American Republic: Religion and Virtue
Religion and virtue have been important cornerstones of America since its foundation. The Founding Fathers were well-versed in both religious and philosophical texts and were very deliberate in the structure of the new nation that they were attempting to form. The connection between religion and...
Victoria Woodhull
Victoria Woodhull is a little-known but formidable figure who was a prominent suffragette and the first woman to run for US president. She was born in Ohio in 1838 and her parents had previously been held in slavery in the south, before moving north.
Early Life and Struggles
At the...
Samuel Adams: The Often Overlooked Founding Father
From Massachusetts to Washington D.C., Samuel Adams has been a largely overlooked Founding Father of the United States. He was much more than just a beer tycoon. He was a political leader and masterful statesman that helped shape some of the key documents...
The Soviet Union and the Brezhnev Years
The Soviet Union formed in 1922 and was a one-party socialist state led by the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU). It was the first country in the world to be based on Marxist-Leninist principles. During its 69-year history, the Soviet Union...
The Success and Survival of Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party
The Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) of Japan is a political party that has ruled the nation since its creation in 1955. Its name alludes to a strong commitment to democratic values and liberal, economic policies. The party is the longest-serving...
Feudalism: How the System Worked Before the Modern State
The word “feudalism” has different definitions, and it can cause confusion as to its meaning. Essentially, feudalism is a social, political, and economic system that was prominent in the Middle Ages, governed by the union and interaction of collective and individual...
The Romantic Appeal of the Medieval Past
Throughout history, people have looked to the past with a sense of nostalgia and longing. From stories handed down in oral tradition to historical romances, the distant past continues to shape the present for many cultures. One era that continues to hold a...
How Did Hitler Enter Politics?
Adolf Hitler is one of the most infamous dictators in history. His name alone is synonymous with terror and destruction. His reign of terror spanned the better part of a decade, from 1933 until his death in 1945. During the time, Hitler and his Nazi...
Organized Interest Groups in America Organized interest groups are formed in order to influence public opinion. This is usually done through lobbying, fundraising, and the use of public education campaigns. They are typically organized around an issue or cause, and their goals are to shape policy and achieve their agenda....
