Essays on The Revolution

The Tokugawa Period lasted between 1603 and 1867 (Yanemoto). It was founded by Tokugawa Ieyasu, and it was also called the Edo period. The Tokugawa period was characterized by political stability, internal peace, and economic growth. The people were led under military dictatorship. During this time, the Japanese society experienced some changes. Some of the transformation include educational expansion, commercialization and economic growth among others. The social order in the society was totally frozen. The society was divided into four classes: Samurai class, Farmers/Peasants, Artisans, and Merchants. Peasants were concerned with food production through farming. Artisans used their crafts ...

Quantum physics is the branch of physics associated with quantum theory. Albert Einstein discovered the theory. It explains the nature of matter and its behavior on both subatomic and atomic level. This discovery contributed to the revolution that took place in the 20th century. It promoted optimism among people in Europe, which assisted in the progressing of industrialization. It transformed the way of life, mostly in cities. The discovery contributed to the ethos of achievement. Although it transformed the traditional way of life, the change was better as the revolution brought new avenues for people and ideas. Darwin’s ...

Industrialization After the Civil War

Introduction Industrialization post the Civil Battle in the U.S. had absolute consequences on the economy, politics, and society. The consequences transformed fields into towns. The country thus changed from an agricultural to an industrial region following the decades after the Civil War. The remarkable transformations arose due to different factors such as the emergence of unscrupulous corporate leaders, the existence of a massive workforce, development of technology and inventions, and the availability of raw materials. Also, came the rise of the capitalistic and corrupt entrepreneur controlled by the American Government. After the Civil War, the industrialization assisted the economy, ...

First Entry: My name is John Claude a thirty five years old male working as a Parish Priest of the First Estate. I have not married and I am not expected to marry because as a career priest I have vowed to abstain. We as the members of the First Estate believe that the Third Estate need to be taxed because they do not have power, they are in the lowest rank of the social scale and they consume significant resources. However, we cannot be taxed because people look at us for religious growth and education and we heavily ...

The main hero of the novel “The Dispossessed” is Shevek. He is a young physicist who is willing to show the world his theories and discoveries. He is a resident of Anarres but it is not a place for him to show and discover his full scientific potential. Therefore, Shevek’s freedom is quite limited on his home planet. Towards the end of the novel Shevek is trying to build that moral society is possible. His discovery and theory is being neglected on his home planet because it is viewed as the way to boost his personal ego. However, ...

Kamal Hussein’s Thartharah fawqa al-Nil (Adrift on the Nile, 1971) is the film adaptation of the 1966 novel by Naguib Mahfouz. The film was released in 1971, four years after the Six-day War and a year after the death of Gamel Abdel Nasser, the second president of Egypt and the man behind the Revolution of 1952. The movie stars some of the most iconic actors of the time including Emad Hamdy, Ahmed Ramz and Adel Adham. The film focusses primarily on the protagonist Anis, a civil servant, and his experiences with a group of men who have created ...

Institutionalization of Chinese politics since Deng Xiaoping:

The Chinese state and its relationship to the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has been by far the most significant factor in determining the level of institutionalization of Chinese politics. Chinese politics was highly shaped during the revolutionary and Maoist periods by the power of the CCP. The CCP’s role in the revolution and its creation of a particular state form highly influenced the state form. The Chinese state under Mao was revolutionary inasmuch as it was primarily focused on class struggle as its primary role. This changed after Mao’s death and the rise of Deng Xiaoping and ...

The Russian Revolution were a series of revolts that happened in Russia is 1917 (Allen, 2003 p. 10). The revolution ultimately caused the Czar Nicolas to be removed from power and his family to be executed. This would lead to the beginning of the Soviet Union. The first revolution happened in March 1917 and was focused on what is now St. Petersburg. The Imperial Parliament took control of the country and formed the Russian Provisional Government Allen, 2003). Czar Nicholas soon stepped down as ruler because he did not think that he had an army large enough to stop ...

The Industrial Revolution began in England in the late 18th century, spreading all across Europe before it finally reached North America and Canada at a later date. The late arrival of the revolution to the colonies was, at least in part, due to the distance between them and the countries of Europe. We can, however, also demonstrably say that the slowness of the revolution in Canada at least was due to the sheer distances involved in the colonies themselves. This paper will examine the industrial revolution in Canada, moving from general terms to specific ones, in order to show ...

Thesis: Social media is increasingly becoming a fundamental tool for fostering political awareness and action in Saudi Arabia.

Introduction Saudi Arabia has one of the most repressive media regulations in the world with a score of 83/100 in the most recent survey by the Freedom House, where 0 represents the best score while 100 represents the worst score. The authorities mugged the freedom of the media, further, in 2014 with the passage of the antiterrorism legislation and a series of arrests that silenced some of the most vocal critics (Freedom House). The fragile environment from which journalist operate from has led to a high level of suspicion on the mainstream media which is controlled by powerful government ...

The American civil war in the West: Grant’s River War

Introduction The American Civil War is among the majorly discussed wars in the history of the United States. Ideally, Civil War is considered a central event in the U.S historical civilisation. While it is evident that the revolution that occurred in 1776-1783 facilitated the establishment of the United States, the American Civil War of 1861-1865 provided a suitable platform for the determination of the future of the United States (Doyle, 2014). Fundamentally, it offered the solutions to two major questions initially created by the revolution, and these included whether the United States was going to be transformed into a ...

Industrial Revolution

The industrial revolution is deemed to be the main breakthrough in the process of human's development. Since exactly humans were behind the progress achieved in the fields of "agriculture, textile and metal manufacture, transportation, economic policies and the social structure in England"; in fact, England is the birthplace of the industrial revolution, the changes inflicted by the revolution Britons experienced it firsthand. Lately, the industrial revolution was spread across Europe and Americas (Montagna). This paper aims to focus at the industrial revolution as an important event at the time and its long lasting impact on the humans' lives. It ...

Abstract

Living in the era of nano and hi-tech technologies the humanity faced the issue of the impact of social nets on the society. A special focus is made on the attraction of the opinion leaders ¬ people who are the most respectful among the visitors of social nets. As a result, such people have a very active position in life and, therefore, cannot stay apart from any world situation. They fancy being the active participants of the discussions, debates and other forms that let them express what they think. Not only they reveal the world their vision, but also make ...

One of the most important historical events of all time is the Industrial Revolution in England. The 19th century became a very important time for England where the country was going to take a turn from its purely agricultural state to an industrial one. The most important role leading to this transformation was played by the social and political changes that took place in that era. While coal mining was one of the most profitable and lucrative businesses of the time, the discovery of transport routes and the accompanied cheap cost of transportation became one of the main reasons ...

Introduction

Just prior to the July 26th Movement or Revolution in 1959 by forces under Fidel Castro. Since 1965, the country has been governed by the Communist Party of Cuba. Culturally, the country is part of Latin America. The country has several cultural influences, namely, the ancient aboriginal culture of the indigenous Taino and Ciboney, Spanish influences as the country was colonized by Spain, the inflows of African American slaves and a close relationship with the Soviets during the Cold War era (Skidmore and Smith, 2005). At present, the country is one of the few remaining socialist nations in the ...

The Revolt of the Cockroach People is a novel about the Chicano Moratorium written by Oscar Zeta Acosta, published in 1973. There are many themes presented in the novel, but one of the most interesting is the gender role. Women are represented as purely physical beings unlike men who are glorified for their work as well. There are many types of women in the novel, but their presence in much different than the presence of the male characters who are supposed to be more important and privileged. The narrator is a man and all of the characters who are ...

The value of the French Revolution dating back to the XVIII century was not limited only to one country and one decade. It gave a powerful impetus to social progress around the world and determined the triumphant spread of capitalism as a new progressive form of social structure for those times around the whole world. According to Theodoros Kolokotronis`s judgement, “the French Revolution opened the eyes of the world. The nations knew nothing before and the people thought that kings were gods upon the earth and that they were bound to say that whatever they did as well ...

American history in the period between 1820and 1865 was characterized by numerous occurrences and changes that triggered the civil war and other post war events In the region. This period defined the various future shapes of the American economy, politics as well as social life. The most appropriate name for the period is thus, in my opinion, “The Incubation era”. This is due to the fact that during the period the country underwent multiple foundation establishments that contributed to the birth of the present America. The America that existed over this period took different forms that had to be ...

In order to understand the way, the history of the United States in the timeframe and after the Civil War, has represented the conflicts and inconsistencies between the principles and ideals in the Declaration of Independence and reality of life in America before the Civil War, it is essential to outline the brief history, reasons and the outcomes of this war and the major postulates of the Declaration of Independence It is claimed by the experts that the founding document of political tradition in US is the Declaration of Independence. The major argumentation for this statement is that it ...

Propaganda is an indispensable tool for authoritarian governments and leaders. Propaganda is a powerful tool, and its use throughout history is a testament to its effectiveness. Through propaganda, governments tailor governmental institutions to their advantage, introducing obscurity and eliminating transparency and public accountability. A modern-day example of propaganda is the tactics used by the North Korean government. The plot of George Orwell’s Animal Farm depends heavily on propaganda, as a means of spreading fear and misinformation. In the book, Napoleon forcefully takes over power on the farm and uses brilliant propaganda to advance his interests while at the ...

The French Revolution was one of the most important moments in world history. The French Revolution symbolized that the ideologies and methods of the Enlightenment were no longer only the work of philosophes, academics and of the salons of Paris. The French Revolution was the moment when all of this theoretical knowledge regarding the way societies and governments should be organized left the pages and entered the streets, the cafes and the political clubs.  The French Revolution was the result of a crisis in France’s ancien regime and its assertion of the division of the state, the polity, ...

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Forms of slave trade resistance Resistance to the slavery act was put in a number of ways, all of which led to the abolition of the slavery as an institution in the American system during the second half of the 19th century. The slavery resistance was confronted on two main arms of resistance. The first arm is the slaves themselves. The second arm consisted of the abolitionists, who persistently called for the slave trade to come to an end in a more louder and forceful way within the last two decades of the 18th century. The Africans showed resistance ...

The period 1760 to 1850 marked a significant change which would come to shape the historical landscape of the world. It was a period where rapid change started to take place in areas such as agriculture, textile, and manufacture. This was called the industrial revolution. The birthplace of the revolution was Great Britain but soon took roots in countries such as Germany, Japan, France and the United States. These changes foresaw a transition from predominantly agrarian societies to industrialized and mechanized ones. It was made possible by great industrialists and inventors who forged new paths that have come to ...

Kuwait, as a nation, has faced a number of successive revolutions, all led by the country’s youth. Despite its immense oil wealth, as the third greatest producing member of OPEC, Kuwait is small country. It has a total population of just 1.2 million people, and as a result is often overlooked on the diplomatic level. Moreover, it has a fragmented and complex political structure that can be challenging for outsiders to understand. So, Kuwait stayed largely out of the media, and international affairs, since it was released from Iraqi occupation in 1991, by Western armed forces. At that ...

Egypt is a North African country with a high population of the Arabs. The main religion of the country is Islam though there are also Christians and other religious groups sparsely spread all over the country. Social inequality in Egypt is one of the worst in the region. As a bigger population of the country struggle to live below a dollar, the cities keep on rising with skyscrapers. The poor-rich gap keeps on widening. Apart from the evident distinct gap between the poor and the rich, gender inequality is on the rise. Women have gained a little recognition in ...

Just as the Soviet Revolution occurred through several political developments, and just as Stalin made several Five Year Plans to modernize the economy and industry of the Soviet Union, the culture of the Soviet Union underwent many transformations from the days of the October Revolution to the days of the Party cultural commissars. All the various areas of culture developed and changed under Soviet rule, including all kinds of art and performances. Culture in the Soviet Union changed transformed first from the liberatory energy of the Revolution, as the energy and the ideology of the Revolution spread throughout Russian ...

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A more picture perfect relationship with god seems to be the focus of most Islamic choices. However, that is only an illusion created by a powerful leader who intends to manipulate the people who follow him. This leader or hidden master, is able to control the followers or supporters as a puppet master controls their puppets. One of the illusions is that all actions prepare a person for the idea of self-perfection in the eyes of God. If one obeys the rules of the leader, then he or she will have the everlasting peace with God. Khomeini was ...

Introduction

The history of Haiti immediately after the revolution period was not an easy one because of the preceding events. This country was literally in shambles and everything was in a mess starting from the farms together with the crops. Skilled labor from other countries had either left, dead, or had fled due to the way they were treated at this time as slaves while others might have gone into hiding. Those who were former slaves and were now free were not ready to work on other people’s farms. At the same time, there was great fear that France ...

History is full of wars, battles, rebellions and revolutions between peoples all across the globe for a plethora of reasons, both, ethical and unethical. When issues cannot be resolved and unrest begins to stir it is, fairly, inevitable, especially when that unrest involves a greater dominating force oppressing a more vulnerable one. This is when rebellion can occur and revolutions begin. One of the most famous revolutionary wars is, of course, the fight for American independence from British rule. But there was another revolution that took place, in the same era, where people rebelled against their oppression in order ...

The road to obtaining independence in colonies was never easy. Lives were lost, property destroyed, families separated but still independence had to be achieved from colonizers. There are several leaders in history remembered for leading their countries towards independence through organizing and uniting the people and educating them on the importance of self-freedom as well as the independence of their state. Such leaders are known for being at the forefront in leading revolutionary movements in their countries through their ideas and actions. This paper, therefore, focuses on revolutionary ideas of individuals such as Marx and Engels, Lenin, Gandhi, Fidel ...

Ai Weiwei and Zhang Xiaogang are Chinese contemporary artists. While both are leading conceptual artists in the country, they seek to evoke different messages using their art work. Ai Weiwei’s art is motivated by the need to inspire freedom and the expansion of individual space away from government and society. It is therefore the case that Ai Weiwei by virtue of eliciting such emotions practiced artistic activism. On the other hand, Zhang Xiaogang is respected in his own right. His art more or less seeks to evoke memories which he says serve as his greatest inspiration. He especially ...

Question 1.

Historian Annette Gordon-Reed states: “I think that you should approach the study of history with a spirit of curiosity. Be open minded about the possibility that the story is much bigger than what has been presented.” Considering the textbook and the discussion board content, choose one topic of American History between 1492 - 1865 on which your thinking has changed to a “bigger” understanding. Generally, all historical themes contribute to the improvement of my open-mindedness and expansion of outlook, but I would like to mark the topic of the American Revolution. Indeed, the American Revolution was a crucial part ...

Introduction

Since the end of the Great Wars, the US hegemony has remained superior than other countries and it was clear no one would be able to challenge their dominance in the fields of politics and the economy. Many countries often seek the advice of the US in terms of their political and economic reforms and seek aid to ensure their continuous growth. When there are major conflicts, the US is considered by many countries to act immediately due to its role as a world police. Considering its role in the international arena, many believed that the US would remain ...

The Australian Worker’s Union is the oldest and largest trade union of the country. The Australian Trade Union was founded in the year 1886 due the revolution of the Australian Mining Industry. It is estimated that the Union has around 100,000 members all across the country. The trade union works as a mediator between the employees and employers to solve all problems related to employment. Another function of the Australian Worker’s Union is to maintain a healthy relationship between the employers and staffs. The Australian Trade Union grew with the popularity that becomes a regulating body, ...

American Revolutionary War is the revolution, which aimed at gaining the US independence because of the growing conflict between some American colonies and the British Crown. Though initially being a revolution, it soon developed into the international war, as France got involved in it in 1775 ("American Revolution History - American Revolution - HISTORY.com", 2009, n.p.). So, what were the causes and consequences of the American Revolutionary War? What role did French and Indian War play? What was the effect of taxation? Let us consider these and some other aspects of American Revolutionary War in detail.

Causes and Consequences

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Russian History

My general thought is that the course gave me positive insights about the necessity of learning history and how interesting it would be to learn history if approached in the right way. During my study of the Russian History, the topic that influenced me a lot was about the Russian revolution. The Revolution in Russia resulted in the emergence of the Soviet Union and the fall of the autocratic regime. The revolution inspired similar outbursts against autocratic governments in many parts of the world and hence it was a golden event from a world history aspect as well. (History.com) ...

Iran’s nuclear program is one of the most controversial issues that concern many nations, especially its neighboring Arab countries, Turkey, and Israel. Iran agreed to repudiate its ownership of weapons of mass destruction that includes chemical and biological weapons through various treaties. Iran has also ratified the NPT or the Nuclear Non-Proliferation Treaty (Federation of American Scientist), which made Iran’s nuclear program a subject to IAEA’s verification. Iran’s nuclear program was initially cancelled right after the revolution in 1979, but it was revived during the latter part of war with Iraq in 1988. It has ...

The emergence of social media has been critical to the political world through aiding of participation. It is important that every party and stakeholder is involved in the political process. The essential nature of politics makes it necessary for certain groups of people to participate. The value of asserting political influence surpasses the imaginary benefits that people often lay against it. In the contemporary world, the use of social media as a tool for engaging on political matters has increased tremendously. Over the recent years, many groups have continued to assert their influence in politics by engaging the political ...

At the termination of the American Revolution, Alexander Hamilton firmly believed in a strong centralized government. He had worked as a major in the American army during this era of revolution, where he noted detrimental consequences of a weak federal authority. However, the majority of the Americans were skeptical and doubted the increased centralization of government due to various reasons. Hamilton’s structure did not consider democracy; instead, it held that the United States’ government should be modeled on the British method of governance where voters could not be given any power to take part in the decision-making process ...

Purpose

This paper is going to elaborate the process of decolonization of India from the British rule with the advent of World War II. The Second World War proved to be fatal to Britain’s desire to build an empire as they received immense pressure from the United Nations to grant their protectorates independence. It also explores the Partition that led to the emergence of India and Pakistan as both failed to agree on a ruling power with the present day Indians wanted the government wanted to have a majority Indian government while the largely Islamic state of Pakistan wished ...

Post U.S. – Mexican War through 1870’s

When the US – Mexican War (1846 – 1848) was over, the territory of the USA increased for almost 30%, as a part of the Mexican territory became the US land. The territory of the USA expended, but some critical issues raised; they were connected with the governing of the new territories and, basically, the questions about slavery. The main concern was between the North and the South. “The Northern Whigs and Abolitionists feared the attempts to plant cotton in the new territory. Slaveholders feared that the slavery would be banned and they would ...

Theater Studies: Stage Production of August Wilson

Introduction The play fences, written by August Wilson, received recognition in the 1950s but became produced in 1983. It entails the sixth piece comprised in August Wilson’s ten part “Pittsburgh Cycle” which revolves around the exploration of the evolution of African-American experiences as well as the examination of racial relations. The play employs a setting based on activities carried out in 1957 where a small dirt front yard of the Maxson household depicts an ancient two-story brick house set back off a small alley. The picture portrayed in the setting entails the impoverished inner-city Hill District in Pittsburgh. ...

Introduction and Thesis

A reflection on various countries all around the world depicts the persistent emergence of revolts against the ruling government (s). In the year 2011, the world woke up to the news that a major revolution was developing in Egypt. Often connoted as the “Arab Spring,” the revolution was characterized by the polarization of the Egyptians who had developed a negative notion against the government. The Egyptians perceived their government as corrupt, tyrannical, and oppressive. As a result, a significant portion of the Egyptians occupied the Tahrir Square in Cairo protesting against the ruling regime. In the beginning, only thousands ...

During the American Revolution in the 1770s, African Americans soldiers participated in valor. Some were fighting for the Britain colonialists while others were fighting for American patriots in their struggle for independence. The slaves fought alongside their masters so that they could get human rights and freedoms enjoyed by other Americans. During this time, slavery was at peak, and most African Americans were under servitude and gross abuse of their rights (Matthews 369). Slaves imported from Africa and other parts of the world were sold to slave masters especially in the North. When the revolutionary war ended, most soldiers ...

The small island nation of Cuba has been the site of socialist revolution for the second half of the 20th century. The revolution aimed at granting equal access to nation’s resources to all its people and ambitiously marched to produce a just society free from class, race and gender differences. Its alliance with the communist super power of Soviet Union was not appreciated by its immediate neighbor and Soviet’s rival, the capitalist super power of United States. US reacted by placing a trade embargo on Cuba, a policy which severely affected its market prospects. As a result ...

The book “Democratic Insecurities: Violence Trauma And Intervention In Haiti” by Erica James examines the connection between the problems that Haiti has with democracy and security and the level of humanitarian and military involvement that has occurred within the country. The author examines the effect that the recent history of political strife has resulted in changes in the way that the citizens identified with themselves and with their government. These changes, the author contends are rooted in the violence and repression that these individuals have been subjected to. As these groups continue to intervene in the lives of the ...

Abstract

The Middle East has been in the center of international attention for the past couple of years as the region has been embroiled in several conflicts that reshaped the region’s status quo. While a majority of the conflicts reported in the Middle East are caused by armed factions, some of these conflicts were brought by various social movements intending on forcing change to the country. Some of these social movements are brought in by the public themselves; hoping to pressure the government to impose reform. Some of these social movements sometimes meet failures, but there are those which ...

THE ENLIGHTENMENT AND THE FRENCH REVOLUTION

The French Revolution was known for its blood-lined streets, rioting peasants, and terrifying regime changes. However, all death and destruction aside, the protesters of this time were heavily influenced by the thinkers that had come before them and brought new ideas to light. While the results were bloody, the intentions were lodged in modern thought. The Enlightenment was a time that influenced many historical movements in the future and had a significant impact on the political structure of France before and after the revolution. The driving force behind this movement was the writings of the philosophes and their contributions ...

In the columns of August marble busts that remember the American Revolution, many writers have dismissed the genuine radical soul of the longest and most troublesome change in history, contends recognized American student of history, Gary B. Nash. In this splendid reconsideration of the twirl of belief system, grievance, shock, and trust that vivified the progressive decades, Nash exhibits that however the Founding Fathers drove the charge, the vitality to raise a rebellion rose up out of all classes and races of American culture. Millennialist evangelists, oppressed Africans, outskirts spiritualists, dockside tars, displeased women, and bothered Indians all had ...

McKissack P C & Mckissac F (1995) “ The Royal Kingdoms of Ghana, Mali and Songhay: Life in Medieval Africa” and The Gale Group Inc (2003) “Middle Passage”. Dictionary of American History In the first article by the McKissacks, the authors illuminate important aspects of the African American heritage by introducing three main kingdoms of medieval Africa. Songhay, Mali and Ghana were the main countries. Based on contemporaneous accounts, folklore and modern scholarly research, the authors’ discussions covers the customs, people, political history and origins of these civilizations. The authors provide insightful information about the world history and also Africans particularly ...

As a self-taught photographer Samuel Bourne has given the world a view of India that is as prolific and beautiful. His photographs are an example of the true photography artistry and the photos remain a gem even in this time. The history of the mutiny in India against the British dominance is captured in a way of contrast between the old and the new. Bourne is centered at the period of disruption in the Indian lifestyle and portrays both the good and the racially charged emotions of the times. Bourne shot his photographs in the 1850 and 1860’s ...

Introduction

The 18th century is one of the most significant years in the history of man especially with regard to slave trade and slavery. This is because in its last stages, the world experienced two of the most renowned and successful anti-colonial revolutions against slave trade both in Latin America as well as in the Caribbean. The first, which was the revolution against Latin American slavery culminated in 1783. Nine years later, the world witnessed a second Haitian revolution which commenced with massive insurrection of slaves in the region in 1791, culminating with the first of slavery abolitions in French ...

The French revolution is an exercise which saw the French people redesign their political landscape and the ultimate overthrow of the monarchy which began in the year 1789 and came to an end in the late 1790s. The French revolution just like the American Revolution which had occurred before took place majorly as a result of the Enlightenment ideals such as the sovereignty and also the rights that can be said as inalienable. It can be said that the revolution was not much successful in terms of achieving its intended goals but on the other hand it showed to ...

Introduction

The American Revolutionary War was a turning point in the history of the United States of America. It signified the independence of America from the British colonizers. The war surrounding this independence of America has been featured in films such as The Patriot. Through such films, everyone can learn about historical wars that shaped the future of the United States (Ansen 58). However, the questions that arise from such movies as The Patriot is if they are truly historically accurate in their character depiction, scenery and weapons that were used, what the film got right and what it got ...

Congress at the time, asked Thomas Jefferson and others to author a declaration of independence. The leadership at needed a document that stated why it was necessary for America’s independence of the British colony. Jefferson wrote down what he thought many Americans thought about the rights they should have. The declaration explains why the colonies needed to break away from the British colonies. The documents claim that people have freedoms and rights that should not and cannot be taken away. Additionally, the document lists the complaints against the King and that the colonised have to be free in ...

Gladwell asserted that the world is in the midst of a revolution. The tool of this revolution is the social media but the causes can be as many as there are the countries in the world. However, technology has also a drawn a sharp contrast between social activism and interactions considering that in the past, most of the social protests began with interactions. Nowadays, social change begins with one strange tweet or even a video shared on Facebook such as was the case with the beginning of the Arab spring that began in 2011 and in countries like Syria ...

One of the wars that have the highest impact on its residents, the surrounding countries and to the global security is the civil war in Syria. The war started in 2011 and it still lasts. Millions of people have fled their homes and Turkey and European Union confront with millions of refugees. The war started approximately at the same time when the Arabian Spring occurred, but it did not stop. On the one hand, there is a totalitarian regime of Basher al-Assad and on the other; there are many fractions of militant groups who are forming, on the territory ...

Slavery, which the South frequently referred to as its “peculiar institution,” had an enormous impact on American history. Even after 1863 and the abolition of slavery through the Emancipation Proclamation, as well as the 1865 passage of the 13th amendment to the Constitution, slavery continued to have lasting effects on the American people for decades to come. The beginnings of African slavery go all the way back to the first British settlements in North America. However, it was the division of former British colonies into slave states in the South and free states in the North that laid the ...

Liberal/ Secular Vision

Al-Nasir, who was a major in the army, led the Egyptian military revolution in 1952. Many people thought that the revolution resulted from the soldiers’ experiences in the Palestinian War and the disputed Army Officers Club elections (Islamfiche Project75). According to Nasir, the makings of the revolutions began when he was still a student. His philosophy stemmed from the need to liberate Egypt from the hands of the imperialist government. Nasir believed in an independent Egypt where self-governance and democracy thrived. In his opinion, the revolution was the harvest that the Egyptians had cultivated for a long time. Since ...

The Sardinians were eager to evict Australians from their land. Despite the defeat they suffered during the First World War, they did not lose hope. Instead, they were determined to see that their country was liberated from the grip of Australians (Avery). They were under the leadership of King Vittorio Emanuele when they realized that it was tough to fight the Mighty Australian Empire. The King and Cavour decided to find assistance from the other European States. Initially, Cavour had entered into a secret alliance with the Piedmont- Sardinia Kingdom during the War of Crimea. He was on the ...