The impact of manifest destiny to Native Americans was conflict. Of course, this was inevitable due to the fact that the ideology involved American settlers holding to a determined belief that they had a god-given purpose of expanding from the Atlantic coast to the Pacific coast, thus taking and controlling lands that were not originally […]
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Manifest Destiny: Origin and Definition
Lexical Origins: Where Did The Term “Manifest Destiny” Originate? Historians have attributed the origin of the term “manifest destiny” to newspaper editor and Democratic Party advocate John O’Sullivan. Accordingly, he specifically coined the term in 1845 to promote the annexation of Texas and the Oregon Country to the United States. Note that he first used […]
Information Literacy: A Definition
The term “information literacy” first appeared in 1974 in a report published by the former National Commission on Libraries and Information Science. Authored by Paul G. Zurkowski, then president of Information Industry Association, the concept pertains to the competencies learned and applied by individuals to exploit different tools and sources for uncovering information, as well […]
The Roles of Women During the American Revolution
The American Revolution did not only result in the independence of the Thirteen Colonies from Great Britain and the establishment of the United States. The momentous sociopolitical upheaval that transpired between 1765 and 1783 became a platform for American women to actively participate in social, political, and economic affairs of the Thirteen Colonies, thus making […]
Simplified: Causes of the American Revolution
The American Revolution that spanned from 1765 to 1783 was a sociopolitical movement and upheaval characterized by a manifested attempt of American colonials from the Thirteen Colonies to challenge the authority of the British Empire. Aside from civic actions, public demonstrations, and economic maneuvering, the revolution included the American Revolutionary War that lasted from 1775 […]
Individualistic vs. Structural: Theories of Poverty
There are two competing schools of thought that theorize the causes of poverty. These are the individualistic theories and structural theories. Each school maintains a general argument for explaining the existence and pervasiveness of poverty. The Two Schools of Thought About the Causes of Poverty: Individualistic Theories vs. Structural Theories of Poverty Individualistic Theories The […]
Difference Between Colonialism and Imperialism
The terms “colonialism” and “imperialism” have been used interchangeably outside academic discourse. However, scholars have maintained that these two should be used separately because they have their own distinctive definitions. Colonialism vs. Imperialism: The Difference The word “colonialism” comes from the English word “colony,” which in turn, comes from “colonus,” the Latin word for farmer. […]
Thesis and Dissertation Writing: Guideline and Outline
Academic papers, particularly theses and dissertations, usually follow an established structure or format composed of five main sections. Universities adhere to this format to standardize research writing regardless of fields or disciplines, and to make it easier for advisers, panelists, and peer reviewers to evaluate these papers. Nevertheless, the following discussion provides a guideline and […]
Community College vs. University in the U.S.
The use of the term “community college” differs across the world. In the United States, community colleges are specific higher educational institutions that provide low-level tertiary and workforce education, as well as preliminary education for further university studies. It is important to stress the fact that a community college is different from a university. What […]
Why Are Cows Sacred in Hinduism?
For starters, Hindus do not worship cows, and Hinduism does not teach its adherents to regard these animals as deities. Both adherents and scholars have noted that the reason cows are sacred in Hinduism revolves around economic and ethical justifications, as well as spiritual considerations. Three Reasons Why Hindus Consider Cows as Sacred In economic […]