatalities on the side of the soldiers and this was a big loss for the country as the War was one that was completely uncalled for and unnecessary. 

Bailey presents Woodrow Wilson’s unwillingness to yield as the reason for the League of Nations’ failure. Before leaving to attend peace talks at the end of WWII, Wilson laid out a fourteen-point plan for his ambitions for the peace talks. These fourteen points tried to bring an idealism of democracy to the rest of the world.

Kant asserts that societal restrictions keep individual enlightenment from blossoming in most of the population. By following societal norms like taking advice from a doctor or paying taxes are forms of suppressing enlightenment. Kant feels the government, societal classes, or the military all discourage a person to think for themselves.

The involuntary migration of indentured servants and enslaved Africans to the American colonies share significant similarities and differences among them. Significantly, one-half to two-thirds of all immigrants to Colonial America arrived as indentured servants and they were basically slaves who were enforced to be servants by the laws of the courts.

The first group he targeted, German communists, were seen as a troublesome group by many Germans and the incident of the burning down of the German Parliament (Reichstag) for which the communists were blamed, gave Hitler a welcome opportunity to criminalize the communist movement and deal with any dissidents very harshly.

Censors are ensured the liability of other branches and citizens constitutionally. Lastly, all appointed government officials are held responsible to the people on whom true sovereignty lies. It is for this reason that Bolivar proposed a representative electoral system where every ten citizens will elect one elector who will actually vote in the republican elections.

The continents were "untrammeled" but inhabited by few uncivilized groups of Indians. This population was further decreased by the onset of epidemics like cholera, malaria, and scarlet fever. They were ill-equipped with curing the plague whereas the Europeans had the knowledge of quarantine. But more importantly, they were thought not accustomed to political orientation or warfare.

Even, a Supreme Court chief justice declared slaves as inferior and having fewer rights than white people. However, in the aftermath, this war was able to end slavery in the United States of America. The tactics used by these states were to put political and economic pressure on the government of the United States of America to elevate their status and to make them equal to whites.

The purpose of this journey was “to establish a satellite English settlement in the Chesapeake region of North America.” (Virginia guidebook 1) Specifically, the 104 settlers were instructed by King James I of England to “find gold and a water route to the Orient.” (ibid.) The name, Jamestown, was thereby derived from the king of England.

Economic reciprocity was an important means of exchange between tribes in Africa. These economic ties between tribes often lead to prosperity for both groups of people. The kingdom provided a means of expanding political, military, and economic advancement at the expense of surrounding peoples. The monarch was traditionally a military leader in African history.

In colonial America, it was a necessity for everyone to work. The early colonies had to work very hard just to be able to sustain themselves and their families. In those times, women were seen as being weaker than men, mentally and physically. Men were expected to protect the opposite sex. Women had not the right to vote nor were they allowed a political position.

In general, Neolithic Europe historically corresponds to the period between 7000BC and 1700BC. The Neolithic period overlapped the Mesolithic and Bronze ages and is a period that saw several cultural changes occur in Europe. European Neolithic groups are known to have shared certain fundamental characteristics.

Now, I could see him as a pioneering force behind modern business and management theories. Though the minimal interference of governments in business remains a mirage even today, the fact that there is a general optimism towards corporate work culture as something capable of redeeming nations from economical crises is evidence enough for the pragmatism of his views.

Aside from the physical loss, women have to adjust to the economic hardship. Amazingly, they were a source of strength to other people around them while their husbands, brothers, and sons were out on the battlefield. Although the outcome of the war resulted in the abolition of slavery, many lives changed due to the consequences brought by the war.

First, there was the issue of whether the endpoint of the war would be independence or a dominion status with the British. To quote from the article, The Rocky Revolution, “BY THE SUMMER of 1776, the patience of many congressmen had been sorely tried by bitter wrangling over the question of whether or not to declare independence.

The prevailing ideas related to Humanism are anti-clericalism, human rights, gender equality, and other rights. The contemporary Organization in America, namely American Humanist Association (AHA), is an educational institution related to humanism. The Tudor Dynasty was a royal empire that ruled over England from the year 1485 to 1603. 

Among the Ottomans, Skanderbeg was known by Iskender Bey though his original name was George Castriota or Kastriotes, a name that finally culminated in Scanderbeg. Lord Alexander or Skanderbeg is considered a national hero par excellence simply because he sacrificed his life for the survival of the Albanian people.

The American West has a long and glorious history. But it is also a history marked by terrible tragedies. It was a violent period. This violence mostly occurred because there was a scramble for new land and territory. People had a reason to fight and because the boundaries were not well drawn, there were more opportunities to fight. I would therefore judge the level of violence to be high.

After the successful defeat of the Nazi forces, two superpowers emerged, the United States and the Soviet Union.  Each represented different ideologies, one communist and one capitalist, and an intense rivalry between the two different social systems continued for many years following the end of World War II. 

Between 1934 and 1940, the struggle for supremacy started between Calles and the new president, Cárdenas. Calles stood with revolutionary minds whereas radical groups aligned behind Cardenas. Later Cárdenas reunited and formed two national federations- the Confederation of Mexican Workers and the National Peasant Confederation.

With Thomas Jefferson in the Republican government are Roger Sherman, Robert Livingstone, and Benjamin Franklin. In the republican political party, state rights and farm laborers are favored over bankers, industrialists, and other monied interests. Conversely, federalists Alexander Hamilton, James Madison, John Jay, John Adams, favored otherwise.

In the 19th century, while government workers were loyal to their respective parties, they were not above taking bribes or payoffs.  Indeed, research indicates that taking bribes pretty much started in 330 A.D. in the Roman Empire.  Government officials were allowed to take up to 100 gold pieces from others but anything beyond that was considered disgraceful. 

Notwithstanding the diatribes of Jefferson against Hamilton’s economic policies; the fact remains that the latter’s initiatives saved the US, which was on the brink of economic disaster, and ensured a strong, innovative, and vibrant economy. Undoubtedly, Hamilton was the pragmatist, whose vision and efforts made the US a leading economic power.

During Jackson’s presidency, he wanted to eradicate corruption by appointing honest officers in the cabinet. What were the major policies and controversies of Jackson’s administration? He did not follow the policies of Congress; instead, he used the veto to have control over the party. Jackson had a major problem with the National Bank of United States.

Most of them have their hats on. The artist conveys the message about social manners, and solemn appearances required at the church gatherings. However, there is gaiety to a slight extent showing that it is a picnic and not the Church service. The borders and colors are attractive; also, the minor detail captured on every individual is interesting and I like the painting for these reasons.

While both Greece and Rome civilizations exhibited tremendous advancements in politics and culture, they also exhibit distinct differences that attest to the varying nature of their worlds. In determining the extent of difference between the two societies, this essay compares and contrasts the features of geography, art, and economy.  

A large percentage of the population is farmers who empathize with the goals and ends of the war creating an atmosphere of wanting the war in the said era even though the economy is affected (p.33).  In terms of the industrial aspect, the war triggered and cost loss of a significant part of the labor force (p. 75).

Since the advent of Rock and Roll, analysis (Millard, pp. 59-62) has indicated a new wave of independence in the youth of the country that was able to distinguish themselves from older generations in the form of music, and this genre of music provided a sense of harmony to youth in a collective manner.

The pure phonics method as devised by Blaise Pascal has proven to be more effective than the various 'whole language' approaches. In fact, they point out the methods introduced by Gray and others, are very harmful due to "their rigidly controlled vocabulary, and emphasis on memorizing whole words before the letter sounds are learned". 

One of the elements that make Egyptian history attractive is its glorious past. Egypt was one of the world’s oldest civilizations and its wonders such as the Pyramid of Giza is still existing until today. It is such an engineering and architectural wonder that Discovery Channel and National Geographic always feature a documentary about its pyramids.

The present paper has identified that three of the most important figures in the movement for Black liberation across the world are W.E.B. Du Bois (1868 – August 27, 1963), Marcus Garvey (1887 – 1940), and Martin Luther King (1929 – April 4, 1968) and each made incredible to the movement in different ways.

The heliocentric model illuminated the orbits and movements of Mercury and Venus making the model more credible than all the previously proposed theories and models. This model started the search of the truth behind the sun-centered universe and finally, during the 19th century, Bessel’s work proved that Earth has a yearly rotation around the sun.

This paper is about pre-Darwinian ideas regarding evolution. Though many people think that Darwin’s theory of natural selection was unique in concept, it is a fact that the Greeks had similar notions of “descent into modification” which was not as sophisticated as that of Darwin but was nonetheless a precursor to the idea of progress and evolution of species.

Its authority has expanded for decades and its capacity for international maneuvering, both politically and economically, is hard to surpass. The American president considered the most powerful leader in the world circumspect a plethora of responsibilities that come with his position and all of these are a number of events amalgamated together.

Robins provided an intensive examination of a state temple built by Hatshepsut in the cliffs of Nebhepetra Montuhotep next to the funeral complex. Here, not only were the architectural and engineering capability of the queen's time were revealed. Instead, a number of political, social, and cultural insights were depicted owing to the wealth of artifacts and reliefs found therein.  

In eighteenth-century America, women, in general, were seen as inferior to men. Women, either black or white were seen as inferior to men. The American society then, was one on the view that women are better left at home and do household chores than exploring the outside world. In view of this fact, women were more subjected to acts of slavery than men.

It would be an understatement to say that the United States of America has come a long way in the integration of the diverse cultures of the country. The importance of history in our understanding of this day and of the future cannot be stressed enough. The role of the slaves in shaping what the country is today is palpable.

The reading details how Spain’s Highnesses sponsored Columbus’s enterprise of the Indies and how religion played a significant role in that the explorer was required to determine the methods that could be used to convert the Indians into Christianity. The reading also details the sighting of new lands and interactions with the natives.

At the same time, was the rising of labor demands that unified thousands of farmers as well as immigrants. The railroads also connected several towns and cities. Such a development, the building of railroads increased three times particularly after the existence of the Civil War and subsequently tripled once more over forty years.

The discovery of America and other lands that fall under the category of New World is indeed a great achievement. It marked the beginning of trade, new good, and industrialization that have contributed to the numerous success that is evident today. Despite its success, it also comes with some evils such as exploitation and of native tribes.

This paper illustrates that the name Hollywood was coined by H. J. Whitely, the Father of Hollywood. Many of the famous theatres in Hollywood are used as venues for great concerts and major premiere theatrical releases. It is a popular destination for both tourism and nightlife and also has the famous and most talked about “Walk of fame.”

Europe did not emerge overtime without the significant historical events taking place in its history. These significant events were turning points to its history and legacy. The Roman Empire refers to a period of the post-republican stage of ancient Roman civilization. It pursued an autocratic form of government and vast territorial holdings in Europe.

The grand edifice of an ancient Church building can carry different meanings and emotions for different people. Gloucester Cathedral and York Minster, the spectacular medieval cathedrals hold all these credentials converged into one. Here, the spiritual world and the secular world become mutually inclusive with perfect harmony and beauty. 

This paper will cover the factors starting from the French colonization and management of Indochina, the Ho Chi Minh independence movement, the American intervention, and the role played by the Soviet Union and China. The Vietnam War was one of the most important wars that the world has ever seen.

The American West is commonly identified through a variety of classic symbols that are supposed to epitomize the spirit and character of this area of the country. These symbols include cowboys, covered wagons, log cabins, prospectors, the saguaro cactus and so on. These symbols are often criticized for their over-generalities.

The western world initially consisted of adults and children whereby the adults paired their children at a young age of sixteen for marriage. However, the rise of the term “teenager” was developed when these teenagers exuded a culture and experiences that were not known to both the adults and children (Kennedy, 2004).

In-flight emergency, after receiving information about the flight, sent five ARFF (Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting) vehicles. The vehicles determined that the aircraft could not reach the airport and might crash. It was recognized that aircraft might land on runway 31 and as a result, ARFF vehicles took their positions by it. 

9/11 has proven that terror attacks can happen anywhere if we remain complacent in protecting our way of life. They have given a blow to aviation security and in response, we have to tighten our airport security. The recommendation detailed in this paper will ensure that the United States ports will remain unaffected by any terror attacks. 

 Intelligence refers to the information relevant for the formulation, and implementation of policy by the government to further its national security interests and deal with threats posed from actual or potential enemies. In this regard, it pertains to providing staffs and commanders with timely, accurate, relevant, predictive and tailored intelligence information.