Over the years I have come to the conclusion that my life is not a highway‚ nor is it like a box of chocolates; my life is more like the Thirty Years’ War. This was a European war that was fought from 1618-1648‚ and it can be considered the first real world war since most of Europe became involved. All of the fighting took place‚ however‚ within the Holy Roman Empire (Germany)‚ even though the poor Germans did nothing to deserve it. True‚ they were having their own civil war‚ but then all the other
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30 Years’ War Background of the War Religion ( Militant Catholicism vs. Calvinism) Took place in Germanic lands of Holy Roman Empire Peace of Augsburg still left some division Catholics vs. Lutherans [still wanted control] Many German states adopted Calvinism Phases of the War Bohemian Phase 1618-25; Habsburgs own territories Protestants = unhappy with Ferdianand rebel (may 1618) throw 2 government officials and secretary out the window Catholics = Saved by Mary; Protestants
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The four stages of the Thirty Years’ War‚ which was fought mostly in the Holy Roman Empire (modern Germany)‚ involved nearly all of the major powers of Europe‚ and was a war that used religion as a cover-up for politics. The war caused the demise of the Holy Roman Empire‚ and the rise of France as the new power in Europe. During the war new technologies also were used. The Thirty Year’s War was ended by the peace of Westphalia in 1648. Before the war‚ the Holy Roman Empire already began to
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appointed by the Habsburgs) and their secretary out the window. This incident became known as the Defenestration of Prague and was the official beginning of the Thirty Years’ War. Even though none of them died‚ having landed in a pile of manure‚ this incident started a chain reaction of events that railed almost the whole of Europe for 30 years. In 1617 Ferdinand II is crowned King of Bohemia‚ but in 1619 the Protestants crown Fredrick V to counteract Ferdinand’s counter-reformations. Ferdinand trades
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Criminal Justice In The Next 50 Years Jon Scott CRJ 201 Introduction to Criminal Justice Daniel Malvin 5 March 2011 This week are tasked to discuss three subject in criminal justice that will change in the next fifty years. I have chosen to discuss police technology in police vehicle‚ less-lethal weapons‚ and cybercrime. I’m going to discuss if what changes have already happened in the last several years and was is expected in the future. The question if these changes will be beneficial or detrimental
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charismatic Ferris Bueller once said‚ “Life moves pretty fast. If you don’t stop and look around once in awhile‚ you could miss it.” Right now I am making many choices that could influence my life forever. That is a lot for an 17-year-old to take on. However‚ In 30 years I will most likely be in the same boat as my parents. I’ll probably be trying to send my children through college‚ and making sure they have everything they need to make it in the world. However‚ what about my life then? Will I consider
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How much can change in seven months? People normally do not think about it‚ because who would like to disappear for such a long time? Anna had to deal with this kind of experience few times in her life. The first time was when she left for the exchange program to the United States as a teenager and then had to come back to the reality like nothing happened. But this time it was different‚ she did not make this decision and had absolutely no control over her life. The news about internationally known
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The technology has one of the biggest development for the last years. A recent survey says that 95% of people will use gadgets in 2020. Evolution of technology has really changed the world: from the industry to the modern people’s lifestyle.R The first cellphone was created by Martin cooper in 1983 and cost almost $4000.This cellphone weighed in at 2.5 pounds and had a battery life of 20 minutes. So don’t complain about your smartphone battery life now. 7 hours is much better than 20 minutes‚ especially
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Role of teacher Role of teacher Teachers play an important role in fostering the intellectual and social development of children during their formative years. The education that students acquire is key to determining the future of those students. Whether in elementary or high schools or in private or public schools‚ teachers provide the tools and the environment for their students to develop into responsible adults. Teachers act as facilitators or coaches‚ using classroom presentations or individual
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Role of Teacher in Enhancing Learning Achievement of Child & Emphasis on Teacher Skill Development‚ Knowledge Building and ICT By Nilay Ranjan Naimur Rahman Introduction The role of education in improving the choice and quality of lives‚ enhancing social and economic productivity‚ and initiating the process of empowerment and redistribution of resources is well-documented in the past fifty eight years of research. Despite India’s commitment to provide “free and compulsory education for all children
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