accelerated in recent years. Firstly‚ the rapid rise in globalisation in recent years is the result of a fall in transportation cost. This is because of the emergence of many logistic firms which lead to fierce price war in order to increase its market share. Also‚ the usage of larger containerships which allow cost per container carried to be cheaper combined with the advancement in the mode of transport such as air flight encourages imports and exports with greater geographical reach. Other
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“Taxation without representation” is the phrase associated with the American Revolution. Back in the 1700s‚ America was part of Britain’s colony. Britain decided to make the colonists pay extra charges. So‚ the British government imposed more taxes on American colonies without those colonies having elected representatives in British Parliament to advocate for their rights and interests. They felt this was unfair. This contributed to the desire for independence from British rule. So‚ they started saying
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At the onset of the American Revolution‚ the sociology and agenda of the patriotic elite seemed to mirror that of the people. Many influential figures in the colonies‚ as well as most of the common people‚ had had enough of what they viewed as British tyrannical rule encroaching on their lifestyles. Visionaries such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson dreamed of a self-governed country founded on a basis of equality and liberty. Of course‚ these fundamental rights weren’t intended for everyone
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When one enlists in the united states military‚ they take the following oath I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will support and defend the Constitution of the United States against all enemies‚ foreign and domestic; that I will bear true faith and allegiance to the same; and that I will obey the orders of the President of the United States and the orders of the officers appointed over me‚ according to regulations and the Uniform Code of Military Justice. When one takes that oath they sear to
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What if the American Revolution never happened? In history classrooms all over the country‚ there lays an abundant amount of "what if" questions that pop into one’s mind when one learns. But has anybody really fully answered this question that so many people think about? In hindsight‚ a revolution seemed inevitable because of the way the British treated the Americans. But if the American Revolution never happened‚ obviously‚ America would not exist. But most importantly‚ the world as a whole
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------------------------------------------------- American Revolution ------------------------------------------------- ------------------------------------------------- The American Revolution was the revolt against Britain over different ideals and principles. Throughout the years of establishment American colonies and British government began to develop many conflicts. From the start of the first English settlement in Jamestown‚ to the English Civil War‚ French and Indian War‚ the Declaratory
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Following Directions Exercise Read every item carefully before beginning this exercise. 1. Get a one – whole sheet of paper. Use your paper in answering the questions. 2. If you were one year older‚ what would be the year you were born? _____________________________ 3. Give directions from this classroom to the library. __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________ __________________________________________________
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Differences in the American and French Revolutions Sometimes a revolution can take place within a country against its own current state of government‚ other times a revolution can take place externally to rid a country of another country’s influence. There are many components that are involved in a revolution taking place. One must consider the causes or reasons of the situation‚ the events that occur during the revolution and the effects or aftermath that had been created by that revolution. There were
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that contributed to the start of the American Revolution. After the French and Indian War‚ England taxed the American colonies to pay off the debt from the war. The colonists strongly felt that the taxation was unfair because the colonies did not have any representation in the British Parliament. When colonists realized how unfairly they were treated‚ they decided to boycott and protest British goods and laws. The Stamp Act‚ which Patrick Henry considered to be “against the law”‚ taxed American colonists
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about George Washington at his eulogy‚ which demonstrated the significance of one of the greatest Americans. George Washington was extremely pivotal for the triumph of the American Revolution due to strategic battle plans‚ leadership skills‚ and his sense of patriotism. He was a master of military strategy; probably crafted during the French and Indian war. General Washington would constantly flank the British during battles and surprise the British‚ which led to capturing of troops or British retreat
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