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- 11551: Conquistadors - Peru (incas) E
- The Incas lived in Peru, which is in western South America at the top of the Andes mountains, the longest mountain range in the world. At 12,000 feet, the temperatures were very cold, as they were like natural refrigerators. Temperatures in the day were terribly hot, but the temperatures cooled down at nighttime. The conquistadors of Spain that conquered ... as more advanced weapons, better homes, more ways of making a living, and more ways of entertainment. People of a culture without technology probably live much simpler lives, and are not too preoccupied with discovering new things. If those two cultures would go to war, most likely the culture with technology would subdue the culture without it, because of the variety of weapons. This is why the technologically advanced Spanish conquistadors ...
- 11552: Culture 2
- ... completely foreign and had nothing to do with those of the Indians. Britain, at the time, was a growing nation in possession of the techniques, organization, and energy which would enable her to become a world power. She was in the midst of a political, social and economical transformation. Britain’s transformation was of great importance to the development of new attitudes towards India. The designs of the English “became more imperial and their attitude more haughty and aloof” (George,44). The social gulf that existed between the “diplomatic pundits” and the English scholars began to ...
- 11553: Cuban Missile Crisis 3
- The closest the world has come to nuclear war was the Cuban Missile Crisis of October 1962. The Soviets had installed nuclear missiles in Cuba, just 90 miles off the coast of the United States. U.S. armed forces ... The effects of the Atomic Bomb were already displayed at Hiroshima and Nagasaki. Now, in the present day, no sensible person could drop a nuclear bomb, knowing that the result would be devastating. If the world were to go into nuclear war, it would mean the end of human existence. Groups such as EXCOMM and people such as the president of the United States have probably learned by now that if ... be responsible for the lives of billions. "The missile crisis illustrates a process where the top decision makers make a decision" and if it is the wrong decision it could mean the end of the world. These people in these paramount positions need to learn from people such as Kennedy, and how to deal with a situation of such importance, the way he did. Kennedy, however, believed there was no ...
- 11554: Baseball
- ... baseball manager, drew heavily on his cricket background in promoting baseball as a professional team sport in the United States. By the 1840s various forms of baseball vied for acceptance, including the popular Massachusetts and New York versions of the game. The Massachusetts game utilized an irregular four-sided field of play, with the four bases located at fixed, asymmetrical distances from each other and the "striker's," or batter's ... a batted ball on the fly or on the first bounce, or by hitting a runner with a thrown ball. But this lively version of the game was overshadowed in the late 1840s by the "New York game," a popular version of which was devised by the members of the New York Knickerbocker Club. Organized in 1845 by a band of aspiring gentlemen and baseball enthusiasts, the Knickerbocker version was devised by one of their members, Alexander J. Cartwright. Cartwright prescribed a diamond-shaped infield ...
- 11555: Crusades 2
- ... Pope was also a politician. Many believe that his motive was to gain political power by gaining control of all of the Muslim territories. This feat was accomplished by the and of 1099 and four new states were set up after the first crusade had ended. It is fairly easy to see why the Pope would want to incite the crusades, but why would normal people leave all they had to ... of land because their older brother had inherited the family s land. An additional reason for men and women to go fight may have been pride. Keeping up with the Jones s is not a new concept. Many people may have felt pressured to join the crusades along with their neighbors and after committing to go one could not turn back with the penalty of excommunication. The crusades also created business ... to begin the crusades, but it may have encouraged the continuance of them. All of these factors contributed to the success of the crusades for the Christian Church. The church benefited from the acquisition of new land and the renewed devotion to the church and most importantly to the Pope himself. His goals were achieved through the senseless massacre of non-Christians.
- 11556: Congresswoman Rep. Maxine Wate
- ... powerful Black woman in American politics today. She has gained a reputation as a fearless and outspoken advocate for women, children, people of color, and poor people. In an interview with Peter Jennings of ABC World News Tonight, Rep. Waters was referred to as "a woman who will simply not go unheard." On the forefront of the many issues that Rep. Waters debates daily, the CIA/Contras involvement in the trafficking ... WWW - http://www.sjmercury.com/drugs/library/35.htm. Maxine Waters Letter to Janet Reno. WWW - http://www.home.pacbell.net/mcivr/awters.html. Olson, Lester C. Supplement to Lucas: The Art of Public Speaking. New York: McGraw Hill, 1990. Press Conference: "Statement of Rep. Maxine Waters on CIA/Contra/Crack Connection. 17 September 1996. WWW - http://www.house.gov/waters/pr226cr.htm. Press Release: "The CIA, The Contras & Crack Cocaine ...
- 11557: Comparison Of Trade Rivalries
- ... power cutting into the trade of an already dominant trading power. There were several causes of the German-Great Britain trade rivalry according to Hoffman. The first was German's industry's zeal in procuring new contracts and expanding markets. They did this by fulfilling contracts even if they were very small and constantly trying to stay up with market demand. Second, Germans had a knowledge of languages that the English ... their government. In contrast Great Britain did not even supply consular assistance in helping develop markets in British colonies. Fourth, British trade was hurt by the conservatism of British manufacturers who were unwilling to develop new markets or hold onto those it already possessed. These four factors are just some of the factors that helped German industry grow and rival that of Great Britain. These four factors are all very similar ... creating markets. This split between Tariff Reformers and Free Traders is similar to the split in the U.S. between those in favor of free trade and those opposed to it. Germany's grab for new markets in the 1890's through commercial treaties such as the 1891 treaty with Austria-Hungry is similar to both the United States and Japan's free trade zones with neighboring countries using treaties ...
- 11558: Augustus And Alexander The Gre
- ... of Philip II, King of Macedonia, and Olympias. Stories say that on the same day that Alexander was born, the Temple of Diana at Ephesus, which was one of the seven wonders of the ancient world, burned down. This occurrence was supposedly an omen, the force that would destroy Asia had entered the world. Alexander was a smart man and there was one main person to thank for that, his father. Philip II, knowing that someday his son would be a powerful figure arranged for none other than Aristotle ... Alexander’s accomplishments are too numerous to list, but it would do him justice to simply say that he was a hero of his time and his name is still known throughout much of the world. Unfortunately Alexander the Great died on June 10th, 323 B.C. without many close friends. Apparently the intoxication of power caused him to treat everyone as they were inferior to him. Augustus was supposedly ...
- 11559: Colombia
- ... constitution which was supposed to be a republican form of government. This constitution was short lived. In 1853 another constitution was developed and again was abandoned after civil war broke out, which led to a new constitution in 1863. After a revolt of several liberal elements in 1885, again a new constitution was created. This constitution created sovereign states and the basic structure of the country. This constitution lasted over 100 years until it was again changed in 1991 to a centralized republican form of government ... as silver, emeralds, platinum, copper, nickel, coal and natural gas. Production of crude petroleum is centered in the Magdalena river valley. Much of the oil extracted from this is shipped to Curacao for refining. Many new oil reserves have been found and are expected to make Colombia energy self sufficient well into the 21st century. Colombia's international trade is spread out between many countries. The United States is Colombia' ...
- 11560: Character Differences Of Sadda
- ... how to act in different situations, so it would be safe to conclude that all people in that religion hold the same beliefs. How then could these people act and think so differently? They are world leaders and determine war or peace. Their ability to lead depends on that persons character. Leadership is no good if people do not comply. Influences like Saddam Hussein and Gandhi lead only as well as ... fasting for long periods of time until all fighting and bloodshed stopped. It is selfless acts such as these that rang out to the population. Soon his ideas changed the characters of people around the world. This all could not have been accomplished if not for his great perseverance. Gandhi always believed in fighting, but not at the cost of violence. Rather he dies than to see his fight be for ... his is trying to accomplish. Perhaps his ideals are so twisted that he truly wants destruction. The true answer to this may never really be known. The characters of these people are what change the world. Though some characters are bad, it is these personal character grouped with strong ideas that make society what it is. Without ideas and beliefs, civilization would crumble due to lack of unity. Although a ...
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