Category: Historical Figures

The autobiography of Catalina de Erauso presents significant encounters that describe experiences of conquistadors learned in class. Lieutenant Nun is an excerpt that depicts a changing society in terms of gender. As will be noted, the stereotype image of a Spanish conquistador gets contradicted by the nun who ends up in a military conflict during…

The history of Jane Addams’ activities in this module seemed particularly interesting. This is due to the fact that my research paper focuses on the study of the activities of women politicians; hence the story of Jane is of particular curiosity. Her contribution to the development of social homes for the development of poor communities…

Joan of Arc was born in the early 1400s when her country of France was at war with England. She came from a modest background, but her radical nature is seen through her belief that it was her divine calling from God to lead the French army to victory against England. This made her advocate…

Charles Augustus Lindbergh is an American pilot, has made the first non-single transatlantic flight. He was born on Feb. 4, 1902, in Detroit. He received primary education in the Little Falls (Minnesota pieces), in 1920-1922 he studied at the University of Wisconsin, where the passion for aviation. In 1924 the school became a cadet in…

The 1960s brought enormous cultural and social change to the United States. The civil rights movement rose to prominence as the call for equality grew stronger in American society. Black activists joined the fight and began an active push for desegregation. The new generation, primarily represented by the student movement, participated in a growing number…

Table of Contents Introduction Review Conclusion Works Cited Introduction This essay critically reviews the ‘S22/03 Dorothy Hodgkin’ podcast from BBC’s Our Times series—in which Melvyn Bragg and contributors analyze Dorothy Crowfoot Hodgkin’s (1910-1994) works and beliefs. The critical podcast review addresses the important historical lessons acquired, the exceptional characteristics of Hodgkin’s work and life, teachings…

Character results from a culture that someone has grown up with for some time. According to many historical events, leaders rise during solution finding missions. The circumstances in their paths help to reveal their character. Rolihlahla Mandela is a celebrated hero of nationalism and socialism. His father had been a great man in the local…

Table of Contents Introduction World War I Hitler rising to Power Attempted Coup Nazi Party Conclusion Reference Introduction After the First World War, Germany was conquered, weak and helpless. Its Citizen were desperate and ready to trust that anything someone said, to get any step essential, and to ease them feeling of self denial and…

Thomas Jefferson was one of the representatives in the United States General Congress who authored the Declaration of Independence. Jefferson was from Virginia. The declaration represented the wishes, the will, and the hope of the people. This was a unanimous declaration by thirteen states. Jefferson is considered one of the Founding Fathers of the United…

The famous Fulton Speech made by Winston Churchill in 1946 was a resonant and well-prepared action. Although it was officially entitled “The Sinews of Peace,” it is mostly known as “The Iron Curtain Speech.” Its role cannot be underestimated, as it triggered waves of criticism and questions about the threat, which was announced in the…