Category: Colonialism

Table of Contents John Dickinson The New Jersey Plan Colonialism Alexander Hamilton References John Dickinson John Dickinson is one of the most iconic figures in American history. Being one of the Founding Fathers, he co-signed the U.S. Constitution (“John Dickinson Plantation,” n.d.). Introducing changes to Thomas Jefferson’s Declaration of the Causes and Necessity of Taking…

Table of Contents Introduction Main body Conclusion Reference Introduction Postcolonial theory claims that the members of decolonized cultures develop a specific postcolonial identity, shaped by the unequal power dynamics of their colonial past. This identity is based on the collective trauma and exists in response to the oppression the identity holders had experienced in the…

Table of Contents Trade Schemes in the United States Colonization Freedom Influential Wars in Colonized Territories Colonization Effect on the Modern World Works Cited The discovered lands of America were valuable for the European countries, and many territories were colonized for a better trading system. Originally, colonization in North America was used to explain the…

The development of women’s rights in colonial America is a dramatic period of U.S. history. In particular, the New England Colonies, such as the Massachusetts Bay Colony, were highly patriarchal societies. Likewise, women’s roles in the Southern Colonies, for example, the Province of Georgia, were primarily restricted to household duties and motherhood. Hence, the emancipation…

Table of Contents Introduction Trade Routes to the East and North American Colonies Economic Systems and Issues Political Systems and Issues Social Systems and Issues Religious Systems and Issues The Problems between England and Spain Resolution of the Issues Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The successes and achievements in the development of European civilization significantly contributed…

Table of Contents Introduction Recent Developments Arguments and Answers of Jules Ferry Non-Economic Arguments Conclusion References Introduction Jules Ferry’s speech on “On Colonial Expansion” from 1884 addresses his thoughts on the need for imperial expansion of France. His speech covers a variety of arguments for expansion from economic to military ones. It outlines the issues…

Table of Contents Introduction René Robert Cavelier Sieur de La Salle’s Expeditions Stephen F. Austin and African Slavery in Texas Conclusion Works Cited Introduction Texas has a long and unique history with rich sociocultural practices. The Spanish rule played a central role in the economic and social development in Texas. René Robert Cavelier Sieur de…

Fascism vs. Marxism and Liberalism Fascism is a political ideology that emerged in Italy yet spread throughout European countries. The most infamous example of fascism was Nazi Germany and the military agenda correlating with the authoritarian nationalism promoted through the ideology. Fascism opposes other ideologies such as Marxism and liberalism from multiple perspectives. To illustrate…

Introduction When Jules Ferry was the Prime Minister of France, the state began colonial expansion. In a debate with the French Parliament, Ferry defended the decision to expand as a right and a moral duty of a higher race over lower races. Certain developments in the world trade made the imperial expansion an urgent task…

Table of Contents Introduction Colonialism as a Response to Competition and Protectionism Nationalist and Patriotic Rhetoric to Justify Colonialism Conclusions References Introduction Colonialism as a form of state-building emerged in the 18th-19th century and was a byproduct of intense industrialization and exploration, which opened new avenues for expanding the borders of existing countries by conquering…