Essays on Colonialism

With about 1/5 of Europe’s population on a pilgrimage at the same time during the middle ages, it is safe to say that pilgrimages were very popular. For many, it was regarded as a way of life. As more and more people (not only Christians), were encouraged to go on a pilgrimage some places become...

One of the most famous people in history is Christopher Columbus. He was a man who discover America. His voyage changed the country, but also created some problems. Columbus’s trip changed world history and allowed European influence to expand to other continents. On August 3, 1492, Columbus took 87 sailors from Spain and three ships...

Global trade had many effects on the world between 1450 and 1750 C.E. Many of these effects were positive as well as negative such as the exchange of plants and animals between regions and life-threatening diseases. Before global trade, the world was not aware of the different peoples and/or cultures it consisted of. Although the...

Introduction Post-colonialism responds towards the human penalty of controlling a country and establishing settlers for the economic exploitation of the native people and their land. It looks at the communal, educational and opinionated special effects of release from the effects of colonialism and continuing the anti-colonial challenge to western supremacy (Ashcroft and Tiffin 2006). The...

The Mali Empire Did you know that Rihanna spends about $1 millon on her hair each year (Business Insider), Jeff Bezos bought a private jet for $65 million, and Steve Cohen’s spent $155 million on a picasso painting (CNBC Make It)? That could never compare to Mansa Musa’s net worth. Mansa Musa was the Leader...

About the Native American Culture The culture of the Native American people in the United States are known for their wide range and organically diversified lifestyles, beliefs, mannerisms, art forms as well as regalia. The culture of the original inhabitants of North America typically is defined using the influence of the pre-Columbian area, which is...

In studying Simon Bolivar, significantly, he changed history due to his important role in freeing South America from Spanish dominance. This was able to occur by him becoming involved in the resistance movement, which led him into playing a key role in the fight for independence. He was an incredible tactician resulting in being triumphant...

Nigeria became a protectorate in 1901 and colonization lasted until 1960 when it gained its independence through an independence movement. The main aim of colonialism was to exploit resources and serve the interest of. And for to achieve their objective, they opted for domination which distorted the indigenous political developments of the local people there...

As the dictionary explains if something is inevitable, you give the sense that no matter what scheme you come with to get around it, it is going to happen sooner or later. There are things you can avoid in life but other things will always happen, like death or taxes. Now, was the American Revolution...

United States of America is known as one of the most prominent and powerful country holding the greatest impact in trading and commercialization in Asia and worldwide in today’s generation. Seen as the most victorious and leading country in the world holds a significant history. However, not known to everyone, the story behind the American...