Andrew Jackson, the 7th president of the United States was also the first self-made man to become the president of the United States of America. He was only nine years old when the Declaration of Independence was signed by the founding fathers, but he did take active participation in the battle of New Orleans and …
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Several countries have tried to grapple with the problem of alcoholism by prohibition over several times in the past; the most iconic one would have to be the prohibition era in Chicago and the rise of Al Capone, as a result. Prohibition generally means a complete ban on all alcohol based drinks but it should …
When it comes to the topic of war, whether it is the second world war or any war for that matter, it can be hard to think of the same as having a positive effect. But truth be told, there were some positive outcomes to the Second World War which started when Germany invaded Poland …
The Crusades are one of the most contentious historical events in world history. A Catholic in Italy, a Muslim in Turkey, and a Jew in Eastern Europe are likely to have polarizing views on the subject. For some islamophobes and white supremacists, it is even a rallying cry in their conflict with Islam. This controversy …
The First World War, which originated in mainland Europe lasted from 28 July 1914 to 11 November 1918. Today, we see it as one of the most pointless wars in human history. Sparked by the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand, the egotistical monarchs of Europe escalated the situation war ranged from the vast steppes of …
If you live in the Western World, we have ingrained tales of Christopher Columbus’ voyages to the Americas in our minds. Arguably, this is one of the most pivotal moments in world history. The world’s borders, technology, culture, and religion were all affected due to Europe’s exploration of the world’s unknown to them. This, of …
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Reconstruction commonly refers to the period right after the American civil war and refers to the intermediate period, immediately following the cessation of hostilities (1863-1877). While the main objective of the civil war was to bring the southern states to the heel and effectively end all forms of slavery in the south, it still continued …
Industrialization enabled us, as a species, to attain new technological heights. Alongside technological changes came social changes not seen since humans settled down and began agrarian societies thousands of years earlier. While this seems well and good, when looking at industrialization as a whole, there are many negative effects on individuals and societies as well. …
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Imperialism, in all its contours and shades, has certainly changed the world even though the question of whether the change has been for the better is still to be debated. When one considers Imperialism, it is always better to start with Ancient Rome, for ancient Rome, with all its trappings of Majesty was but a …