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- 4191: Rosa Parks
- Rosa Parks Rosa Louise Parks was a civil rights leader born in Tuskegee, Alabama. In 1955 she was arrested for violating segregation laws when she refused to give up her bus seat to a white passenger. This resulted in a boycott of the ... Developing have a special program called Pathways to Freedom, for young people age 11-18. Children in the program travel across the country tracing the Underground Railroad, visiting the scenes of critical events in the civil rights movement and learning aspects of America's history. Among her accomplishments include NAACP's Spingarn Medal and the Martin Luther King Jr. Award. She truly is a great role model for todays African Americans ...
- 4192: Richard Nixon
- Reconciliation was the first goal set by President Richard M. Nixon. The Nation was painfully divided, with turbulence in the cities and war overseas. During his Presidency, Nixon succeeded in ending American fighting in Viet Nam and improving relations with the U.S.S.R. and China. But the Watergate scandal brought fresh divisions to the country and ... Nixon had a brilliant record at Whittier College and Duke University Law School before beginning the practice of law. In 1940, he married Patricia Ryan; they had two daughters, Patricia (Tricia) and Julie. During World War II, Nixon served as a Navy lieutenant commander in the Pacific. On leaving the service, he was elected to Congress from his California district. In 1950, he won a Senate seat. Two years later, General ...
- 4193: The French Revolution
- ... the assembly dissolved. A legislative assemble was elected, and it met from October, 1791, to September, 1792. The legislative assembly was dominated by the Girondists, who wished to set up a federal republic. When the war broke out with Austria in April, 1792, there was no longer any reason for tolerating Louis XVI. He had plotted with his wife's family, which ruled Austria, and was now an enemy of the ... one that executed the king in January, 1793. The convention was ruled by two committees under the domination of Roberspirre from 1793 to 1794. Robespierre saw to the execution of his enemies and was rampant, war was at the doorstep, and bread riots were common. The tide turned in another direction, and a stronger executive power in the form of the Dierctory (1795-1799) was set up. A five-man committe ...
- 4194: Geographical Analysis of Early Civilization
- ... world lent no support to a common unity. Moreover, the harsh times of flooding often led to a shortage of resources, and since trading was not a viable solution, the Mesopotamians were often inclined to war amongst themselves for survival; which furthered the propensity to establish separate, individualistic city-states. Combined with the polytheistic religious beliefs of the culture, the struggle for resources resulted in many separate city-states each possessing ... cults. In addition to the affect of geography on cultural and religious aspects of Egyptian society, lies its influence on the institution of government. The cultural unity of Egypt and the lack of incentive to war with each other over resources promoted the formation of a single unified government. Egyptian rulers served as physical manifestations of their gods; to which the people, due to the pleasant environmental conditions, remained quite loyal ...
- 4195: A Comparison of the French and Russian Revolutions
- ... Czar Nicholas II, made a very big mistake by in not introducing some reforms to correct the problems. So because of his actions, the situation grew worse. In 1917, the Russians were fighting in World War I. A good majority of the Russian people were weary and uncontent with the way the war was going and with the Czar's rule. This uncontent along with economic hardships caused riots and demonstrations to break out. The Czar called for the army to put down the revolution as they did ...
- 4196: The Aztecs
- ... 14th century the Mexica were paying tribute to Tezozomoc, principally in the form of warrior formations that took part in campaigns of conquest under Tepanec command. As endeavors progressed, Mexica levies were allowed to wage war on their own and to enjoy an income of tribute. By 1426 the Mexica of Tenochtitlan had risen from tributary status to de facto allies of Atzcapotzalco, for they were now major tribute gatherers in ... as the allies succeeded in the Basin of Mexico and beyond, multiple sources of tribute were secured. Networks of tribute not only assured the flow of foodstuffs and goods, but also service in time of war and labor for the construction and maintenance of temples and other works such as causeways, aqueducts, and terrace systems. Most towns had multiple tribute obligations at different times of the year. Old tribal social order ...
- 4197: Philippine Annexation
- ... it was not worth it for the United States to try to take control of the Philippines. His logic was that how many people would have to be put in a position to go to war and possibly the loss of many lives to gain control and govern the Philippines. He also felt that Europe was an armed Camp, and why should the United States lose its good sense by entering ... that was presented was that not only did the United States have to deal with Britain, Germany, Russia, and France for possession, they would also have to deal with Japan who had formidable ships of war. Europe and Japan also were prepared for a struggle for possessions of the Far East close to the Philippines and as Carnegie said, why not for these islands. There was one thing that was agreed ...
- 4198: The Boxer Rebellion
- ... society (Wakeman pg. 127-128). This drug bled the silver out of China and destroyed the value of copper and the ability of peasants to pay their rent. The illegal importation of opium and the war over it, illustrated the extent the west was going to act over profit, Chinas perception of the west as barbarians, I feel clouded their perception and affected their decision over what to do about ... concessions to the West and the inability to adapt to those changes. As major problems to tend to divide, it also can unite, as the United States united against the Soviet Union in the Cold War. With a history of xenophobia, it was easy for the Boxers to unite against a common enemy, those foreigners. Everything about the West was foreign, from its religion to its goods. As it adopted the ...
- 4199: Theme Of Lord Of The Flies
- ... big part of leadership without it there is no team. Society is the break-up of man and the reason why Ralph is on that island in the novel, Lord of the Flies. To wage war you need two sides to fight, using your bare fist or advanced weapons, your objective is to kill your enemy. The Navel Officer who landed on the island wore the medals and ribbons awarded to ... skills as a true leader to survive. Jack wanted the power to do evil and to stay on the island as ruler. Society is the reason for them being on the island. Man was at war with man, and on the island, the kids were doing the same thing but in savage ways. Ralph is the true survivor that grew from this dreadful experience. Society teaches Ralph that man will never ...
- 4200: Ramses
- ... between the ages of 22 or 32. The pharaoh lived over all other people in the kingdom. Ramses II reigned in the 19th dynasty. Ramses was thought of an incredible pharaoh, and was a great war leader to the Egyptians. He was one of the best known kings in Egyptian history. When Ramses became pharaoh, he got many riches. For example, Ramses had as many women as his heart desired. The ... II first became pharaoh he crusaded along the eastern side of the Mediterranean Sea taking back all of Egypt's land. As his father did, he fought with the Hittite too. When he went into war with the Hittite, in 1275 B.C., he had an army of about twenty- thousand men camped in Kadesh, Syria, planning a surprise attack. When he was waiting for his men to get ready he ...
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