the Peace of Westphalia in 1648 ended the Thirty Years’ War and brought about the formation of the independent Dutch Republic‚ a coalition of the seven provinces of the Netherlands. During the mid 17th century‚ the Dutch became the wealthiest and most active trading and shipbuilding people in Europe. By dominating most trading routes in the Baltic and Atlantic Seas‚ the Dutch Republic earned recognition as an influential nation. This booming economy would eventually encounter challenges during the
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I. History of Brazil The Federative Republic of Brazil‚ located in South America‚ is the largest country in Latin America and the fifth-largest country in the world (Burns‚ 1993). The roots leading to the establishment of the federative republic began more than half a millennium ago. In 1500‚ a Portuguese expedition left Portugal headed for the southern tip of Africa‚ to sail around the Cape of Good Hope and then go north to India (Skidmore‚ 1999). However‚ the lead ship‚ commanded by Pedro Álvares
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Learning about the choices people made during the Weimar Republic‚ the rise of the Nazi Party‚ and the Holocaust can teach us about the power and the impact of the choices we make today. These three events were a big part of history‚ and impacted several parts of Europe as well as the rest of the world. Learning about the choices made during the Weimar Republic teaches us about how these types of decisions can change how a nation is run‚ the choices made during the rise of the Nazi Party can teach
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ESSAY – PHILOSOPHICAL THOUGHT – [4- C ] The body should be considered as a path of success rather than a prison The scene began fist with the meeting of Echecrates and Phaedo talking about the last day of Socrates. Phaedo who was there explains in details what happened in that day. He began by saying that the day before they heard the guardian saying that the ship that Athens sent to Delos arrived. This ship explains the delay that occurred between the trial and the death of Socrates‚ indeed
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Period 1 Dutch Republic D.B.Q. In the middle of the seventeenth century‚ the Dutch Republic‚ made up of seven provinces‚ dominated international trade. However‚ from 1650 to 1713‚ the Dutch started facing military conflicts with other countries across Europe. These conflicts threatened Dutch security‚ unity‚ and prosperity. Amsterdam was the leading banking and trading center in Europe. There were three main trade routes from the Dutch Republic. The Dutch traded slaves‚ spices
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GCSE History Revision Notes - Germany Weimar - strengths and weaknesses The Weimar Republic After Germany lost the First World War‚ the Kaiser fled and a new democratic government of Germany was declared in February 1919 at the small town of Weimar. It was too dangerous to make a declaration in Berlin where there had just been a revolt by a Communist group called the Spartacists. STRENGTHS • A Bill of Rights guaranteed every German citizen freedom of speech and religion‚ and equality
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India in the year 1962‚ some of his fans requested him that they intended to celebrate Sep. 5 his birthday. Dr. Radhakrishanan said‚ “Instead of celebrating my birthday separately‚ it would be my proud privilege if Sep. 5 is celebrated as Teachers’ Day”. Dr. Sarvapalli Radhakrishanan was born on Sep.5‚ 1888 at Tirutani‚ a small temple town-north-west of Chennai. He started his career as a teacher and served as the President of India. He was awarded to a scholarship to study at the Madras Christian
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April 22‚ 2013 Narrative Essay My very best day was‚ when I was visiting India for the first time in seven years. I was born and raised in India‚ but ever since living in United States for seven years it was the first time I was visiting India. After living in United States‚ for this long time and visiting India was very exciting. I was planning this trip ever since February 2012. It was a very different experience. It wasn’t anything at all like I was expecting‚ but it was more surprising. I
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The Dominican Republic is a Caribbean nation that shares the island of Hispaniola with Haiti to the west‚ and San Juan to the east. It is located in the islands of North America. The Dominican Republic takes Representative Democracy. The president of the Dominican Republic is both Head of State‚ and Head of government‚ of a multi-party system. Executive power is exercised by the government. Dominican Republic’s chief exports are worth $6.161 Billion‚ their export goods for example are; ferronickel
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I chose to write about The Dominican Republic because it has a lot of meaning to me. I visit The Dominican Republic every year with my family. I first went to The Dominican Republic when I was in 9th grade with my best friend and her family. Her family originated there and it was where she was born‚ when she was ten she moved to the United States. Growing up I heard about where her family came from and this amazing country that meant so much to my friend. I never knew that it was a third world country
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