Vietnam Between 1954 and 1965. The initial reasons for U.S. involvement in Vietnam seemed logical and compelling to American leaders. Following its success in World War II, the United States faced the future with a sense of moral rectitude and material confidence. From Washington's perspective, the principal threat to U.S. security and world peace was monolithic, dictatorial communism em

Mahatma Gandhi Without question, Mahatma Gandhi is the quintessence of peaceful protest and humanity. He led India to independence from Great Britain and in his 79 years on this planet, he achieved so much more than he could have possibly anticipated. In his Hind Swaraj, or the Indian Home Rule written in 1909, Gandhi explains his concepts of self rule. Gandhi was a firm believer o

The Civil Rights Movement Civil rights means that people have the right to be treated the same regardless of their race, gender and/or religion. These rights are laws in the United States and many other countries. Civil rights are guaranteed by law but took many years to achieve. For example even after the Civil War, African Americans were treated badly. They got the worst jobs and were

The Slave Trade And Its Effects On Early America Slavery played an important role in the development of the American colonies. It was introduced to the colonies in 1619, and spanned until the Emancipation Proclamation in 1863. The trading of slaves in America in the seventeenth century was a large industry. Slaves were captured from their homes in Africa, shipped to America under

D-DAY On June 6th 1944 Introduction In this paper I will focus on D-Day. I will explain why it had to be done and how it was made possible. Whether it be the LCVP which was the landing craft that was developed specially for D-Day, the M-1 Garand .30 caliber rifle or just the soldier carrying it. It was the early morning hours of June 6th 1944. The largest military invasion of all time

The Mexican Revolution: Causes, Effects & Fact The Mexican Revolution: Causes, Effects & Factors One of the main reasons why I decided to write this paper on Mexico is because I find it to be a very interesting country, which much of its history has been marked by major conflict and frequent change. These archaic civilizations shaped the foundations of Mexico until the first Euro

Dutch Republic Essay: Dutch Republic There were many challenges that the Dutch Republic faced and had to try to overcome between 1650 and 1713. Unity wasn’t at it highest point during this time period either because of some problems that they faced. Prosperity was very vital to them because they needed money to fund the actions that they were planning. They had many security con

The Foundation Of Science Nothing has more dramatically shaped the experience of modernity than with the scientific revolution. It changed the way that people saw the world around them. The period was composed of philosophical apprehension, complexity in mathematical pondering, and astronomical assumptions. Jardine marks on particular scientists, theologians, mathematicians as well as as

Day Of The Dead Day of the Dead This is an ancient festivity that has been much transformed through the years, but which was intended in prehispanic Mexico to celebrate children and the dead. Hence, the best way to describe this Mexican holiday is to say that it is a time when Mexican families remember their dead, and the continuity of life. The original celebration can be traced to

History Of Land Speed History of Land Speed (Automobiles) For almost two hundred years now mankind has been obsessed with speed. Motor car, road vehicle, first appeared at the beginning of the 19th Century. The first cars were propelled by the steam, but these vehicles were not a success and the age of the motor car really dates from the introduction of the petrol-driven horseless

The Downfall Of Tsarism Without Russia’s previous history World War One would not have created such discontent and wouldn’t have led to a revolution during February 1917. World War One highlighted the weakness in the autocratic system and was a contributing factor to the February uprising and thus the fall of the Romanov rule. The impact of the First World War was a key factor in the do

The Effects Of Industrialization Effects of the Industrial Revolution The impact of the Industrial Revolution was a positive experience for some, but it was a great difficulty for others. Because of the demands for reform and protection for workers arose, government and unions began to take place. Although, the Industrial Revolution was beneficial to the progress of the world from t

The Firing End THE FIRING END What a person thought of European intervention, particularly their involvement in slave trade, depended on which end of the firearm they were on. Although Europe did not invent slavery, the slave trade that went on between Europe, Africa and the Americas involved an unprecedented violence enforced by weapons. There were three sides of the violence: t

Midevil We know very little of the first several hundred years of the Anglo-Saxon, or "English", era, primarily because the invaders were an illiterate people. In this paper I will discuss their warband history and why their lives were full of battles and great stories. Our earliest records of them are little more than highly inventive lists of rulers. We know that they established sepa

Mexico War U.S. Mexico War This paper will examine the United States-Mexico War by analyzing the economic and ideological factors, as well as taking into consideration the international events that occurred during that period. These three elements and their implications are key to not only understanding the event, but also its aftermath. After a large period of economic growth the

Niccolò Machiavelli Niccolò Machiavelli was an important figure during the Renaissance period. He was an Italian statesman, leader, historian, writer, and political theorist who’s life and career has been very influential and has led me to do research on him. The information in this paper is intended to inform the reader of the life and legacy of this Renaissance philosopher. The birth

The Epic Of Gilgamesh The ancient Mesopotamian writing, The Epic of Gilgamesh, gives readers insight into the traditions and customs of the people who wrote it. Like all epics, The Epic of Gilgamesh is the story of a heroic national figure: this epic gives the story of the life of Gilgamesh from his birth as two-thirds god, one-third man to his death. Throughout the epic the importance o

The Era Of Good Feelings: An Era Of Idealism Or Realism' A paper submitted to Dr. Galatas of the History and Political Science Department at Georgia South Western State University The Era of Good Feelings: An Era of Idealism or Realism' The Era of Good Feelings was the national mood of the United States from 1815 to 1825, as first described by the Boston Columbian Centinel on Ju

The Gallipoli Campaign The Gallipoli Campaign The Gallipoli Campaign began in early 1915, set off to open up the straits known as the Dardanelle’s so that communication and supplies could be easily exchanged with Russia. This trade route was a very prized by the Turks; however, they were far from ready when the first British-French fleet was mobilized. On February 19th 1915, the

Final Solution One of the greatest enigmas surrounding the Holocaust and more so, Nazi Policies towards Jews is uncovering when and how Hitler’s Final Decision evolved. The readings for class, Christopher Browning’s “The Decision for the Final Solution”, Karl Schleunes’ “Retracing the Twisted Road” and Lucy Dawidowicz’s The War Against the Jews, 1933-1945, presented interesting outlooks

The Genocide In Rwanda The Genocide in Rwanda “Things whose existence is not morally comprehensible cannot exist” Primo Levi’s observation of the Jewish Holocaust. The Polish author Raphael Lemkin was the first to coin the phrase ‘genocide’. Lemkin was working as the Polish advisor to the United States War Ministry at the time. He took the word from the Greek phrase for race

Mayflower Compact The Mayflower Compact was signed on November 11, 1620 on board the vessel Mayflower. The Mayflower Compact was signed by forty-one men on board the ship. The person primarily responsible for this was William Bradford. He stated the two reasons for writing the Compact was that he was afraid of mutiny, and he thought they needed a form of self-government. This document wa

The Great Depression The soaring stock market became a symbol of prosperity, seeming to signify the capacity of the American economy for production of wealth. Though limited by today’s standards, the number of Americans drawn into the stock market grew quickly and was far greater by the late 1920’s than ever before. Because of this, when the crash came, it had a stunning impact on the

The Gun Powder Plot The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a result of the inconsistent policies of King James I toward English Catholics. An attempt to increase toleration for, if not completely convert England back to the Catholic faith, the Gunpowder Plot was a well planned, well funded, but miserable catastrophe for the Catholic Church. The plot, which was intended to help with the advanc

The Gun Powder Plot The Gunpowder Plot of 1605 was a result of the inconsistent policies of King James I toward English Catholics. An attempt to increase toleration for, if not completely convert England back to the Catholic faith, the Gunpowder Plot was a well planned, well funded, but miserable catastrophe for the Catholic Church. The plot, which was intended to help with the advanc

Enlightenment Social and technological change in the seventeenth century brought about the greatest change to a seemingly ordinary concept that everyone experiences everyday- thought. Never before had such an immense change in the thought processes of a mass group of people, quite possibly the world over, occurred. A change in America from the very beliefs that founded the country with E

Abraham Lincoln A great president, a great speaker, a man of morals, a man who knew what to do when no one else did, this man is Abraham Lincoln. Known for being involved in the events prior to and after the Civil War, there is much more to Lincoln’s life. Although he was known as a good man, there will always be people who must point out shortcomings in every good man’s life, includin

Armenia Armenia Armenia is one of the oldest civilizations known to man. Their lineage traces back to the great ark builder, Noah. Armenia is located in western Asia. Land locked, it relies on its vast network of rivers and lakes for its water. With no deposits of coal or oil, water is the only source of electricity. Armenia is very mountainous and its climate varies according

Cimon Cimon was an Athenian General of the 5th Century B.C. Cimon's father, Miltiades, died in prison when he could not pay a fine of fifty talents where he died, and his mother was named Hegesipyle, the daughter of King Olorus of Thrace. As a young man, Cimon had a reputation for being a drunk and not very bright. They accused him, in his younger years, of cohabiting with his own sis

Courages People Throughout the world there have been many people who have showed courage, dignity, and kindness when difficult times appeared. It is not easy to do and it is not asked of anyone to do so, but those who chose to show heroism and not request fame are citizens who are dignified for making the world safer. An exemplification is Harriet Tubman. She goes down all the way to the