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To What Extent Was Pitt's Repressive Policy the Main Reason for His Success in Resisting the Radical Challenge of 1801?
To What Extent Was Pitt’s Repressive Policy The Main Reason For His Success In Resisting The Radical Challenge Of 1801? During his administration, Pitt proved his worth as a successful and capable prime minister. His approach to his duty was far reaching and effective and his repressive legislation was paramount to his success in resisting the radical challenge in 1801 and Pitt the reformer became Pitt the reactionary. The fall of the main prison and
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To What Extent Was the Mishandling of the French Economy the Main Cause for the Downfall of the Absolute Monarchy
To what extent was the mishandling of the French Economy the main cause for the downfall of the Absolute Monarchy The absolute monarchy was present in France throughout the Bourbon reign and can be defined as a period where the monarch had total control; no popular sovereignty. The end of the absolute monarchy can be seen to occur at various points, with the beheading of Louis the 16th being the most obvious. However for the
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To What Extent Was the Rise to Power of the Nazis Due to the Wall Street Crash?
To what extent was the rise to power of the Nazis due to the Wall Street Crash? Historian Carr writes "It is inconceivable that Hitler could have come into power had not the Weimar Republic being subject to the unprecedented strain of a world crisis", thus he thinks that the Wall Street Crash was the cause of problems in Weimar leading to the rise of the Nazis. In 1933 the Nazi party took control of
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To What Extent Was Usa Alone in Developing Weapons of Mass Destruction in the Ww2 Period?
To what extent was USA alone in developing weapons of mass destruction in the WW2 period? The World War II period brought new technologies and weapons of mass destruction that created tensions between countries and competition for a nuclear arms race well into the 20th century. While many countries, notably Germany, the Soviet Union, and USA attempted to develop technology leading to weapons of mass destruction in the World War II period, the US was
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To What Extent Were the Consequences of World War 1 the Causes of World War 2
To what extent were the consequences of WWI the causes for WWII At the end of World War One, Europe was left in a devastating state, four major empires disappeared and the economy was profoundly damaged. The first global war had taken place and fear of a second one was strongly felt across the continent. In order to bring political order to European politics and to prevent such a catastrophe from ever happening again, the
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Togas
TOGAS Roman men wore a tunic; but only the workman or the slave appeared in it in public. The roman citizen wore a toga over his tunic. The toga has been look upon as the masterpiece of draped garments. The toga had been adopted by the Romans from the Etruscans and was originally worn by both men and women. It required no fastening with pins or buckles and its surface was unbroken. The toga was
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Tommy Rickets
Tommy Ricketts 2 Tommy Ricketts: A War Hero Tommy Ricketts is a great war hero from World War I. He faced the enemy with impressive courage, leading him to obtain the victoria cross. Tommy was born on April15, 1901 in Middle Arm, White Bay. The son of John and Amelia (Castle) Ricketts. He enlisted in 1916 to the Newfoundland Regiment. At this time he was only 15 years old. He had lied about his age,
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Tomorrow
If you were to asks a large population of different ethnic background, income, and education; you would get different meanings of the word "Culture" in fact most would give you the definition of Ethnicity. Culture is defined as: "the totality of socially transmitted behavior patterns, arts, beliefs, institutions, and all other products of human work and thought" (http://www.starware.com) Ethnicity is defined as: "Ethnic character, origin, background, or affiliation."(http://www.starware.com). It is easy to see how people
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Torment of St. Anthony by Giovanni
What could be harder than living in the desert for several decades? Being tormented by the devil like St. Anthony was drastically increased his desert hardships as depicted in the painting. The feeling I got from the painting Torment of St. Anthony by Giovanni Girolamo Savoldo is one of perseverance. The elements and principles of Art that create this feeling are deep, rich color, the effects of light, and meticulously detailed figures. According to Athanasius
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Totalitarianism
Totalitarianism is a system in which the government has such total power that it controls every major aspect of life in that nation. The government decides all matters including – politics, education, law and order, the economy, religion, the armed forces, art, literature, music and entertainment. In this essay it will be proved that through forming police states and controlling mass communication, education and the economy, totalitarianism was achieved in the nations of Nazi Germany
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Totalitarianism in Italy
A totalitarian state is defined as "a few control everything," and "the government controls every aspect of the citizens life." This cannot be better exemplified than by Italy under the rule of the ruthless and violent dictator, Benito Mussolini. What a totalitarian state is, the characteristics it has, and how Italy turned into one are three points that will be studied in this essay. A brief look into Mussolini's life and his rise to power
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Tourism Kenya
KENYA Introduction The modern history of Kenya however, did not start until the Cushitic people from Northern Africa moved into present day Kenya around 2000 BC. The Bantu arrived and settled at the Coast at around 200 AD. Later between the 10th-14th centuries Nilotic people arrived and occupied the Rift Valley plains. Arab traders started frequenting the Kenyan Coast in the first century A.D. By 700 A.D. Arab settlements had sprouted along the coastline giving
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Tower of London
The Tower of London There are many famous historic places in the world, and there are especially many historic places in England. The city of London, England, is a city of history dating back to the Roman Empire. London has famous cathedrals, castles, squares, and other sites of historical significance. One of the oldest, and the most famous, castle in London is the Tower of London. The Tower has stood for 907 years as a
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Toyota Motor Corporation
Toyota Motor Corporation Commonly known simply as Toyota and abbreviated as TMC, is a multinational automaker headquartered in Toyota, Aichi, Japan. In 2010, Toyota Motor Corporation employed 317,734 people worldwide. TMC is the world's largest automobile manufacturer by sales and production. The company was founded by Kiichiro Toyoda in 1937 as a spinoff from his father's company Toyota Industries to create automobiles. Three years earlier, in 1934, while still a department of Toyota Industries, it
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Trade in Latin America from 1450 to 1750
Trade in Latin America and India dramatically changed from 1450 to 1750. Around 1450 Latin America was not trading with Europe, Asia, or Africa. Around 1750 they were receiving slaves from Africa for plantation goods. In 1450, India was trading with Asia and east Africa through the Indian Ocean trade. In 1750 India traded a large number of textiles to Western Europe which ended up on Africa’s Western Coast and continued trade with eastern Asia
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Traditional Malay Theatre
"What do I know about that stuff?" "We have traditional performances?" "Do they still perform that kind of thing?" "Weddings are cultural? I thought it was just tradition." Wait, isn't that the same thing? These are remarks most commonly expressed by the locals of my very own generation when asked about local culture and theatre. More and more questions come into the mind of a typical local when you talk to them about Malaysian culture.
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Tragedy Has Struck; John Brown Is Dead
Tragedy Has Struck; John Brown Is Dead December 3, 1859 Yesterday morning, December 2, John Brown was hung behind the jail in a field where everyone who pleased, could gather around and watch. The events leading up to his death are a tragedy that will have a lasting impression on all generations to follow. This tale started months ago when Brown was doing what he thought was right; trying to abolish slavery and set a
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Trail of Tears
After the American Revolution the newly established states of Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi took the lead in forcing the Southeastern Indians into exile. By then the white populations of these states already greatly outnumbered the Indians, who now were living in relatively small enclaves. Yet even these domains were to be denied the Indians. The state governments, under pressure from their citizens, demanded the removal of the tribesmen to the regions far to
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Transformation of Japan
During the time period between the 1850s and 1950s, Japan underwent massive changes politically, economically, and socially. Acknowledging the failure of isolation, Japan imitated the West in an attempt to modernize, however, still retaining its own identity. A reorganized and more centralized government allowed Japan to industrialize in half the time it took the nations of Western Europe. Industrialization provided Japan with the tools needed to transform itself from a half civilized and "backwards" society
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Transnational and International Corporations
Jane Doe Social Studies 10-1 Mr. Smith Block 3 December 18, 2017 Are multinational corporations and international economic organizations something to be embraced? These corporations contribute to better living conditions in third world countries (not stellar, but better off than they would be if these corporations did not exist) through providing jobs. They keep the world economically globalized by helping out developing countries and bring wealth into the less developed countries. It appears that transnational
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Travelling to Japan for Dummies
Travelling to Japan for Dummies Off of the east coast of Asia lies a chain of islands known as the country of Japan. Today, Japan is one of the most influential part of the industrial world as well as having a colorful history and heritage that attract many tourists annually. People from across the world come to Japan to learn about the various cultures, religions, beliefs, customs, and history of the people who have thrived
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Treatment of Women in Early Complex Societies
Treatment of Women Dating all the way back to the days of pre history, the treatment of women has varied an awful lot. Women were as equal as men in pre history but eventually evolved into the men being ahead of women in all ways of life except taking care of the household, while the men were gone. The variation of treatment of women from pre history to the Mesopotamian society was a huge advantage
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Treaty of Versaille
The Versaille Treaty, an agreement for peaceful terms among the warring nations of World War I, was extinguished by the insatiable desires of all parties involved. Woodrow Wilson, an inflexible, idealistic, righteous President was up against the vengeful Allies. Each with their own imperialistic views, conflicted as peace negotiations began. Wilson wanting to "make the world safe for Democracy" swooped into Paris to negotiate his Fourteen Points, leaving the Republicans impotent state back in the
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Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was intended to be a peace agreement between the Allies and the Germans, instead with the harsh end terms for Germany, it created political and economic chaos in Germany. By the end of the First World War, Germany had surrendered and signed a peace agreement. The task of forming a peace agreement was now in the hands of the Allies. In December of 1918, the Allies met in Versailles to start
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Treaty of Versailles
The Treaty of Versailles was originally document that was written to create peace in Europe after the end of WWI. But when one reads it, they realize that it is mainly the listing of all of the things that Germany has do to in order to surrender. This includes taking full responsibility for starting the war (War Guilt). It also made Germany pay reparations to all of the Allied countries. These factors put together, completely
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Treaty of Versailles
Disclosure 1 Outline and summarize the treaty, its participants and the effects it had on the post war world. The Treaty of Versailles was signed after World War I to force Germany into reparations, and guilt for the war. The Treaty was signed at the Palace of Versailles on June 28, 1919 and went into effect on January 10, 1920. The participants of the treaty were the USA, France, Italy, Britain, other Allies and Germany.
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Treaty with the New York Indians, 1838
David Neiger 02/23/16 Professor Martin Le 350 Federal Indian Law Treaty Paper TREATY WITH THE NEW YORK INDIANS, 1838. Jan. 15, 1838. | 7 Stat., 550. | Proclamation, Apr. 4, 1840. Throughout the vast land that makes up the great United States of America, there are hundreds of different Native American tribes or bands, it is currently estimated that there are over two million Native Americans that make up our entire population today. Native Americans
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Trench Warfare
Landscape of Ypres Approximately fifteen miles north of Ypres lies flat land that runs right to the sea. Starting at a small town called Dixmude and going directly east of Ypres are small subtle ridges that set the town in an arc. South of this town, the ridges join and make one large ridge that passes through Messines. West of Ypres is very flat country. To the southwest of Ypres and west of Messines lie
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Trench Warfare in Ww 1
World War I was a military conflict that lasted from 1914 to 1918. It was a modern war with airplanes, machine guns, and tanks. However, it was often fought as if it were a 19th century war. Commanders would march their troops across open land into the face of machine guns and often slaughter and as a result of this action, the tactic known as trench warfare was developed. At the time, many viewed trench
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Trinity Church
Trinity Church Boston, MA The building looks like something out of a Dracula movie. Without being able to do any research, I can only make an educated guess that the main building is made from very large granite blocks. The granite is a very light color, it's a pale pinkish gray color. The blocks must be at least 2 feet in height. Another eye catcher on the Trinity Church is the trim. I was unsure
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