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    3. Why did Hitler receive such a light sentence at his trial for treason? What were the consequences of his trial and time spent in prison? In 1923‚ after being arrested for participating in the Munich Putsch‚ Hitler served a fairly light sentence of 5 years and a 200 mark fine after being accused of high treason. Hitler actually only served 9 months of those 5 years in prison. However‚ the usual consequence of high treason was death. The question is‚ why didn’t Hitler get

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    Prompt: Were the Founding Fathers (Sons of Liberty) patriots or traitors? Patriotism has always been a truly ambiguous term. The media portrays it with glory‚ while others describe it as “rebel” or “red-neck.” In addition‚ the fine line between patriot and traitor has always existed‚ as decisions and acts that have been made for the sake of so-called “patriotism” are called into question. The case of the Founding Fathers is also controversial. Before the Revolutionary War‚ the Sons of Liberty were

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    the punishment was hanging. Which is why they had to make the worse crimes with an even worse punishment. For example‚ to deter people from committing treason‚ the punishment is to be hung and quartered. But they can’t control everyone‚ even now they can’t control people‚ no matter the punishment. People back then‚ might have still committed treason because they knew as long as they were careful‚ they would never be found out. The gunpowder plot is an example of this‚ they used false names and

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    covered in the enemy’s blood. The symbolism of blood changes throughout the play‚ as the character of Macbeth‚ and Lady Macbeth changes. Before the murder of Duncan‚ blood symbolizes treason and betrayal. Blood shed can mean betrayal if that blood shed goes against a person’s belief. The execution of noble king can be treason. Two lines in the play show how blood symbolizes betrayal. The first line is said by Lady Macbeth when she prays to the spirits and says "make thick my blood‚" this line says that

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    The northwest rebellion 1884-1885 "we must make canada respect us" -louis riel why was the manitboa act so important? 1.provincial status 2.land titles 3.they now had better representation (4 seats) in ottawa 4.french language and culture were protected but there were a few problems... · scrip - certificates that entitled individuals to land or money from the federal government. it was used to eleminate the aboriginal title of metis people in MB · most metis lost their lands through

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    TRAGIC HERO: SIR THOMAS MORE Tragedy is a theme that is shown throughout the play A Man for All Seasons‚ Sir Thomas More is the man that this tragedy is shown in. The story of Sir Thomas More is one of which a man must choose between what his king wants and his own morals. More’s tragic hero ways are shown when he goes against his king and sticks with his Catholic ways‚ by doing this More faces many obstacles and criticism to do what he feels is right and in the end he becomes a martyr for his beliefs

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    Do you agree with the view that it was virtually impossible for effective opposition to form against Henry VIII’s Reformation? Explain your answer‚ using sources 1‚ 2 and 3 and your own knowledge. (40 marks) There are many different reasons why it was virtually impossible for opposition to form against Henry VIII’s during the reformation and no explanation can ignore the sheer diversity of the people. Source 3 on face value explains that it was the “many different reasons” that people opposed

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    The emergence of Christianity during the early third century appeared to threaten the Roman Empire’s societal structure that revolved around the worshiping of pagan gods. In response to fear and a misunderstanding of Christian traditions‚ the Romans began to persecute‚ torture and humiliate those who were associated as being a follower of Christ. The Roman persecution of Christians is not justified as misinformation and personal fear fueled the reasoning behind their perceived threat to Roman society

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    instances of his cruelty throughout William Shakespeare’s‚ Henry V‚ which makes Henry V a great example of a Machiavellian leader. Three of those instances would be with Bardolph‚ the speech at Harfleur‚ and with the three traitors that committed treason against him and their native home. First‚ Henry’s situation with his friend Bardolph would be

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    Assess Tiberius’ ability to achieve an effective relationship with the Senate Source A “Tiberius remarked…that‚ although he did not feel himself capable of the whole burden of government‚ he was nevertheless prepared to take on any branch of it that might be entrusted to him.” (Tacitus The Annals p 40) Tiberius was the second emperor of Rome who succeeded Augustus in 14AD (Bradley‚ 1990). Throughout his reign as Emperor‚ Tiberius made numerous attempts to try and achieve an effective relationship

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