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- 3171: Colonists 2
- ... taxation. The Quartering Act in 1765, colonists had to give British troops places to live, some supplies, and part of their salaries. The New York assembly opposed this because it was an infringement on the rights of "British Citizens" and represented a removal of colonial self government. It is now apparent with these new laws the citizens of the 13 colonies felt violated and used. They did not feel they were ...
- 3172: Cold War 4
- ... media on them. This put the Soviet Union on the spotlight. The revolt was considered one of the greatest individual feats on the fall of communistic Russia. This in turn brought forth new policies and rights. The by-products of these policies brought forth the collapse of the communistic countries(around 89 -90 ). This lead to the establishment of non-communist political parties, free elections, and the development of a new ...
- 3173: Comparing Britain To Japan
- ... 1947 when their constitution was made up. This was helped by American occupation there with a strong influence from General McArthur. It is based on three principles: sovereignty of the people, respect for fundamental human rights and pacifism. The similarities between Britain and Japans political systems are very important to see in which way each undermines democracy. To see this we need to look at the similarities but also their ...
- 3174: Compromise Of 1861
- ... Many people in the South were very anti-tariff. These "nullies" held a special convention where they decided to nullify the federal tariff. Even though President Jackson was very much in favor of state's rights he disapproved the actions taken by this group of people. The crisis was ultimately resolved when Henry Clay once again steps in and draws up a compromise; the 1833 Compromise to Tariff. It didn't ...
- 3175: Cuban Revolution
- ... in the Carribean. For the revolutionarie s in Cuba, the revolution accomplished many of their goals: capitalism was abolished and socialism installed eroding class distinctions and eliminating private property, the working conditions improved, women's rights improved, labor unions were recogniz ed, the military became more modern and advanced, political order was restored, the status of the country improved from dependant to independant, and many more. For the people of Cuba ...
- 3176: Crusades 4
- ... a request to Pope Urban II in Rome for help. This cry for help was a perfect opportunity for Pope Urban to regain some influence over Constantinople and also fulfil his obligation to protect the rights of Christendom. Conclusion The years of bloodshed that was spurred by greed and power ended up with no Holy Land and an ongoing rivalry towards the Muslims. Despite the harsh feelings between both cultures, they ...
- 3177: Camp David Accord
- ... peace. The area that had been at the center of the turmoil was the West Bank of the Jordan River and the Gaza Strip. The problem was that both countries believed that they had the rights to this land: Israel, biblically and Egypt, politically. So an invitation by President Jimmy Carter to President Anwar Sadat of Egypt and Prime Minister Menachem Begin of Israel was extended. The invitation was for a ...
- 3178: Cuban Missle Crisis-11pgs
- ... simply be bystanders with regard to piratical acts by American ships on the high seas. We will then be forced on our part to take the measures we consider necessary and adequate to protect our rights. We have everything necessary to do so." Day 11: Thursday, October 25 On the 23rd, U Thant, Secretary General of the United Nations, had proposed a pause in the crisis to Kennedy and Khrushchev. He ...
- 3179: Constantine The Great
- ... emperor, Licinius, joined him in issuing the Edict of Milan 313 A.D., which mandated toleration of Christians in the Roman Empire. As guardian of Constantine's favored religion, the church was then given legal rights and large financial donations. A struggle for power soon began between Licinius and Constantine, from which Constantine emerged in 324 as a victorious Christian champion. Now emperor of both East and West, he began to ...
- 3180: Conscription Crisis Of 1917
- ... of Parliament. Before WW1 began, the French and the English were already having disagreements over Regulation 17, which was introduced by the Ontario Department of Education in 1913. The French felt they were having their rights taken away and that the English were being strongly favoured. Many French Canadians were beginning to have serious doubts about the need to go and fight against the "Prussians" Tempers flared at both ends of ...
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