States‚ "statesiders." At the end of World War II‚ the Northern Mariana Islands (NMI) became a Trust Territory of the Pacific Islands (TTPI) on July 18‚ 1947. The TTPI is a United Nations Trust Territory‚ administered by the United States under a Trusteeship Agreement with the United Nations Security Council (History and Politics). The NMI was considered to be a foreign country for nationality purposes‚ and the people were considered aliens under US law (Aguon). Between January 9‚ 1978 and November
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He once contemplated suicide and even wrote a two-page essay on why he wanted to end his life. Anna Hazare was not driven to such a pass by circumstances. He wanted to live no more because he was frustrated with life and wanted an answer to the purpose of human existence. The story goes that one day at the New Delhi Railway Station‚ he chanced upon a book on Swami Vivekananda. Drawn by Vivekananda’s photograph‚ he is quoted as saying that he read the book and found his answer - that the motive
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IIndian nationalism Indian nationalism refers to the many underlying forces that molded the Indian independence movement‚ and strongly continue to influence the politics of India‚ as well as being the heart of many contrasting ideologies that have caused ethnic and religious conflict in Indian society. Indian nationalism often imbibes the consciousness of Indians that prior to 1947‚ India embodied the broader Indian subcontinent and influenced a part of Asia‚ known as Greater India. National
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Non-cooperation and Khilafat Movement During the First World War‚ the prices of various commodities rose‚ the conditions of the people worsened and the government extracted many dues from the people in the name of war efforts. This gave rise to resentment among the Indian people and there were several agitations against the government. To contain this‚ the government passed the Rowlatt Act in 1919 which authorized the government to arrest any person without warrant and to detain him/her without
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Is it true to say that terrorism is a legitimate tool for the politically disenfranchised? Consider this question with reference to recent events. Introduction: Terrorism is the use of violence and threats to intimidate or coerce‚ especially for political purposes. The victims are usually chosen randomly or selectively from a population. Acts of terror are often performed by political‚ ethnic‚ or religious groups who feel they have no other recourse for their needs or demands. Because terrorist
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The Civil Rights movement stands as a defining chapter in the history of the United States‚ marking a period of profound social political upheaval in the pursuit of equality and justice for all citizens.Spanning from the latter 20th century.This movement encapsulates a series of grassroots roofs efforts‚legal battle‚ and iconic protests that challenged systemic racism and discrimination interned in American society.Rooted in the aftermath of reconstruction and the enduring legacy‚ the Civil Rights
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The reports in this novel are prefaced with a quote by Robert Shaplen‚ which sums up the feelings of those Americans involved in the Vietnam conflict. He states‚ "Vietnam‚ Vietnam . . .. There are no sure answers." In this novel‚ the author gives a detailed historical account of the happenings in Vietnam between 1950 and 1975. He successfully reports the confusing nature‚ proximity to the present and the emotions that still surround the conflict in Vietnam. In his journey through the years that America
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The Causes of the Korean War‚ 1950-1953 Ohn Chang-Il Korea Military Academy ABSTRACT The causes of the Korean War (1950-1953) can be examined in two categories‚ ideological and political. Ideologically‚ the communist side‚ including the Soviet Union‚ China‚ and North Korea‚ desired to secure the Korean peninsula and incorporate it in a communist bloc. Politically‚ the Soviet Union considered the Korean peninsula in the light of Poland in Eastern Europe—as a springboard to attack Russia—and
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government in UK. This kind of behavior made the West (USA‚ UK etc) fear that USSR would gain permanent control over Poland. Stalin went even further‚ in the same year (1945 July~August) Potsdam conference‚ Stalin wanted parts of Turkey‚ demanded trusteeship of one of the former Italian colonies in Africa‚ disabled USA and allies access in areas of Europe occupied by the Red Army‚ moved the frontier of the USSR westwards and gave Poland lands that the allies didn’t agree. Stalin’s actions and his wants
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controversy on Fire). Should there be private universities? Does banning fashion shows and New Year parties save our culture? Social Topics 1. Are Big Dams Necessary? 2. Films are corrupting the Indian Youth 3. A Gandhian State selling liquor is an anomaly 4. Bride burning and dowry may look bad‚ but are an integral part of India 5. Our Culture is Decaying 6. We are not serious about saving
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