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- 551: Tradition and World War 1
- Tradition and World War 1 Tradition can be defined as ‘a custom, opinion, or belief handed down to posterity esp. orally or by practice.’ It could be said that France has upheld a tradition of change, due to ... closely at its main components. Firstly, we can examine the act of popular sovereignty and the revolution of 1789, a major turning point in French history. We can define revolution as ‘the establishment of a new social order.’ At this point, France becomes a constitutional monarchy for the first time. The First Revolution of 1789 was the coming together, essentially, of various social classes. The Revolution commenced largely for the reason ... more of a unitary nation. In accordance to perfectionism, universalism was also introduced. This took into account the Declaration of the Rights of Man (Declaration des Droits de l’homme et du Citoyen) and various new views and ideas. These ideas were first expected and used at the time of the European War. We see tradition more closely followed during the time of the Jacobins vs. the Girondins. The Jacobins ...
- 552: New Millenium
- The millennium will not usher in an entirely new world overnight. Just as Europe remained mired in the Dark Ages for centuries after the first millennium came and went, so will our society require many years to experience deep change, a change that transcends the processor speed of the box on your desk. Contrary to predictions made in the year 1900, our cars do not fly in the year 2000, world hunger persists, and disease runs rampant. Humanity changed little in the last 100 years because humanity changes slowly. As we watch Discover Card sponsor Times Square 2000 and M&M's try to profit ...
- 553: "Afrofornication", The New Black Culture Of Indiscriminate S
- ... who found two distinct socio-reproductive patterns, he called them the \\'R-Strategy\\' and the \\'K-Strategy\\'. The \\'R-Strategy\\' is the typical Negro reproductive pattern which he observed both in Africa and around the world. This pattern has the characteristics of a high birth rate, but also puting very little effort into parental care and nurturing. Often, the parents will not stay long as a couple, one father may in ... by a rival was always less than that of starving, or dying of exposure. A society therefore arose where an emphasis is placed not on breeding, but on passing on knowledge, sticking together, and inventing new and better ways to obtain food and shelter among other things. This is the basis of the \\'K-Strategy\\', where you have no more children than you can sustain, and you teach and nurture these ... Europe was laying down cities and building monuments. This is the root of the Negro fornication culture. What is happening with the Negroes in the United States, and what is happening with them around the world, is not just the application of the \\'R-Strategy\\' but the ENCOURAGEMENT OF IT. Giving people increased welfare the more kids they have not only gives these people the opportunity to carry on this ...
- 554: Developement Of Europe
- ... people saw as the future, others disliked and associated it with “modernity.” Hence, the concept of “modernity’s” use as an abusive phrase. However, at the close of the French Revolution, “modernity” took on a new use. In the nineteenth century and beyond, “modernity” became a term associated with good things. Unlike “modernity,” “modernization” has always been a fairly neutral term. It has always described the processes that actually made the ... country life to urban life epitomizes “modernization.” This movement shows that things are “modernizing.” Up until this point most of the worlds population existed in the country and as people moved into the city the world including England became more modern like today, with the majority of the population in urban regions. The processes of industrialization lead to and basically are what “modernization” is defined as. By understanding the process of ... every “modernizing” society. The historical implications of these three terms are very important to the understanding of how and why Europe developed the way it did. One of the best indicators of the impact of World War I is interwar Europe. Through the examination of interwar Europe, England, France, and Germany in particular, one can see the devastation and impact that World War I had on the continent. Furthermore, many ...
- 555: Episcopalianism / Anglicanism
- ... year old son, Edward came to the throne. Being so young, however, his uncle, Edward Seymour, was protector from 1547-1549. It was in 1549 that the Act of Uniformity was passed. This was a new beginning for Anglican Church history. The Act provided that all ministers used the new Book of Common Prayer and no other. This Book was a revision of the Latin Service books previously used, and spelled out the administration of the sacraments in English. John Dudley, who encouraged radical religious ... which quickly associated itself with Parliamentary opposition to misgovernment and turned the members of a sect into the champions of the nation (Oakeman, 334). Frustrated with this long religious war, many Puritans sailed for the New World, and settled in New England. The Puritans who left were seeking to purify their religion, and separate from anything perceived as Roman. This "new" Anglicanism wanted to continue with England's Catholic past ...
- 556: Life and Work of Shirley Jackson
- ... other writers do, she found the opposite; that writing was relaxing. In 1949, the Hymans moved to Westport, Connecticut. As usual she worked hard. Six of her stories were published in various magazines including "The New Mexico Quarterly Review", "Collier's", and "The Reader's Digest." A year later her second novel, "Hangsaman" was ready for publication. Critics, a "Time" magazine staffer and the writer of "The Yale Review", regarded this ... reader, published in 1956. She had been asked to write the nonfiction book since her publicity after "The Lottery" indicated that she had witchlike traits, and she jokingly proclaimed herself the only practicing witch in New England. Jackson's second family chronicle, "Raising Demons" was published in 1957. During 1958 she wrote the children's play "The Bad Children" and a novel called "The Sundial". A year later Jackson had significant ... say about Jackson's most famous short story, "The Lottery". Her insights and observations about man and society are disturbing; and in the case of "The Lottery," they are shocking. "The themes themselves are not new: evil cloaked in seeming good; prejudice and hypocrisy; loneliness and frustration; psychological studies of minds that have slipped the bonds of reality" (Friedman, 44). Literary critic, Elizabeth Janeway wrote that, “ 'The Lottery' makes its ...
- 557: William Penn
- ... Introduction The Quakers, also known as the Society of Friends was religious group that founded Pennsylvania. William Penn, one of the leaders, worked with the Quakers, Indians and the other population to make an ideal world for him, his followers, and the other people in his environment. With his efforts, and the help of others, the Quakers left a huge impact on Pennsylvania and the entire nation. The Quakers are a ... religious revolution was George Fox.1 He believed that God didn't live in churches as much as he lived in people's hearts.2 In that state of mind, he went out into the world in search of his true religion. He argued with priests, slept in fields, and spent days and nights trying to find followers. His first followers were mostly young people and women. Besides freedom of religion ... ask for forgiveness of their sins. They believed that the sacred authority was the Bible, the only way to make your way to heaven was to go to sermon; they should glorify God in the world; and pay no attention to the irrationality of God. They didn't believe men could achieve anything for themselves; only God could do that. The Quakers, on the other hand, believed that God should ...
- 558: The California Gold Rush
- The California Gold Rush “In a small Californian city of Coloma, January 28, 1848, one event occurred that would change the course of world history and American history (Axon 1)”. A new mill (Sutter’s mill) was put up on the American River, and was doing its job of sweeping away the rubble from, the crystal clear water. James W. Marshall, the mill’s owner, caught something ... my river, or he though it was probably just fool’s gold. To his surprise he discovered real gold, which was plentiful in the area. Little did he know that his discovery would alter the world and American history, especially the history of the state of California. Before the gold discovery of 1848 the state of California did not even exist. The population of California was not high enough to ...
- 559: A Midsummer Night’s Dream
- ... To settle the confusion, Theseus decides that Hermia must marry Demetrius or become a nun. In retaliation to her father’s command, Hermia and Lysander run away together. Amidst all the problems in the human world, Titania and Oberon, the fairy queen and king, continually argue about their various relationships that they have taken part in. (Scott 336) Titania leaves Oberon as a result of the arguments. Oberon is hurt and ... The submissive nature of women enables Hermia and Helena to bear their lover’s abuse. (Scott 374-376) The reconciliation between Titania and Oberon, at the end of the play, brings blessing to the human world. This suggests that the happiness of the world depend on the amount of love between couples. The problems caused suggest the heterosexual bonding is best. Just as women have insecurities, men feel that if women joined together there will be no need ...
- 560: Tourism In New Zealand
- Tourism In New Zealand Executive Summary The following report provides an accurate and informative overview of the nature of tourism, its history and growth, the structure of the New Zealand industry and the impact of tourism from a New Zealand perspective. The report will draw a conclusion which Highlights area of consideration in tourism planning. Conclusion and Recommendations For New Zealand tourism has a lot to offer but at the same time, care ...
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