The Missouri Compromise

Throughout American History, there were many events that completely changed the course of this country. From Columbus’s discovery of the New World, to the Revolutionary war, to the emancipation of slaves, Americans prospered and created a great nation that is now one of the greatest powers in the world. The Missouri Compromise was one that … Read more

Standards of living of British workers – late 18th / early 19th century

‘Is there evidence for a deterioration of standards of living of British workers during the late 18th century and the early 19th century? What are the implications for the debate over the standard of living of the British working class during the industrial revolution 1760-1850?’ During the industrial revolution from 1760-1850, there was an expansion … Read more

Creon’s Corruption: The Theban King and His Rule

Just about every organized society throughout history has seen its fair share of corruption. When power is factored into an equation, incidents of decadence are nearly inevitable. Ancient Greece, as revered and ahead of its time it was, was no stranger to this concept. Though both the advanced political systems and flourishing economies of Ancient … Read more

Alcohol addiction

Alcohol dependence is a highly prevalent disease that consists of the need to consume alcohol at high levels consistently despite the harmful effects. Individuals with Alcohol Use Disorder (AUD) understand the addictive behavior is maladaptive and hinders normal functioning. It was previously thought that addiction to alcohol was gained the same way other addictive substances … Read more

Influences on fashion from World War I to the late forties

Fashion has been, and continues to be influenced by everything from the availability of resources to environmental necessity. While being reflective of culture the two play off one another, each impacting  the other. After World War I, there was a significant social and political change, which lead to the time period called the “Roaring Twenties”. … Read more

The Republican Party overview and core beliefs

The Republican Party of the United States of America was founded 163 years ago on March 20, 1854. Currently, it is one of the two biggest political parties in the U.S.; the other one being the Democratic Party. The average Republican favors smaller government, less regulation, and more conservative social policies. Members of the Republican … Read more

The Tylenol poisonings, mass hysteria & the Crucible

On September 29, 1982, seven people ingested poisoned Tylenol pills. All seven soon collapsed and died shortly after. The victims were: Mary Kellerman (age 12), Mary Reiner (age 27), Mary McFarland (age 31), Paula Prince (age 35), Adam Janus (age 27), Stanley Janus (age 25), and Theresa Janus (age 19). The last three victims were … Read more

The Relation between Perceptions of War and Society

We can envision the relation between the perceptions of war and society as a bridge. Each side frequently is capable of intertwining with the other and can affect one another greatly. However, there is an uncertainty in how this bridge is used and what purpose the bridge brings between the two sides. In society, we … Read more

U.S. Reconstruction – Settling, Slavery, and Taxation

A few of the major themes of US History between the beginning throughout the Reconstruction era are Settling, Slavery, and Taxation. Before both English and Spanish settlers began their expeditions and discovery of America, the original people that lived Indians that lived in the North America. According to Lewis Hanke, Spanish settlers had the right … Read more

Roman architecture and concrete

We have all heard the phrase “Roman was not built in a day”. Although the underlying meaning of this phrase is that time is needed to create something great, the choice of Roman as an analogy is still profound. Roman, as one of the greatest civilizations and empires in the ancient world, is built brick … Read more

Matthew Fontaine Maury

Introduction Matthew Fontaine Maury was born on January 14th 1806 outside Fredericksburg Virginia but was raised in Tennessee. He followed in his brothers footsteps and joined the U.S Navy in 1825. He obtained this occupation until 1839 when in this year he was involved in accident that deemed him unable to serve in that squadron. … Read more

Did the way that the British empire forced people to speak English have consequences and how did the countries accept the new language?

English is one of the worlds most recognized and dominant languages and one of the most widely spoken languages by foreigners. English is taught in school in almost every country of the world and is therefore very commonly spoken and often taken for granted. What we seem to forget is how English has become such … Read more

Pre-modern East Asian international relationship

The pre-modern East Asian international relationship has significantly been based on China. China has been the center of attention in the history of East Asian due to the country developed political systems as well as a strong military which was able to influence neighboring countries. China was dominated by the strong historical dynasties which made … Read more

Hieroglyphs

Once a great civilization ahead of its time, Ancient Egypt and its leaders controlled the Mediterranean through influence and military conquests. Spanning more than thirty centuries from 3200 BC to the fall of the Ptolemaic Kingdom in 30 BC, Egypt was home to some of the most incredible art and architecture in the world. In … Read more

The Gettysburg Address

Four and a half months after the Union vanquished the Alliance at the Skirmish of Gettysburg, Abraham Lincoln conveyed the Gettysburg Address on November 19, 1863. He gave the Union troopers another point of view on the war and motivation to battle in the Common War. Prior to the address, the Common War depended on … Read more