rational causes for their rebellions. However‚ the American Revolution was not an example of this. In fact it was quite the opposite. The American Revolution was not a group underprivileged‚ misunderstood‚ misrepresented‚ or oppressed people. These were a group of privileged‚ successful‚ and powerful people who lived in one of the most promising places of the world. The thing about them is that they wanted more power faster than it was being given to them. And because of this they orchestrated one
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Auschwitz-Birkenau was operating‚ the allies (The United States‚ Britain and Soviets) were well informed about the atrocities occurring at these camps‚ but failed to send support. World leaders had knowledge about the genocide and mass murder in early 1940s as it began to unfold around the world but did nothing about it. Winston Churchill‚ and Franklin Roosevelt presented as speech to give a public warning to Germans in 1942 after Germany announced the execution of Jewish civilians‚ but this was the most support
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“Animal Farm”. However‚ he also wrote short works such as “Shooting an elephant”. George Orwell was placed in a difficult situation on deciding whether to shoot the elephant in order to protect others. Regardless of which side he acted on‚ he would still have others wishing he would have acted the opposite way. I believe George Orwell was not justified in killing the elephant‚ because the elephant was no longer aggressive‚ he killed it to avoid looking like a fool in front of the town‚ and he shot
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bomb‚ named “Little Boy”‚ was dropped over Hiroshima‚ Japan. There were reasons for this act against Japan‚ one of which having to do with Russia. These included strategic‚ moral‚ and political reasons that would benefit the US in the war and ultimately help them win. The US also wanted this to end World War 2. As we look back on this historical event‚ many would argue if dropping the atomic bomb was the right choice. Strategically and politically‚ Truman was justified in dropping the bomb‚ but morally
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On Friday‚ November 6th‚ President Obama announced his rejection of the application for the completion of the Keystone XL oil pipeline. After many years of consideration‚ Obama announced his rejection saying “The pipeline would not have made a serious impact on…the American people’s prospects for the future‚" and “[It] would not make a meaningful long-term contribution to our economy.” President Obama’s announcement falls in line with recent environmental actions from him‚ such as with Mount Denali
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Plato`s Defence of Socrates: Retribution In the Defence of Socrates the citizens of Athens condemned Socrates to death. I will explain and evaluate the prophecy that was given before his death. His prophecy held that the citizens of Athens would be harmed by Socrates` death more than he will be. I will explain Socrates reasoning behind his belief that the citizens of Athens will be harmed by Socrates’ death. I will also explain how he attempts to convince them that death is not evil but instead
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It was unjustified for Clytaemnestra to murder Agamemnon on the basis of revenge for their daughter Iphigenia because of how long it had been‚ the fact that it was done for the greater good and because of Clytaemnestras’ infidelity to Agamemnon. This is summed up elegantly by the chorus of old men when they say to Clytaemnestra‚ “…And You‚ innocent of his murder? And who could swear to that? and how?...” (A‚ 1534-35). One reads very early on in the book of Agamemnon that “Ten years gone‚ ten to
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Britain attempted to control through mercantilism and tried to increase tax on colonies‚ which resulted in the resistance from colonies. This eventually led to the outbreak of fighting to declare independence. The Britains believed in achieving a favorable balance of trade‚ they wanted the colonies to be prosperous because they wanted all of the exports to come straight to Britain and for the other colonies to receive a small portion of goods. Britain wanted to make as much money as possible out
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According to Plato‚ there is a manifold of reasons as to why Socrates was on trial. The Athenians believed Socrates as guilty of blasphemy‚ investigating concepts that failed to acknowledge the presence of gods‚ as well as‚ corrupting the youth. Socrates was on trial for the accusations made specifically by three men of the community. Oppressed for the poets‚ the first accuser was Meletus. A young poet himself‚ Meletus was dismayed with Socrates’ scant opinion. He arraigned Socrates for corrupting
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The bombardment of Pearl Harbor is seen as significant not solely because of its level of catastrophe‚ but also considering the fact that it caused Americans to join together in a war effort. Before‚ Pearl Harbor‚ the country was divided due to the fact that not all Americans wanted to be a part of World War II; however‚ after Pearl Harbor‚ the decision to go to war became unanimous. Pearl Harbor motivated Americans to fight for what they believed in‚ even after World War I debilitated them of most
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