American Empire

Did ambassadors expect the old empire, which had been sinking in a new form of socialism, to treat them with any seriousness? Why for heaven sake people talk about Saint James Palace? It hadn’t been the seat of monarchy since Queen Victoria had left for Buckingham Palace in the early…

completely unsuccessful, as seen in the War of 1812, in all the Native surrendering of land, and in Tenskwatawa prophecies which claimed the American invaders would vanish if the Natives went back to the traditional ways. However, in the regions of Africa the native response of resistance was far more successful, such as the resistance of the Ethiopian Empire. The Ethiopian kingdom ruled by Menelik II was able to successfully avoid European colonization by securing weapons from various European…

1914 was a year to be remembered by millions of people all throughout the world. A war which was once believed to end all the bloodshed arose. It was known to be “The Great War.” This war was ignited through the assassination of the heir to the throne of Austria-Hungary, Archduke Franz Ferdinand, while he was visiting Saravejo at Bosnia. The killing done by a Serbian Black Hand member started the conflict between two powerful opposing groups, The Triple Alliance and The Triple Entente. The…

Following the end of the Russo-Japanese War in 1905, the world turned its eyes towards this rising new global power in Asia. By defeating the Russians and the waiving of the white flag at Liaoyang, the Japanese have quickly proven themselves as an overall competitor to the West in terms of political and military power. By the signing of the Treaty of Portsmouth in September 5, 1905, it recognized Japanese supremacy in Korea, oversaw the transition of Russian holdings in Manchuria (Liaodong…

desire to be accepted. In American societies, children, teens, and young adults all have icons. Whether athletes or models, celebrities or chefs, everyone idolizes someone. Unfortunately, because of the idolization of the highest, most successful people, many young Americans have lost the true meaning of beauty and are forced to change themselves to create a more “perfect” self. The…

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period of World War 1 many inventions were created. Most of these inventions helped soldiers when injured or during the fighting. Many were created in different countries, but then shortly became popular throughout the world. According to this website American born inventor and chemist Hudson Maxim once said, “Doubt is often better than overconfidence, for it leads to inquiry, and inquiry leads to invention”(www.quotabl.es.com). Hudson created varies explosives including smokeless gunpowder. …

In American history, there have been multiple accounts of African American liberation groups. These groups have continued to pop up because they feel as though they are being repressed by the American government and society. They have been alienated from American society from the very beginning of American history. Africans were brought over to America as slaves for the European Americans. Life as a slave was brutal, and they had a very little…

Before presidencies, there were empires. History, regardless of how or when, the subject is constructed around power, money, territories, and conspiracy. Survival of the fittest. The struggle between three particular world powers throughout the last five decades showcased the most brilliant minds, The Ottoman, British, and French Empires. While the establishment of facts is sure to vary across different cultural backgrounds, most would agree this time in history played a crucial role in how…

Franklin D Roosevelt on December 8th, 1941 to the Congress. The introduction statement says “Yesterday, December 7th, 1941—a date which will live in infamy—the United States of America was suddenly and deliberately attacked by naval and air forces of the Empire of Japan.” (Roosevelt, 1941) This is a strong introduction as to what happened the day before, to lead Roosevelt in to asking Congress to agree to declare war on Japan. Nothing in the introduction actually tells us that Roosevelt wants…