‘The Crucible’ is a 1953 play written by Arthur Miller. It is a historical and partly fictionalized story of the Salem witch trials that took place in Salem, Massachusetts from 1692 to 1693. John Proctor is a hardworking middle-aged farmer, father, and husband. He values…
Essays on Historical Figures
Standing up for what is right, even when facing isolation, is a profound manifestation of integrity and moral courage. This essay explores the significance of advocating for one’s convictions, the challenges inherent in such a stance, and the transformative impact it can have on individuals…
During 1851 a passionate speech was given by Sojourner Truth at the Women’s Convention in a small town in northern Ohio. This message was presented to predominantly white women, and has unequivocally demonstrated the power it carried through the legacy it still has today. It…
Sojourner Truth initially name d Isabella Baumfree was born in Hurley New York ninety miles North of New York City seven miles west of the Hudson River in 1797 enslaved (2). Isabella was the property of a few slave-owners and first sold for $100 at…
In the speech, “Ain’t I a Woman” by Sojourner Truth, talks about the inequalities women and colored women faced during the 1800s. It is a famous speech because of the impact it had for women at the time trying to get equal rights as men….
Slavery is a way where rules of property law are applied to individuals, enabling people to possess, buy and sell different people, as a type of property. Sojourner Truth was an African-American abolitionist. Her speech in 1851 turned out to be generally known during the…
Introduction Slavery started a long time ago around the 1600’s, where the British were kidnapping Africans and making them their slaves. It had gotten worse over time and many people were severely hurt and had terrible living conditions. Luckily though, there were many abolitionists that…
The term American gets thrown around a lot and people mean different meanings when it comes to the term american. American in the past has meant to people that your acting with patriotism and respectful towards America. I believe American should mean to represent America…
Imagine one day you and your family decide to go to a restaurant, as you enter the restaurant you get some weird looks but you pay it no mind, moments after you and your family sit down and wait for the waitress/waiter to bring the…
On september 1, 1939, Germany began their invasion of Poland and started one of the most devastating wars. Several nations from around the globe declared war on each other. One of the nations that declared war was Great Britain, which was led by Winston Churchill….
From very early years people biologically tried to divide population of the earth by the skin or eye color, that the point when people start to think about terms like segregation and apartheid. Both of the terms are tend to separate society apart and make…
Douglass describes the institution of slavery in a pragmatic way. Growing up as a slave away from his mother has allowed him to establish this ideology about slavery. He describes how his relationship with his mother was broken because of slaveholders. It was deprived of…
To protest I feel is to make an action or statement objecting towards someone or something which is considered out of line or is unfair. Article 19 of our human rights clearly tells us that we have the right to ‘freedom of opinion and expression’…
Introduction “Freedom Walkers” by Russell Freedman published and was originally published on September 30, 2006. Freedom Walkers is about how on December 1, 1955, Rosa Parks refused to move to the back of the bus and give up her seat to a white man. Her…
IIn society, as an African American woman, I face numerous obstacles along the way. I learned about a lot of things that seem unequal in a lot of places. It shows that things shouldn’t be a certain way, that everyone should be treated equally instead…
On September 19, 1796 George Washington decided not to publicly deliver his famous farewell address to the nation but, instead choose to have it published in the Philadelphia “Daily American Advertiser”. Washington’s speech comes after he decided to step down from his presidency after his second…
Notwithstanding the fact that we are living in the 21st century, race and racism are still an issue. There is still a long way to go to reach equality among people of all color and sex. What is important is to be aware of this…
Greta Thunberg has established herself as the first world political leader born this century in her fight against climate change. Our current socioeconomic structure is driving environmental breakdowns which are imposing a detrimental inheritance on future generations. The younger generations are faced with the increasingly…
Many think of freedom as the ability to do what you please, but the reality is that freedom is the ability to act, speak, or think as one wants without hindrance. Many also fail to ask themselves: What supports freedom? You may think that the…
In the opening paragraph, Abigail Adams strongly appeals to ethos. Credibility is established through the specificity of the questions she asked. It is clear that Abigail was educated and kept up with the war efforts. Abigail inquires as to where the fleets are, what defense…
Diana Spencer was born on July 1, 1961, Princess Diana moved toward becoming Lady Diana Spencer after her dad acquired the title of Earl Spencer in 1975. She wedded the beneficiary to the British honored position, Prince Charles, on July 29, 1981. They had two…
In spite of the fact that she lived quite a bit of her life in the spotlight, there’s a lot most people, likely don’t think about the adored Princess Diana, from her preferred style architect to her pre-imperial working life, her preference for music to…
In a world run by social media and rising number of fashion influencers and bloggers, only a few unassailable fashion icons have survived the ravages of time and left their mark on the fashion industry. However, it can be argued that by the end of…
“I feel this is the most dangerous phase in my life.I feel he’s planning an accident in my car. Brake failure and serious head injury in order to make the path.” Admired by all and known to many, Princess Diana of Wales was born on…
During the 20th century there were a lot of people that were influential in that period of time, but one of the more popular people would be Princess Diana. Princess Diana was the princess of Wales and influence people for things she did during her…
Before I could start this assignment, I had to understand what the abolitionist movement was and how it pertains to the world we live in today. I had no idea what an abolitionist was, or how it correlates with how we live and view equal…
Have you ever wondered how we live in the world that we live in today? What made it become what it is now. Sadly war played a large effect on how America is today and the Cold War is one of them. It had many…
Napoleon Bonaparte is widely considered one of the greatest conquerors to ever live. Born the son of a noble off the coasts of Italy, it just took him a few decades to rise to prominence during the French Revolution, which began in July 1789. Throughout…
The Cold War was tension between the U.S. and USSR. The war lasted about 45 years. It was the longest non-violent war in U.S. history. This war did not contain any weapons or warfare, rather used words and ideas. For example, threats and propaganda. It…
I think that the French people did a great job in how they led the revolution, considering the fact that they had no other source to take ideas from and this can be seen in their actions too. The decision of attacking Austria was clearly…
According to , a tragic hero is “a person who faces adversity, or demonstrates courage, in the face of danger. However, sometimes he faces downfall as well” . In the Tragedy “The Crucible”,a farmer by the name of John Proctor committed adultery with Reverend Parris’s…
The novel Animal farm, by George Orwell is a page turning novel about an ambitious farm hoping to achieve equality, happiness, and being free. Napoleon, a main character who is feared on the farm, is shown as a very tyrannical dictator through many of his…
A tone of praise continued after the news of Stalin’s death. The Daily Worker published a two-page biography, written by Rothstein, dedicated to Stalin not unlike the official Soviet additions with regards to its tone and references to the memorable life of Stalin as an…
Frederick Douglass’s autobiography, “Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass,” describes the terror of the life of a slave. Having a voice as a black slave was difficult, so the popularity of this autobiography was historical. He was going to have to be very convincing…
Napoleon was a 19th-century French strategist, politician, and founder of the First French Empire. Emperor of the First French Republic, Emperor of the First French Empire. Napoleon’s life could not have been any ordinary. If you want to talk about Napoleon’s life, there are many…
To be successful, the possession of specific skills and the ability to perform certain tasks has an underlying process of learning that one must go through in life. In ‘Learning to read and write’ by Frederick Douglass, the author shares his background as a young…
The renowned philosopher Aristotle formally outlined the parameters of the tragic hero in his work “On Poetics”. Aristotle primarily based his tragic hero model on oedipus, a king from Greek mythology. He outlined the John Proctor tragic hero as a person of noble birth who…
There are many questions raised concerning the taciturn confrontation amid U.S.A and U.S.S.R. People still raise concerns about whether the cold war was unavoidable and if so, what the factors that made it inevitable were. The cold war was coined on politically aware, monetary as…
In the Narrative of the Life of Frederick Douglass, Douglass critically describes how slavery was terrible for all of society. It broke down families on both sides of the human tragedy. It treated slaves barbarically by taking all human dignity from slaves, treating them as…
In the process of slavery, enslaved people were able to resist the dehumanization of slavery. The way Frederick Douglass and the people he knew struggled against authority and control of their owners and overseers is Frederick Douglass overcame the owners and overseers tactic of keeping…
Born in the 1400s amidst the battle for the French throne, Joan of Arc, the brave French teenager stepped out with instructions from her visions to redeem France from the English. She died in the course of this venture and was named a saint. Joan…
Africa has suffered the most from the ravages of slave trade. An estimated eighteen (18) million Africans were taken to Europe and the ‘new world’ to meet the increasing demand for slaves. With the colonization of the Americas starting in the 16th century, a new…
In the verses of Billy Joel’s ‘we didn’t begin the fire’, an imperative verifiable name is referenced, Joseph Stalin. What’s more, I will jump at the chance to relate some data about whom he genuinely was. At whatever point his name is referenced, what rings…
Jeanne d’Arc, otherwise called Joan of Arc. She was laborer from France, who God had driven France to triumph in its war with England. Joan was the daughter of a servant. Her mother showed her since early on the historical backdrop of The Catholic church…
Harriet Tubman quoted after crossing the Underground Railroad, “When I found I had crossed that line, I looked at my hands to see if I was the same person. There was such a glory over everything; the sun came like gold through trees, and over…
Harriet Tubman Davis’s legacy at the end of the 19th century has caused controversy because of her service in the Civil War as a nurse and a spy. It is important to mention that Harriet Tubman is profoundly known for her service in the underground…
Today, this paper is going to talk about Joseph Stalin’s life, where he grew up, where he went to school and so on. Then how he got chosen to rule Russia, and how he got to the top by creating Communism, and how he sadly…
“I have reasoned this out in my mind, there is one of two things I have a right to do; Liberty or death. If I could not have one I would have the other.” once said Harriet Tubman. This report is about all the amazing…
Everyday something either something bad or good happens to me everyday, sometimes even both things happen. My life is not perfect and it will never be that way. I have a short story about what I mean, everyday I wake up for school and usually…
Joseph Stalin was a feared dictator of Russia, who rose to power at the expense of others. He wasn’t always a ruthless Russian dictator. He was just like any other kid but didn’t go to school, but he did some terrible deeds in his life….
Political Situation in Russia pre Stalin During the Romanov Dynasty, a few years prior, Russia was slow to industrialize and did not make much progress because Tsar Nicholas II, nobles, and priests did not solve any economic, social, or political problems (Ellis and Esler 375)….
John Proctor’s lethal fault was his incredible measure of pride, and that gradually tied a progression of tragic occasions that in the long run made John Proctor surrender to his death. Lamentably, Proctor passes on for a wrongdoing he didn’t submit. Another vital piece of…
Many people wanted to achieve the American Dream because it gave freedom from oppression and the right to worship God as we wish. People sought out to America to achieve this dream. During the early years of our country, it was this dream that was…
Prince Henry issued new laws to encourage sailors to sail beyond the mapped routes and discover new trade routes to West Africa several decades ago since after the Ottoman Empire controlled Constantinople several decades ago, they blocked access to North Africa and the Red Sea…
The first central theme focuses on spirituality, mythology, tradition, and duty to a higher power. The theme closely resembles John Winthrop’s life and works of writing. According to Encyclopedia Britannica, Winthrop immersed himself in spirituality at a young age and grew to be a passionate…
In 1854 Florence Nightingale publicized the `miasma theory`, which was known as the bad smell theory through this theory cleanness was improved in hospitals. The introduction of anaesthetics for pain in the 19th century helped in the improvement of health services and anaesthetics is still…
Born on March 31, 1927, and died on April 23, 1993, Cesar Chavez became recognized and remembered as a leader and labor organizer. By taking risks, encouraging, motivating, and building the confidence of his fellow farmers he founded an organization that later grew to be…
Intelligence is defined as the ability to acquire and apply knowledge and skills, this can come in many forms. Howard Gardner, a Harvard professor most known for his theory of multiple intelligences. Gardner believes there are seven intelligences; musical intelligence, bodily-kinesthetic intelligence, logical-mathematical intelligence, spatial…
Kings of ancient India have also tried to protecte the environment in their kingdom. A breif detail of Maurya and Gupta empires are regarding the protection of environment. Maurya Empire: During 5th and 6th centuries BCE owing to abundant natural resources and suitable environmental and…
As one of our Founding Fathers, John Adams was an influential and reputable figure who contributed much to the success of the American Revolution. During the colonial times that led up to the rebellion, John Adams worked fervently and passionately as a Patriot. However, his…
The trials of enslavement pertained to numerous economic difficulties for all communities in the country as well as for foreign countries worldwide. This major guide required slavery to allow the country to fall into an abyss thus separating the country, to graduate to a civil…
The history of the ancient Indian Political Thought is of great significance and of practical utility for a clear understanding of the Political wisdom of our own ancestors. Kautilya (370-283 BCE), also known as Chanakya or Vishnugupta, Dramila (among many other names) was the great…
“Liberty, once lost, is lost forever.” As one of the founding fathers, John Adams played a very important role in the journey to America’s freedom and its initial start as a country. As the second president, many expected big things from the Massachusetts native, though…
In 321 BCE, banished general Chandragupta Maurya, under direct support of the virtuoso of Chanakya, established the Maurya empire in the wake of toppling the authoritative lord Dhana Nanda. This past life was known as the Golden Age of India, during which Hinduism and Buddhism…
From the 1950s to 1960s, California migrant farm workers experienced difficult times, facing unfair working conditions in the fields and discriminated against “white”Americans. All of the Mexican agricultural workers worked in inferior and poor conditions daily, with a low wage. Although providing food for all…
From the beginning Cesar’s Chavez ideology of always standing up for people set him apart and made him a leader rather than a follower. More importantly, however, his character affected people. He was not only a person to be followed but also a beacon of…
Political participation are actions carried out by citizens within formal institutions and the legal mechanisms of the political system. Citizen participation is exercised when the citizen carries out public actions that have as their destination the interaction with the State in the sense of influencing…
When one contemplates American society in the 1950s, the word “boom” often comes to mind. After all, America had won the war, demonstrating unprecedented military strength. The economy was booming, suburb development was booming, and even childbirth rates were booming. As described by Winston Churchill,…
Ellis discusses the conflicts of the American Revolution and the history of the United States of America. I will just go by each chapter first because I feel that is easier. In chapter one Burr and Hamilton both shot at each other causing Hamilton to…
The play that was the hottest ticket in town in 1943 was The Patriots. The Patriots was similar to today’s Hamilton because they went over some of the same things such as fights between Hamilton and Jefferson, Hamilton’s plans for the national bank and if…
Ham: Hamilton believed that a solid union would be the greatest to peace, and liberty to the states. Jeff: Jefferson believed that if the whole country was ran by one government or union, it will cause a large scale of corruption to the country. Ham:…
There are two different political designs in the initial stage of constructing the United States: federalism and democratic republicanism. Hamilton is a proponent of federalism who have deep non confidence with the citizen while Jefferson advocates democratic-republican party with strong confidence in the crowds. It…
The upcoming United States presidential election seems to make headlines of every news station because of the constant drama, name-calling, and blaming. It is as though everything is “breaking news”. Tensions rise, parties split, and it makes a great news story. Elections can cause a…
John Adams was born on October 30, 1735, in Massachusetts. The environment that John Adams grew up in was a farm that was not too far from Boston. His father much like John had more than one job he was a shoemaker and farmer for…
Florence Nightingale has highly influenced the Nursing field. As stated by Jeff Strickler she is “the founder of modern nursing” (p. 43). She grew up in England with a rich desire to become a nurse. However, her family did not have the same desire for…
Florence Nightingale once said, “the very first requirement in a hospital is that it should do the sick no harm” (A Quote from Notes on Nursing, n.d.). Not only does this quote apply to Nightingale’s experiences during the Crimean War, it also rings true today….
I attribute my success to this – I never gave or took any excuse. – Florence Nightingale. How hard will you work to push yourself for what you want? Florence Nightingale was conceived on May 12, 1820, in Florence, Italy. She was the youngest of…
Alexander Hamilton was a smart hard-working man, you may know him as being one of the Founding Father of the United States, but do you know where he came from and what he did to get there? Let me tell you. Alexander Hamilton was born…
“All men are created equal.” This sentence has been one of the best known words in the Declaration of Independence, especially when it comes to equality or human rights. The equality, which we human beings have been keen to call for, seems always too difficult…
It’s not a common thing for a man to be a secretary of treasury, be in the military for many years, and die after a duel from a bullet. Yet, this is how the life of Alexander Hamilton went. Hamilton was a very interesting and…
