1901

Subdue the commoners to protect the upper stratum. Rome’s top layer (patricians) subjugated the lower level (plebeians) to maintain economic and political control. A revolt developed, negotiations ensued, and leaders such as Spurius Maelius allegedly committed treason for their efforts to elevate plebeian economic and political status. Subsequently, plebeian's awoke to recognize their nine to one population over the patricians. The awakening of plebeian fortitude created a revolution in economic…

The Australian Constitution, enacted in 1901, called for the six separate British colonies on the Australian continent to come together as one. The union of these six colonies was named the Federation of Australia. White Australian men envisioned that the new Australia would be a white man’s paradise, and so race was one of their core considerations during the writing of the Australian Constitution. The separate colonies of Australia were founded on principles of racial discrimination and…

Theodore Roosevelt: The Modern President From 1901 to 1909, Theodore Roosevelt served as the 26th president of the United States of America and while in office, created a legacy the model for all future presidents to follow. As president, Roosevelt worked to ensure that the government worked together in order to improve and better the lives of its citizens. He was the first president to take action in favor of preserving our nations wildlife and instituting more national parks. He advocated…

Introduction Carthage was the first foreign opponent came in touch with Rome. Carthage fought a series of war against Rome. Carthage and her rising power always remained fear to Rome though each cases Romans had great victory. Especially, Punic War I, II and III were remarkable wars still memorable in modern days. Rise of Carthaginian Power Around 3000 years from now Inhabitants of Phoenicia (Today’s Lebanon) started dominating trade over the Mediterranean (Carthage, n.d.). They discovered and…

of the Moro rebellion occurred in the Southern part of the Philippines. The principal adversaries were the Moro rebels of Mount Dajo and the American troops, commanded by General Leonard Wood. This battle happened after the Spanish-American war in 1901 and towards the end of the Philippine-American war. The Moros, driven by ethnic and religious ideology were weary of foreign rule and policies and refused to accept another ruler. The Moros thought that they had beaten the Spanish so that in…

(Charities: A Weekly Review of Local and General Philanthropy, vol. 7, no. 1 (July–December 1901), pg. 348.) Yet, she desired more, so in order to lead change and empower women, she became an active member of women’s suffrage. By 1911, Whitney begun organizing National College Equal Suffrage League. Later she became Vice President of the National…

come to an end, and for all the sorrowful tributes there were many people who looked forward not only to a new reign but a new future."(1). On 9 July 1900, Queen Victoria proclaimed the Commonwealth of Australia to come into being on 1st January 1901. Federation unified Australia as a country. Both Victoria and Britain supported this, which intensified the love felt for their Queen. Australia was still very British based at the time of federation, so royal support from Britain, encouraged…

Theodore Roosevelt Theodore Roosevelt became the nation’s youngest president in 1901. He became the 26th president, right after President William McKinley was assassinated. Theodore was known for his anti-monopoly policies and his ecological conservationism. Theodore Roosevelt was born on October 27, 1858. He was born in New York City, New York. He was born into a wealthy family. He came from a Dutch heritage. His family owned a plate-glass import business, that was very successful.…

Joseph Stalin Joseph Dzhugashvili (Stalin) was the leader of the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR) from 1929 to 1953. Under Stalin, the Soviet Union was transformed from a poor society into an industrial and military superpower. However, he ruled by terror, and millions of his own citizens died during his brutal reign. Stalin, was born in Gori, Georgia on 21st December, 1879. Stalin's mother, a devout Russian Orthodox Christian, wanted him to become a priest. In 1888, she managed to…

of U.S. President William Henry Harrison. Harrison was elected to the presidency in 1888, ousting Grover Cleveland. He lost the presidency to Cleveland a tumultuous four years later. Harrison died at his home in Indianapolis, Indiana, on March 13, 1901.The Harrisons were among the First Families of Virginia, with roots stretching back to Jamestown. Benjamin was a grandson of President William Henry Harrison and the great-grandson of Benjamin Harrison V, a signer of the Declaration…