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  • Chapters 1-6 of A Short History of Reconstruction

    Table of Contents A Critical Summary of the Book: Chapters 1-6 What the Author is Writing About Critique of the Argument Discussion Question Bibliography Footnotes A Critical Summary of the Book: Chapters 1-6 The book A Short History of Reconstruction, 1863-1877 examines how the Republican government wanted to transform America. The main goal was to…

  • History of Palau Independence

    Palau was established as a sovereign country by the Compact of Free Association on 1st October, 1994, which guaranteed the continuation of military, economic and political links between Palau and the US for fifty years. The Compact of Free Association outlines the relationships that three sovereign countries had entered into as associated nations with the…

  • The Spanish Explorers in the New World

    Table of Contents Introduction The aim of the Spanish explorers Summary References Introduction The discovery of America by Columbus and the subsequent conquest of the West-Indian Islands, Mexico, Peru, and other parts of the New World presented great political, juridical, moral, and religious problems for the Spanish monarchy. The Spanish explorers had a great impact…

  • The Monroe Doctrines Critique and Analysis

    Table of Contents Introduction Background Essential Concepts American Public Platt Amendment Gaston Nerval Counterargument: National Security  Elihu Root Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction In the early 19th century, the young United States, with hopes of becoming a major world power like its former mother country, started a campaign for territorial expansion. In an era dubbed…

  • Working Conditions of European Miners in 19th Century

    Zolas work was set during the Industrial Revolution which was a period of heightened economic and technical changes that occurred in Europe between the years 1760 and 1850. During this time the steam engine was introduced on a wide scale as well as the innovation of machines designed to perform tasks that had previously employed…

  • Human Knowledge of History

    Introduction Our knowledge of history helps us realize its nature, inevitable ambiguity, and ultimate myth. Although history repeats itself, a person cant expect something to happen in the future without a clear knowledge of what happened in the past. Human knowledge of history is something more than memorization. This explains why critical thinking is necessary…

  • The Arizona Department of Corrections Morey Unit 2004

    Table of Contents Introduction Reactions to the incident Similar incidences Causes of the crisis Lessons learnt and prevention strategies References Introduction The Morey unit hostage situation, considered the longest in American history, began on the 18th day of January 2004 when inmates from the Lewis prison complex in Arizona took control of the control tower…

  • History: The United States Origin

    Introduction The world consists of communities that practice different traditions and have unique social, economic, and political activities. Sociologists argue that societies will continue to evolve because people have to adopt new lifestyles and drop practices that disadvantage and expose them to social, political, and economic challenges. There are various theories that explain the importance…

  • The American Promise: History

    Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Work Cited Introduction The American comprehension of liberty has become the guiding light for the majority of countries. Thousands of people from all over the world come to the United States every year, hoping to pursue a better future for themselves and their families. However, Americans have come…

  • Yemen Crisis: Causes and Outcomes

    Yemen is topping the list of International Rescue Committee (IRC) countries that are being watched due to the increased civil war that has been going on for five years. The civil war has seen 3.65 million people being displaced in Yemen since 2015. Also, about 24 million Yemeni nationals are under humanitarian care; therefore, this…