Anarchy New York Times, on Sunday, November 8, had an article on sentences addressed by a Federal judge to three members of the antigovernment Montana Freemen for conspiracy and fraud; the article stirred my memory and concern about this paper, as well as brought into play many of the dilemmas discussed in the Nature of Politics class. However, I do not wish to analyze t

The Sinking Of The USS Panay The U.S.S. Panay is one of six small river gunboats that had been built in 1927 to protect American commerce and interest on the Yangtze River in China. The Panay, along sister ships Guam, Luzon, Mindanao, Oahu and Tutuila were part of the Yangtze River Patrol of the United States Navy’s Asiatic Fleet assigned to guard against pirates attacking commercial shi

The Slave Trade At the end of the 14th century Europeans started to take people from Africa against their will. Initially they were mainly used as servants for the rich. The Europeans justified the taking of slaves by arguing that they were providing an opportunity for Africans to become Christians. By the 17th century the removal of slaves from Africa became a holy cause that had the fu

The Sphinx The questions discussed in this paper are “when was the Great Sphinx built'” and also, “what kinds of kooky things have you heard about the Sphinx'” The biggest controversy surrounded the Sphinx is not the question why was it built, but instead the question when was it built. There are two different theories that answer this question and they both seem to be logical an

The State Of The State he State of the State Close your eyes and imagine war, unlimited killing, and ashes of villages that at one timed decorated a beautiful land. Is this the sign of hell' It could be. Place yourself in the mind, body, and soul of Hans von Grimmelshausen. A young boy who had to watch his family murdered, his home set on fire, and his freedom and pride taken away.

Tito Josip Tito The Post World War II climate of the Balkan state of Yugoslavia was at best an unstable one. Only a charismatic leader like Tito could have united such a diverse collection of cultures. After defeating the Nazi occupation with little or no help from the Allies, “…the partial assistance given by the Soviet army to the Yugoslav army in 1944-45 had no bearing on the d

Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt is a wonderful land of mystery. People today still have no idea how to duplicate some of the achievements of Ancient Egyptians. Egypt became a great civilization due to many things, but there were three that seem to stand out above the rest. They were the geography, culture, and Architecture. Egypt can be divided into four major regions: t

Ancient Egypt Ancient Egypt Between 3100 and 332 B.C was the rise and climax of one of the richest and oldest ancient civilizations. It’s lifeline was the Nile river in the Nile valley. Here, Egyptian dynasties ruled from the first cataract of the Nile to the Mediterranean Sea. At the it’s height it ruled an empire that reached from Syria in the east to Nubia in the south. I

Thomas Paine During the 1700s Thomas Paine was a political philosopher and writer he encouraged people to fight for American independence from Britian . Paine talked about american revolutionary ideas with his 1776 writing Common Sense. Benjamin Franklin then residing in England at the time urged Thomas pain to resettle in America and make his living as a writer he realized he had nothi

Ancient Egyptian Marriages Ancient Egyptian Marriages Although many marriages were arranged by families, we know from poetry that ancient Egyptian spouses did love and respect one another. Even though Egyptian women in ancient times were considered the subordinate sex, they could inherit, control or dispose of property in their own names, and could sign contracts. Their career optio

Tombstone Tombstone, Arizona Late 1800s, the adveture of Dick Clark & the famous O.K. Corral gunfight "Tombstone has had its share of troublesome people and its high rollers such as the famous Dick Clark. Dick Clark was a trick cards men, having an ace up his sleeve or dropping an extra card on the ground for the fun of taking the pot. In 1881 Dick Clark, w

The Two Ocean War The Two Ocean War by Samuel E. Morison is a extraordinary masterpiece on the history of U.S navel operations in World War II. The Book is illustrated with 35 Photographs and 54 charts and maps of key engagements. The novel has precise records Of the battle from Pearl Harbor to the war of attrition between submarines and convoys in the Atlantic, through Midway and Guad

Ancient Law: A historical overview ANCIENT LAW: A HISTORICAL OVERVIEW INTRODUCTION The history of Western civilization is a grand but tragic drama. The west has brought about the instruments of reason that make possible a rational comprehension of physical nature and human culture. It has formed the concept of political liberty and recognized the inherent worth of the indivi

The War Of The Others Une guerre pour les autres (The war of the others) The Lebanese Civil War has been the subject of debate and interpretation of several scholars, politicians, and international relations experts, most of who believe that the Lebanese war had resulted from the interconnected internal and external conditions that have increasingly built up and eventually exploded

The World Of The Vikings Vikings The Viking age has long been associated with unbridled piracy, when freebooters swarmed out of the northlands in their longships to burn and pillage their way across civilized Europe. Modern scholarship provides evidence this is a gross simplification, and that during this period much progress was achieved in terms of Scandinavian art and cr

Ancient Rome The Romans have had almost every type of government there is. They've had a kingdom, a republic, a dictatorship, and an empire. Their democracy would be the basis for most modern democracies. The people have always been involved with and loved their government, no matter what kind it was. They loved being involved in the government, and making decisions concerning everyone.

Andrew Carnegie Andrew Carnegie A man of Scotland, a distinguished citizen of the United States, and a philanthropist devoted to the betterment of the world around him, Andrew Carnegie became famous at the turn of the twentieth century and became a real life rags to riches story. Born in Dunfermline, Scotland, on November 25, 1835, Andrew Carnegie entered the world in poverty. The

Andrew Carnegie One of the captains of industry of 19th century America, Andrew Carnegie helped build the formidable American steel industry, a process that turned a poor young man into one of the richest entrepreneurs of his age. Later in his life, Carnegie sold his steel business and systematically gave his collected fortune away to cultural, educational and scientific institut

Andrew Carnegie Andrew Carnegie is a personified heroic character of Horatio Alger’s that goes from rags to riches with hard work, dedication and a little bit of luck. Carnegie owes much of his success to what he learned in the railroads business. In 1835, change from handloom to steam loom weaving was disastrous to their family especially for the father. Looming was the family’s tr

Tim Leary The Life And Times Of Timothy Leary Project Outline I. Introduction A. Thesis Timothy Leary tried to teach others of the potential of mind-expansion, but was constantly halted. II. Background A. Birth B. College Education C. Career D. Turning Point III. Discovered Drugs A. First Trip B. Encounters LSD

Andrew Johnson Andrew Johnson Everyone encounters an impediment from beginning to end in the life cycle. Some choose to renounce, while others comply with the present and what lies ahead. Many obstacles were imposed upon Andrew Johnson, his poverty, lack of education, and impeachment , yet he never overlooked his beliefs for a single moment. President Andrew Johnson is

To What Extent Could Nazi Germany Be Considered A Totalitarian State In The Period 1933-45' To what extent could Nazi Germany be considered a totalitarian state in the Period 1933-45' Any consideration of the extent to which Nazi Germany could be considered a totalitarian state in the period 1933-45 involves the application and evaluation of political models or ‘typologies’ to Nazi h

To What Extent Did Germany Experience A True Revoluion In The Years 1918-1919 To what extent do you think Germany Experienced a true revolution In the period 1918-1919' For Germany, the war was lost, their emperor had fled and the despondent citizens were rebellious. On their last legs and desperate for help the government pursued the support of the social democrats. The end of t

16th Century China In the 16th century in China the Ming Dynasty was in power. Though it had several rulers during this time period, it was pretty much the same ethics throughout the century. The Ming followed a program of government that was big into foreign affairs and prospering. In 1506 Zhu Houzhao begins his reign as Emperor of the Zhengde period. Houzhao was born in 1491 and

Totalitarian Governments Totalitarian Governments use the people in a total movement to achieve a goal. When this goal is finally met, the government finds a new goal to strive for to keep the population in check. This type of government sprang up during the 1930’s in Europe and Asia. Totalitarianism came into being for many reasons: class struggle, nationalism, and a need for a better w

Townsend Act The Townshend Act The Townshend Acts` repeal of the Stamp Act left Britain's financial problems unresolved. Parliament had not given up the right to tax the colonies and in 1767, at the urging of chancellor of the Exchequer Charles Townshend, it passed the Townshend Acts, which imposed taxes on lead, glass, tea, paint, and paper that Americans imported from Britain. In

Trade In Ancient Aztec Society  1. What evolutions in Aztec society helped establish trade and commerce and moved the Aztec toward a market economy' The most simplest form of commerce began almost instantaneously and without thought. When people had more corn or other vegetation than was needed they would barter with neighboring peoples for such things as maguey fiber or pottery.

Tradition English Courtship In The 17th Century TRADITIONAL ENGLISH COURTSHIPS IN THE 17th CENTURY TIFFANY NORWOOD “We live in a conjugal age, when the couple has become the standard for all intimate relationships, the unmarried and the married, the homosexual as well as the heterosexual.” Men and women are always searching for that “certain someone.” Courtship is defined as wooi

Vietnam VIETNAM Vietnam was the longest war the United States has ever been a part of. The war started in 1957 and ended in 1975. Our country went through many dramatic changes, mentally and emotionally, during these years. Before the war many Americans knew nothing about Vietnam, let alone where it was located. It was a small country in Southeast Asia and was divided into two

Vietnam Vietnam Many believe that America’s involvement in the Vietnam War was a disaster. The majority of the men and women fighting in the war had little or no idea why they were there in the first place. The staggering number of lives that was lost cannot and will not be overlooked. The importance of this war was decimated, and the actions of political leaders were scrutinized