Was the British Industrial Revolution good or bad for the society and the currency of the country? Was it worth all of it? This could go both ways. It could be good for making steam engines‚ and factories to produce objects more quickly. It could be bad for the pollution that was put of the factories and the waste that was dumped in rivers and landfills. It has good and bad but mostly good. The industrial revolution was a time in the 18th and 19th century where machines and all sorts of technology
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4. How did the Industrial Revolution give rise to new philosophies? The Industrial Revolution began in Great Britain because social‚ political‚ and agricultural conditions there were particularly favorable at that time. More importantly a stable govt. in Britain meant that monarchs and aristocrats were less likely by chance to seize income or impose taxes on people. As a result‚ earnings were safer‚ and ambitious businessmen could gain wealth‚ social status‚ and power more easily than in other
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How successful was Edward the confessor in dealing with his problems? By Daniel Beer Edward the Confessor did not really solve or deal with his problems as King of England very well. Edward the Confessor was a strong but often ruthless Monarch. He managed to restore the Royal authority of the House of Wessex‚ which had been weakened after years of Danish rule. In his early years Edward restored the traditional strong monarchy‚ showing himself as vigorous and ambitious man. Edward’s reputation has
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How serious was opposition to Henry VIII’s religious changes? To an extent‚ Opposition to the religious reforms by Henry VIII wasn’t overly serious‚ the opposition did have some potential to cause damage but the danger was never severe enough to undermine the Tudor dynasty or threaten the omnipotent once of the “Most Christian King”. Opposition was only as serious as the support it had‚ which is why The Pilgrimage of Grace of 1536 was the most dangerous form of opposition. Henry ensured that disapproval
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of the natural world in different ways. “How the World Was Made” is an excellent example of a creation myth because it supports social customs‚ explains elements of the natural world‚ and also gives an account of how the land came to be. For example‚ the sun was placed just above the ground but “it was too hot this way‚ and Tsiska’gïlï’‚ the Red Crawfish‚ has his shell scorched a bright red‚ so that his meat was spoiled; and the Cherokee do not eat it” (“How the World”). This is an example of a social
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However‚ although it is evident that the Industrial Revolution had resulted in political changes‚ economic and social facets of the world were also considerably affected. The economic and social changes contributed towards a domino effect that eventually affected politics. The technological developments achieved by the Industrial Revolution had facilitated trading activities that affected the balance of power amongst the European powers as well as the political structure of nations. Economic strength
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The American revolution was a turning point in history because it was a great unshackle‚ not just for the colonists but for all of mankind. The revolution made a firm commitment to the principle of being a nation of laws‚ and not of men. This radical commitment to govern with equality and transparent laws was a bold idea that would serve to solidify America as “a beacon on the summit of the mountain‚ to which all the inhabitants of the earth may turn their eyes for a marvelous and saving light‚ till
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The Glorious revolution was neither glorious nor revolutionary. Discuss. The term “Glorious Revolution” is used to describe the peaceful way in which Parliament asserted its rights over the monarchy in 1688. To discuss whether it was glorious or revolutionary the definition of each of these words must be fully understood. Can these events be seen as honourable and great‚ even though revolutionary refers to a forcible overthrow of a government or social order? Some historians could suggest that
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To What Extent Was Pitt’s Repressive Policy The Main Reason For His Success In Resisting The Radical Challenge Of 1801? During his administration‚ Pitt proved his worth as a successful and capable prime minister. His approach to his duty was far reaching and effective and his repressive legislation was paramount to his success in resisting the radical challenge in 1801 and Pitt the reformer became Pitt the reactionary. The fall of the main prison and palace‚ the Bastille‚ in Paris sparked the
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of freedom sparked by suppression of “the people” led to resistance and revolution. Most importantly the change of one country was able to inspire another to do the same. On July 4‚ 1776 America gained independence from Great Britain and soon followed the start of the French revolution. In 1789 France was under bankruptcy from excessive spending of their king‚ therefore the storming of the Bastille signaled their revolution. Furthermore‚ the influence of America on France can be explained through
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