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Hammurabi's Code
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,310 words, approx. 4 pages)
Explores the history of the Code of Hammurabi and The Jewish Laws better known as the Torah. Describes how the ancient laws played a major role in the development of future nations and still affect modern society.
Hegemony, Resistance, Revolt
Essay Grade: 86%   (0 words, approx. 0 pages)
The conquest and colonization of Latin America by the Spanish and Portugese is marked by the theme of hegemony, as wealth and power was obtained through the exploitation of the indigenous people. As long as hegemony exists within the relationship of two groups, revolt or opposition is inevitable. Such was true in Latin America, as the pressure of power and control over the indigenous people led to racial tension, conflicts among social groups, and ultimately resistance.
Hinduism and Buddism
Essay Grade: 92%   (726 words, approx. 2 pages)
Explains similarities and differences between Hinduism and Buddhism
Hinduism vs. Buddhism
Essay Grade: 90%   (959 words, approx. 3 pages)
This essay deals with two similar but contrasting religions.
Hiroshima
Essay Grade: 98%   (1,976 words, approx. 7 pages)
A personal essay of why the bombing of Hiroshima was necessary.
Hiroshima, a Tragedy
Essay Grade: 86%   (496 words, approx. 2 pages)
Argues the point that the use of atomic bombs on Hiroshima and Nagasaki during World War II was unnecessary and preventable.
Historical Genocide
Essay Grade: 92%   (2,802 words, approx. 9 pages)
Compares the genocide of jews during the Holocaust to the recent atrocity in Rwanda. References The Destruction of the European Jews, by Raul Hillberg.
History At Its Best
Essay Grade: 92%   (2,088 words, approx. 7 pages)
The modern era stands out as a time of great change. Throughout history, it is undoubtedly the period of time in which the most advancement has occurred in society, in the shortest amount of time. The three books, "The Interesting Narrative," by Olaudah Equiano, "Victors and Vanquished," by Stuart B. Schwartz, and "A Social Contract," by Jean-Jeacques Rousseau, each provide a view of the modern era in their own individual ways.
History of Iraq
Essay Grade: 96%   (10,444 words, approx. 35 pages)
Detailed History of Iraq
History of Rocketry
Essay Grade: 86%   (685 words, approx. 2 pages)
Explores the history of rocketry from ancient times in China to present day. Describes the use of rockets in everything from fireworks to weapons of war.
History of the English Language Timeline
Essay Grade: 93%   (3,153 words, approx. 11 pages)
This document attempts to describe important events in time, which have influenced the English language.
History of Women's Suffrage in the U.S. and Europe
Essay Grade: 92%   (1,620 words, approx. 5 pages)
The history of women's suffrage in the United States and Europe, focusing on how World War I help the cause of women's suffrage in the United States.
Hitler
Essay Grade: 83%   (767 words, approx. 3 pages)
Hitler and The National Socialists Party created a structured and controlled nation, which challenged previous ethics and ideals. The changes in the social and cultural life of Nazi Germany contributed to continuity in Germany because Hitler was able to win the support of the nation by providing work, and therefore created a powerful country. Only his motives were wrong.
Hitler and the Nazi Party's Rise to Power
Essay Grade: 86%   (860 words, approx. 3 pages)
A discussion of Hitler and the Nazis and how they maintained their power.
Hitler in Power
Essay Grade: 92%   (2,372 words, approx. 8 pages)
Hitlers rise to power
Hitler in War
Essay Grade: 78%   (1,003 words, approx. 3 pages)
Hitlers life and evil things he brought upon innocent people.
Hitler Youth Movement
Essay Grade: 83%   (443 words, approx. 2 pages)
The Hitler Youth Movement and their role in the rise of the Nazi's.
Hitler's Blitzkrieg
Essay Grade: 96%   (1,778 words, approx. 6 pages)
In World War II, Germany, under Adolf Hitler's command, conducted extensive bombing runs, called the blitzkrieg, over England. The goal was to disrupt industrial production and to prepare for an invasion. The bombing took a heavy tool on the British populace, and the government tried to boost morale by covering up several of the most-negative effects of the bombing and by playing up the heroism of British soldiers.
Hitler's Military Success
Essay Grade: 96%   (945 words, approx. 3 pages)
Hitler's military success during World War II stemed from his military genius, his effective elimination of his opposition, and his effective weilding of propaganda to please and impress people from whom he wanted support. Hitler was a military mastermind. He paid a lot of attention to military research and the selection of the military equipment.
Hitler's Regime
Essay Grade: 88%   (590 words, approx. 2 pages)
The cause of Nazism in 20th century Germany was the result of an extremely tumultuous period in history, between social unrest, severe economic turmoil, as well as a bevy of other factors, the German people were willing to settle for anything else than their current democratic government, which they believed to be the source of their adversity. Though the party never actually won a major election, on January 30th, 1933, through backdoor political actions Hitler was able to acquire the position of chancellor, and thus began the totalitarian state of Nazi Germany.
Hitler's Rise to Power
Essay Grade: 92%   (805 words, approx. 3 pages)
Adolf Hitler took advantage of the political and economic turmoil of the 1930s to establish his dictatorship, despite never having a majority of public approval or votes. Political coalitions, economic crisis, hatred of democracy and proportional representation severely weakened the German state, because they all prevented the country from forming a strong democracy that could have withstood an attempt to establish a dictatorship.
Holocaust
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,139 words, approx. 4 pages)
During the Holocaust, Jews and Russians were used in experiments performed by Nazi doctors. These experiments are extremely disturbing. In my opinion, these `doctors' are not really doctors at all.
Holocaust and Rwanda Genocides
Essay Grade: 75%   (796 words, approx. 3 pages)
A comparison of the Holocaust during World War II and the Rwandan genocide of the 1990s. Both acts of horror were a culmination of deep ethnic tensions and intense political corruption, and both employed propaganda to promote and endorse the party in power and its leader's extreme racist values, as well as to mask the horrifying truth of what was happening.
Holocaust Concentration Camps
Essay Grade: 86%   (565 words, approx. 2 pages)
An overview of the Nazi concentration camps in use from the 1930s until their liberation by the Allies near the end of World War II. The overview includes descriptions of the more infamous camps, such as Auschwitz, Dachau, and Belzec; the various purposes of the camps, which ranged from slave labor to extermination of prisoners; and the dreadful conditions that existed in the camps.
How Appropriate Is It to Describe Nazi Germany as Being a "Totalitarian" Regime?
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,891 words, approx. 6 pages)
Essay examines why - and how - the majority of Germans conformed to Nazi rule. Also explores the concept of Nazi Germany as a policracy.
How Did Industrialization Affect the Lives of People in the 19th Century?
Essay Grade: 75%   (499 words, approx. 2 pages)
There was a steady increase in the size of cities wit the onset of industrialization. This had some negative effects. People were moving into the cities faster then housing could be constructed. Disease began to spread because of the overcrowded cities and the unsanitary living conditions.
How Did the Cold War Intensify between 1947 and 1953?
Essay Grade: 75%   (876 words, approx. 3 pages)
An overview of five main events from 1947 to 1953 that intensified the Cold War. These events included the Truman Doctrine, the Marshall Plan, the Berlin Blockade, the formation of NATO, and the Korean War.
How France Was Involved in World War II
Essay Grade: 84%   (499 words, approx. 2 pages)
How France was involved in World War II.
How has the Western World been a Blessing to the Non-Western World?
Essay Grade: 83%   (1,133 words, approx. 4 pages)
The role of Western Civilization on people in other parts of the world.
How Nazi Power was Derived
Essay Grade: 78%   (470 words, approx. 2 pages)
The rise of Nazi Germany took place in part because of the strong desire among Germans for social movement, nationalism and the swastika represented the struggle and the belief in a supreme race. The Nazis taught their children this, making it easier to base a society on these principles.
How Successful Was the Plo in Achieving Its Objectives Towards Israel between 1967 and 1987?
Essay Grade: 92%   (2,983 words, approx. 10 pages)
Exploration of the effectivness of the PLO. Essay argues that if not for the small splinter terrorist groups within the PLO and the inflexibility of the Israeli leadership, the overall goal of the PLO to liberate Palestine may have eventually been achieved.
How the Assassination of Archduke Francis Ferdinand Caused a European War
Essay Grade: 83%   (737 words, approx. 3 pages)
The assassination of the Archduke Francis Ferdinand caused all the major European powers, not just Austria and Serbia, to enter what would become World War I. Factors that led to this inevitability include greed, jealousy, imperialism, militarism, and the system of alliances in place.
How the Irish Potato Famine Affected American Culture
Essay Grade: 94%   (1,022 words, approx. 3 pages)
About the Irish Potato Famine's affects on America.
How the Stuart Kings Lost Their Power
Essay Grade: 86%   (806 words, approx. 3 pages)
An overview of the struggle for power in England between the monarchy and Parliament in the seventeenth century. Events such as the English Civil War and the Glorious Revolution, and documents such as the Petition of Right and the English Bill of Rights, all influenced the transition of power from the monarchy under the Stuarts to the Parliament under a prime minister.
How the Treaty of Versailles Led to Political Instability
Essay Grade: 86%   (1,213 words, approx. 4 pages)
Contends that the Treaty of Versailles led to political and economic instability in Germany. Includes a discussion of the Weimar Constitution.
How Women's Lives Changed During World War I
Essay Grade: 86%   (269 words, approx. 1 pages)
Essay about the type of work women did to help the war effort, the various dangers they faced and the rights they gained as a result of performing these services during World War I.
How World War I Affected Canada
Essay Grade: 86%   (529 words, approx. 2 pages)
Explores Canada's role in World War I. Examines the effect of the war on Canada. Describes the enactment of the War Measures Act and the Wartime Election Act, Conscription with the Military Service Bill and changes to the economy.
How Would You Write the History of the World?
Essay Grade: 81%   (571 words, approx. 2 pages)
An outline of how the history of the world would be written for a textbook or history course.
Human Progress: An Infinite Process
Essay Grade: 98%   (2,047 words, approx. 7 pages)
Three Historical Developments Between 1650-1850 and why they considered significant. It explains how each of the development support and contradicts Marco Antoine De Condorcet's prediction of the course of Human Progress.
Human Rights
Essay Grade: 88%   (1,139 words, approx. 4 pages)
Examines Human Rights violations which have taken place over the past few years. Focuses on India, Darfu and Afganistan. Provides statistical data from the World Health Organization.
Human Rights in Post Soviet Georgia
Essay Grade: 92%   (1,249 words, approx. 4 pages)
Provides cultural, historical and geographical data on the country of Georgia. Examines the country's separation from the former Soviet Union. Describes the human rights conflicts that resulted.
Hypatia
Essay Grade: 75%   (677 words, approx. 2 pages)
The mathematical world owes a lot to Hypatia, not only for her own works and inventions but also for rewriting the commentaries that she did. With out those, much information would have been lost. Charles Kingsley wrote a book based on Hypatia's life entitled: "Hypatia: or new foes in new faces" in 1853.
Hypothetical Great Depression Canadian Diaries
Essay Grade: 83%   (779 words, approx. 3 pages)
Three hypothetical diary entries that tell part of the story of the Great Depression in Canada.
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