Comparing the origins of serfdom and African slavery

Throughout history, slavery has been a common method of labor production. Globally, many countries have a history of using harsh labor to assemble goods and services. The Russian Serfs and African Slaves are comparable examples of forced labor. Although both serfs and slaves were put in similar positions, the most notable difference between the two … Read more

Julius Caesar (from Italy) and Yitzhak Rabin (from Israel)

There are many lessons that can be derived from the study of powerful, significant rulers. These impactful leaders are none other than Julius Caesar (from Italy) and Yitzhak Rabin (from Israel). While some may perceive their common traits as merely being assassinated by political dissidents in both their regimes, these two figures have more similarities … Read more

Key Leaders in the War of Mexican Independence

Key Leaders in the War of Mexican Independence In general, all revolutions that occur in history are inspired by great leaders. This has been evident from The American Revolution to The French Revolution; it was through the acts of the people that brought about change. Another major revolution that held important key leaders was The … Read more

How did the plan to create a nuclear weapon happen?

In early 1939, the world’s scientific community found out that German physicists had discovered how to split a Uranium atom. This event happened during the time in which World War 2 was taking place. Many people were afraid that the Germans would create a weapon capable of complete destruction. Albert Einstein, a scientist who had … Read more

History of the Crusades

History of the Crusades 3.1 Background Prophet Muhammad introduced the Arabian Peninsula in the seventh and eight centuries to Islam. This helped to unify the Arabs and also helped them expand their territory and influ-ence, which stretched from the Iberian Peninsula over northern Africa to the west of India. Relations between the Christian and Muslim … Read more

Treaty of Versailles

It is June 1921 in Germany, and it has been 2 years since The Weimar Republic has signed the Treaty of Versailles. The terms that were stated in the Treaty of Versailles are that Germany first must pay 1 billion marks to the League of Nations. Germany must also not have an army greater than … Read more

Daisy Bates

After witnessing two flaming crosses on her property with signs reading “GO BACK TO AFRICA! KKK.”, Daisy Bates became well aware of her social security and protection as then president of the National Association for the Advancement of Colored People (NAACP).  Despite these frequent racial incidents, Daisy Bates went on to become one of the … Read more

Maya Angelou (singer, dancer, director)

Maya Angelou was an American singer, dancer and director. She was also an African American poet, a teacher, and a civil rights activist who has inspired many. She encountered many complications through her life but still managed to be one of today’s most inspiring woman. Marguerite Annie Johnson – Maya Angelou- was born in St. … Read more

The French Revolution – analysing the causes

In the early 1780s, France was one of the richest and most successful countries in Europe. However, due to due to the interplay of many factors (political, social and economic) there was a revolution that broke out in 1789. This revolution would later be referred to as the French Revolution. Let us delve into the … Read more

Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal

Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal was his plan for America.  To better understand Theodore Roosevelt’s Square Deal you first must understand Theodore Roosevelt.  If you understand Theodore Roosevelt better you can better understand his reasons for making the Square Deal.  Theodore Roosevelt was raised very rich in New York.  He was very small and not athletic … Read more

The history of the orchestra

The history of the orchestra depends significantly on how one uses the term. An individual can state that an orchestra is a corporation of instrumental musicians or that an orchestra is a corporate of musical instruments. (The Orchestra) It’s best to agree that an orchestra are instrumentalists combined with different sections. These sections are divided … Read more

Chicano (Mexicans Americans)

Chicano, also termed the  Mexicans Americans were people who were subjected to a lot of national oppression by the U.S, hence they were considered as second class citizens. They were facing neo-colonialism inside the united states, hence this led to the upcoming of the Chicanos, which were an oppressed nationality that faced a common experience … Read more