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Irish Rock Music Amid A Time Of Troubles: Thin Lizzy And U2 As A Bridge During A Time Of Division, Jacey L. Thomas Apr 2021

Irish Rock Music Amid A Time Of Troubles: Thin Lizzy And U2 As A Bridge During A Time Of Division, Jacey L. Thomas

Honors College Theses

The Troubles were a period of crisis and violence in Ireland in the latter half of the twentieth century. Loyalists, Unionists, Republicans, and Nationalists brutally fought against each other over the issue of whether or not Northern Ireland should remain in the United Kingdom or join the Republic of Ireland to form one united country. The conflict also resulted in ethnic and religious tensions for many Protestants and Catholics who were compelled to choose sides over this issue, owing to their ties to the deep-rooted history of animosity between the two Christian populations. As a result, the Troubles, which lasted …


The Sultan Of Constantinople And The Caliph Of Baghdad: Military Composition And Centralized Power In The Muslim World, 749–1800, Peter Del Rosso Apr 2021

The Sultan Of Constantinople And The Caliph Of Baghdad: Military Composition And Centralized Power In The Muslim World, 749–1800, Peter Del Rosso

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

This paper strives to examine the beginnings of first the Abbasid armed forces beginning with the fall of the Umayyad Caliphate in 749 AD, in order to understand the main recruitment patterns, regions, ethnicities, and incentives for recruitment; a study of the initial Ottoman military will be conducted in order to showcase the differences between the two, as well as to suggest why the Ottomans enjoyed a supremacy which the Abbasids never held for an extended amount of time.


Fools’ Gold: Racism, Social Mobility, And Native Americans During The Gold Rush, Natasha Stange Apr 2021

Fools’ Gold: Racism, Social Mobility, And Native Americans During The Gold Rush, Natasha Stange

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

By the mid-1850s, more than 300,000 individuals had migrated to California, as the discovery of gold tempted many to abandon their poor working and living conditions for the chance to “strike it rich” out west. Often considered the dawn of a new era with boundless opportunities and riches for anyone, the rapid, widespread transcontinental migration spurred by the Gold Rush replicated and exacerbated pre-existing societal issues—namely racism, mistreatment of Indians, and unequal economic opportunity—in the United States. Racism, maltreatment of Native Americans, and unequal economic opportunity are all problems that have plagued American society from its inception. By failing to …


A Privileged Equality: The Divisive Ideals Of Christine De Pizan And White Feminists, Emilee Gu Apr 2021

A Privileged Equality: The Divisive Ideals Of Christine De Pizan And White Feminists, Emilee Gu

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

Christine de Pizan was one of the most prolific woman writers of the Middle Ages and her work serves as an early example of feminism. This paper aims at analyzing Christine’s feminism through the Epistre Au Dieu D’Amours, Christine’s letter to Jean de Montreuil, and her letter to Gontier Col. By comparing Christine’s ideas with some representative examples of “white feminism” from the “Second Wave,” I argue that despite Christine’s contributions in sparking feminist ideas, she created a proto-feminist work that excludes those who do not fit into her ideal of “good women.” Christine’s feminism, which operates at the expense …


The Martinsville Seven: Race, Rape, And Capital Punishment, Richard Martin Apr 2021

The Martinsville Seven: Race, Rape, And Capital Punishment, Richard Martin

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

This is a review of The Martinsville Seven: Race, Rape, and Capital Punishment, authored by Eric W. Rise.


The Legal Question Of Being An "Anglo-Indian": Race, Identity, And Law In Colonial India, Vishwajeet Deshmukh Apr 2021

The Legal Question Of Being An "Anglo-Indian": Race, Identity, And Law In Colonial India, Vishwajeet Deshmukh

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

From colonial times to modern-day independent India, mixed-race groups have struggled to find their existence in a legal context. The East India Company to the British Empire witnessed a change in attitude towards the mixed-race group also known as Eurasians and Anglo-Indians. Through the course of this article, the author reflects how the legal definition of Anglo-Indians was changed and interpreted according to the British when the group posed a threat to the security of the Empire. This changing attitude was reflected through a series of regulations and legislation passed by the British Empire which has classified the group as …


Inside The Eugenics Quarterly: American Eugenicists And The Birth Control Movement In 1929, Meg Spaulding Apr 2021

Inside The Eugenics Quarterly: American Eugenicists And The Birth Control Movement In 1929, Meg Spaulding

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

This essay uses issues of the Eugenics Quarterly from 1929 to examine the ways in which the eugenics and the birth control movements overlapped and, ultimately, used each other for their own gain. The articles about birth control in the Eugenics Quarterly show that eugenicists were grappling with whether or not birth control would help or hinder their cause. Overall, they saw birth control as a helpful factor for their eugenics principles. Similarly, the birth control movement used the authority and reputability of eugenic scientists to bolster their own mission.


From Poet To Activist: Sarojini Naidu And Her Battles Against Colonial Oppression And Misogyny In 20th-Century India, Madisyn Staggs Apr 2021

From Poet To Activist: Sarojini Naidu And Her Battles Against Colonial Oppression And Misogyny In 20th-Century India, Madisyn Staggs

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

Sarojini Naidu was a prominent poet and activist during the early twentieth century, yet few have ever heard her name. A child prodigy turned romantic poet, she shocked the world with her words and used her growing fame to advocate for Indian independence alongside famous nationalist Mahatma Gandhi. Her fluidity as a poet helped her captivate international audiences, and her charisma moved the masses to support her causes. Fighting for nationalism, she never forgot about her sisters, and Indian women still celebrate Naidu today for her impact as a feminist. Naidu’s poetic mastery, her charisma as an orator, and her …


A Failure Masked As A Succeeding War Effort: The Vietnam War, Willow Hasson Apr 2021

A Failure Masked As A Succeeding War Effort: The Vietnam War, Willow Hasson

Armstrong Undergraduate Journal of History

This paper investigates how and why the U.S. government hid the reality of the failures of the Vietnam War from the public. In reviewing historical newspapers published during the spring and summer of 1965 alongside formerly classified government documents written at the same time, a clear picture of deception is painted. Even after the press discovered the reality of the failures of the war and shared it with the public, the government continued its war effort because of the entrenched post-World War II belief in American exceptionalism. Overall, the government hid proof that American soldiers were not wanted, that the …


Mr. John Andrew Newton Mar 2021

Mr. John Andrew Newton

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Wilma Brown Mar 2021

Wilma Brown

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Jemima Maima Gould Askew Cooper Mar 2021

Jemima Maima Gould Askew Cooper

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Paul Allen, Sr. Mar 2021

Paul Allen, Sr.

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Rita Hayes Britt Mar 2021

Rita Hayes Britt

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James Albert Sheffield Mar 2021

James Albert Sheffield

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Mrs. Loretta Lee Weller Mar 2021

Mrs. Loretta Lee Weller

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Mrs_Lorette_Lee_Weller.pdf - Funeral program for Loretta Weller


Brittainee Michelle Brown-Collins Mar 2021

Brittainee Michelle Brown-Collins

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Interment: Bulloch Memorial Gardens in Statesboro, Georgia.


Roxella "Rosie" Smith Mar 2021

Roxella "Rosie" Smith

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Roxella Smith had a graveside service


Carol Mincey Smith Mar 2021

Carol Mincey Smith

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Robert L. Brown Mar 2021

Robert L. Brown

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Geneva White Mar 2021

Geneva White

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Geneva White had a graveside service.


Eric James "E-Love" Lovett Mar 2021

Eric James "E-Love" Lovett

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Eric Lovett had a graveside service.


Dollie Lee Davis "Mrs. Dollie" Mar 2021

Dollie Lee Davis "Mrs. Dollie"

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Phillip Smith Sr. Mar 2021

Phillip Smith Sr.

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Rev. Harold Earl Baker Mar 2021

Rev. Harold Earl Baker

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Prophetess Vivenell Rogers Mar 2021

Prophetess Vivenell Rogers

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Monica "Stanky" Mccurdy Mar 2021

Monica "Stanky" Mccurdy

African American Funeral Programs

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Myrtice Marie Turnquest Lee Mar 2021

Myrtice Marie Turnquest Lee

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Henry Lee Smith Feb 2021

Henry Lee Smith

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Almarita Holloway Wilkerson Feb 2021

Almarita Holloway Wilkerson

African American Funeral Programs

Mrs_Almarita_Holloway_Wilkerson.pdf - Funeral program for Almarita Holloway Wilkerson.