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- 4551: In Practise The American Colonies Were Self Governing In 1776
- ... as it long so long for information and decisions to reach the colonies. The colonies had a great deal of independence by 1776 so that their reasons for then actually declaring independence and starting a war have an ideological side. As Perry puts it: « United States political tradition had been less patrician than that in Britain, emphasising inalienable rights of individuals, asserting popular rather than legislative sovereignty and cultivating a disrespect ... was a conflict of ideologies which meant that Britain and the colonies could never completely agree and when Britain showed the colonies that the independence they enjoyed was an illusion then the Declaration and the War became necessary.
- 4552: Nationalism: Art Of 19th Century
- ... re doing it for the country or for themselves is unknown, but the feeling of loyalty is present in the picture. The military was praised in 19th century, almost all big accomplishments were made through war. During much unification throughout Europe, nationalism was at its highest peak. Such countries as France, Germany and Italy were all experiencing nationalism through people and government. "Liberty leading the people" (by Delacroix) reveals the feeling ... believe in, the live with something you don't." Governments told their people that they were better than anyone else was. To triumph over another in a battle was the highest of honor (Franco-Prussian War defeat). Fighting for the country is sought of as great. Everyone needed to know that your country was the greatest and what better way to show then to fight for it. Delacroix's "Entry of ...
- 4553: Auschwitz-concentration Camp
- ... s largest and most terrible concentration camp. It was established by order of Himmler on April 27, 1940. At first, it was small because it was a work camp for Polish and Soviet prisoners of war. It became a death camp in 1941. Auschwitz was divided into three areas: Auschwitz was the camp commander's headquarters and administrative offices. Auschwitz was called Birkenau and it was the death camp with forty ... going on (Internet: Auschwitz Alphabet). Those who escaped wrote descriptions of the horrors they suffered. Information spread to many countries, yet no countries seemed to do anything to help the situation. In fact, as the war progressed, the number of prisoners increased. In total, between 1.5 and 3.5 million Jews were murdered at Auschwitz between the years 1940 and 1945. In 1946 Poland founded a mueseum at the site ...
- 4554: Oliver North
- ... a detachment of Marines who were to assist the rescuers of the aborted mission to free U.S. hostages in Tehran. A little more than a year later, while North was studying at the Naval War College in Providence, he came to befriend Navy Secretary John Lehman. Lehman helped North get a spot on the National Security Council. Among several military officers sent to the National Security Council, North was the ... approved, and to see that they are carried out. He was also looked on to help equip the National Security Council to take part in covert operations. He was also called on to enact nuclear war game scenarios to better help the President and his staff for possible situations. And with his ranking of only Lieutenant Colonel, he holds many more responsibilities than many of his senior officers. He has often ...
- 4555: Ozzy Osbourne
- ... that were going on in the era he was in or things that have happened instead of things that were happening to him. Like the song "Killer of Giants." If none of us believe in war, then can you tell me what the weapon’s for, Listen to me everyone, if the button is pushed there’ll be nowhere to run, Giants sleeping giants winning wars within there dreams, till they wake its to late and in god’s name blaspheme. Killer of giants threatens us all, mountains of madness standing so tall marches of protest not stopping the war or the killer of giants. Mother Nature people state your case without its worth your seas run dry your sleepless eyes are turning red alert." In this song you can tell that he is writing ...
- 4556: Paul Revere
- ... Revere grows in age he upholds many different jobs, including being a bell ringer for Christ’s Church, an Episcopal parish. Around the time of Reveres newly found job the first indications of the Revolutionary War were be gossiped about around the town. On the Sunday morning in which he was to toll the bell of Christ’s church a young boy heard the first gun of the revolution. Revere didn ... traded to make ends meat. He joins the sundry clubs, revolutionary in character, tries his skills in engraving and dentistry, but still does best as a silversmith. On Friday, September 30. 1768 the ships of war were sent from England, they were anchored and harbored on all sides of the town. Fighting drove on and years later a bloody battle on king street lead to an engraving done by Revere that ...
- 4557: French Revolution 5
- ... 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 ...
- 4558: French Revolution 4
- ... bourgeoise and an sinking aristocracy defending its privileges, was the Financial debt of the government and the long-standing political differences in the government. Over the course of twenty-five years after the Seven Years' War, the government of France could not manage it's finances on a sound basis. This was worsened when France aided the American Revolution against Great Britain. The Government had reached great financial debt. The problem ... in poverty. The deteriorating finances of the government is what triggered the prolonged differences between the Bourgeoisie and the aristocracy. The political differences between the monarchy and the nobles came about after the Seven Years' war also. The increasing debt of the government escalated the hope for the monarchy to resume a "absolute power" status along with Louis XIV. This could not be accomplished because of the doubt that the public ...
- 4559: Rasputin
- ... But there is no further evidence this theory as of yet. When the Czar decided to leave his palace and take charge of his troops in the fight against Germany and Austria-Hungary during World War I, the people of Russia believed the Czar had left the Czarina - and, many believed, Rasputin - at the head of the Government. Although Rasputin rarely offered political advice (he had no understanding of politics) and ... of the Empress herself, everyone believed that he was now the power behind the Throne, hiring and firing ministers and ordering the Emperor and Empress to do his evil bidding. As the situation with the war worsened, and public dissatisfaction grew, the rumblings against Rasputin became louder; it was only a matter of time before those who believed Rasputin evil would try to seek their vengeance. It’s hard to truly ...
- 4560: Political Leaders in the 20th Century
- ... first military leadership ended up him resigning, which would be the first of many resignation. The way Washington's resignation came about was that he mistakenly attacked French officers that he mistook for a French war party. Since he killed an officer with credentials, they made Washington resign. What made Washington famous was when his diary was printed all of Europe. That gave him the reputation as a " world-famous bungler." Washington was forceful and ran his plantation as though he would his army. That gave him strength to help endure a changing country. After the war Washington resigned his commission but was drafted after that to the serve the convention of Philadelphia. Then Washington stood by and helped the constitution to be passed as president. Washington's goal was to help ...
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