Historical Comparison of Major Events

History Question

According to the quote of philosopher George Santayana, “Those who do not learn history are doomed to repeat it.” That phrase is not only popular and catchy, but also true.

Assignment: In one paper, compare a historical topic or event that occurred between 1876-1990, to a current topic or event in our society. The content of your paper should address the following: economics, politics, social, and diplomacy (if applicable). Include the similarities and differences of each topic in your paper.

Example: Compare the United States involvement in the Vietnam War in the 1960s and 1970s to the United States involvement in Afghanistan today.

Requirements and Instructions: Your paper must be at least 800 words written in MLA style or Chicago style with at least four sources (excluding Wikipedia) and a bibliography. The bibliography is not included in the 800 words.

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A notable difference between the two events is the magnitude of the common challenge between both genders in 1848. During the Declaration of sentiments, women were greatly disadvantaged compared to men because the discussion on equality was just beginning. The government and the public had not taken steps towards the promotion of women’s rights. But, in a 2019 US Census Bureau survey, there is a significant advancement in creating equal room for men and women socially and economically, with women earning 82% of what men earned that year. Politically, women in 1848 experienced what the participant of the Declaration of Sentiments referred to as ‘anarchy’ (Stanton, 73). They had little to no role in active decision-making to shape the direction of their communities and country. There were no notable roles

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Historical Comparison of Major Events
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