Category: Historical Figures

Introduction Malcolm X and Anne Moody are well-known African American activists who fought against racism in the United States in the 20th century. Their actions had a significant impact on the state of racial problems in the U.S. Both of them wrote autobiographic works, which may provide insights into their views on race issues. Malcolm…

Roman Empire was one of the greatest and mightiest states the world had ever known. Its achievements and influence on the development of our history could not be overestimated. Being an empire, a state where one person has absolute power, it was dependent on decisions of that man. That is why, it is not surprising…

Hispanic communities inhabited Florida before English was promoted as the primary language, and the area became one of the 50 states of the country. Individuals that arrived from various regions of Latin America formed neighborhoods, and for the first several decades, they had remained isolated from each other both in terms of culture and mutual…

Catherine the Great was one of the outstanding rulers of the Russian Empire. The period of her rule, the Catherinian Era, is often called the Golden Age of the state and its nobility. During her reign, the country acquired new lands, gained control over Crimea, and increased its significance for the global discourse. Gradually, the…

Table of Contents Introduction Martin Luther King’s Position Position of Socrates as seen in Plato’s Crito and Apology Conclusion Works Cited Introduction The idea of civil disobedience and its credibility has been considered by philosophers, politicians, and activists since the formation of governmental systems. The idea stems from the notion that laws should be obeyed…

It is challenging to deny that a few people have left their marks in history, and each of them has impacted the world significantly. This ceremonial speech will be about Nelson Mandela, who was one of the most influential individuals in the 20th century. This person is acknowledged because he devoted his entire life to…

Having read Thomas Jefferson’s “Selected Letters”, it is possible to say that each of them contains issues which deserve attention. The ideas delivered by the president are clear and imperative. It is impossible to leave reasonable and argumentative statements without attention. Having read the “Selected letters”, much information seems interesting and educative. In the letter…

Introduction Nowadays, the principles of equality and tolerance are discovered as guiding concepts in modern society. It implies that every individual is treated with respect disregarding his/her race, gender, and ethnicity. Nonetheless, the situation was different in the past due to slavery and high levels of discrimination in the United States of America. Martin Luther…

Why did Gorbachev choose the United Nations as his forum for this speech? The speech of Gorbachev in the United Nations in 1988 was not accidental. The fundamental tasks of the United Nations are the following ones, namely strengthening peace and providing security for the global community. Any speech that is declared in the United…

Cause of the Problem that their Countries Faced Perspective of Hitler Hitler pointed out two specific reasons behind the current plight that Germany experienced. The first was the adverse system of reparations that Germany had to pay at the end of the first World War. This is evidenced by the following quote: “The resulting actions…