Saltwater Slavery

The mastery of Stephanie Smallwood lies in the fact that in her book she restrains to present the readers numeric information regarding the study of Middle Passage, which can be read from the chronicles as well. It is interesting to read the journals, letters and stories about the trade to have a close look at the issue of slavery rather than using account books. The narrative of African slaves brought to America, saltwater slaves, presents the brutality hidden under the ignominious cycle of slavery...

Alexander the Great

One of the valuable aspects of history seeks to offers us varying perspectives about the realities of individuals and events that transpired in the past. This enables readers not only to synthesize about particular information given to them but also recognize that there are other ways to interpret. Seeing this, it provides concrete grounds for learning as readers become critical in defining and finding options that can shape and induce peoples ability to establish a fair and sound analysis. Reflecting...

CANADIAN INVOLVEMENT IN AFGHANISTAN WAR

The invasion of Afghanistan started on October 7, 2001 but Canada did not play a major role in the first few months. Canada sent its first troops in Afghanistan in January- February 2002. It played a significant role from 2006 when its troops were redeployed in the Kandahar province. Currently, there are around 2500-2830 Canadian soldiers deployed in Afghanistan. These troops are part of International Security Assistance Force (ISAF). This was a force that was formed with an aim of eliminating worldwide...

Archeology Interpreting patterns of prehistoric settlement andor mobility from the archaeological record

In the contemporary world today, a lot of emphasis is been put on history. Globally, history is being considered a benchmark that can be used to solve the problems of the modern times. Great efforts are taking place from one country to the next to acquire clear and concrete proofs on historical facts. Archeologists in this respect have been at the forefront in developing real and concrete materials to support different ideologies in history. Settlement and mobility archeology are aspects that continue...

Research Prospectus

For my term project, I have chosen to write about the development if airplanes during the first and the second world wars. The paper shall trace the history of airplanes through extensive and intensive research from relevant sources such as books and published articles that will support my ideas. In doing so, I shall also seek to apply research strategies necessary in writing a quality term paper. To guide this project will be a research question of which, throughout the paper, I will seek to answer...

Rescue of the Jews in WW2

Why did not more countries behave like Denmark towards their Jewish population during World War The saving of the Jews in Denmark came about for the duration of Nazi Germanys invasion of Denmark throughout World War II. After Hitler prearranged with the intention of Danish Jews be detained and expatriated on 12 October 1943, a lot of Danes participated in a cooperative effort to relinquish the approximately 8,000 Jews of Denmark by means of sea to close proximity impartial Sweden. The let go permitted...

Battle of Midway in 1942

The Japanese military perception that they were immune from any attack changed after the Doolittle attack. This created the need to improve their defense perimeters and extend eastwards. Midway, which is a small island became their target. The island was about six hundred miles away from the American island, Hawaii and therefore the approaching Japanese military attracted the attention of the American military officials. While the Japanese were determined to win the battle at Midway and threw all...