British Isles

concessions are forced upon France by England, the victor, and what does England give in return? The British concessions to France in the West Indies were made partly in order to secure the French evacuation of Prussia exslaves in western Germany that France felt obliged to occupy Austria's settlement with Prussia (in the Treaty of Hubertusburg of February 15, 1763). A vociferous section of the British public, however, would have preferred to retain the lucrative West Indian islands or to…

Puerto Rico is colony that is a part of the U.S. territory known as the “La Isla del Encanto.” It has changed its political status throughout the year between independence, commonwealth, statehood. In 1967, Puerto Rico enhanced common wealth as a greater autonomy. Even before, the economic was at risk because it suffered from fundamental flaws. Congress didn’t commit itself before the accepting the decision of its people as well as refusing to clarify how the federal government would treat the…

It’s undeniable that we as human beings tend to do things for our own interests and profits. Believe it or not, countries are not exceptions. It is the hidden interests under every event that drives countries to endeavor to accomplish a certain tasks at any cost. In world war one, although it had its origin in Europe, it was common to see many African and Asian who were sent to fight in the trenches of the Western Front in Belgium and France. Why is that? Coincidental to every giant warfare…

There were three post-classical Japan periods. They were the Asuka period, the Nara period, and the Heian period. The Asuka period of Japan lasted from 538-710 A.D. The Nara period lasted from 710-794 A.D. The Heian period lasted from 794 to 1185 A.D. During the post-classical period, the Yamato clan grew in both size and power. At the time, the Yamato clan was by far the most influential clan in Japan. The twelve cap and rank system was made during this time. This system used silk hats…

In December 16, 1773, 342 chests of tea that belonged to the British East India Company were dump into the Boston Harbor by American patriots who disguised themselves as Mohawk Indians. The American patriots were objecting tax on tea, that is, taxation without representation and the perceived East India Company’s monopoly. The Townshend Acts passed in 1767 by Parliament imposed duties on various imported products but they raised a big storm of non-compliance and colonial protest. The Boston…

HIST 1421: GREEK AND ROMAN CIVILIZATION LEARNING JOURNAL ASSIGNMENT UNIT 6 Explain the negative effects of the Roman conquests. Brief details of the topic: Before beginning explaining, the negative effects of the Roman conquests. Important to debate the impact and what with the Roman conquest came with that wealth and adjusted the Romans economy and government. Among these changes were the replacement of small farms by massive estates, the approaching of…

until they happen, then they are historical inevitabilities.” This quote best describes the situation during both the American and Indian revolutions. The American and Indian Revolutions achieved independence from Great Britain for many reasons. The British involvement in both countries were different in the way they drove the start of the revolution, and the actual war of independence was developed by the different ideology of both countries. However, the result of the revolutions were very…

Writers View of Imperialism In the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century, European nations expanded their influence into areas such as India and Africa. They did this by diplomacy, and at times force. This is known as imperialism and from a distance, you could argue that the nations impeded upon, benefited. In Africa and India, imperialism lifted the economy through the building of roads and rail. The production of crops enhanced nutrition which led to longer life. People now…

About 60,000 people went on the four month journey to Mecca with the king, Mansa Musa leading them. Mansa musa had about 12,000 personal servants join him on the pilgrimage. Mansa Musa and many citizens went on a journey called a hajj, from Mali to Cairo and then ending in the city of Mecca. The king, Mansa Musa was the richest person in Africa who believed in traveling to the holy city of Mecca for a hajj or pilgrimage which Mansa Musa went for not just religious goals but for popularity, fame,…

In chapter two power and religion were related. The power that a country has determines how far you can spread the religion and how easily. Conflict and mercantilism were related because when you fight you can gain or lose control of colonies which makes the flow of money and power grow or shrink. Culture and the Northwest passage are related because it could have lead to the European and Asian culture to interact more often. Power and religion were related in chapter two. When there is a more…