How far do you agree with the view that superpower misjudgements account for the development of the Cold War in the years 1945-1948? It is reasonable to suggest that it was indeed superpower misjudgements that led to developments in the Cold War in the the years 1945-1948‚ as it is suggested in both source 7 and source 8‚ however other factors may be more prominent than the misjudgements of the superpowers‚ such as the legacy left by World War 2‚ as it is suggested in source 9. The suggestion of
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The system of tsarism was based on the idea of absolute authority‚ where the Tsar - God’s chosen leader‚ possessed “unlimited executive‚ legislative and judicial power” (Perfect‚ Ryan and Sweeney‚ Reinventing Russia‚ A Study in Revolution). This system though had its flaws‚ for example allowing such an immense authority to the Tsar‚ caused their words to be law and were not to be questioned. The Tsar though was also to blame for the collapse of the autocratic system as Russia was a very large nation
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“Guns‚ Germs‚ and Steel‚” by Jared Diamond is without a doubt a very interesting read that gives you a different perspective about history. The main thesis of the book involves Diamond trying to answer Yali’s question “Why is it that you white people developed so much cargo and brought it to New Guinea‚ but we black people had little cargo of our own?” Diamond is able to answer Yali’s question with the title of the book guns‚ germs‚ and steel. He believed that these three factors are the main reasons
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Yes‚ I do agree that technology is more of a boon than a bane to society.Technology has evolved over the years and revolutionized our lives.There are many types of technology like information technology‚ biotechnology and medical technology. One of the most influential technologies is medical technology. Medical technology is the application of science and technology to improve the management of health conditions.It has contributed greatly to the society as it can save lives and increase chances
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‘FANTASY STORIES AND FANTASY FILMS MERELY SERVE AS A MEANS OF ESCAPISM.’ DO YOU AGREE? Q: Do you agree? T: Arts (literary/media) K: Fantasy stories & films; merely; escapism Introduction: Imagine getting whisked away into Neverland where you never have to grow up. Or envision getting transported into an extraordinary land called Pandora where you fly with pointy-eared archers who live in harmony with nature on Mountain Banshees. Indeed‚ fantasy stories and films have the power to transport
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The Conservative Party which was leaded by Winston Churchill (1951-55) and Anthony Eden (1955-57) and Harold Macmillan (1957-63) between the years 1951-59 wanted‚ according to their manifesto in 1951‚ to stop all further nationalisation. The Iron and Steel Act will be repealed and the Steel industry allowed resuming its achievements of the war and post-war years. To supervise prices and development we shall revive‚ if necessary with added powers‚ the former Iron and Steel Board representing the State
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Navigation Acts Why do you agree with the Navigation Act? Under the Navigation Acts passed by the British Parliament‚ there was a series of 29 laws under which all goods being sent to America had to be first shipped to England where the ships had to pay heavy tax. To be precise‚ the Navigation Acts were a series of laws framed in a way to favor the English shipbuilding and restrict trade and commerce competition from England’s commercial competitors‚ especially the Dutch. The Navigation Act played
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In President John F. Kennedy’s Inaugural Address‚ he provided what is quite possibly one of his most famous quotes: "My fellow Americans‚ ask not what your country can do for you -- ask what can you do for your country." This was followed up by‚ "My fellow citizens of the world‚ ask not what America will do for you‚ but what together we can do for the freedom of man." Exactly 44 years after Kennedy’s Inaugural address‚ it might be worthwhile to revisit the implications of this statement. Can
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GNI is the best measure of a countries development to what extent do you think this is true The Gross national income (GNI) is the total domestic and foreign output claimed by residents of a country‚ consisting of gross domestic product (GDP) plus factor incomes earned by foreign residents‚ minus income earned in the domestic economy by non-residents. GNI is based on ownership‚ and GDP is based on location. The income groupings use GNI per capita since they follow the same methodology used by the
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You are what you drive When you see different people driving different cars on the roads‚ will you give yourself a second to think whether there is something relationship between the certain cars and the drivers’ personality? There is a theory that people who drive certain cars share personality traits. Generally speaking‚ our choices may say something about our values and interests. To some extent‚ women tend to buy smaller cars and men are likely to buy larger cars. But there are many other
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