Category: American History

Emerging from , was a 46 year conflict known as the Cold War. This war was again between the two most famous antagonists – the United States, and the Soviet Union. In February of 1945, the Yalta Conference took place. Instead of planning what to do before or during the war , Winston Churchill, and…

“The Bombing Of Pearl Harbor” was one of the most consequential battles during WWII. The attack was unexpected, this made it hard for America to fight back. It all began with planes, at the time the U.S was a neutral country, meaning that they were at peace. An attack being made seemed odd, at first…

5th Generation Warfare is not new, revolutionary or a novel invention. It is part of the human experience. In the xGW framework, it is defined as “the secret deliberative manipulation of actors, networks, institutions, states or any earlier generational warfare forces to achieve a goal or set of goals across a combination of socioeconomic and…

I am here to discuss the major contributors to the abolishment of slavery. Definition of slavery varies from time t time which may include: a person who is the property of and wholly subject to another; a bond servant. a person entirely under the domination of some influence or person the practice or system of…

During the time of industrialism in the United States, governed the climate of American society. Urbanization, the rise of the corporation, and the development of conspicuous consumption all contributed to a highly impersonal and competitive environment. The problem with this new system was the loss of control that many Americans experienced with respect to their…

When addressing the history of California and its cities, there are a handful of notable areas that stand out as some of the most prominent in the state. To most, these may include cities like Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, Oakland, and Berkeley, among countless others. However, it goes without saying that with these…

Turning on a television at prime time, we may see Gotham, Two Broke Girls, Sons of Anarchy, Reign, or Once Upon A Time. Flipping through a magazine, we may see Taylor Swift, Liam Hemsworth, Jennifer Lawrence, Miley Cyrus, and more. Despite magazines and television shows both making up American media, they have another thing in…

According to Isenberg’s collection of primary sources from the gold rush era, the imposition of US power and culture on a newly conquered territory in California partially influenced Californian society, prominently shown through Californians’ efforts to prohibit slaves. However, Californian society was unique compared to the other states. In Californian society, vices such as drinking…

Throughout history, gold has been discovered many times. It was discovered by not only the Egyptians but the Romans and the Greeks as well. But never in history has there ever been a gold rush, because when the gold was discovered, it was typically all owned by the leaders of the nations, such as the…

Even before the Gold Rush craze, there were many people who moved to California in search of “a romantic vision of life, attracting more Americans who sought more than agricultural life and familial responsibilities.” The later findings of gold in early 1848 by James Marshall, drew in many more settlers in the years to come.…