MODERN STUDY NOTES: TITLE SUBHEADING NOTES Decline and Fall of the Romanov Dynasty Nicholas II as an Autocrat Nicholas II: Weak and indecisive leader; gentle. Uneducated. Tsar refused to move with times; see changes and reforms. Close relations with Queen Victoria. Manipulated/Heavily influenced by wife Tsarina Alexandra. Austrian princess – granddaughter of Queen Victoria. Pressured Nicholas to preserve autocracy. Autocracy: Russian 1900’s – Tsar + family ruled completely – no democracy
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A common story plot in modern day films portraying Middle Age themes is a damsel in distress being saved by a knight in shining armor. For instance‚ the popular animated children’s movie‚ Shrek‚ follows the story line of Shrek and his partner‚ Donkey‚ going off on a journey in order to save a princess imprisoned in a tall castle tower and guarded by a fire-breathing dragon. The entire plot setting is based roughly around the same time frame as the actual middle ages‚ so the elements of medieval
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Modern History: United Nations Introduction: The United Nations is an intergovernmental organisation founded on October 24‚ 1945‚ Lake Success‚ New York‚ United States‚ during the events of the Second World War by 51 countries that where committed to maintaining international peace and security‚ developing friendly relations among nations and promoting social progress‚ better living standards and human rights(UN‚2014). The United Nations or UN for short was formally called the League of Nations
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HSC MODERN HISTORY 3. Turning points Impacts of the entry of the USA and of the Russian withdrawal ENTRY OF USA Background: Traditionally‚ US had maintained a policy of isolationism to avoid involvement in Euro conflict Entered war on the side of the Allies 6th April 1917. Declared ‘Peace without Victory’ and tried to act as mediator earlier in war but rejected by both sides. Reason for Entering: 1. G U-boat warfare in January 1917 alienated public opinion a. Sinking of Sussex and Lusitania
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but many traditional values and customs have been lost and this is a pity To what extent do you agree or disagree? It is undeniable that the average person’s life has changed enormously during the last few decades owing to the huge impact of modern technology and economic development. What some people believe is that many traditional values and customs have been lost in our generally more comfortable lives. From my everyday experiences and observations‚ I will give a both-side look at this statement
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A History of Psychology Psychology as a recognized science is a fairly new revelation‚ falling into favoritism only within the past century. Philosophy bears the roots of psychology‚ and philosophers have been pondering the inner workings of the mind and body for many centuries before psychology came in to favor. One of the key philosophers crucial in the development of psychology in to a formal discipline was Descartes. Their writings influenced more modern Western philosophers such as John Locke
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explore what the two religions share and what separates the two from one another covering the origins‚ number of followers‚ the texts used‚ and the belief system followed. Origin of Hinduism Hinduism is one of the oldest religions still practiced in modern times. Hinduism originated in India‚ by several civilizations. The civilizations of the Indus Valley and Harappan present the first elements of early Hinduism. Hinduism is also known by the name‚ Sanatana Dharma‚ which means the eternal tradition
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Forgetting by Robert Lynd Robert Lynd is a humorous writer who deals with the ordinary matter of forgetting in a jovial manner. First he deals with the things which human beings don’t forget. Modern man remembers the telephone numbers and addresses of his friends. He does not forget the appointments for lunch and dinner. It is surprising how he remembers the names of the actors‚ actresses‚ cricketers‚ footballers‚ and murderers. No man forgets a single item in his clothing while dressing
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Other reasons have also been given as to the cause. Some reason are; anti-communism‚ the treaty of Versailles and the propaganda used by the Nazis. Regardless of the cause‚ World War II was “the most expensive‚ extensive and Deadliest of conflict in history.” It is difficult to pinpoint the single most crucial cause of the conflict‚ and is more complicated by the number of countries involved. World War II lasted from 1939 until 1945 and involved the majority of countries in the world. Germany’s part
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RUSSIA & THE SOVIET UNION 1917-1941 TIMELINE 1917 -‐ Bolshevik or ‘October’ Revolution 1917 -‐ Treaty of Brest-‐Litovsk signed 1918 -‐ Start of the Civil War. ‘War Communism’ introduced 1919 -‐ Formation of ‘Comintern’ 1921 -‐ End of Civil War. Kronstadt uprising. Introduction of the ‘NEP’.
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