Located in the Western Hemisphere, North America is the third largest continent by area. It is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, the Arctic Ocean, and the Pacific Ocean. Several large islands are found in the Americas, including Greenland, Cuba, and Newfoundland. North America was once part of the supercontinent Pangaea. The continent separated from Eurasia…
Traditionally, the history of the West has been told in textbooks as a series of events leading to the inevitable Western dominance of the world. However, some historians have moved away from the traditional depiction of the West as a frontier. Instead, they have described the West as a crossroads of cultures. The West is…
During the late 1860s and early 1870s, cattlemen began trailing cattle from Texas to northern pastures. These drives usually took two months. After traveling through South Texas, the cattle would continue northward through Kansas, Nebraska and Wyoming. The cattle were usually driven 25 miles a day, and by the time they reached the end of…
During the last two centuries, Western history has shaped the modern world in many ways. It has influenced international politics and culture. Throughout this period, the West experienced the rise of Protestantism, the Reformation, the Renaissance, the Scientific Revolution, the Enlightenment, and the scientific revolution. The West also experienced the Industrial Revolution, which led to…
Buying life insurance is a good way to ensure the financial security of your family. The benefits of life insurance range from paying for medical expenses and funeral costs, to providing financial support for children and dependents after your death. Life insurance can also help fund retirement plans and college education. Choosing the right type…
Founded in 1851, Western Union has been around for over a century. From its early days as a telegraph company to its acquisition of several other telegraph companies, Western Union’s history is a tale of telegraphy and money transfers. It’s been a dependable provider of money transfers, helping people send money around the world. In…
Often called the “second war for independence,” the War of 1812 was fought by a valiant American force that defeated the British army. In the process, a peaceful change in political power took place. This event also marked the beginning of the Jeffersonian-Jacksonian era in American history. A few years later, the onset of war…
Western Europe has a complex history. The rise of preindustrial capitalism, and the expansion of direct trade routes, shaped the European economy. These changes shifted how trading parties influenced the resources, and how rulers earned their revenues. The enlightenment influenced the setting up of new states in Europe. Germany, France, and Switzerland are all part…
There are many advantages to western history association membership. First, you will have the privilege of being a member of one of the largest and most prestigious organizations for western history. The organization’s journal, the Western Historical Quarterly, features articles and book reviews from leading western historians. Second, you will have access to the WHA’s…
Western world history has been a tumultuous one. It is a complex and multifaceted subject. It is shaped by the experiences of different people and countries from various eras. It also involves the history of different cultures. It reflects the growth of Western civilization beyond the ancient Greeks and Romans and the Islamic world. It…