Emergence of the Democratic Republic and the Impact of the Treaty of VersaillesThe Establishment of a Democratic Government By September 1919‚ the German High Command had realised that the war was lost‚ and established a more democratic government. This was done so that the Allies might be more lenient in forming a peace treaty‚ particularly as democracy was essential under US President Wilson ’s Fourteen Points‚ and the Germans felt that a peace arranged by the US would be better for Germany than
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Why and how did the Roman Republic fall? Answer the same for the Roman Empire. The Roman Republic was the major stronghold for centuries. Encompassing the Mediterranean and much of Europe‚ and even having influence throughout Egypt and beyond‚ it was well understood that Rome was not to be messed with. No civilization could ever topple such a well-organized and technologically advanced society such as Rome. No civilization‚ that is‚ other than its own self. Pride‚ revenge‚ and greed influenced
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Explain how and why Royal Dutch Shell multinational company has established its current international presence Introduction The Royal Dutch Shell multinational company is the major international producer of oil‚ natural gas and petrochemicals. The company started exploring their operations in China a century ago. With the implementation of the policy of reform and opening to the outside world in China‚ the Royal Dutch Shell has sets up two joint ventures oil depots in Shenzhen‚ China in 1985 and
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as they may have been‚ the Roman Republic was no exception to this concept. Beginning around 133 BCE the Roman Empire began experiencing a drastic decline internally. A series of servile wars plagued the empire roughly between 140 BCE and 70 BCE‚ which caused massive internal turmoil the empire had never experienced before. Three wars were fought in a seventy year time span‚ each being deadlier that the last. On top of their own internal conflicts‚ the Republic fought a series of wars known as
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From the Second Reich to the Weimar Republic The Second Reich The constitution of the second Reich: The Kaiser was hereditary for life and he was the Supreme Commander of the army The Chancellor was chosen by the Kaiser and was also usually the chairman of the Bundesrat. The Bundesrat was the upper house of parliament. Members were chosen by the State Government. The 17 Prussian representatives could veto any law. The Reichstag was less important than the Bundesrat in making laws. They could
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Source 1 is a description of the Republic of Rome from Marcus Tullius Cicero (106 - 43 BC). Cicero was a writer and philosopher who is famous for his vast collection of private letters to various individuals‚ such as Titus Pomponius Atticus to whom he wrote to without fear about every day Rome and it’s politics. Cicero in this source proclaims Rome to be founded on an amazing location tactfully thought out by Romulus. “The site of the city – a matter which calls for the most careful consideration"
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This is a tale of love and hate in the Dominican Republic. The year 1492 marked the birth of hatred and weakness with the arrival of Columbus on our island. Again from 1822 to 1844‚ my ancestors were forced to face and resist the Haitians efforts to replace our Spanish heritage with their French culture during their slave revolution. Blinded by our optimism‚ we were proud Hispanos; we were all Santana’s‚ ready to join our father--Spain. Once more from 1916 to 1924‚ American Marine occupation taught
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Introduction The patricians and the plebeians were the main two groups which formed the ancient roman republic. The Republic had divided internally into filthy rich and dirt poor‚ and it was a slave-owning society. The last centuries of the Republic were ones of anarchy and civil war. Present day writers frequently depict patricians as very rich and capable families who figured out how to secure control over the less-blessed plebeian families which were very poor. Plebeians and patricians among
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Clearly‚ through a series of economic‚ sociocultural and political traumas‚ belief in the nascent democratic order was consistently challenged over the course of 14 years. At its inception‚ the Weimar Republic inherited a slew of disaffected soldiers and possesed poor infrastructure with which to address their grievances. To make matters worse‚ the harsh reparation requirements stipulated by the Allies not only served to further weaken Germany’s crippled postwar economy‚ but also served as an example
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The Dominican Republic Trip A few years ago me and my family went on Vacation. We went to the Dominican Republic it was new to me. When we were at the airport they had K9 dogs‚ but instead of German shepherds they had pit bulls. Some of the airport security had M16s it was very cool to me. “This wasn’t necessary” my mom said. “This airport is way different from an American airport” I said laughing. “I bet they love them guns” my brother said. The beach was amazing the water was very shallow
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