Category: History 3303
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The Pullman Strike, Its Reasons and Today’s Outcomes
A civilized society is often divided into classes where each has its specific and unique characteristics. As a result, there are layers of civil masses, and the conditions for existence are not always equal. One of the most important aspects of any society is the working class, and the way labor is viewed and qualified…
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Primary Sources on Brutality of Native Populations
Table of Contents Introduction Exaggerations of the brutality of native populations Conclusion References Introduction Throughout the nineteenth century, Europeans occupied a significant part of the world and interjected in local political, cultural, and religious matters to the point of a complete change in direction. This abuse of power was justified by media that depicted local…
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Jim Crow Disfranchisement of Southern Blacks
The first step toward racial equality in America was signified by the Thirteenth Amendment, which in theory should have abolished slavery in 1865. Nevertheless, racial oppression was still relevant in many states, specifically in the South. Several laws – which were later named Jim Crow laws – in the 1870s and 1880s paved the way…
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The Athenaeum Club in Canadian Labor History
Table of Contents Summary Athenaeum Club Description The Site’s History Significance Athenaeum Club and Present References Summary Today, Canada is one of a small number of states with a reasonably high standard of living, and it is reasonable to assume that this is due to the country’s lengthy labor heritage. Given the fact that the…
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The Armed Revolutionary Forces of Colombia
Introduction Colombia is a country fragmented by tropical forests, mountain ranges, and poor infrastructure. It is also characterized by a tradition of insurrections and armed revolts against the government. The elements have provided fertile grounds for the growth of guerrilla groups in the country. Guerilla warfare is one of the most prevalent armed conflicts since…
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The US History and Its Five Critical Moments
Table of Contents Introduction The End of the Civil War and the Reconstruction Era that Followed The Great Depression and the New Deal The Civil Rights Movement The Vietnam War The Election of Ronald Reagan in 1980 Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The American Dream is an ideal that has been a part of the nation…
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The Great Fire of Chicago Causes Analysis
Table of Contents Background Cause Of the Fire The Spread of The Great Chicago Fire The Consequences of The Great Chicago Fire Rebuilding Of the City References Background The Great Fire of Chicago of 1871 has been one of the highly debatable issues in the history of the United States. The exact cause leading to…
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English Reformation and Its Consequences
The great Protestant Reformation took place in Europe from approximately 1517 to either 1555 with the Peace of Augsburg or 1648 with the signing of the Treaty of Westphalia1. There were many movements that were sparked due to Martin Luther nailing his Ninety-five Theses to the door of the church in Wittenberg, Germany. Each movement’s…
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Andrew Johnson and the Battle Over Reconstruction
After the Civil War, the North was determined to help rebuild the South, leading to a period of Reconstruction in 1865-1877. During this period, states that had seceded from the Confederacy were put under the control of the federal government before being readmitted to the Union. Abraham Lincoln and, later, his successor Andrew Johnson developed…
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Japanese American Internment in Literature Since 1946
Table of Contents Introduction Publications From 1946 to 1965 Publications From 1965 to 1990 Publications From 1990 to the Present Conclusion Bibliography Footnotes Introduction Japanese internment is a dark chapter of American history. The literature about it changed its tone overtime from analytical to a study of civil rights. The findings show that events such…