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How the Monroe Doctrine Turned into American Imperialism
When President James Monroe issued his Monroe Doctrine in 1823, he intended it to keep European colonial powers from dominating Latin American peoples or interfering in their political affairs. President Theodore Roosevelt’s Corollary to the doctrine eight decades later, however, turned Monroe’s foreign policy legacy into a weapon of American colonialism, which still sours American relations with Latin America.
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Why Did the Royal Family Change its Name to Windsor?
Queen Elizabeth II's death renewed interest in the British royal family internationally. Outreigning Queen Victoria by seven years, she was the longest-reigning monarch in British history. Something I learned from my personal increased interest is that the British Royals aren't originally Windsors. In fact, they aren't even originally British. So, why did this non-British British royal family take the name Windsor?
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David Moniac: West Point’s First American Indian Graduate
David Moniac graduated from the US Military Academy at West Point in 1822. He was the academy’s first American Indian graduate and the first graduate from the state of Alabama. He lived as a civilian and died a soldier.
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How Three of Robert Browning’s Poems Represent the Romantic and Victorian
Browning was a 19th century English poet, who became famous in the latter half of the century. Three of his poems, "My Last Duchess," "The Bishop Orders His Tomb at Saint Praxed’s Church," and "Childe Roland to the Dark Tower Came," show considerable influence from both the Romantic and Victorian Ages, which his life spanned.
