Armenian Revolutionary Federation

Benjamin Franklin Benjamin Franklin was born in 1706 and died at the age of 84. He was a writer, an inventor, a scientist, and a diplomat. He was one of the founding fathers of the United States of America. He signed the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. One of his famous publications is the “Poor Richard’s Almanack” of 1759. Benjamin Franklin is various things by different individuals. For me, it is his support of the abolitionist movement and attitude…

Washington’s Secretary of the Treasury, had an idea to impose or to put taxes on all whiskey products produced and sold in the U.S.A. Congress in 1791 established excise tax. This way, the U.S can pay of the enormous debt they are facing because of the Revolutionary War that occurred prior to this event. With nearly 54 million dollars in debt in the USA! However, what actually caused the Whisky Rebellion was the citizen did not like this idea both congress and Hamilton were proposing. The…

presumption to war is that it be conducted in honor of the Lord, therefore; it is important that Muslim society maintain such societal norms in regard to armed struggle. Though the historic Muslim ideal of war sought to preserve has shifted to a revolutionary viewpoint of war sought to transform, debate still arises over the statement on the World Islamic Front. In the article “Jihad Against Jews and Crusaders”, three inconsistent claims emerge regarding the traditionalist view on armed force.…

colonialists. Many would say that this was propaganda to promote opposition against the British rule. The Boston Tea Party was also a very significant even that led to the revolution against the British rule. On December 16, 1773, 150 American revolutionaries boarded the British naval ship and dumped out tea into the Boston harbor in response the new tea tax that was imposed. This was very…

it today developed can be seen as a culmination of the actions and relationships of those involved in the earliest years of the country 's conception. (Salley, 1905) Among the most pivotal moments and defining times in American history is the Revolutionary War period, which framed the way in which the country would develop for centuries. The actions of the individuals who contributed to the American Revolution laid the foundation for the creation and ratification of pivotal documents and ideas.…

Rodat, and the producers were Dean Devlin and Mark Gordon, and the composer was John Williams. Some of the main actors are Mel Gibson, Heath Ledger, Chris Cooper, and Logan Lerman. This fictionalized movie is based on a militia in the American Revolutionary war who is helping the Continental army defeat the British so they can have independence. This film had three Academy Award nominations, it was also nominated for other awards and won many too. Critics scored this movie with 61% rotten…

Shays’ Rebellion is a very controversial topic to discuss. There are many event that lead up to this famous rebellion. Daniel Shay led many farmers to rebel against tax collectors. The American Revolution made conflict begin among many. After fighting, Daniel Shay came home and then led this famous rebellion. With Shays’ Rebellion, there were many questions and opinions then and also now. Daniel Shays Daniel Shays was born in 1747, being the second child out of (what would be) six children. His…

of France. The Storming of the Bastille, during the same year, creates the spark that will burn into a revolutionary fervor (Kagel). It is a chaotic battle with “flashing weapons, blazing torches, smoking waggon-loads of wet straw, hard work at neighbouring barricade in all directions, shrieks volleys, execrations, bravery without stint, boom,smash and rattle...” (Dickens 218). The revolutionaries overcome the fortress of a prison, but are describe as being part of a mass. They are considered…

The French revolution started because the citizens wanted more freedoms and rights. The idea of the new government came from the Enlightenment philosophers. Locke was one of the many he rejected monarchy also he believed that government should be selected by and follow the will of the majority, which was a fundamental assertion of the Revolution. Montesquieu introduced the idea of separation of powers in government (from The Spirit of the Law). Where Montesquieu had understood freedom as being…

such as religious intolerance, elite power, and eventual loss of slave property, are facilitated by the fight for freedom and liberty. Whether destructive or constructive in nature, the lengthy War of Independence is costly indeed. The American Revolutionary War is one of the longest running wars in American history; third only to the Afghanistan and Vietnam wars. As a consequence, this eight year battle for American independence results in immense loss of life. Approximately “200,000 men…