History of the Americas

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

A Brief History of Hispaniola: From Columbus to the Haitian Revolution and Beyond

Hispaniola The area in which Columbus landed Hispaniola is an island in the Caribbean region, located in the Greater Antilles. It is divided into two countries: the...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Treaty of Tordesillas: A Significant Agreement in Global Politics Dividing the World between Spain and Portugal

Treaty of Tordesillas The agreement settling the dispute between Spain & Portugal for land in the Americas. The Treaty of Tordesillas was an agreement signed on June...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Exploring Semi-Permanent Settlements: Characteristics, Usage, and Examples

Semi-permanent settlements Most people in the Americas lived in this type of settlement by the time of Christopher Columbus. Semi-permanent settlements refer to human habitation structures that...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Discover the Remarkable Culture and Achievements of the Anasazi and Pueblo Native American Tribes

Anasazi; Pueblo Tribes that settled in the Southwest; had culture based on farming & irrigation systems with permanent buildings The Anasazi and Pueblo are Native American tribes...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding Public Works: Types, Benefits, Funding, and Challenges

Public Works government financed building projects 1. What is the definition of Public Works? Public Works refers to the infrastructure and services provided by government agencies for...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

Understanding Relief: Strategies for Alleviating Distress and Anxiety

Relief aid for the needy; welfare Relief can refer to a feeling of comfort or reassurance that comes after an experience of distress, difficulty, or anxiety. It...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Role of Reconstruction Finance Corporation in Reviving the US Economy During the Great Depression

Reconstruction Finance Corporation Hoover-created gov lending bank to businesses The Reconstruction Finance Corporation (RFC) was created in the United States in 1932 during the Great Depression. It...

Melissa Cooper
June 21, 2023
History of the Americas

The Pros and Cons of Deficit Spending as a Fiscal Policy

deficit spending Government practice of spending more than it takes in from taxes Deficit spending is a fiscal policy wherein the government expenditures exceed its revenue or...