… after the Great Leap Forward, and the Sino-Soviet split (a term used to describe the split between Russian and China, which resulted in all Russian economic and military aid to cease) had produced a deep division within the Chinese leadership. A…

… interested in World War II history, specifically the Holocaust. It has gradually become a constant presence in my mind, so that I think about it every day. Last spring, I was fortunate enough to be able to visit the United States Holocaust Memorial Museu…

… European Renaissance of that began in the 14th century. The European Renaissance included a series of literary and cultural movements in the 14th, 15th, and 16th centuries. These movements began in Italy and eventually expanded into Germany, France,…

… swept through the world in the mid 1700’s. In the colonies it was the beginning of Evangelical Calvinism, and was centered mainly in the South. Johnathan Edwards was a Congregational Pastor in Northampton Connecticut. He was extremely outspoken for justi…

… of PALESTINE in 1947 and the establishment of the modern state of ISRAEL in 1948, there have been four major Arab-Israeli wars (1947-49, 1956, 1967, and 1973) and numerous intermittent battles. Although Egypt and Israel signed a peace treaty in 1979,…

… from doing that which my judgment and conscience tell me is right by any earthly power.” This quote by Jackson underlies the fact the he was a selfish, tyrannical ruler. He did not make decisions based on the interests of…

… from six aircraft carriers fell from the skies over Pearl Harbor. In the blink of an eye, bombs and torpedoes were exploding all around the anchored U.S Pacific fleet, while the dreaded Zero fighters strafed both Wheeler and Hickam airfields. In…

… sweeping changes for America. During this time lots of new things were introduced into American culture. This era also was the first to have a rapidly growing middle class set on raising it's standard of living. Americans in the 1920's…

… to be a great democratic leader in many areas. He managed to accomplish a lot. Wilson always looked for changes and improvements. As president he was never afraid to show a bit of a radical side when it came to making changes. He was constantly…

… the most important people in this nation should be admitted into it. In order to qualify you would have to have done at least three great things for your nation. Alexander Hamilton has done this and more: He has won the respect of many people including…