History

COLUMBIA UNIVERSITY PROTEST 1968 Name Course Date The Columbia University Protest 1968 The Columbia University protest of the year 1968 has been documented as one of the many protests that were done by students throughout the globe in the year 1968. The protest erupted in the spring of 1968 after many students realized the linkage between the university and other elements of the institutions supporting the United States’ ongoing war with Vietnam. The students were also concerned about the segregated gymnasium that was being constructed in the nearby at the park known as Morningside park. This protest led to various students occupying university...

America Military Student’s Name University Affiliation America Military The World’s “Police” The 20th century proved to be challenging due to the emergence of World Wars all over the globe. Something had to be done, and different nations including the United States of America entered the wars. This encounter proved the United States to have a powerful military base due to its dominance in victory both internationally and domestically. The United States has earned the title of the World’s “Police” and has gained fame across borders. “The American “policing” role has been exercised primarily to protect vulnerable peoples and regions from powerful oppressors or regional...

Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Number Date How W.E.B Du Bois Influenced African American Education William Edward Burghardt (W.E.B) Du Bois, was a writer and teacher of African-American origin. He was also known for his sociological work, as well as civic activism. His contribution had a significant impact on the perception of black citizens living in the United States. He influenced the African-American population, and the entire world of sociology, by employing data to solve social issues. His book, The Souls of Black Folk, was revered by all those that sought to one day make such an impact in the society. This article evaluates why his life had such a massive impact on the lives...

Student’s Name Professor’s Name Course Date The Civil War and its Aftermath The civil war that occurred more than one hundred and fifty years ago not only reshaped the US but also redefined the aspect of citizenship. Although the battle was fought over slavery, it was not always on behalf of slaves. It is worth to note that this paradox often causes misunderstanding concerning the real cause of the conflict. Irrevocably, the civil war transformed the political, social, economic, and constitutional landscape of the country to a greater extent, more than any other event before. Many of these changes were immediate and dramatic as the US became more aggressive, dynamic, and more prominent...