Question

I would like for you to reflect on the historical events, issues, and figures discussed in this class from the 1500 to present day. Choose one of more events, issues, and figures that have, in your opinion, had the greatest impact on the present day. Make an argument as to why you believe this to be case.   

Example:

After the assassination of Archduke Franz Ferdinand triggering one of the most impactful events to exist, World War I. The war began in 1914 and lasted until 1918, there were two separate sides the central powers (Germany, Austria-Hungary, Bulgaria, and the Ottoman Empire) and the allied powers (Great Britain, France, Russia, Italy, Romania, Japan, and the United States). Ultimately, Germany met its fate and signed the Treaty of Versailles which brought a great cost to their country. On the other hand, the United States being an allied power flourished from this war and had an economic boom. One side note that was remarkable was the 369th Infantry Regiment which consisted of African Americans. This was significant due to the fact that it was the very first black platoon. Many social customs eventually were faded out and society as a whole became much more open o new ideas. Innovation and technology was also a big effect from this war as it made a carpet for the industrial revolution.

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Answer 1

One of the most important events in the history was the war of independence that helped in the formation of the United States of America. This would mean that those in the US felt that they were treated like slaves by the Great Britain as it enjoyed all the fruits of their labour without any representation for them. It treated America as one of its colonies and treated its own people as indentured labourers. Although all the thirteen colonies were not in agreement with each other, they were able to come together as one union to fight the tyrannical laws of Britain. Secondly, the civil war which was fought for the abolishment of slavery. It was Abraham Lincoln’s bold move to abolish slavery that divided the country into two. It was the win for the union army that kept the country together and put an end to slavery. Although it didn’t change the minds of the people, it helped the African Americans gain their humanistic rights in the country and lead a decent life.

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