Anne of Great Britain

Spain, Great Britain and France all had different reasons for exploring and colonizing the New World, however many of the same consequences occurred from their actions. Spain continued their search for gold, as well as for slaves in the New World, which was later named America. Great Britain, although joining later in the century began to explore America as a result of social unrest due to inflation within Britain. France was also experiencing social unrest within the country in the form of…

In 1776, two politicians wrote two different views about separating from England. Some may see separating from England as a terrible idea, while others see it as a better opportunity. Separating from England was a big decision and not taken lightly. Thomas Paine, author of Common Sense, wanted to separate from England. In his pamphlet he explains why America should become its own nation and how successful America would be if separated. While there were many who agreed with Paine, many also…

This essay will use primary and secondary sources to justify war. The primary sources used will be a speech from the Queen of the Celts, Boudicea, and one from Great Britain’s Prime Minister Winston Churchill. The two secondary sources will come from scholarly, peer reviewed sources. They will be used to back up the primary sources. These two speeches took place at different times in history. However, both show the justifications that these leaders used to encourage their people to fight with…

Thomas Paine was not only a revolutionary, but a political activists and philosopher. Through Common Sense, Thomas Paine immensely influenced and inspired the rebels in 1776 to declare independence from Great Britain. He highlights the many disadvantages of more concentrated forms of ruling and compares them to the advantages of being independent. Thomas Paine opens up his narrative by differentiating government from society. Society, according to Thomas, is something thats desired and works…

Insert Creative Title Here Nature has long outlasted humanity; however, humanity holds the upper hand of power over the natural order. Emily Brontë’s native country of Great Britain, was nearing the end of its industrial reformation period in the year of 1846, the era saw many improvements such as urbanization and new technological developments as weaponry and productivity increased. Agriculture-for the first time in history-saw a decrease in its previous expansion as society began to rely…

things the British did benefited India, but Britain hurt them economically and socially that brought India to an all time low in poverty. The British came into India looking for power and resources. The British were able to create the world’s biggest democracy at the time so they could get the people to do many things for them. They were brought together by the British and they used their population for manufacturing goods and bringing profit to Great Britain. They also created a justice…

storm of Great Britain attacks the town, it mentions how “the [British] tannery stood, its brick and cement had held it together” showing how British territories and land seek to remain and stay put (Markandaya 41). Britain 's industrialized invention of the tannery results in resources, and land to be taken away from the people; however, when the “storm” of the Britain hits, the powerful building stands. The “bricks” and “cement” of the tannery connotes strong and durable, showing Britain 's…

During the nineteenth century there were two concepts of governmental belief, Liberalism and Conservatism. Both concepts displayed beliefs as to how a country should be run. Liberalism though specifically is a political philosophy emphasizing on the economic liberty of the individual as opposed to utilitarianism. This political group expresses several ideas in regards to freedom of speech, equal opportunity, how powerful the government should be, market economies, as well as free trade.…

Malcolm X and Martin Luther King Jr. led the charge of civil rights despite disagreeing with the basic factors of method and intention. Malcolm X’s famous speech The Ballot or The Bullet remains integral to his methods for attaining his goals. King’s Letter from Birmingham Jail communicates his intentions as well as his celebrated methods of civil disobedience. Malcolm X and King often critiqued the other in their work either in speeches or in writing; in his speech, Malcolm X calls attention to…

society within other societies (9). They sought to use hierarchy to create a sense of belonging and importance within those they took over. Doing so allowed them greater political control, even if through the local elite. This occurred because Britain saw their new colonies as either being “backwards,” but they wanted to encourage the feelings of a “traditional and organic” order to continue to be their new colonies’ status quo (12). However, imposed hierarchy and Britain’s sole…