Essays Tagged: "war of independence"

Major Reforms from 1790-1860

and rebirth. The character of an American emerged. No longer was an American symbolized as solely a war hero or politician, now there were scholars, scientists, and artists. This idea of reform and re ... occurred in response to many altercations, although mainly rests on the victorious outcomes of the War of Independence and the War of 1812. The nation as a whole felt a sense of nationalistic pride, ...

(3 pages) 75 0 3.9 Apr/1997

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

George washington and the American Revolution

t proved to be a crucial fight that aided in the creation of the United States. Numerous courageous war figures emerged during this War for Independence. Although many people were responsible for the ... -George Washington. His drive and determination to prevail were primary factors for victory in the War of Independence and his presence was absolutely indispensible toward winning the revolution for ...

(6 pages) 121 0 3.8 Jan/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Presidents

Arab Isreali 6 day War

o defend it's right's of possession to its homeland. They then formed what became known as Israel's War of Independence, also know as the Israeli Defense Forces. The ill equipped Israeli forces defeat ... an controlled the eastern part including the old city and Israel controlled western sector.With the war over, Israel concentrated it's efforts to build a state which it had struggled so long and hard ...

(7 pages) 129 1 3.3 Mar/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers

Sepoy Rebellion of 1857 - India

Investigate the causes of the uprising and consider the implications of the two terms "mutiny" and "war of independence". Why did the British prefer the term mutiny? Why did the certain Indians prefer ... did the British prefer the term mutiny? Why did the certain Indians prefer to see the incident as a war of independence? What were the consequences of the upheavel?As with any conflict or controversy ...

(10 pages) 96 1 2.0 Jan/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > Asian History

The Life of George Washington

ost important figure the country has ever known. Washington not only led the colonials that won the war of independence, but he also adjourned the committee that wrote the constitution and later becam ... also loved good clothes, and he was constantly writing his London agents about his dress, his tableware, and ornaments for his drawing room.9 In a world at peace he might have continued to work hard ...

(14 pages) 197 0 3.2 Nov/1996

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Presidents

Explains Giuseppe Garibaldi's whole life. How he created the Thousand men army and how he expanded

a in which he lived several years (1836-1848). While being in South America, he helped Uruguay in a war against Argentina. He returned to Italy in 1848, taking part in the war of independence. He beca ...

(1 pages) 45 1 2.0 Nov/2002

Subjects: History Term Papers > European History

Book review of Noble E. Cunningham Jr. In Pursuit Of Reason.

he read much and improved himself." He would die in 1757 and would not get to see the start of the war of Independence and his son's involvement. Thomas' "mother is a little known figure." The author ... n to speculate upon his relationship with his mother, but there is nothing to suggest that it was a warm one, and it may have been strained." She would die in March of 1776 and would just live long en ...

(16 pages) 77 0 3.0 Apr/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Assess The Causes of the American War Of Independence.

IntroductionThere were many events and disagreements that led to the American War of Independence. The war erupted only twelve years after the Seven Years' War and many problems ... he war erupted only twelve years after the Seven Years' War and many problems can be linked to this war which had left Britain's economy severely depleted.The Seven Years' War had involved a large eff ... us protecting its colonists. Britain felt that the colonists should help to pay for the cost of the war effort.In an attempt to do this Britain imposed several acts to tax the colonists. Up until this ...

(8 pages) 90 1 4.3 Jul/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

The American Revolution.

force from the day of its discovery. The American Revolution was not the same thing as the American War of Independence. The war itself lasted only eight years, but the Revolution lasted over a centur ... fire or musketball began to fly.The American Revolution had its beginnings in the French and Indian war. For seven years, Britain battled the French and Indian nations in the colonies. Where the colon ...

(8 pages) 146 0 4.0 Sep/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

Why did the Americans win the War of Independence?

Why did the Americans win the War of Independence?Before the first shots were fired in the American War of Independence, very few ... he profits from the South Atlantic system and the industrial revolution. So at the beginning of the war, an American victory seemed distinctly unlikely for American forces weak and British military an ... February 1778 France and America signed The Treaty of Alliance that stated once France entered the war against Britain, there would be no more treaties before the colonists gained liberty, sovereignt ...

(10 pages) 104 0 4.5 Dec/2003

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History

Everyday there is a new event that effects someplace in the world. In my opinion, there are five pressing issues that are currently facing the international community.

ng the international community. These issues include the violence between Israel and Palestine, the war in Iraq, North Korea's nuclear threat, high gas prices and overpopulation.First, the violence be ... ie. According to the website History of Israel and Palestine, the end result of the 1948-49 Israeli War of Independence was the creation of the Jewish state in an area of the Middle East known as Pale ...

(4 pages) 51 0 3.0 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Current Issues

Why are US political parties so decentralised?

government. The decision for America to be a federal country exists because in the years after the War of Independence it was found that the states couldn't agree on certain things, such as trade and ... selecting people who will compete for office, managing and financing campaigns, and even coming forward with policies and positions that appeal to the constituents. The next level up on the hierarchy ...

(3 pages) 35 0 4.6 Feb/2004

Subjects: Social Science Essays > Political Science > Political Theory

How was racism leveled at the Mexicans instrumental the commitment to the war effort for Anglo-American expansionism

In Mexican American war, racism was instrumental to the commitment to the war effort for Anglo-American expansionism. Th ... glo-American expansionism. The ideas of racism served as a tool of rationale for ones who desired a war and for the ones who were against it. The war between the United States and Mexico had two basic ... .S. to expand across the North American continent to the Pacific. And the second basic cause of the war was the Texas War of Independence and the annexation of that area to the United States. During t ...

(4 pages) 40 0 5.0 Mar/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

Causes of the American Revolution including background to mercantile policies and the immediate causes of the revolution.

olution was not an upheaval on the grand scale. In terms of monetary costs and casualties, previous wars had exceeded the War of Independence by a great margin. Its importance however is its effect up ... r, the intolerant and the open-minded, would become the greatest nation on earth and after the cold war the only surviving superpower. The secession of the United States from the British Empire marked ...

(12 pages) 295 5 4.5 Apr/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History > North American Wars

Discuss and outline the history of the Eureka Stokade its impacts as well as the influence of its implementation

ne such example. Like the letter de cachet of the French Revolution and the Tea Tax of the American War of Independence, the Eureka rebellion was sparked by what could be considered a minor issue, in ... since a description of events does not add up to an explanation of the cause.The dynamic driving towards an eruption like Eureka was the conflict between two classes -- merchants and squatters wage o ...

(3 pages) 25 0 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > Australian History

Terrorist suspects held in Guantánamo Bay

conjures the "Guantanamera" guajira (peasant woman), sung to the verses of the leader of the Cuban war of independence of 1895, the lawyer and poet Jose Martí. To others it is the tropical sug ... , the oldest outside of the United States, which was occupied by the US during the Spanish-American war of 1898 and subsequently leased by the US from Cuba pursuant to a 1903 lease agreement. One of C ...

(10 pages) 175 1 4.3 Apr/2004

Subjects: Law & Government Essays > Civil Rights

Why did Pitt dominate politics 1783-93?

m Pitt became Prime Minister in 1783 at just 24 years old. He came to power soon after the American War of Independence (1776-1783). Britain's status as a superpower had been undermined by this loss, ... 's status as a superpower had been undermined by this loss, and she was now isolated in Europe. The war had left Britain with huge national debt, and the dramatic fall in exports to America meant that ...

(7 pages) 29 0 5.0 Apr/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

The War of 1812 Comment: I have at the bottom my opinion you can edit that if you want and just make it the conclusion paragraph.

The War of 1812The years following the war of 1812, otherwise known as the 'Era of Good Feelings,' must ... d a time of evolution and ripening of American nationalism, unification, and economic progress. The War of 1812 was a very difficult war. States did not fulfill their duties to support the war effort. ... , commanders and leaders were not kept informed or supplied enough men and munitions to keep up the war. What came about during this time and afterwards was something much greater than victory. The wa ...

(3 pages) 57 1 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > World History > World War II

Causes of the American Revolution

ca won independence from Great Britain and became the United States. It is also called the American War of Independence.In 1763, after the French and Indian War, the British King, George III, issued a ... tent.In 1765 King George III needed to regain the money he lost from fighting the French and Indian War, so he passed the Stamp Act. This Act made the colonists pay taxes on various items such as pape ...

(3 pages) 55 0 4.0 May/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers

The Underground Railroad

system that helped slaves escape to the Northern States and to Canada, before and during the Civil War.Some say that the Underground Railroad may have begun as early as 1804, helping more and more sl ... as 1804, helping more and more slaves to freedom. But it was firmly established in 1818, after the War of Independence had publicized Canada as a safe haven for runaway slaves.The Underground Railroa ...

(3 pages) 61 1 4.7 Jun/2004

Subjects: History Term Papers > North American History