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Introduction Feudalism was a new system of authorities brought to Western Europe from France by William the Conqueror. William was born in France and by clip, he was able to turn out himself in wars. As a consequence he gained the trust of the childless male monarch of England, Edward the Confessor, whose female parent…

The Holocaust aimed to eliminate 11 million individuals in Europe, over half of whom were Jewish. The blame for various troubles was placed on Jews due to German failures like World War I. Hitler fostered anti-Semitism within his army and across much of Europe. The Holocaust involved three stages with the goal of exterminating Jews….

Introduction “American Slavery, 1619-1877” by Peter Kolchin gives an overview of the practice of slavery in America between 1619 and 1877. From the origins of slavery in the colonial period to the road to its abolition, the book explores the characteristics of slave culture as well as the racial mind-sets and development of the old…

Literature vs. informational Text Did you know that informational texts are more accurate than literature texts? In literature it haves less information unlike informational text that includes more information. Also in literature the purpose is to entertain/engage and in informational it’s to inform/educate. Another difference it that the tone for literature can take several tones…

Indentured servitudeIndentured servitude became increasingly popular during colonial times, especially in the Americas. Unprivileged peoples in places such as China, Japan and India sought after a better life in the Americas and Africa. However, since they did not have a sufficient amount of money for commodities like food, clothing and housing, a contractor in their…

The Boston Massacre, an important and contentious event in American History, still lacks a precise account of its occurrence. It was not a spontaneous incident but rather the result of preceding actions. This tragedy brought about lasting changes in America and pushed the nation towards revolution. Without a doubt, the Boston Massacre continues to be…

Section1: Quesiton1 When looking at the state of international relations in the post September 11th era, it is important to revisit influential arguments made by renowned political scientist in the past and see if they still apply today. Two theories, Frances Fukuyama’s “The End of History” and Samuel Huntington’s “Clash of Civilizations” have caused much…

The movie “Gung Ho” is about a Japanese automobile company called the “Assan Motors” beginning to do business in the United States where cultural problem occurs between the Japanese managers and American employees. In the start of the movie, Hunt Stevenson goes to Japan and asks the firm owners to re-open the auto plant. After…

The west in the early 1800’s was a hostile place for Mountain Men. Although mountain men faced the arrows and spears of Indians and the brutal climate of the mountains, they used their knowledge and strength to overcome their hardships and turn a profit trading fur. Native American relations were strained at best when the…

America may be famed for its Jazz Age and prohibition during the 1920’s, and for its economic strength before the Wall Street Crash, but a darker side existed. The KKK dominated the South and those who did not fit in found that they were facing the full force of the law. Those who supported un-American…