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This “think piece” will cover the westward expansion from the 1860s to the 1890s. There will be three contributing factors which helped facilitate the expansion that will be discussed in this paper. The main focus point will cover major cities, railroad networks, improved agricultural land, states and territories in the timeframe discussed. The railroad played…

Rosa Parks stood up for what is right, even when others weren’t brave enough, even when she sat in a cold dark drewry cell, she still made the decision to stand up for what is right. Rosa Parks never thought twice about her decision to not give up her bus seat. Would you be brave…

During the 1870s to the 1900s there was a period of United States history known as the Gilded Age. As Mark Twain described, “glittering on the surface, but corrupt underneath.” The Gilded Age is known for the great amount of corruption and scandals that happened throughout these years. Among these countless scandals, the Haymarket Affair…

Poverty in America has changed from the time of Reconstruction to the 1930s and is ever changing in American society. There was a shift in wealth from the South to the North during Reconstruction, followed by an almost destitute country around the time of the First World War. Then, even after the economic boom in…

In the Summer of 1952, Egypt’s king Farouk was deposed and exiled from Egypt by the country’s army¸ the same army that has been in control of the country ever since. Not only did most of the population want him gone, but many political officials wanted him gone as well. People in Egypt crowded the…

The Japanese Period (1941 – 1945) The Japanese occupation of the Philippines occurred between 1941 and 1945, when the Empire of Japan occupied the Commonwealth of the Philippines during World War II. The invasion of the Philippines started on December 8, 1941, ten hours after the attack on Pearl Harbor. As at Pearl Harbor, the…

Mahatma is a Sanskrit term of reverence ‘mahatman’ meaning ‘one of great soul’. –  Gandhi was recognized as India’s Father of the Nation” because he was one of the most charismatic leaders who fought for the freedom of the country with ahimsa (non-violence) and satyagraha (way of truth) as his only weapons. BIOGRAPHY Mohandas Karamchand…

Once upon a time there lived the king of Phrygia who ruled over his people from a luxurious castle encircled by a stunning rose garden. Many of us know this king as the man with the golden touch, but his real name was Midas. Despite his abundant wealth, Midas thought that his greatest happiness was…

Taylorism in the 21st century In today’s world examples of Taylorism (scientific management) is not difficult to find in organizations all across the world; may it be in industries such as vehicle & computer manufacturing, customer service call centers, and even some restaurants we eat in. These industries are functioning more effectively and efficiently by…

Emma Goldman once argued that “No real change has ever been brought about without a revolution… revolution is but a thought carried into action.” The thought of freedom allowed America to rebel against Great Britain and become what is today the United States of America. Rebellions prior to 1850 gave rise to new social and…