Pitt And The Radicals “The weakness of the radical movement was the most important reason why Pitt survived the revolutionary threat to his government in the period 1789-1801”- how far do you agree with this statement' It could be argued that the radical movement was sparked off by the differences in opinion of Edmund Burke and Thomas Paine. Their differences in opinion caused a debat

Chronicle Of The Abbey Of Bury St Edmunds Chronicle of the Abbey of Bury St Edmunds The Chronicle of the Abbey of Bury St Edmunds is about a simple story of the wise, firm, yet gentle rule of a medieval abbot over a great English monastery told from the perspective of a monk named Jocelin. Jocelin tells a story of a few brief years in the long history of an old English abbey in Bu

!9th Century Romancism The 19th century was a period of romanticism. The population of Europe doubled and more cultures populated the land. This caused people to revolt against convention and search for freedom. This movement strongly influenced the arts, literature, and philosophy. Nature became the source of inspiration and freedom rather than religious beliefs. With increasing indu

A Somewhat Typical Empire A Somewhat Typical Empire Throughout written history, great empires have had many similarities. These similar characteristics have allowed these empires to flourish and expand successfully. One of these significant traits shared by great empires is a hierarchical system of administration and government. Almost all the powerful states of the past have possess

Atomic Bomb Atomic Bomb Analysis of the Atomic Bomb Ever since the dawn of time man has found new ways of killing each other. The most destructive way of killing people known to man would have to be the atomic bomb. The reason why the atomic bomb is so destructive is that when it is detonated, it has more than one effect. The effects of the atomic bomb are so great that Ni

Arab-Israeli Conflict Arab-Israeli Conflict The Arab-Israeli conflict came about from the notion of Political Zionism. Zionism is the belief that Jews constitute a nation (or a people) and that they deserve the right to return to what they consider to be their ancestral home, land of Israel (or Palestine). Political Zionism, the belief that Jews should establish a state for themse

Bills The U.S. military said 54 Iraqis were killed Sunday in the northern city of Samarra as U.S. forces used tanks and cannons to fight their way out of simultaneous ambushes while delivering new Iraqi currency to banks. Residents said the casualty figure was much lower and that the dead were mostly civilians. But by the American account, the battle was the bloodiest combat report

Evolution of Love Love is based on a need for humans to form “pair-bonds”. The evolutionary purpose of our human sexuality is to strengthen this bond. Through many different techniques humans naturally select an individual to pair with. The different sexes have different reasons and or motivations for creating pairs. Love being created through interaction and established through rela

Ibn Battuta Ibn Battuta; In Black Africa One page reaction paper The great traveler Ibn Battuta, who was born in 1304 at Tangier where present day Morocco sits along the North African coast. He first ventured out when he was only twenty-one and journeyed the entire eastern hemisphere until he was over fifty years of age. Ibn Battuta trekked across many lands and through present day

Plutarch Lysander Lysander Lysander was one of the most important admirals that the Spartans had ever seen. His cocky attitude helped him to dominate the sea. Many saw him as an arrogant and ruthless leader but some looked pasted that and saw his true brilliance. Lysander grew up in a poverty stricken family. He fell into the social class Mothax (an inferior class that gave its

Plantation Complex Throughout the seventeenth century, the Atlantic trade system developed to become one of the most influential and dominant forces during its time period. The changes in population, politics, economics, and culture that took place as a result of the system played a significant role intransforming both North and South America. One aspect that proved to be fundamental to

Plato Socrates' ideal city is described through Plato in his work The Republic, some questions pondered through the text could be; How is this an "ideal" city formed, and is justice in the city relative to that of the human soul' I believe Socrates found the true meaning of justice in the larger atmosphere of the city and applied that concept to the human soul. Socrates describes his ide

Anglo Saxon The Anglo-Saxon period extends from about 450 to 1066, the year of the Norman-French conquest of England. The Germanic tribes from Europe who overran England in the 5th century, after the Roman withdrawal, brought with them the Old English, or Anglo-Saxon, language, which is the roots for Modern English. They also brought a specific poetic tradition which is the formal char

Cuba Throughout history the United States has looked for ways to gain economic and strategic power. A prime example of this drive for power can be seen in the United States’ dealings with Cuba. Strategically as well as economically Cuba was seen as the perfect addition for the United States to establish itself as a world power. The line of Cuban independence from Spain was one whic

Mayans Calanders On August 13th, 3114BC the Mayan calendars started to turn and it has been turning ever since. The Mayans are known for their obsession with time and had once been thought to worship it. It is true that their calendars are the focal point of their life, from the daily chores to their grandest rituals, but it was and is not an element they worship as a god. They believ

Midevil The Personality of War We know very little of the first several hundred years of the Anglo-Saxon, or "English", era, primarily because the invaders were an illiterate people. In this paper I will discuss their warband history and why their lives were full of battles and great stories. Our earliest records of them are little more than highly inventive lists of rulers. We know

Colonial America Assignment 2 – “Colonial America” The colonization of America started around 1520, when the Spanish entered North America after the fall of Mexico. St. Augustine in Florida became the first European settlement, based on North American soil. Today these areas are American, but many of them still bare Spanish names such as Albuquerque and San Antonio. In 1

Pocahontas Pocahontas Pocahontas, who was she and what was her role in history' Pocahontas one of many daughters of the Native American chief Powhatan was born in Werawocomoco, which is now Wicomico, in Gloucester County, Virginia, around the year 1595. Her real name was Matoaka, but that name was only used within her tribe. Native Americans believed harm would come to a person if ou

Political Power Of The NRA The Political Power of the NRA The National Rifle Association (NRA) is a private organization founded on promoting rifle shooting on a scientific level. The NRA has influenced many events in American history. Also they have quite a large amount of influence on government issues. The founders of the NRA were William Conant Church and George Wood Wing

Bible Time Periods The approximate dates for the prehistoric period are 4,004 B.C. to 2,000 B.C. These dates are derived from the estimated lifetime of Adam, the first man, according to Bible scholars, to the lifetime of Abraham, the patriarch of Israel. The dates would correspond to a late Neolithic Age in the broader scheme of prehistory. After the Agricultural Revolution of the New St

Aztecs The Aztec lived in the city of Tenochtitlan, which is a fertile basin about 50 miles long and as wide. Surrounded by mountain ranges and several volcanoes, the Aztec has abundant supply of water. With being 8000ft above sea level the day were mild and the nights are cold during much of the year. The Aztecs name means "heron people" their name is derived from the mythical homeland

Interpreted Dimensions In Historical Study Of The Indian Ocean Rim Interpreted Dimensions in Historical Study of the Indian Ocean Rim I would first acknowledge my ham-fisted experience in the area of historical study, then, as invited, I would choose to put forth my own analysis. Although not all together different from those announced by Sugata Bose, I decide to handle the matter

Historical Background: The 18th Century Historical Background: The 18th Century Women’s autobiography, as we have seen, became much more diverse and more self-consciously artful in the eighteenth century, and in some ways more mature, than it had been in the seventeenth century. Its social base broadened considerably. Many of the elements discussed in Chapter III remain important as fac

History Of KKK The Ku Klux Klan The KU KLUX KLAN is a group of white secret societies who oppose the advancement of blacks, Jews, Gays and other Minority groups. The Ku KLux Klan also known as the KKK or the Klan, Is active in The United States of America and Canada. It often uses violence to achieve its goal in society. The KKK members wear robes and hoods, and burn crosses at t

Migration IN Russia And Eastern Europe For hundreds of years, the earliest civilizations had little contact with one another and so developed independently. The progress of each civilization depended on the area and the resources that were available. As time passed, civilizations advanced and spread, and the world's population rose steadily. The inhabitants of various civilizations began

Langston Hughes Langston Hughes A newborn baby cries because he wants attention from his parents who are fighting in the other room. The parents discontinue the bickering and tend to their sweet little baby boy. When he is present, the arguing stops for the combating parents, and this seems to be the only time and place that they can get along. The baby looks at them and smiles, and

Comepare Election 1877 To 2000 Election of 1877 and 2000 In 1876, the presidental election has quite a bit in common with the presidential election of 2000. Republican Rutherford B. Hayes ran against Democrat Samuel J. Tilden in the first episode of historical repetition. In particular, the 1876 election involved an Electoral College disagreement which was not exactly covered by the

Conquistadors Spanish Conquistadors In one of his speeches to his men, Cortez spoke of the great rewards that will come to them for their services. Without disguising it at all Cortez tells his men that they will be “the richest of all men who have crossed the seas,” “engaging in a … war which will bring [them] fame,” and “Almighty God, in whose name and faith [war] will be waged.”

Cowboys Between 1870-1900 The years of the late 1800’s were a time of great expansion and growth for the U.S. The Central Pacific railroad moved east and the Union Pacific moved west through the plains. Joseph McCoy of Springfield, IL devised a plan to take cattle out of Texas and take them to western towns. From there, he would ship them by rail to packing factories in the East. After a

Cuban Missile Crisis The world was at the edge of a third world war. This was the result of a variety of things: the Cuban Revolution, the failure of the Bay of Pigs invasion, US anti-communism, insecurity of the Soviet Union, and Cuba’s fear of invasion all made causes for war. However, war was not the result due to great cooperation from both President Kennedy and President Khrushchev