Rhetorical Analysis In the article about Colin Kaepernick, by Rashad Robinson, made apparent that he’s was another symbol for Americans. Kaepernick decided to take a knee during the national anthem as a symbol of protesting for the equal rights of colored people and police brutality….
Essays on History
The American Revolution become a colonial rebel which came about among 1765 and 1783. The American Patriots within the 13 Colonies defeated the British inside the American revolutionary struggle (1775–1783) with the assistance of France, winning independence from terrific Britain and setting up the united…
Many immigrants traveled far for a greater chance in life, the Japanese came to America for jobs, better opportunities, and freedom. During this time many countries faced economic problems, death, loss of land, and trying to peace back their nation after massive destruction. Japan was…
In “The Holocaust camps” by: Ann Byers it talks about how Adolf Hitler became the dictator of Germany. It then goes on to tell the readers how he uses the power he has against the Jews, that he has a very strong feeling of hatred…
More outposts arose from the major cities along neighboring rivers, but the Chesapeake Bay was the only outpost with no single primary port. Chesapeake Bay’s other ports included: Baltimore, Annapolis, Alexandria, and Norfolk; these of which had expanded from there, though due to the many…
The rights of humans are shown throughout the laws made by human beings, you have the right to justice and freedom as given to us by our unbidden laws of being a citizen in the united states of America. The judicial system has the responsibility…
The keyword that I chose to focus on is “institutionalized racism.” This keyword has a rich history and is interconnected to many things. In this paper, I am going to focus on applying critical race theory to institutionalized racism as well as look at the…
Danny Vineyard opens American History X by proclaiming he does not care for anyone who is not White or Protestant. A powerful monologue for the opening of this particular film, a highly controversial and barbarous story of racism in a family and the seeds that…
The War of American Independence was like the French Revolution once that appeared in France in 1789 or in Russia in 1917 or perhaps in China in 1949. a relentless sportive circuit absorbs the initial foundations of the previous support and carries over command from…
Mercy started publishing her works in forms of satire, which is the use of humor or exaggeration to expose the political views at the time. Her husband and other close associates who had expressed criticism of the British helped her with ideas for her satires….
“A revolution can be neither made nor stopped. The only thing that can be done is for one of several of its children to give it a direction by dint of victories.” (Napoleon Bonaparte). The American Revolution was a major event in history that sparked…
Mike Duncan is a living creator of a very popular podcast series which has been downloaded millions of times. He talks about Rome civilization and its fallout in his podcast, and authored a book named “ The storm before the storm: The beginning of the…
When people imagine a great empire, most think of Rome. The Romans had great ideas and plans which would have made any current empire seem tiny. From the great expansion led by masterful tacticians to the immensely advance government which our government is modeled after…
Japanese pilots bombed Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Following the attack were strong feelings of fear, distrust, and hatred from white Americans toward those of Japanese descent. These moods were highlighted when President Franklin Roosevelt signed Executive Order 9066 allowing for mass relocation of…
Most people in America don’t think much of the government system or the way it works. Very few people question the way our system works, and one of those people is Thomas Paine. Thomas Paine is a respected author and pamphleteer, most well known for…
Although there is no definite figure, the Roman Empire was estimated to have a population of between 50 and 80 million people. When considered, this is an enormous population which required massive imports in order to feed all citizens. Thus, this assignment will document and…
The Romans and the Chinese had well-developed empires, they managed to keep themselves on their feet because they were able to withstand battles and achieved good economic stability. Romans and Chinese had a different history indeed, different kings with different beliefs, wars, economic stability and…
The Colonial Way of Life (chapter 3) explains the societal and economical aspects of the three colonial regions, the southern, middle, and New England colonies. While chapter 4, From Colonies To States explains the tyrannies imposed on the colonies, thus leading to the oppressive need…
Thomas Paine’s Common Sense pamphlet was one of the most influential factors that made people and colonists want American Independence. He speaks for the common people, which is why he was liked. In the beginning of his pamphlet, he speaks about religion and government, and…
Role of women in early American history, broadly in intellectual and cultural history is to explore the rhetoric of historiography. In the chronological arrangement of the pieces, it starts by including women in the history of the Revolutionary era, then makes the transforming discovery that…
The French Revolution, occurring just on the heels of the American Revolution, is one of the seminal moments of modern civilization. You will often hear it referenced by pundits and columnists with either derision or admiration, depending on where the speaker sits on the political…
Four hundred years ago, after being trafficked several times by human traffickers, 19 black slaves arrived on the American continent for the first time. Today in 2019, people commemorate them by celebrating the Black History Month. Is Black History Month necessary? I think the answer…
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…
Introduction Operation Anaconda was an excellent example of the ability to adapt to changing situations with limited personnel, resources and talent by U.S. and joint forces working together in a rugged and unique battlespace to defeat an unconventional enemy in their homeland. Following the events…
Abstract In early March 2002, the United States Military established an operational plan to uproot enemy Taliban and al Qaeda fighters that had gathered and embedded themselves in the Shahikot Valley of Eastern Afghanistan. This battle plan involving a “hammer and anvil” style approach proved…
By the year 1970, the Chicano movement was heavily dominated by young students in high schools and colleges. González explains how they focused on problems that they experienced at their educational institutions, and how they were committed to the concept of cultural regeneration. By definition,…
A true revolution occurs when the citizens of a regime unify to overthrow either a current leader, government structure, or any other fundamental aspect inflicted on society by the current administration. Revolutions may be violent or peaceful, but must attempt to remove a regime that…
Post-colonial theory is based around the idea of otherness and resistance, which is a concept that continuously appears in Audre Lorde’s poems. Lorde often writes about the struggles of non-Western people and those whose country was colonised, and she specifically talks about the racism that…
Operation Anaconda Joint Planning In the spring of 2002 in Afghanistan, Operation Anacondas outcome was labeled a “success.” The conflict was a joint effort in defeating al-Qaeda and the Taliban. Later findings revealing there was a lack in communication and unreliable intelligence used for planning…
Operation ANACONDA was a flawed operation yet effective. This fight was the first great-scale encounters in the era of -2001 War in Afghanistan subsequently the Battle of Tora Bora in December 2001. CJTF Mountain’s use of the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP) and the initial…
An enduring issue is a repeated problem that has been debated over time. Sometimes, societies have to deal with issues or endure issues that they face. It is important to look back at some of the ways society has endured these issues so we can…
The Chicana Feminist Movement came to be as a result of other identity movements that emerged from the 1960s in the U.S. With the combination of their unique experiences with race, gender, sexuality, and class, the Chicana women were able to fuel their fight against…
Revolutions, in a political sense, are commonly defined as “…sudden and seismic shift[s] from one form of government to another” (National Geographic). They tend to display four common characteristics; dissident elites, mass frustration, shared motivation, and state crises. The effects of these characteristics tend to…
America, as a nation, has seen a lot to grow its democracy and be a nation that is a home for the many. Since the time of exploration by the Europeans, tyranny has divided people based on their social and economic statuses. Because of the…
On Wednesday November 20, 2019 I went to go visit the exhibit “LA Starts Here” located in LA Plaza de Culture y Artes. My really close friend from high school who is currently my roommate came along to visit the museum with me. She was…
In a letter to James Madison, Thomas Jefferson once said “A little rebellion now and then is a good thing and as necessary in the political world as storms in the physical.” Rebellions is what was needed to lead up to the Civil War and…
Haiti is a country that has gone through tremendous amounts of struggle and pain throughout its history. One of the most defying events in Haitian history is the Haitian revolution of 1791. Alejo Carpentier’s novel, The Kingdom of This World shows the true struggle that…
From the fur trade, to confederation, Canada has had one wild ride. There are many different aspects to look at when deciding what influenced the creation of Canada the most, but the one that seems to have had the greatest impact on Canadian Identity is…
Most soldiers partaking in the War of 1812 did not previously have any military experience. Only a few senior officers had participated in the American War, which occurred 30 years ago, or they served in British regiments. Officially the militia was composed of all the…
Life as a soldier during the War of 1812 wasn’t simple, a British soldier had to endure many trials and tribulations during the war. Back then daylight savings time wasn’t used, which meant that British soldiers had to get up really early at 3:30 am…
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…
The Chicano Movement of the mid-twentieth century marked an era of revolution, resistance, and re-organization as there was a far-reaching cry for equality by Chicanx individuals. People from different generations, genders, and sexualities in the Chicanx communities joined in the movement, however, their contributions have…
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…
Imagine living in a town where you have/had been living for a long time and suddenly, someone comes to your town and tells the world that the land has been left uninhabited. Your colonizers tell you to leave your homes and claim it to be…
“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…
Alexander Hamilton’s financial program had 5 parts: Federal Government was supposed to pay off all debt and the interest, new bonds were established to pay off remaining debt and federal government was to assume state debts, Bank of the US was established that issued notes…
Social status, differences in belief, and unresolved economic issues are the main developments that became ongoing concerns that could have led colonists to question their place in the British empire. To begin with, life was socially and financially stratified, the laborers had minimal opportunity to…
Abstract Even though Operation ANACONDA was declared an “absolute and unqualified success” by Commander General Tommy Franks, USA, (Ret.), the original battle plan “didn’t survive first contact with the enemy” (Kugler, 2007, p. 1). Even though the original plan fell apart on first contact, it…
Many may have heard of the Caribbean or more specifically the island that seems unified but yet divided into two distant colonies. Living on opposite sides of the island, living completely different lives, religion and beliefs, but many do not know why or how they…
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…
Where “Changes in the Land” by William Cronon addressed the complex ecology and general perception of settlers and Indians, “Tales from a Revolution” addresses the dynamic and quickly changing politics and individual conflicts between settlers and Indians. Changes in the Land was an interesting read,…
As a people, Native Americans have been through a lot in regards to their suffering over time. The discrimination and oppression they were subjected to throughout our history as a Nation is embarrassing. Being white is a huge barrier on a native reservations today because…
Maus I and Maus II by art Spiegelman is a history novel based on real events and a real story. The graphic novel is about the author Art Spiegelman father’s journey through the holocaust as a Jewish man in WW2 (spell it out). The article…
The world of art has been prohibited of its practical means and instrumental values, and of its free presence in human lives. Autonomy has been used in aesthetics in many different ways and aspects of life. The genesis of the autonomy of art has always…
Art is very subjective, yet very objective. When the topic of art in Europe is brought up, one draws their mind to Michelangelo or St. Peter’s Basilica. Those classic, yet timeless pieces of art are something that will forever be part of our modern conscientious…
There have been many major events and actions people have taken in the past to create what we call history. However, what we hear and learn today may or may not be the whole truth. Many stories in history are absolutely inaccurate and incorrect. One…
The movie I watched was “Troy” and it depicts the Greek culture. The setting of “Troy” was placed around 3,200 years ago in Sparta, Mycenae, Ithaca, Phita, and Troy Greece, also can be known as the Bronze Age. The main characters of the movie are…
The spirit of the soldiers is worthy of our admiration, are they use their lives to protect the peace, is that they guard the security of the territory behind, let people live and work in peace. They take children reluctant to part and go, they…
Black Panther tells the story of T’Challa who returns home to Wakanda to take his deceased father’s place as King. Upon his return, an enemy surfaces in Wakanda causing T’Challa’s fate as King and Black Panther to be tried. He is now in a place…
As mentioned before, the Market Revolution had a major influence in the changing of the original “unity” that the nation held prior to 1860. During this time, the revolution had led to a divide in America, also known as the “Second Party-System”. The Democrats were…
Genghis Khan was a brilliant leader, particularly a brilliant warrior. Around half the Mongolians claim to be the direct descendants of Genghis Khan. He claimed that ‘conquering one’s enemies; taking possessions; loving their women and daughters’ should be necessary for happiness. Many people seem to…
Philip ll was stabbed to death at his daughter’s wedding by a former guardsman. Alexander, Philip’s son, immediately proclaimed himself king of Macedonia following his father’s death. Taught by the superb minds of Aristotle and his father, Alexander flourished as the king of Macedonia and…
Jefferson is a man of unwavering convictions. Through his letters it is clear that he devoted much of his time and political resources to the promotion of his viewpoints on slavery and the mental capacity of black people. In the span of thirty-two years, Jefferson…
The above excerpt encapsulates the principle articulated by the ECJ in Hoffmann-La Roche (HLR) i.e. exclusive purchasing agreements and loyalty-inducing rebates are abusive by their very nature. The excerpt thus invites the discussions about the current and future development of the case law in the…
When we don’t learn from history, we are doomed to repeat history. The holocaust was such a horrible event, and if it was directly caused by one nation, it involved the complicity of several others, and a lot of deaths could have been prevented by…
Commemorating the past is important because it can help different groups develop relationships and can even help form our beliefs and identities as individuals. One example of this is the attack on the twin towers in 2001. The memorials and public knowledge have influenced and…
Robert Walton is consumed by his ambition to reach the North Pole because he believes “glorious expedition” is the most valuable achievement according to his own rationale. However, Walton’s logic and unsympathetic behavior kill the crew members by refusing their request for return back to…
It felt like the world would come to an end because the God is dead – that is how millions of chosen by Holocaust thought while escaping death day by day. Going through horrible experiences some lost their belief: “Where was God during the Holocaust…
Despite of all life battles of Holocaust survivors, they were able to find resilience and start a new life again referring to the past as a lesson and the present as a gift. The ordinary daily routine seemed for majority as a sort of abnormal:…
The Holocaust is one of the most well known genocides that have taken place. It had destroyed millions of lives. Exterminated because of their social, cultural, ethnic, or religious. While the term Holocaust refers to the systematic mass killing of the Jewish people in German-occupied…
In the entire history of mankind, there have been many incidents when millions of people died fighting for freedom, for honour, for glory, for a peaceful sky above their head. But unfortunately on the pages of history there are sheets that will always remain stained…
Hitler is almost solely who is to blame for the holocaust. But that being said it may have or could have been prevented if Britain and France and the allies don’t sit around. Let me explain, the quote “The only thing necessary for the triumph…
The word prohibition means the action of forbidding something, especially by law. The United States tried to do this with alcohol in the 1920s. Even though the United States thought that it would help the alcohol consumption in the states at this time, it failed…
The Holocaust between 1933 to 1945 was led by a man by the name of Adolf Hitler. The Nazis formed a committee to combat homosexuality and abortion. The Holocaust also included mass murders of millions of Jews, Gypsies, intellectually disabled, dissidents and homosexuals. The Nazis…
This is a movie worth watching several times, about human rights, about freedom, about human nature, about history, about faith, almost a lot of profound but closely related to human questions, it will let you know what is the greatness of martyrs, seems to better…
Climate change is a swift change in the earth’s normal weather patterns and when this change results to an unusual increase in the global temperatures, which lasts for even over a decade. An aspect that we can see arise from this change is global warming….
Most people believe that slavery was gone when the Thirteenth Amendment was passed in 1865. What don’t know is that there are still many people being used for forced labor and sex illegally in the United States and across the world today. According to the…
Nationalism can be defined as the dedication to the interests or culture of one’s nation. Nationalism can be expressed in a small way, such as the celebration of an individual’s culture, or something much larger such as the French Revolution. Nationalism comes in both positive…
The most leading approach used by Civil Right activists throughout the movement was non-violence, in short, this method was central to gaining a change in federal law, it is evident that through this method the Civil Rights Campaign got higher coverage which aided the movement…
Imagine someone coming into your life, appearing to look normal, genuine and trustworthy. What if this person guarantees you a better lifestyle, but instead you become enslaved into human trafficking? Human Trafficking is when a person abducts you from your normal lifestyle or situation and…
