World History Essays Examples For College & High School Students in PDF

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A Discussion on What Enabled the World’s Most Advanced Countries to Spread and Conquer? (788 words, 3 pages)

What Enabled The Worlds Most Advanced Countries To Spread And Conquer?Qatar, Luxembourg, and Singapore, three of the most successful countries in the world, believe it or not, started out the same way as Congo, Liberia, and Zimbabwe, the three poorest countries in the world, a small civilization, with barely any ... Read More

A History of the Hanging Gardens of Babylon (859 words, 6 pages)

The Hanging Gardens of BabylonThe Hanging Gardens of Babylon were one of the original 7 Wonders of the World. They were built under the rule of King Nebuchadnezzar II (The Hanging Gardens of Babylon, Unmusem). They were one of the only 7 Wonders of the World that may not have ... Read More

Who Was to Blame for the Cold War? (502 words, 1 pages)

Who is to blame for the Cold War?Although both Truman and Stalin contributed to Europe and East Asias heightened tensions in the years immediately following World War II, the Cold War itself was practically inevitable. The alliance that had formed between the United States and the USSR during World War ... Read More

A Comparison of the English Settlements in the Chesapeake Regions and New England Colonies (1013 words, 4 pages)

The English settlements in the Chesapeake regions and New England colonies were very different in many ways. Although these colonies were rooted in England they separated only to become very different in many ways. These ways include, settlement patterns, gender balance, economic difference, political structures and religious institutions. The settlement ... Read More

The Common Clothing, Daily Life, and Religion in the Early Nineteenth Century (1334 words, 5 pages)

In the early 19th century the women wore very similar types of clothing. As undergarments they would wear shifts. These were usually made of white linen it could be plain or lace trimmed. Another undergarment was called a stay it was developed to apply shape to the womans body and ... Read More

The United States of America’s Pursuit of Self-Interest through Foreign Policy: The Spanish-American War, The Open Door Policy, and the Control over the Panama Canal Zone (594 words, 2 pages)

America had remained mostly an isolated country until the late 1800's when the United States was faced with the opportunity of building a colonial empire. By 1890 the United States had begun to expand its influence onto islands in the Caribbean and South Pacific areas. They entered in other countries' ... Read More

The True Purpose of the Civil War and Reconstruction Period in History (632 words, 2 pages)

The Civil War and ReconstructionThe Civil War was the bloodiest war to be fought on American soil. Although both sides expected the conflict to be over in a matter of days, it lasted four long, hard years, from 1861-1865. The war turned brother against brother, neighbor against neighbor. Then came ... Read More

Somas, a Democratic and Monothesitic Sanctuary Island for the Shipwrecked and Exiled in the Southern Coast of Australia (507 words, 2 pages)

In the early 1200s A.D., there was an island country that served as a sanctuary for the shipwrecked and the exiled. It was created entirely from shipwrecked people and the people exiled from other countries, such as Oceania. The country is located off the southern coast of Australia, set in ... Read More

A Comparison of Culture between Chesapeake and New England Colonies (846 words, 3 pages)

Although both the Chesapeake and New England colonies were both rooted from England they ended up being substantially different. New England was rooted in religious freedom and education while the Chesapeake colonies were rooted in the idea of collecting wealth. New England had a very pure and simple lifestyle while ... Read More

A Brief Summary of the Cold War’s History (616 words, 3 pages)

The Cold War The Cold War was the shifting struggle for power and prestige between the Western powers and the Communist bloc from the end of World War II until 1989. The Cold War was a fight between democracy and communism. There had always been mutual suspicion between the West ... Read More

The Impact of Western Civilizations on the Native Culture in Africa (377 words, 3 pages)

Since the late days of the slave trade era, Western cultures have played an influential role in the development of Africa. While generations of native Africans have upheld their own cultures, these cultures have changed over time. Throughout a significant portion of the twentieth century. Much of Africa was colonized ... Read More

The Idea of Representation in Cultural Exchange (2292 words, 8 pages)

All knowledge that is about human society, and not about the natural world, is historical knowledge, and therefore rests upon judgment and interpretation. This is not to say that facts or data are nonexistent, but that facts get their importance from what is made of them in interpretation. Edward W. ... Read More

A Biography of Mahatma Gandhi, a Major Leader in the Indian Independence Movement (1625 words, 7 pages)

Mahatma Gandhi was born on October 2nd 1869 and assassinated on January 30th 1948 at the age of seventy eight. Gandhi was a major leader in the Indian Independence Movement and is now considered an unofficial founding father of India. Gandhi was also known for his influences in the Hindu ... Read More

An Analysis of the Attempted Coup in Turkey (2535 words, 9 pages)

Heroes who shed their blood and lost their lives! You are now lying in the soil of a friendly country. Therefore rest in peace. There is no difference between the Johnnies and Mehmets to us where they lie side by side here in this country of ours. You, the mothers, ... Read More

The Role and Value of Slaves and Slave Markets in the Antebellum South (1476 words, 5 pages)

Slavery was an extremely important part of the antebellum south, so much that the southern economic market collapses with the emancipation of slaves after the civil war. Men and women in the south define themselves through slaves. These slaves were more than just farmers or house cleaners. To some, slaves ... Read More

The Forced Migration and Commodification of African People from the Gold Coast between the Years of 1675 and 1725 Portrayed in Saltwater Slavery, a Book by Stephanie E. Smallwood (316 words, 1 pages)

Tracing the TradeSlavery is not that of the past. The horrors inflicted upon millions of people still resonate today. Stephanie E. Smallwoods Saltwater Slavery focus on the Africans slave trade from the Gold Coast between the 75 year period of 1675-1725, exploring the process of force migration and commodification of ... Read More

The Influence of Atlantis in the Cultures of Egypt and Mexico (588 words, 3 pages)

Were Ancient Egypt and Mexico Influenced by Atlantis?The idea of Atlantis was created by the great philosopher Plato during a period between 355 B.C. and 347 B.C. (Feder, 2011). Therefore, it is entirely possible that the civilizations of ancient Egypt and of ancient Mexico were influenced by the imagined civilization ... Read More

The Degradation of the Hawaiian Culture during the European Invasion (1296 words, 6 pages)

The Absent Dowry Tales of ConsentOur world is spilling over with different religions and cultures though some gain more notoriety then others. Hawaiian culture has been degrading since it was invaded by Europeans beginning in the seventeenth century. (Hawaiis History) Ever since the native population has been rapidly deteriorating mostly ... Read More

The Influence of Developments in Vietnam on the Cold War Between 1954 and 1968 (396 words, 1 pages)

In what ways did developments in Vietnam affect the Cold War between 1954 and 1968?The Cold War was a battle based on differences in ideologies between the East and West Communism and Capitalism. The Vietnam War was a battle based on similar problems and played a significant role in the ... Read More

The Cold War and Ideological Differences Between the East and the West (544 words, 2 pages)

The Cold War was majorly if not entirely based on long term ideological differences between the countries in the East and the countries in the West. In this particular context the east can be defined as the USSR, Latin America, and Asia. The west can be defined as the USA, ... Read More

The History of the Armenian Genocide after the Fall of the Ottoman Empire (760 words, 5 pages)

The Armenian Genocide was the mass killing of approximately one and a half million Armenians in the Ottoman Empire during World War I.1. From 1895 to 1896,(preceding the Armenian Genocide) over 100,000 lives were taken during a mass killing in the Ottoman Empire, also known as the Turkish Empire, located ... Read More

A Study of the Similarities and Differences of Genocides According to Gregory Stanton’s Eight Stage Theory (679 words, 5 pages)

Genocide, or ethnic cleansing, is the targeted mass killing of a group of people based on an ethnicity, race, sexuality, or national group. Genocide can also be imposed plans to prevent increased birth rates (population control), the transfer of children from one place to another, or any for of mental ... Read More

The Influence of the Byzantine and Roman Empire in History (593 words, 2 pages)

Thousands of years ago, our ancestors found a mine filled with knowledge that they continued to chip away generation after generation. One of the most important discoveries from this wealth of insight came at the hands of the Byzantines and Romans. Their revelation opened up the doors to incredible and ... Read More

A Personal Reflection on the Events during the Holocaust (1028 words, 4 pages)

The holocaust is one of the most commonly references genocides in history, serving as a solemn tragedy that affected millions of multiple races. From 1933-1945, under the leadership of Adolf Hitler, millions of Jewish people were mass murdered in cold and calculated fashion. Like majority of genocides, the holocaust started ... Read More

The Events in the Cambodian Genocide in Its Effects in Society (1199 words, 4 pages)

The Cambodian genocide was an attempt to nationalize the peasant society of Cambodia. Carried out by Pol Pot, the Khmer Rouge leader, the Cambodian genocide was a rapid attempt at forming a unified society with similar views and values, in a communist atmosphere. In 1952, Cambodia declared its independence from ... Read More

The Greatest Educational Reform in France Under the Rule of Napoleon Bonaparte (1875 words, 9 pages)

We are born weak, we need strength we are born totally unprovided, we need aid we are born stupid, we need judgment. Everything we do not have at our birth and which we need when we are grown is given us by education. As cited from Emile or On Education, ... Read More

The Prowess in Arts and Religion During the Renaissance Period (2472 words, 9 pages)

The European Renaissance is marked by a flourishing in all aspects of life. From forth the years of prosperous Italy came some of the most famous names of all time. Among these is Leonardo da Vinci, scientist, artist, mathematician, and the definition of a Renaissance man. While his work is ... Read More

A Review of Hans Koning’s Perspective on the Voyage of Christopher Columbus (1276 words, 5 pages)

The book Columbus His Enterprise Exploding the Myth is a very eye opening work of history that was written by Hans Koning. Throughout the entire book, Koning puts forth many arguments that re-illustrate what most people are taught in grade school about the great explorer, Columbus. Of all the arguments ... Read More

The North Korean Threat: How to Deal with Kim Jong Un’s Threats to South Korea, Japan, the United States, and Other Allies (1935 words, 8 pages)

How to Deal With a Terror Tactic NationConcentration camps and a dictator. Nuclear weaponry and a communist stronghold. No, these are not references to Nazi Germany or USSR Russia, but rather the Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea (DPRK), more commonly known to Americans as North Korea. Anyone who owns a ... Read More

A Comparison of the Esey Debate in Is the Holiday Season Too Materialistic by Amel Saleh and Lauren Smith (467 words, 2 pages)

Materialistic HolidaysWhen reading the two essay debate in "Is the Holiday Season Too Materialistic?" by Amel Saleh and Lauren Smith I found myself disagreeing with a lot of what Saleh had to say. Saleh thinks that America loves spending money and because of this during the holiday season everything becomes ... Read More

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