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In “The Maroon Within Us” (1995), Dr. Asa G. Hilliard III argues, “Although the African enslaved in the Western Hemisphere was fully clothed in a rich cultural heritage, the leaders of the slave society set about systematically to strip Africans of all the culture they retained.” Dr. Hilliard continues, “It is a people’s culture, their shared creativities and struggles as they have evolved over time and space, that defines their essence.” As Dr. Hilliard (1933-2007) indicated, the safe-keeping…

Although discoveries provoke (TOQ), a crucial element to this revelation is the individual’s desire to experience a change to their familiar environment. Ernesto ‘Che’ Guevara’s memoir ‘The Motorcycle Diaries’ details a mix of informative and idealistic revelations which challenges (TOQ) through personal interactions. Aldous Huxley’s anecdotal essay, “Doors of Perception” seeks to break free of cultural and philosophical frameworks to confront experiences that challenge moral conscience.…

Pre-Columbian Period Pre-Columbian Colombia, was host to a broad range of indigenous peoples, with a population size ranging from 850,000 to four million – according to historian estimates. Additionally, these indigenous populations had varying levels of civilization: on one end of the spectrum, there existed hunter-gatherer groups living in the tropical rain forest, and on the other advanced groups such as the Tairona and Muisca, living at high altitudes. In between, there were several…

Genocide of the Indies as Described by Las Casas A Short Account of the Destruction of the Indies, was written by Bartolome de las Casas to attempt to stop the genocide that was being committed to the natives by his people. The book shares many episodes of acts of genocide. These acts correspond with the definition of the United Nations definition of genocide by as the U.N. themselves list the acts of, “…Killing members of the group; Causing serious bodily or mental harm to members of the group;…

Before the sixteenth century the Crusades had presented European people to the goods of the East. Goods, such as spices, became necessities, but they were increasingly costly. These goods had to be transported over long overland routes. Many times middlemen would take profits from these goods before they even reached European merchants. Europeans knew they needed a new, cheaper route to Asia. Because of the need of these costly goods, economic and political rivalry began amongst European powers.…

1. Genghis Khan-born in 1162; elected as Mongol khan in 1206; expanded the Mongolian empire by first conquering the Jin Empire. He died in 1227 while at war with Tangut Empire. 2. Kublai Khan- Grandson of Genghis Khan; it took him 11 years to conquered China; established Yuan dynasty in 1271 and kept Chinese traditions; rebuilt capital in Zhongdu and named it Dadu. 3. Mansa Musa- Mali's devoted Muslim and greatest ruler; known for a more religious governance; visited Mecca which helped spread…

Latin American countries have experienced many interstate disputes since their fight for independence from Spain and Portugal. Since 1990, however, only one — the conflict between Peru and Ecuador — escalated into a full-blown war (Dominguez, 2003: 5). These two countries had a long-running conflict, with many events leading up to this final war, after which a successful arbitration occurred. In this paper, I will look at two explanations of war in the field of international relations — the…

The Alhambra, translating to “the red” in the Arabic language represents the shade of red the palace reflects when the sun is setting for the day. The palace is located in Granada, Spain and it is the most recognized architectural piece of Islamic art. The red castle has been the symbol of the city for nearly 800 years. The Alhambra was constructed during the 13th and 14th century on its red hill-top during the ruling of Ibn al-Ahmar (Editors of Encyclopedia Britannica). It was last…

Renaissance Europe saw the development of the so-called new monarchies. What were the guiding principles and basic tactics of the rulers of England, France, and Spain in their efforts to centralize their states? To what extent did these rulers rely on new policies and practices? How successful were the new monarchs? In the years prior to the New Monarchy, Europe had been devastated by the Black Plague. The ruling powers needed to gain the loyalty of the people, rebuild the economy, and…

The harsh realities of slavery killed many natives. Other issues such as disease made the native populations continue to shrink. Cash crops were becoming popular in the new world. Already having a colony in Angola, the Portuguese had the perfect place to buy people. These people knew nothing about the new land and would not be ab le to escape and meet up with their tribe. A mix of convenience, racism, and away field disadvantage brought the Portuguese, as well as other Europeans, to the…