In the 19th century‚ London England experienced many tragedies. The rise in industrialization in many cities resulted in an increase in population and a decrease in living standards. These two factors were prime contributors to the generally unsanitary conditions that the majority of citizens were faced with during this time period. These unsanitary conditions caused many different diseases and illnesses. One of these diseases was cholera‚ a disease characterised by diarrhea and vomiting‚ which can
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The First Triumvirate between Gaius Julius Caesar‚ Gnaius Pompeius Magnus (Pompey) and Marcus Licinius Crassus contributed to the fall of the Roman Republic by undermining the Senate‚ which was unable to effectively deal with an expanding and diverse empire. This was affected by the triumvirate appealing directly to popular assemblies‚ because their alliance conflicted directly with the conservative Optimates‚ who refused to change with Rome’s expansion. Though ultimately because each triumvir‚ being
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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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2166 SYNOPSIS “I transferred the Republic from my power to the dominion of the senate and people of Rome” Did Augustus Restore The Republic? Augustus clearly made an impression in European history achieving much‚ conquering many and controlling the majority‚ he did not restore the republic. Adopting a piecemeal strategy‚ Augustus gradually silenced potential threats to his ambitions to control the Roman Empire under the semblance of restoring the Republic. Deceitful in masking his intent‚ Augustus
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late 19th century and early 20th century‚ America engaged in acts of imperialism that left the country forever changed. This imperialism period was made up of nations expanding their influence and power to other countries around the world through diplomacy or military force. Along with other countries‚ the United States gained a bigger influence and authority in foreign places. The United States wanted to imperialize because the country was threatened by other foreign countries‚ such as Spain‚ and America
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Trans-Atlantic slave trade‚ being white Europeans who were both slaves and slave owners‚ depending on which way the political and economic winds were blowing from the seventeenth century onwards. From the ruled to the rulers the Irish played a significant and almost universal role in the Trans-Atlantic slave trade and their story is one which is deserving of a greater knowledge both at home in Ireland but also worldwide. In relation to the question‚ what is certain is that during two centuries of the Atlantic
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there was a struggle to see who would claim North America. In the 18th century‚ Spain‚ France‚ and England were all trying to win control of North America. Spain already had control over Florida‚ and France maintained its reign of the northern and central areas. The Frances interest in fur trade and England’s concern over their tobacco crop caused the inclination for more land that led to clashes between the two countries. England won this struggle for many reasons‚ some of which were: its ability to
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Trade and commerce‚ whether international or domestic‚ has always been essential to civilisations worldwide. Where one country may be lacking necessary goods and luxuries‚ another can provide due to their own self sufficiency in natural resources. Trade was a necessity for ancient Egyptians because it provided them with the resources and luxuries they required for a variety of purposes – religious‚ domestic‚ economic‚ agricultural‚ aesthetic purposes‚ etc. Egypt was a major centre of both import
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When the 20th century returned‚ the United States found itself at a crossroads. After winning the Spanish-American War in 1898‚ the nation acquired overseas territories such as the Philippines‚ Puerto Rico‚ and Guam. While supporters of imperialism argued that expansion would spread democracy and civilization‚ the reality was far different. By expanding their control over foreign lands without the consent of their people‚ the US rejected its founding principles of independence‚ freedom‚ and democracy
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How democratic was the Roman Republic in the 1st Century BC? By Joe Harris F6 Plan – 1500 words Introduction: 150 words Para 1: 250 words – Tribunes: Peoples voice in the tribunes/stripped under sulla Para 2: 250 words – Democratic institutions: voting‚ law courts Para 3: 250 words – Biased towards the aristocracy Para 4: 250 words – corruption/ voting syndicates Para 5: 250 words – relative to other empires of the time Conclusion: 150 words Introduction: The definition of a democracy:
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