Assignment 1: 1. In 1957 the EU was fashioned to elevate the living standards of its members by encouraging peace‚ democracy and equality for the countries that had joined the partnership. Its aims were to end war and repair the division of the European continent. It has become a unique economic and political partnership consisting of 27 European countries with around 500 million inhabitants (see figure 1 in appendix). This map shows the 27 (coloured)
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The thirteen colonies that joined together to become the United States of America were but a part of the first British Empire. They were the product of a broad and dramatic expansion of England that began with the establishment of “plantations” in Ireland during the reign of Queen Elizabeth I and reached a peak with the conquest of Canada and the extension of British influence over India during the 1760s. In the New World alone at the time of the American Revolution Britain had close to two dozen
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Essay-Focus on Britain. Does it make any sense to still “Focus on Britain” in contemporary times? Discuss the case for and against. This essay will illustrate as to whether in todays’ modern society it still makes sense to focus on Britain alone. It will do this by discussing the cases for and against each point considering important factors such as globalisation‚ traditionalism and multiculturalism. The debate as to whether or not the idea to focus solely on Britain is wise is one that has
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colonists government themselves? 2. How did the policy of salutary neglect benefit the colonies and Great Britain? Political life in the colonies Why did molasses matter? Molasses Act of 1733 Goal: the law which control the smugglers who made life much harder for British customs officials trying to enforce trade laws The reason why molasses are important: rum which was the most popular drink in the colonies. Function: the Molasses Act made the colonists furious. Consequence: smuggling became
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differences between bars in Vietnam and pubs in Britain. In Vietnam‚ because of foreign culture’s influences‚ bars have been recently appeared as a new sort of entertainment. Bars in Vietnam have played a role as pubs in Britain. They are the places where people go to relax‚ talk together‚ enjoy drinks‚ and dance. However‚ there are some differences between Vietnamese bars and British pubs‚ which depend on their country’s culture. This paper will show several main differences between bas in Vietnam
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Huckleberry Finn’s Relation To The Civil War Throughout the novel‚ The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn‚ one major theme that stands out is racism. The Civil War‚ which was the war between the north and south over the idea of slavery and federal authority versus states’ rights‚ started in 1861 and conclusively ended in 1865. Nonetheless‚ Mark Twain published the book in 1885. Even after the end of the Civil War America still faced complications with racism and the repercussions of slavery. The
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Virginia Colony versus Massachusetts Colony Throughout the 17th century‚ the New World was being developed and the colonies were being formed. Two of these newly founded colonies were Virginia and Massachusetts. Between the two colonies‚ there were many similarities as a result of similar backgrounds of those who founded and were running the colonies. Although there are many reasons as to why people‚ the majority being from Europe‚ fled to the colonies‚ there are also multiple different aspects of
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and French Media "Whoever controls the media controls the minds”‚ said Jim Morrison. The media has definitely marked the current generation as it has an enormous power and effect on the nations. Nowadays‚ the media affects the way the audience thinks and behaves more than it has ever done. Enhanced by the technological advancement‚ especially the rise of Internet‚ the link between mass media and the public opinion has begun to change to become similar around the world. Moroccan and French media
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Life in the Chesapeake Colonies The first successful British colonization of the Americas was in the Chesapeake area and anchored by Jamestown which was founded in 1607. The original colonists nearly didn’t make it‚ as it was a very difficult life for them. Moreover‚ the colonists founded many relationships that were both good and bad with various other groups so that they could make it through those first years. With great will and sheer luck the area has thrived‚ becoming the heart of the
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England than they did to their neighboring colonies. It wasn’t until after the French and Indian War that the colonies started to feel unified in a way. Then with the addition of harsh tax acts and policies the colonists started to question being a part of the British Empire. These acts without the colonist’s consent started to stir up ideas about actually becoming an independent nation and revolting against their English rulers. The French and Indian War had both positive and negative effects on
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