While imperialism can bring social and economic growth it can also be taken too far leading to a power struggle. Smaller countries can be taken advantage of. Thus‚ others needing a justification for their actions. Countries can feel dominated by the power of others and end up giving up their sense of culture‚ customs‚ and even their identity. The basic justification for all countries was that it would provide a better and more productive way of life. Although that may have been the basic principle
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The French Revolution was a heavy component in the use of the Declaration of Rights of man‚ along with the spread of John Locke’s ideas of enlightenment‚ citizens started to use these ideas of life‚ liberty‚ and equality as the new way of society. And like that the fight for equal rights began but not just in France‚ it began in Haiti and South America as well‚ people started to adapt these concepts by Locke and used it as a reason to rebel and fight for independence as well as equality.Through rebellions
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1651. King Charles I was just beheaded and the new leaders were looking for a way to express their dominant position. At this time‚ England faced financial trouble. Looking for a way to increase the Commonwealth’s income‚ its rulers settled on the use of international trade. This was not a bad idea‚ except for the fact that the Dutch ruled the sea of international trade. They shipped constantly between England and the Colonies meaning they received the larger portion of profit. England would have to
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today’s America‚ the Native Americans only make up about 1% of the American population. The other 99% are either immigrants or descendants of immigrants. The American people mostly reside of immigrants who originally came to America to seek freedom‚ independence‚ and the equality of opportunity. America a nation based on a multicultural society where a lot of subcultures come together and create one big culture by the values they have in common. Because of that the American people doesn’t identify themselves
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The French & American Revolutions The American and French revolutions introduced similar ideas in fixing society‚ but different methods of implementing ideas. The American Revolution was created by the American colonists need for financial independence from the overpowering nation of Great Britain‚ while the French revolution was a struggle to gain social equality among the masses. People claim that the French had a greater impact on a lot of things than the American Revolution‚ and
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What was the American War of Independence’s impact on Europe? Use the example of 3 countries. The impact of the American War of independence was as diverse as it was complex. It’s ideology rendered the masses in Paris aflame and ultimately some historians suggest it caused the French revolution. However‚ outside France it’s ideological effect was more subdued and it’s main impact was economic as a result of the war. There were some advantageous long term trade opportunities which in time were good
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Fiscal Sector Reforms 7 Challenges Ahead 8 Current India 14 Pre-Liberalisation age: A struggle Indian was under social democratic policies from 1947 to 1991. The economy was characterised by extensive regulation‚ protectionism‚ public ownership‚ persasive corruption and slow growth. Indian economic policy after independence was influenced by colonial experinece‚ which was seen by Indian leaders as exploitative‚ and by those leaders’ exposure to democratic socialism as well as the progress
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African Americans have had a rough history since the 1600s. This is because white people went to Africa and captured Africans and brought them to North America. While they were in North America‚ they were treated horribly because of their skin color. For example‚ they raped the women‚ whipped them‚ killed them and kept them away from their family. These events took place in the south‚ but in 1861 the north and the president Abraham Lincoln didn’t agree with slavery. This started the civil war that lasted
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uniform civil code • Diversity of clothing and attire • Diversity in food habits • Numerous tribal cultures Emergence of a Nation - Freedom Struggle • • • • • • • Revolt of 1857 Phase of Moderates Gandhiji’s entry Extremist forces Second World War Partition Independence A legal document for governance….. THE CONSTITUTION Constitution of India - The Making • Cabinet Mission Plan • ‘Constituent Assembly’ constituted in Nov‚ 1946 • Drafting Committee (Chairman: B R Ambedkar) • 2 years
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The American Victory On July 4‚ 1776 the United States of America officially declared their independence. Then after the British surrender at Yorktown‚ October 19‚ 1781‚ the Americans truly won their independence. In the Revolutionary War‚ the Americans were outnumbered‚ inexperienced‚ and they even had a large British Loyalist population. Despite all of this‚ the Americans were still able to unite and defeat the British army. Because the Rebels had a clear purpose‚ efficient communication‚ and strong
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