Essays on History

American expansionism also regarded as westward expansion refers to the period of confederation when the USA was extending its borders to the west. The United States of America civil war was fought between 1861 and 1865. The war broke out in 1961 after the election of President Abraham Lincoln where...

Dorothea Dix and her Contributions to Human Services Dorothea Lynde Dix stands out as one of the most prominent individuals who contributed significantly to the progress of human services delivery in the United States. Born in 1802 in Hampden town, Dorothea Dix's background is believed to have involved neglect by parents,...

Inarguably, November 1917 marked the rise of a new era to women’s voting privileges; as it was on that day that Carrie Chapman delivered an insightful plea to the American Congress; one that ascertained the need to enact the 19th amendment, a clause that entitled women to enjoy the privilege...

Morgan Tsvangirai and Lucius Sergius Catilina in history are one of the candidates that did take part in trying to overthrow the government. Morgan Tsvangirai was from Zimbabwe while Sergius Catilina was a Roman senator from the Rome Empire before Christ. Both individuals did take courage and strong beliefs using...

Frederick Douglass What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? Frederick Douglass piece What to the Slave is the Fourth of July? is a write-up wherein he pours his thoughts on how he views the celebration. Dated 5th July 1852, Douglass starts off by...

Capitalism, by definition, describes an economic system that is characterized by the control, ownership and use of property by private actors for their personal interests. Whereas capitalism exists in several different variations, the defining feature of any capitalist production mode is capital accumulation and the profit-oriented production of services or...

Abraham Lincoln's Inaugural Addresses Abraham Lincoln became the president of America in 1861 during the time that the Southern state was exiting the union. By March 4th, 1861 seven states had left the union; he addressed his remarks to the south. Throughout his term, Abraham Lincoln gave two inaugural addresses -...

On the steps of Lincoln Memorial in Washington D.C. on August 28, 1963, Martin Luther King Jr. delivered one of the most important speeches in the 20th Century. His speech “I Have a Dream” talks about ending racism in the United States of America while calling for civic and economic...

As World War II was drawing to a close The US released two nuclear weapons upon the Japanese cities of Hiroshima and Nagasaki. These bombings took place on August 6 and 9, 1945 respectively. It happened right after the states obtained the consent of the United Kingdom which was a requirement...

In the book Abbey gives a comprehensive account of his experience during his three-year stint as a ranger in Utah. On pages 55 and 56, Abbey explores the various skills that facilitate the interaction between man and nature. Some of the fundamental skills he identifies are curiosity, initiative, and adventurous (Abbey...

K9 is a term referring to a police dog in English speaking countries with the name derived from the homophone word “canine”. The K9 is a dog that is highly trained to aid police and other law enforcement agencies. The history of the dogs is that it was first a...

Adolf Hitler and Napoleon Bonaparte Adolf Hitler and Napoleon Bonaparte were two great leaders who changed the face of the world. Notably, they did not only have a significant impact during their time, but also their influence is still felt in the modern world. The two rulers followed a near identical...