Notions The Iron Curtain– A political, military, and ideological barrier erected by the Soviet Union after World War II to seal off itself and it’s dependent eastern and central European allies from open contact with the West and other noncommunist areas. It was popularised by Winston Churchill in 1946 in his speech. The blockade loosened …
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The Help (Erik)
Notions Civil Rights Movements– The Civil Rights Movement encompasses social movements in the United States whose goals were to end racial segregation and discrimination against African Americans and to secure legal recognition and federal protection of the citizenship rights enumerated in the Constitution and federal law. This article covers the phase of the movement between …
The Immigrant (Erik)
Notions Discovery of gold and gold mining-There were 3 first major gold rushes. North-Carolina, Georgia, California. 1st rush in 1799 Gold discovered in North-Carolina. The finder didn’t know its value and used it as a doorstop. In 1802 it was recognized and word spread. First miners were FARMERS. Carolina mines evolved into mine-shafts. By 1835 …
Glory (Erik)
Notions Different developments in the North and South-The northern soil and climate favored smaller farmsteads rather than large plantations. Industry flourished, fueled by more abundant natural resources than in the South, and many large cities were established (New York was the largest city with more than 800,000 inhabitants). By 1860, one-quarter of all Northerners lived …
The Patriot
Notions The origin and essence of the conflict between England and the colonies- Its origin came to be as early as 1651 when the English Government enacted the Navigation Acts. It meant that all trade routes made by the colonies were only going to England, barring foreign trade. There was also King Philip’s War (occurred …
Mayflower story
Notions Origin of Native Americans- There are numerous speculations about who are the ancestors of Native Americans. The main hypothesis makes reference to the movement from Polynesia and from the northern areas of China. Nonetheless, the most widespread hypothesis is that locals crossed Beringia, a land connect among Asia and America, which is presently the …