European History

Professor Pamplin ENG 101 Fatoumata Tunkara Essay 2 Thesis Statement: Many people in the United States complain about the increase of immigrants in the country. But what they fail to realize is that there are many jobs natives are unwilling to do. Why has this become a problem? In this country we have immigrants who illegally migrated from their country for a better life and change. What makes the United States different from any other country is that most of the people who live here…

the core heart of the country can be found simply through the land itself and by the farming and cultivation of the land. Farming formed the basis of the country along with the notion of freedom. They both played a major role throughout America’s history, before, during, and even after the American Revolution. Crèvecoeur was a firm believer and a proud farmer with a great sense of nationalism for the country of…

Immigration in the 1920s is a largely forgotten or at least not talked about part of history. While sure you hear a bit about it the most you really hear is how there were a lot of immigrants living in the US at the time but never about why or how they got here. The funny thing is up until the late 1800s it was relatively easy to immigrate to the US. The change happened when an influx of Germans, Irish and Chinese immigrants began coming to the US. the first two groups, the German and Irish,…

Overall, Germany is a highly educated, punctual, country with a strong basis of family, state and country pride and a rich, if bloody, history. With a Federal Democracy based in equal parts on the governments of the United States and Great Britain, Germany holds the dignity and rights of its’ people at the forefront of its’ national and international policy. A Brief History: Made up of sixteen Länder or states, the country has had a major part to play in both World Wars. After its defeat in…

hit by a very large earthquake which caused fires and even a tsunami. Most of the city was completely destroyed and it took years to rebuild it. What we need to know about Portuguese history The country of Portugal is…

Emigration was not uncommon in European history, and many citizens did emigrate to other countries, but there are many factors that made this a difficult journey. One factor that greatly influenced the emigration process in the late 18th century and early 19th century was religion. Many European citizens that were emigrating faced religious persecution, but this only accounts for a small percentage of the reasons for emigration, the main reason being the lack of economic opportunity. For example…

Huddled Masses or Illegal Aliens? Immigration Then Versus Now: A Comparison America’s view of immigrants and American immigrants themselves have changed drastically throughout the history of the United States. To many, immigrants are the symbol of the American spirit: perseverance, resourcefulness, the embodiment of the classic rags-to-riches story. They provide the manpower and skills America requires to thrive, as well as new ideas and perspectives that help shape our industries. To some,…

I realized how many stories that canyon must contain, not just Brighty’s, which was tragically fictional, but the stories of Native people, and the first European explorers, and all the cowboys of the wild west. It was in that moment I realized I wanted to know these stories, that I wanted to learn all about history. A passion just beginning to form that would ultimately become the focus of my academic career. A connection between stories and experiences. It was the moment I realized…

History Adrift History, according to Edward Said, is an being that “leaves its traces on all of us whether or not we recognize them”. Said’s suggestion within this statement is that we all, whether voluntarily or involuntarily, become historical subjects and are intertwined through the relationship of past and present moments. Examples of the unknown traces of existence that history can leave be behind are found in modern academia, art, and many other areas of life. However, due to various…

History. Let’s just say theres a reason its called history and not the truth. By dissecting its parts we realize that the word itself conveys its meaning. History is, his story. Taking into consideration that“his” is not always a male but the one thing that stays constant is that his story is never exactly the same as her story or the other guys story and most importantly not, your story. Everyone has different ways of perceiving what is seen, heard, felt and further more understanding those…