Cecil Rhodes

Brycen Holliday Economic forces, such as raw materials and trade, social forces, such as racism and humanitarianism, and political forces, such as rivalries and nationalism, are the reasons responsible for imperialism by the European nations. European leaders wanted to get rich, wealthy, and have more control, and using imperialism, they thought, was the best way to meet these goals. It didn’t matter what the African people thought, only what the Europeans thought. This was proven at the Berlin…

I. Diamonds are crystals made of a chemical called carbon. They are the hardest known natural material in the world, and one of the most valuable. In the Greek language, the word diamond means indestructible. It is possible to create diamonds with carbon and by applying extreme heat and pressure. Diamonds are measured in carats; one carat is two-hundred milligrams. Diamonds are better conductors then any other metal in the world, four times better than copper. Time, money, and extreme heat and…

According to Johnson “the name "diamond" comes from the Greek word, "adamas" meaning unconquerable. Fittingly diamonds are made of pure carbon, and diamonds are the hardest natural substance known to man” (n.p). Diamonds are a symbol of love and coming in different colors and shape sizes as these gems can be transparent, truculent white, yellow, green, blue, or brown. The diamond is considered by many to be the “king of gems,” and in antiquity was often paired with the pearl as its queen.…

World War I, or the Great War was a great turning point in history in many ways. At the end of the 19th century, it was the time of irrationalism and confusion. People no longer understood where they stood in society. Imperialism created rivalries, but everyone appeared to sense the same approaching doom. There was a feeling along with a hope for utopia because of all the technological breakthroughs. This would come in the form of World War I, and it would leave behind ruins in which…

Global language does not have an official definition, but it is essentially a language, which is learned and spoken internationally. English is today the biggest global language with more non-native speakers than native speakers. Because of all these different countries speaking English there are many varieties, such as British, Australian, South African, American. The English Language is constantly changing. Around the 1600 century the English language as we know it today was created. Before…

The industrializing of the West certainly had an impact on the world that would be long lasting; its effects on the African economy during this time also left its mark. As the West advanced, their needs and trade goods began to change. These changes along with the effects of the slave trade led to the African economy being “captured” or becoming dependent on the economy of the West. While the West, especially England, flourished during its industrialization the African economy gradually declined…

2. Definitions 2.1 White supremacy A belief that white people are more superior to other races, particularly the black race, therefore should in this way overpower society (Anderson, 2005: 12). 2.2Segregation Spartacus educational (internet source) states that segregation is the separation of individuals into ethnic or racial social occasions. It may apply to works out, for instance, eating in a diner, drinking from a water fountain, using an open can, going to class etc. 2.3Nationalism A…

According to Rhodes "we are the finest race in the world and the more of the world we inhabit, the better it is for the human race"(PowerPoint). this is the confession of faith that some missionaries used to spread Christianization in Africa, India, and Asia. Lastly…

pastor from New York, since we came all the way to South Africa and heard a sermon from another American pastor. The pastor’s sermon was about love and acceptance, which is also interesting given the churches history and apartheid. Another aspect of the service, which I thought was different was the use of incents. I had never been to a church service where they used incents, which were symbolizing cleansing and for prayer. I thought it was an interesting element to the service, although I was…

Kyle Schairer Professor Academic Planning August 30, 2017 “The Work” “The Work” by Wes Moore, is a novel that concerns a young man and his journey through life. Along his path, Wes explains that those he had encountered with had helped to inspire and teach him valuable lessons throughout his journey. These personal experiences had guided Wes and shaped him into the person he has become. I personally connect with Wes, with my own life experiences and relationships. I've had a lot of mentors…