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    Why War?

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    Why War? Is war inevitable? It appears that the answer to this question is yes. However‚ war is unpredictable and must be studied based on individual circumstances‚ actions taken‚ and reactions. States disagree with each other on many subjects and conflicts arise often. To answer this question‚ we must first examine the causes of a conflict‚ evaluate the outcome and determine any alternatives that may exist. Then we can analyze some alternative theoretical outcomes compared to the actual

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    different politically‚ artistically‚ socially and in terms of class distinction. So‚ Han China and classical Athens were different in terms of politics mainly by their types of government. Classical Athens had a democracy‚ stated in document four. As Pericles put it‚ “its administration is in the hands‚ not of a few‚ but of the whole peoples [Doc. 4]”. Any citizen of Athens was allowed into the Athenian Assembly‚ in which members may speak of anything they wish (provided they could handle and control

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    came to be‚ after the death of Julius Caesar. In the play‚ Julius Caesar‚ written by William Shakespeare‚ Marc Antony says one of the most persuasive and dearful speeches that made the Roman citizens rethink their decision. In Marc Antony’s funeral oration‚ he used the three persuasive appeals‚ Logos‚ Pathos‚ and Ethos. March 15‚ 44 B.C.‚ the Romans had just learned their leader had been assassinated by Brutus‚ a dear friend and noble men for Julius Caesar. In the middle of Brutus’s speech‚ Antony brings

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    On Monday July 5th‚ 1852‚ Frederick Douglass captivated his audience at Corinthian Hall in Rochester‚ New York with one of the most powerful antislavery orations ever delivered‚ “What to the Slave Is the Fourth of July?”1 As an African American and former slave himself‚ Douglass was a crucial component to the Civil Rights movement and the abolishment of slavery. His concern for equal rights sprouted as early as twelve years old‚ often listening to debates among free blacks in Baltimore‚ as well as

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    Athens War Research Paper

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    individual more than the city and this made their imperialism possible. This freedom will create en energy in the city but will lead to problems and decline for Athens. Athens will have troubles with factions and the internal conflicts that come with. Pericles will be able to prolong the problems for Athens. He was able to do this by appealing to the passion and love for glory and the need for ultimate devotion. These more individualistic people will be able to connect with something other than themselves

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    Athens Vs Han China Essay

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    more unified nation than Greece. Greece was made of many city-states that fought between themselves more often than they fought together. But despite their disputes‚ Greece had managed to produce many talented philosophers and historians‚ such as Pericles‚ Sophocles‚ Socrates‚ and Plato. Many historians think it was because of the Greek political system. The following document will compare and contrast Ancient Athens and Han China and show how different the two nations really are using facts about

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    is wrong‚ these ideas have be taught to us and have helped to shape our behavior. Therefore‚ Socrates’ belief that virtuous qualities are not emitted to others opposes an intrinsic fact that is exemplified by people such as Pericles in the dialogue. The mere fact that Pericles was trying to educate Cleinias demonstrates of how fathers or guardians aim to teach their children virtue and instill in them the qualities that make them outstanding

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    The Greeks: Crucible of Civilization is a documentary and TV series about the rises and falls of Athens. Liam Neeson narrates throughout the documentary of the civilization of ancient Greece. The filmmaker Anthony Geffen covered both the fourth and fifth centuries B.C. Actors were also used to portray historical events and people during this period. The documentary starts with the history of Athens beginning with the rule of Peisistratos whom transformed the city. He needed allies‚ in that way his

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    were forced to work for their conquerors. * Ephor- One of the five men elected each year in ancient Sparta who were responsible for the education of youth and the conduct of all citizens. Section 3 Terms * Age of Pericles- The period between 461 and 429 B.C. when Pericles dominated Athenian politics and Athens reached the height of its powers. * Direct Democracy- A system of government in which the people participate directly in government decision making through mass meeting. * Ostracism-

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    The Renaissance

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    These novel ideas shaped the standards and outlooks of European society in many ways. Several of these ways included new tendencies towards secularism‚ humanism‚ and classicism. Through famous political writings and literature of the time‚ such as Oration on the Dignity of Man by Pico della Mirandola‚ The Prince by Niccolo Machiavelli‚ The Decameron by Giovanni Boccaccio‚ and The Abbot and the Learned Woman by Desiderius Eramus‚ it is clear to see secularism‚ humanism‚ and classicism exemplified.

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