The Mayan Empire was a very mysterious civilization of people who, even today, puzzle the minds of the greatest researchers. This ancient civilization took root in the Yucatan Peninsula as a border and a part of Mesoamerica. The Yucatan Peninsula is on the southwestern portion of the Gulf of Mexico, which at that time was…
Some of the earliest Mesoamerican cultures included the Olmecs, the Mayas, and the Aztecs. The Olmecs lived near the Gulf of Mexico, in “swampy, lowland river valleys.” Water drains made out of stone, hieroglyphic writings, and a calendar, were a few of their achievements. The Mayas lived in the Yucatan Peninsula of Mexico today. Their…
Europe held indisputable interest in expansion and exploration of new land for many various reasons. Early on it was for the trade of riches, sugars, spices and silks. Also new routes to lead to these trades, but alternate routes were needed to overcome monopolies. Plus new land for expanding territory, and empire in a new…
Of all the battles of the Civil War, there is one battle that is recognized by historians as the most disturbing battle of the Civil War, the battle of Gettysburg. In a three day fight, an astonishing 51,000 soldiers were killed in total by both sides. The question is, was Gettysburg a turning point in…
Epic poems reflect a culture’s values. The female characters in Homer’s poem, The Odyssey, reflect the ancient Greek values of helpfulness, loyalty, and cleverness. Athena is a character who represents helpfulness. At the beginning of the story, she offers advice to help Telemachus persuade the suitors to leave Odysseus’s palace. Athena advises, “At daybreak call…
In 1839, Sengbe Pieh, who later became known as Cinque, was captured and taken as a slave. He was sold several times until eventually he comes into the hands of Spanish slave traders. Even though at that time, every European nation had signed treaties declaring slaves were no longer to be taken from Africa, the…
The Vásquez administration shines in Dominican history like a star amid a gathering storm. After the country’s eight years of subjugation, Vásquez took care to respect the political and civil rights of the population. An upswing in the price of export commodities, combined with increased government borrowing, marks the economy. Public works projects proliferated. Santo…
The tobacco industry has been around for many years dating back to the 19th century. W. Duke and Sons was one of the earliest cigarette companies and was started in 1881. When cigarettes were first produced, they were blends of Turkish leaf and bright tobacco and could only be made by a trained cigarette maker…
On June 28th, 1948 the Cominform, the principle symbol of Stalin’s control over Eastern Europe, issued a resolution that formally expelled Yugoslavia from the assembly, citing that Yugoslavia’s ruler, Josep Broz-Tito, had deviated from the correct communist line of governance. Stalin contended that Tito was guilty of flouting the “unified communist front against imperialism”[1] and…
Defining Hiroshima No such warning fell on the people of Hiroshima: that was the site of the first of the two uses of the atomic bomb. Historians have debated the necessity, as have students in a classroom studying world history. Whether or not the dropping of the atomic bomb on Hiroshima was necessary, on August…
Before 1946, Hawaii’s economy, politics and social structures were completely dominated by a corporate elite known as the Big Five (Alexander & Baldwin, American Factors, Castle & Cooke, C. Brewer, & Theo. Davies). The leaders of these factor companies exercised absolute control over Hawaii’s plantation workers and the majority of the islands multi-ethnic workforce. The…
Helen “Nellie” Laetitia Mooney was born October 20, 1873 in a log cabin on Garafraxa Road, two kilometers from Chatsworth, Ontario. She and her family moved to Manitoba when she was six years old. One of Nellie’s best influences was her mother. Her family’s influence was no doubt the reason she became an activist. Her…
Basic Background Information Born in Geneva, Switzerland on June 28th, 1712, to Isaac Rousseau and Suzanne Bernard. His mother died during childbirth, father abandoned him at the age of 10 By the age of 16, he left Geneva and began to travel Had many love affairs, however the most serious, left him with 5 children…
His life -Danish aristocrat and astronomer -Studied at Copenhagen University and Leipzig University in Denmark, where he was born. -Later he studied at the universities of Wittenberg, Rostock and Basel while travelling through Germany. -While studying, he took interest in alchemy and astronomy and started investing in observation tools. -Back in Denmark, he was funded…
During Victorian Era: Women were seen as pure and clean, their bodies were seen as temples that should not be decorated with jewelry nor used for physical activities or pleasurable sex. Could not oppose men Wealthy or spinster was an exception Single women were pitied The main purpose for women was to marry and reproduce…
The Poor Law Amendment of 1834 was introduced to combat the widespread poverty on the streets of England and to provide relief to the poor. The Poor Law Commission of 1832 decided to amend the previous poor laws, for they were too liberal and did not implement discipline into the poor. The poor had to…
Major Technological Advancements: 1837-Morse Code and Telegraph invented by Samuel F.B Morse, extremely important to the progression of communication technology. 1846- Sewing Machine by Elias Howe 1850- Oil refining first used, which is where crude oil is processed into gasoline, diesel, oil and more. 1858- Sewage system invented in London by Joseph Bazalgette. Extremely important,…
Prostitution is the act or practice of giving sexual pleasure and or engaging in intercourse for monetary goods. Prostitution in the Victorian Era Women needed/wanted money, so they provided pleasure Men captured women, kept them in their house for pleasure Poor women were not regarded in the Victorian society, could not fight back. Incentive towards…
FOODS The Rich The rich ate some fresh fruits and vegetables. Foods that were unprepared was looked at as suspicious They usually served fruits in pies. Vegetables were served in stews and soups Rape, onions, garlic, and leaks were put in Nobles Table. Sometimes eating meat was banned on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday. Meat also…
Boys as Girls Men as Females Women were forbidden to be on stage Young boys (13-19) played female roles in theatre plays They were on specific diets and exercise Voice coaches trained them to maintain their voice high pitched Men as Females Young male actors had to maintain a very small and thin figure to…