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Mike Cohen
Mike is Bachelor of Arts History graduate from the University of Leeds. As a historian, he loves to write about historical figures and events, especially those that continue to influence the modern world.
Education:University of Leeds, 2021BA HistoryExpertise:Articles by Mike Cohen
A series of factors led to the abolition of the slave trade. The involvement of anti-slavery groups in Britain and North America was one of them.
The Scientific Revolution was characterized by a major shift in the way of thinking. Historically, women’s contributions, however, were largely overlooked.
Colonialism began in two waves, due to numerous factors that motivated European powers to seek resource-rich territories.
The tranatlantic slave trade affected the nations that carried out the trade and the people taken as slaves. Many of the effects linger today.
The Industrial Revolution brought about myriad changes in Europe and North America that affected social structures.
The French Revolution is believed to have spurred the rise of democracy as we know it today.