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Many occurrences throughout history have had a significant impact on what Western civilization is today. In a world that often seems divided, the idea of a common cultural heritage unites people of all backgrounds. Human societies have always gone through periods of growth and dominance, followed by times of decline and ebb. The rise and…

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Located in the western hemisphere, North America is the third largest continent by area. It comprises the countries of the United States, Canada and Mexico. The continent is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean and the Pacific Ocean. The largest island in North America is Greenland. Other islands off the coast are the Aleutian Islands, Alexander…

During the middle ages, the Christian church spread across Europe and north Africa. This paved the way for a new style of architecture and clothing that came to be known as the Western style. In the nineteenth century, European empires began to expand to cover much of the world. This resulted in unprecedented industrialization and…

During the late 1860s, the Western Trail was one of the most important and popular routes for cattlemen to move their stock north. It was first traveled by Captain John T. Lytle in 1874, and became famous for its capacity to move thousands of longhorns from Texas to Nebraska. By 1893, six million cattle had…

Throughout the centuries, Western civilization has developed a variety of great ideas and innovations. In the modern era, Western culture has spread to most parts of the world. The ancestors of Westerners are believed to have originated in Europe, where they created a variety of indigenous religions. These include Hellenic, Slavic, Germanic, and Celtic religions….

Purchasing life insurance is an affordable and effective way to protect your family’s financial future. In addition to covering your spouse and children, a life insurance policy can help pay for day to day living expenses for your surviving dependents. In some cases, the policy can also help pay for large medical bills and other…

Founded in 1851, Western Union began as a telegraph company in Rochester, New York. It grew from the delivery of telegrams to become a national oligopolist in the mid-nineteenth century. In 1861, Western Union opened the first transcontinental telegraph line. The company later acquired 500 other telegraph companies. The company also started offering telex services…

During the 17th and 18th centuries, Americans began to demand independence from the British. By 1776, the country became a republic. The United States Constitution was passed and provided for three branches of government. This included a House of Representatives with representation based on population, and a Senate with a representative based on equality of…