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The Spaniard and Aztec civilisations were two wholly different universes whose doomed brush caused some surprising reactions from both parties. Neither of these states knew precisely what to anticipate or how to respond to each other’s behaviours. Differences in faith, imposts and arms became the make up one’s minding factors of who would be the…

Introduction Family and Society are alternative beats of the same heart. Many aspects contribute to the making and evolving of a healthy society, and family is the fundamental unit of the society. It is the foundation on which the superstructure of society is built. If the foundation is weak, the overall structure, howsoever decorated and…

            The Indian Removal Act of 1830 was one of the most controversial policies of former United States President Andrew Jackson. This statute forced the Cherokee nation to surrender to the federal government its lands and to relocate to present-day Oklahoma. Out of the 15,000 Cherokees who were obliged to migrate, at least 4,000 died…

For the film assignment, I decided to take a deeper look into the fascinating culture of Thailand. The film I watched and analyzed, The Legend of Suriyothai, was based on the true story of heroic Queen Suriyothai and the many sacrifices she made for her country. This story of loyalty, betrayal, and war portrayed many…

The American experiment that began as a Republic after ratification of the Constitution created political, social, and economic participation for its citizens, but not for women. The status of women in the early 19th century was shaped by economic considerations, religious beliefs, and long-held notions of female inferiority. While poor, laboring women suffered the most,…

The year is 1692 and Bridget Bishop is arrested for what the townspeople of Salem, Massachusetts believes is witchcraft. She is found guilty on June 2nd and is hanged publicly on June 10th, making her the first victim of The Salem Witch Trials executions. Throughout the next year, 19 more people will be convicted and…

Introduction. Vietnam is a unique civilization with highly cultured people. It is a country filled with natural beauty, tranquil rural settings, and bustling urban centers. In this period of renovation, Vietnam is emerging as an economic powerhouse in South East Asia. From the bustling commercial center of Ho Chi Minh City to the gracious capital…

Frederick Douglass was a newspaper editor, lecturer, United States minister to Haiti, and a very successful writer despite living a childhood of slavery. In the essay by Frederick Douglass, Learning to Read and Write, Douglass describes his personal experiences as a young black slave during the 1800’s. Similarly, in another essay by Maya Angelou, Graduation,…

The Rebellions of 1837 began after Papineau’s rights were denied by the governor to 92 resolutions of reform. Papineau had thought it was important that the people of Lower Canada should have a more suitable government, rather than the small oligarchy. After his rights were denied he led the Patriots against the Oligarchy gov’t. His…

Nat Turners rebellion was the bloodiest slave revolt in Southern history. and it had a profound and irrevocable impact on the destinies of Southern whites and blacks alike. Nat Turner lived in Southampton County, which is in Virginia. In Southampton County, there were many slaves. The masters of these slaves believed that the Negroes were…