The purpose of the Spanish - American war was to grant independence of Cuba from Spain. The United States also had a lot to gain from getting involved and helping Cuban gain independence. Cuba wanted a self-government. They were not satisfied under Spanish control. They wanted control of the export of their lands resources. Not only did they want to control their import and export of goods‚ but they did not want to pay Spain taxes on what they felt was rightful theirs. Cubans hardships gained Americans
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Europe Day Celebrating the creation of the European Union. Europe Day commemorates 9 May 1950‚ when the then French Foreign Minister Robert Schuman presented his proposal on the creation of an organised Europe‚ to help maintain peaceful relations between European countries. This proposal‚ known as the ’Schuman declaration’‚ is considered to be the act that created what is now the European Union. Today‚ the 9th of May has become a European symbol (Europe Day) which‚ along with the flag‚ the
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Bullfighting is a festive event presenting the Spanish tradition that results in the death of the bull or bullfighter. According to source 1‚ the bull is "fighting for its life and dies after a process of birth‚ growth and preparation." These violent events are allowed in eight countries (source 4) and are believed to have taught a beautiful art to entertain. Bullfighting should continue to be allowed because it conserves the audience’s presence and preserves the culture of its origin. Bullfighting
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traditional spectacle of Spanish countries in which one or more bulls are baited and usually killed by a bullfighter. It is often called a blood sport but followers of the spectacle regard say it is a fine art and not a sport as there are no elements of competition in the proceedings. Bullfighting is banned in most countries‚ and has been banned more recently in some countries and regions with long histories with the event. Bullfighting was banned in 2010 in some the Spanish region. This means that
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RESISTANCE TO SPANISHIMPOSED INSTITUTIONS The Spanish institutions of taxation‚ forced labor‚ galleon trade‚ indulto de comercio‚ and monopolies were persistent irritants that cause Filipino to revolt.. AMONG THE MAJOR REBELLIONS BELONGING TO THIS CLASS WERE: Late 16th century led by Magalat The Sumoroy The Caraga revolts in the 17th century The revolt of Magtañaga‚ Palaris and Silang Samal mutiny in the 18th century Ambaristo revolt in the first decade of the 19th century REVOLT
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with the adaptation of the Chinese magnetic compass. It was utilized by Portuguese sailors‚ such as Vasco da Gama‚ who found an all water route to India and traded in the port of Calicut. The caravel ship made it possible for the Portuguese and the Spanish to travel long distances with speed. The caravel is often attributed to having been the technology that helped lead to the colonization of the Americas. It was used by Christopher Columbus who sailed for King Ferdinand and Queen Isabella of Spain
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extremes (including killing) to have their empire‚ the glory‚ that they wanted so badly to have. “The story of the Spanish warriors…is also a story of remarkable brutality and greed. The conquistadores subjugated and‚ in some areas (through a combination of warfare and disease)‚ almost exterminate the native populations. In this horrible way‚ they made possible the creation of a vast Spanish empire in the New World.” (17). The English were motivated to go to the New World in order to find a new life and
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The Day of the Dead (Día de los Muertos in Spanish) is a holiday celebrated mainly in Mexico and by people of Mexican heritage (and others) living in the United States and Canada. The holiday focuses on gatherings of family and friends to pray for and remember friends and relatives who have died. The celebration occurs on the 1st and 2nd of November‚ in connection with the Catholic holy days of All Saints ’ Day and All Souls ’ Day which take place on those days. Traditions include building private
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The final attempt to implement anarchism at a national level occurred in the Spanish civil war and is often cited as a legend within anarchist mythology‚ containing a various grouping of anarchists‚ liberals‚ socialists and Communists. As Eric Blair aka George Orwell‚ who served with the Trotskyist POUM division remarked in Homage to Catalonia and after the initial euphoria had worn off; ‘’’’. Orwell‚ a confirmed socialist‚ later retracted his youthful radicalism when the reality of Stalinism dawned
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After over 300 years under Spanish colonization‚ Filipinos taste the sweetness of independence and freedom for the past 115 years. June 12‚ 1898. This is the fruitful outcome of the sacrifices of countless freedom fighters and it is note-able that majority of those great souls made the supreme sacrifice and laid their lives to get the nation free from the foreign yoke. Now‚ we will never feel thirsty for freedom. We will never bleed and cry in frustration. For at last we are one sovereign state
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