Category: History 3303
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U.S Atomic Bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki
Controversy over the Atomic Bombing The decision of the President of the United States to drop atom bombs on the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki during the World War II has been clouded by controversy, with several people supporting it and others criticizing it. Many people, including Congressional Republicans, veteran groups and self-proclaimed patriot…
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Second Amendment as a Research Topic
Choosing a topic for further research is always a challenge because it requires thinking it over and gathering as much detail as possible prior to the study itself, such as making up preliminary plans and identifying the desired outcomes. It should be the subject of interest, but, at the same time, there should be some…
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Patriots: The Rebellions in Lower Canada 1837-38
Table of Contents The Patriots History of the Rebellions The aftermath of the rebellions Works Cited The rebellions of Upper and Lower Canada were the revolts against the British colonial power in Canada, and these rebellions were held between the years 1837 and 1838. The Lower Canada Rebellion of 1837 refers to the armed conflict…
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The History of Gold Rush
Table of Contents James Marshall’s Primary Concerns after He Discovered Gold Sarah Royce and the Abandoned Caravan Disillusionment of Daniel B. Woods Works Cited The Gold Rush was a massive event, triggered by the discovery of gold in Coloma, California. James W. Marshall found the gold, while he was inspecting the river’s channel. This discovery…
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Rome from 140 BCE to the Reign of Octavian
Table of Contents Tiberius Gracchus and Gaius Gracchus Marius and Sulla Pompey Cicero Julius Caesar Octavian Policies, Perceptions, and Conflicts Influence Of The Romans To The Rest Of The World Conclusion Reference List Numerous events took place in Rome between 140 BCE and the time Octavian. These events are political, social, economical and cultural. The…
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Factors Influencing American Foreign Policy
Impact of presidents on American foreign policy and Obama’s influence and change in the international agenda Presidents in the United States often affect foreign policy by deciding whether the country will employ diplomatic means to deal with an international relations issue or whether they will use war. History shows that through approval of congress, American…
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History of Manifest Destiny in US
The middle of the 19th century was an expansive time in the United States, a period when appropriate actions would result in significant benefits. According to these principles, John O’Sullivan was unsuccessful. His risky investments were never fruitful. His political allies never paid him well for his publishing work. His scheme to seize Cuba was…
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Momigliano’s Contribution to Historiography Development
Table of Contents Brief Summary Major Messages People’s Opinion on the Work and the Way It Has Changed Conclusion Reference List Brief Summary Momigliano is one of the most prominent historians of the twentieth century. He wrote numerous essays on the history of Christianity. One of these works is his essay “Pagan and Christian Historiography…
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“Masters of Command” by Strauss Barry
Strauss’ book ‘Masters of Command’ revolves around three war leaders Alexander the Great, Hannibal and Caesar. They stand out as leaders of their time as they ruled effectively and won their battles. Strauss strives to bring out lessons concerning good leadership, which is mostly characterized by good strategy formulation and implementation, all of which are…
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Missouri Compromise Role in American History
Table of Contents Introduction Discussion Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The Missouri compromise refers to an agreement passed in 1820 as a solution to the differences in government over slavery (Forbes 19). Before the agreement was passed, numerous member of the United States Congress disagreed on the way to incorporate both western and southern states in…