This is a sequence of Greek governments that were defined by Aristotle: monarchies‚ oligarchies‚ tyrannies‚ and democracies. Many places in Greece began with these government systems‚ from monarchies to oligarchies‚ to tyrannies‚ and finally to democracies. However‚ there were plenty of areas that were using different systems‚ resulting with many city-states that never did become democracies or tyrannies at all. In the beginning‚ Athens was governed by a monarchy‚ rule by one person. Soldiers handpicked
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could speak and vote in the assembly usually with a simple show of hands” (Cartwright‚ 2013). This gave power to the people‚ for the people‚ and by the people to have their voices heard‚ not by a minor group of people but by people as a whole. Tyranny‚ a word that we are too familiar with throughout history with examples such as Hitler‚ Kim dynasty in North Korea‚ Mao in China‚ and many others. This form of government usually refers to one ruler who took power from the state in an unconstitutional
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"self-evident." Not needing to be demonstrated or explained; obvious. 8. Find and write the meaning to the phrase "absolute despotism." Jefferson says it is the "right and duty" of mankind to fight this "absolute despotism." Why? Absolute power or control; tyranny. He is saying the King has too much power over the colonies and he is saying it is their right to revolt and fight the tyrant King. 9. Compare the tone or attitude expressed towards the British people with that towards King George III. List and explain
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by one man for the common good) | TYRANNY ( rule by one man in his own interest) | ARISTOCRACY ( rule by a few for the common good) | OLIGARCHY ( rule by the few in their own interest) | POLITY/DEMOCRACY ( rule by the many for the common good) | MOBOCRACY ( rule by the many in their own interest) | Aristotle later ranks them in order of goodness‚ with monarchy the best‚ aristocracy the next best‚ then polity/democracy‚ mobocracy‚ oligarchy‚ and the tyranny. People in Western societies are used
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discussing monarchy‚ aristocracy‚ tyranny‚ oligarchy‚ and democracy as forms of government in ancient Greek city-states and will provide my opinion of the results of those experiments in governmental rule. The Forms of Government in Ancient Greece Monarchies are governments where men known as kings‚ who assume power from an elective process or assume their role via blood right‚ rule over the general populace ("The Rise of Democracy"‚ n.d.). The
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Winston Churchill In perhaps his most moving speech during World War II‚ British Prime Minister Winston Churchill delivered this address in the House of Commons on June 18‚ 1940‚ vowing to lead the British people in a fight against the Nazis‚ Winston Churchill’s: Their finest hour‚ rallied the British nation in mounting a formidable defense against the Nazi’s control. Churchill is able to do this through his tone‚ organization and syntax. Winston Churchill was perhaps one of the greatest public
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AHIS100 Essay Topic: How did Pisistratus and his sons use religion to solidify support for their government at Athens? In Ancient Greece religion was a tool used for many different reasons‚ whether it was to explain the creation of the universe or to explain the occurrences of nature. Religion was a very important aspect of Greek society and culture and through ritualistic practises it allows communities to unify in a common goal to please the Gods. Among the many emperors and tyrants of Athens
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Manos Mathew English 206 Prof D.S. "Common Sense" is an argumentative essay written by Thomas Paine. This essay was distributed as pamphlets during the early beginnings of the American Revolution to incite and make the Americans aware of the British control of the freedom of American citizens. Written in 1776 by Anonymous‚ Paine tried to explain to the Americans why they should come together in unity and revolt against the tyrannical power of Great Britain. Paine uses an argumentative style of
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for the American colonists to proclaim freedom from Great Britain’s oppressor‚ King George III. American colonists had been suffering for many years when this important document was drafted. King George III had pushed the colonists into a state of tyranny and most decided it was time to start an independent nation under a different type of government. Jefferson focused his piece toward many audiences. He wanted not only King George III and the British Parliament to know the American’s feelings‚ but
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Manhattan Center for Science and Math High School 280 Pleasant Avenue New York‚ New York 10029 Tele # (212) 876-4639 – Fax # (212) 348-1167 J. David Jimenez‚ Principal Daniel Albetta‚ Assistant Principal Mr. Musialik‚ Social Studies Department Email: DMusialik@schools.nyc.gov 2014-2015 School Year Congratulations! You have been accepted into the Advanced Placement United States History Course for the 2014-2015
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