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Full-Text Articles in History
The Battle Of Alesia, Luke Matias
The Battle Of Alesia, Luke Matias
A with Honors Projects
Report on the Battle of Alesia fought in 52 B.C., featuring explanations of the situation of the Gallic Wars and context leading up to the battle.
A "Dry" Country: The Failure Of The Eighteenth Amendment, William Gay
A "Dry" Country: The Failure Of The Eighteenth Amendment, William Gay
A with Honors Projects
Spawned from years of social activism from the Temperance Movement, mostly on the part of women’s rights and religious groups, Prohibition was created as a response to combat America’s love of “devil rum” and other intoxicating spirits that seemed to plague the minds and livers of America’s men. While pure in its intentions of stemming alcoholism and domestic abuse, Prohibition morphed into a lawmaking catastrophe that laid the foundation of organized crime all across the country and demoted many citizens to the status of a criminal--yet after the fact proved to be what many believe to be a necessary growing …
Donald Duck Goest To War: Involvement Of The U.S. And International Film During World War Ii, Katherine Wennerdahl
Donald Duck Goest To War: Involvement Of The U.S. And International Film During World War Ii, Katherine Wennerdahl
A with Honors Projects
Films hold the capability to shape perspectives and beliefs, spread new ideas, and express suppressed feelings in the hardest of times. Between the year 1939 to 1945, the second World War took the lives of over 50 million people and left homes in ruin. During this time, artists all over the world continued to practice their art forms, many refusing to ignore the atrocities that were occurring. In particular, film makers across the world took the power of the camera and mass media to make statements that have been engraved in filmstrips and history. This paper will identify a handful …
The Valley Campaign Of 1864 And Ramifications For The War, Trey Meyer
The Valley Campaign Of 1864 And Ramifications For The War, Trey Meyer
A with Honors Projects
In 1861 the Civil War began and brought with it four years of devastation and destruction along with hundreds of thousands of casualties. The United States hung in the balance for these four crucial years and the battles and campaigns would decide the future of the nation. The Valley Campaign in the Shenandoah Valley of Virginia in 1864 was a crucial campaign that helped decide the fate of the war and the nation.
Renaissance Techniques Of Italy And Northern Europe: Comparison And Contrast Of Regional Techniques, Emma Wise
Renaissance Techniques Of Italy And Northern Europe: Comparison And Contrast Of Regional Techniques, Emma Wise
A with Honors Projects
Beginning in the late 15th century, the Renaissance was a time of rebirth which led to the creation of new artwork. During this time there were economic conditions that allowed patrons to fund the creation of masterpieces. Religion was a prevalent subject in Italian Renaissance art. New ideas would influence the creation of painting, sculpture, and architecture. Through the influence of Italian art, the countries of Northern Europe had a cultural rebirth, which would heavily influence Christian humanism. This period would lead to the creation of new art created in the Low Countries beginning in the late 15th century. Artists …
A Short History Of The 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, William Gay
A Short History Of The 9th Illinois Volunteer Infantry, William Gay
A with Honors Projects
A critical price was paid at the Battle of Shiloh by the Ninth Illinois, a regiment made up of mostly German immigrants who had not even been born in the United States but gave their lives willingly and bravely in the face of grim odds to defend the land they called home. In the end, the Ninth had one of the war’s highest single-day casualty rates of any regiment of troops, North or South. Without one of the greatest shows of military strength, commitment, and discipline which the Ninth exhibited on that bloody Sunday, the Union would have suffered a …
The Military Genius Of Philip Ii Of Macedon, Nathaniel Thomas
The Military Genius Of Philip Ii Of Macedon, Nathaniel Thomas
A with Honors Projects
The great achievements of Philip II of Macedon are often overshadowed by the accomplishments of his son Alexander the Great. In this paper I intend to show why Philip deserves more recognition for his many outstanding achievements, and how his accomplishments were important in paving the way for Alexander’s success.
The End Of A Dynasty: The Death Of The Romanov Family, Jamie Hendrickson
The End Of A Dynasty: The Death Of The Romanov Family, Jamie Hendrickson
A with Honors Projects
The fall of the Romanovs in 1917 led to a very dark time in Russian history, one of chaos and eventually tremendous loss of life. Many historians credit the violent dispersal of the Russia’s royal family as leading to events like Russia’s civil war, the forming of the Union of Soviet Socialists Republics (USSR), and entry into World War II after the country appeared vulnerable to tyrants like Hitler. In the words of author Joshua Hammer “the murder of Czar Nicholas Romanov and his family has resonated through Soviet and Russian history, inspiring not only immeasurable government cover-ups and public …
Origins Of Jazz In America, Megan Macfalane
Origins Of Jazz In America, Megan Macfalane
A with Honors Projects
Jazz music was born in America in New Orleans, Louisiana, in the early 20th century. Founded from blues music, which was based off of African American slave’s hymns and field hollers sang out as they worked, it led to the creation of new American musical genres, like bebop and rock and roll. Despite critics’ attempts to discourage it, jazz also was one of the first types of music that people could really swing dance to, causing many integrated social gatherings. The history of Jazz music, how Jazz has influenced today’s society and music as it is currently known and how …
Muhammad, Money, And The Moors: Behind The Muslim Conquest Of Iberia, Matthew D. Moss
Muhammad, Money, And The Moors: Behind The Muslim Conquest Of Iberia, Matthew D. Moss
A with Honors Projects
By the dawn of the seventh century, the infant Muslim nation stretched from the shores of the African Atlantic, to the dry plains of Hindustan and the mountains of Central Asia and Caucasia. Even Europe was not beyond their reach, with the Iberian Peninsula—modern-day Spain and Portugal—finding itself under the flag of the Islamic empire by the end of the eighth century. The invasion of Iberia was one which came about for three distinct reasons: (1) to spread Islam beyond its traditional basin of Arabia and North Africa, a desire born from the Qur’an and the traditions of the hadiths; …
Heinrich Schliemann: Impact Of Excavations At Troy And Mycenae, Zachary T. Boyer
Heinrich Schliemann: Impact Of Excavations At Troy And Mycenae, Zachary T. Boyer
A with Honors Projects
Fascinated by Homeric works such as the Iliad and the Odyssey since childhood, Heinrich Schliemann set out to uncover the remains of the fabled city of Troy in 1870. Schliemann began his excavations in April of 1870 as a self-made man and typical dilettante of the times. The task he set upon with little scientific planning and scholarly research if successful, would lend historical significance to the works of Homer and bring the fabled city to life.
Spirited Folk, Emily J. Oldham
Spirited Folk, Emily J. Oldham
A with Honors Projects
For a student honors project, the author composed a one-act play providing a commentary on American folklore and the effects of the spiritualism movement of the mid-1800s on American Culture.
The Days Of The Enrages, Jamie Hendrickson
The Days Of The Enrages, Jamie Hendrickson
A with Honors Projects
Regarded as one of the most important events in western history, the decline of the long-reigning French monarchy reached a dramatic climax after a decade of protests. The general public does not know what brought on this terrifying time of political upheaval in history, but the causes are clear when inspected.
Arthur: Where Did He Go?, Siddarth Palaniappan
Arthur: Where Did He Go?, Siddarth Palaniappan
A with Honors Projects
This essay discusses the historical and mythological origins of King Arthur. Concludes that, while there is enough evidence to identify individuals in history that correlate with the legend of Arthur, a preference toward romanticized Aurthurian tales was created through repeated use in both Christian institutions and British politics to promote financial and political agendas.
And Now, Ladies And Gentlemen, Miss Judy Garland, Sarah N. Simmons
And Now, Ladies And Gentlemen, Miss Judy Garland, Sarah N. Simmons
A with Honors Projects
Judy Garland has always been known for her standout role as “Dorothy” in The Wizard of Oz, but her life had many more trials than the character who sang about happy little bluebirds flying beyond the rainbow. She experienced not only successes like Oz, but also becoming known worldwide for her ability to capture an audience. She was more than an actress or a singer, she was a performer. Her need to be loved by an audience not only made it love her, but also had repercussions to her mental health. Despite many obstacles, Judy was persistent and determined to …
The Fall Of The Tsars, Jamie Hendrickson
The Fall Of The Tsars, Jamie Hendrickson
A with Honors Projects
This paper summarizes the events that led to the fall of the Romanov family and the end of the tsarist autocracy in the early 20th century. Also summarized is the search for and final discovery of the bodies of the entire Romanov family, putting to rest the theory that Anastasia Romanov had lived.
The Occupation Of Japan: An Analysis Of Three Phases Of Development, Adam M. Woodside
The Occupation Of Japan: An Analysis Of Three Phases Of Development, Adam M. Woodside
A with Honors Projects
identifies and describes three phases involved in the reconstruction of Japan during the Allied Powers occupation after World War II: repatriation, economic and political reconstruction, and the development of treaties between Japan and the Allied Powers. Concludes that this period of Pacific reconstruction after World War II was one of the greatest achievements for the United States and the Allied Powers following the war.
The Fall Of The Bastille: The Voice And Power Of Paris, Harold Lowery
The Fall Of The Bastille: The Voice And Power Of Paris, Harold Lowery
A with Honors Projects
The events that culminated in the storming of the Bastille during the French Revolution were a combination of massive failures in France's agriculture, the use of military force in Paris, and the nobility's efforts to undermine the commoners. The revolution of 1789 demonstrated the power of a unified voice of the citizens in their desire to improve their living condition and status in society,
The Dark Side Of The Love Generation, Jessica Stanze
The Dark Side Of The Love Generation, Jessica Stanze
A with Honors Projects
As 1960s youth sought to break free from post-war society values, there were a number of cults waiting to take them in. This paper discusses the rise of cults from that era, the influence of drugs on the formation of cults, and America's continued fascination, and horror, of that era which as seemingly evolved into folklore. Timothy Leary's promotion of LSD use, The Church of Satanism and The Manson Family are all highlighted.
Power Struggles In Salem, Sarah Pawlicki
Power Struggles In Salem, Sarah Pawlicki
A with Honors Projects
Power dynamics played a significant role in the Salem Witch Trials—the first accusers powerless within the framework of Puritan society, thus readily and greedily grasping the power granted them by their supposed possession. The accused were either easily exploited due to their powerlessness, or unusually powerful and threatening. And, of course, the majority of the accusers and accused were women. Women’s position in Puritan society was extraordinarily complex—while the soul itself was regarded as a feminine force, Puritan society perpetuated a culture of feminine self-loathing that many women, accusers and accused, were clearly affected by.The entire witch trial played out …
The Noble Experiment, Scarlett Longdon
The Noble Experiment, Scarlett Longdon
A with Honors Projects
Many in the early twentieth century believed alcohol to be responsible for the many problems plaguing America. Groups like the Women’s Christian Temperance Union and the Anti-Saloon League pressed for prohibition laws banning the sale, manufacture and consumption of alcohol in the belief that it would reduce unemployment, domestic violence and poverty. With a massive push that was decades in the making, the Eighteenth Amendment is passed and prohibition takes effect in January 1920. With the desire to drink still looming over everyone, the illegal alcohol or moonshining business boomed, causing more problems in America and not fixing the old …
Maximilien Robespierre: "The Incorruptible", Sarah Pawlicki
Maximilien Robespierre: "The Incorruptible", Sarah Pawlicki
A with Honors Projects
Details Maximilien Robespeirre's childhood, education, career as a young lawyer, intellectual achievements, and initial service in the French Estates-General.
Eugene V. Debs: The Transformational Years, Sarah Pawlicki
Eugene V. Debs: The Transformational Years, Sarah Pawlicki
A with Honors Projects
When discussing the transitory period of Eugene V. Debs' life, in which he moved from being a conservative labor leader to a far more radical, yet still pragmatic socialist, it is important to initially consider his formative years for a better understanding of how Debs developed into the influential leader he became. While the focus of this paper will be 1891-1900, the years between his resignation from the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and his first presidential nomination (running on the Socialist Party platform), it is essential to first concisely examine the early years of Debs' life.
The Nika Riots, Harold Lowery
The Nika Riots, Harold Lowery
A with Honors Projects
This paper discusses events that led to the start of one of the Nika Revolt in 532 AD, during the Byzantine Empire, and the impact it had on shaping the city of Constantinople and the growth of Justinian I as a leader and politician. events that led to the start of one of the worst massacres in ancient history.
The Lives Of American Japanese In World War Ii Internment Camps, Harold Lowery
The Lives Of American Japanese In World War Ii Internment Camps, Harold Lowery
A with Honors Projects
With the issue of Executive Order 9066 by Franklin D. Roosevelt, nearly 110,000 Japanese Americans were sent to Internment camps. This paper identifies the events that led up to Japanese Americans being identified as threats to national security, describes life in the camps, and briefly discusses their efforts to return to society at the end of the war.
First Lady Of The World: Eleanor Roosevelt, Emily Pawlicki
First Lady Of The World: Eleanor Roosevelt, Emily Pawlicki
A with Honors Projects
College research paper on Eleanor Roosevelt's years as First Lady.
Understanding Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years Of Solitude: An Analysis With A Lens For History And Anthropology, John D. Norcross
Understanding Garcia Marquez's One Hundred Years Of Solitude: An Analysis With A Lens For History And Anthropology, John D. Norcross
A with Honors Projects
One Hundred Years of Solitude is a work of fiction, but the
happenings of this novel directly parallel the regional history of the
Caribbean coast of Colombia along with its interactions with Bogotá (the
capitol of Colombia) and the surrounding nation. In an area of the world
where any post-colonial history is remarkably fluid and an accurate precolonial
history is almost non-existent, Garcia Marquez’s account of
historical happenings within the realm of fiction is remarkably
significant.
The Loeb And Leopold Trial, Daniel Hanson
The Loeb And Leopold Trial, Daniel Hanson
A with Honors Projects
In 1924, Nathan Leopold, Jr., and Richard Loeb, two privileged and intelligent students from the University of Chicago, initiated a plan to kidnap and hold for ransom a boy from a wealthy neighboring family, all the while intending to kill him. The sensational trial that followed, in which Clarence Darrow delivered a 12-hour closing argument for life imprisonment rather than the death penalty, would have implications far broader than the crime itself. This trial became the focus of the nascent culture war brewing in the 1920’s, a culture war that pitted radically different philosophies against each other in a battle …
The Political Persecution Of A Poet: A Detail Of Dante's Exile, Jason Ader
The Political Persecution Of A Poet: A Detail Of Dante's Exile, Jason Ader
A with Honors Projects
Durante degli Alighieri, known throughout the world as simply Dante, was a fourteenth century Italian poet, philosopher, literary theorist, and politician. He is best known for his epic Commedia, which was later dubbed The Divine Comedy. Commedia is generally considered the greatest Italian literary work and a masterpiece of world literature. Due to the turbulent political atmosphere of his time and place, Dante spent over a third of his life living in exile. This paper will explore the details of Dante's exile and the influence that it had upon his work.
Franco: Ruler Of Spain, Rebecca Davis
Franco: Ruler Of Spain, Rebecca Davis
A with Honors Projects
This paper examines Francisco Franco's time as ruler of Spain.