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Part of my interest in researching memory and pop culture in American History is its connection to the domestic and military policy of the present. In other words, it is not just distinguishing people’s feelings/memories/emotions about a particular historical subject from the actual history (what people believe about their history versus what is actually true about that history), but also the impact of those feelings/memories/emotions on the formation of current government, both local and…

Abstract As a high tech driven industry, Amazon’s approach to supply chain management has derived an unprecedented change in global retail shopping and logistics capability. For this reason, the meaningful purpose of the case study analysis is to facilitate a discussion about the significance, and success related to of Amazon’s eCommerce and eFulfillment as it relates to global supply chain operations. Furthermore, this analysis will discuss how the “Amazon Effect” could impact the future state…

The earth-walker says that "men eager for fame shut sorrowful thought up fast in their breast's coffer" (Norton). This quotation adds another level to the definition of a hero. A hero in Anglo-Saxon culture had to be strong, brave, intelligent, and humble, but he must at all times keep his sorrows and fears to himself. Heroes couldn't complain about…

then the Middle East tailed them. The money related crisis variedly influenced Middle Eastern countries, which put them in a economic downfall and also caused a big disaster. During 2007 and the early months of 2008, rising oil expenses covered the coffers of critical exporters like Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Iran, and Iraq. This adjusted them from cash related issues acknowledged by industrialized economies, and now and again approved them to make premiums in worldwide financial…

“suited to the needs of a centralized papacy” (Bennett 175). Papal authority reached its peak under the rule of Pope Innocent III, a master diplomat and ruthless leader. By the time of his ascension, taxes from all over Europe poured in to fill his coffers, bishops traveled for weeks simply to submit to him and the idea of papal monarchy seemed a likely reality. Despite all of the Pope’s success one issue would vex him for years before its resolution, the imperial German succession. With the…

Before Roosevelt and his innovation of the New Deal, America was in absolute chaos. Compared to many of the countries in Europe, America did not feel the burden of WWI. In fact, she prospered greatly, lending money to many nations. However, that good fortune ended abruptly, beginning with Black Tuesday and worsening when the banks went bankrupt and closed, taking along much the the citizens’ money. The current president at the time, Herbert Hoover did nearly nothing, trying to adhere the the…

A rhetorical device is a technique a write uses to establish an underlying meaning. In Marc Antony’s remembrance speech at Caesar’s funeral, rhetorical devices were used to convince the audience that Brutus was deceitful. Additionally, in President Lincoln’s “Gettysburg Address”, it is evident that the usage of these devices helped to persuade American citizens to unite and remember those who died for our country during the Battle of Gettysburg. Lastly, rhetorical devices are present in Hillary…

Venezuela’s change in presidency and governmental representatives have caused major negative effects to not only the people but the environment around them. Hugo Chavez’s death was the worst thing that could have happened to them. They have since been under another president who has seen a once prominent nation with many resources dwindle to poverty and serious political struggles. Declining oil prices, 500% inflation plague, and failed economic policies have cost this ,once wealthy nation, a…

From AD 1000 to AD 1600, China was united under the Song dynasty. The Song dynasty began in 960 and persisted until 1279. During this era, China became the first government in world history to nationally issue banknotes and was the first government in China to establish a permanent-standing navy. The Song dynasty is divided into two distinct periods, Northern and Southern. Following the Song dynasty was the Yuan dynasty, also known as the Great Yuan. This dynasty lasted from 1271 to 1368 and was…

There is an immense amount of issues facing our education world today. One of these issues is standardized test. According, to The Glossary of Educational Reform standardized testing is, “Any form of test that (1) Require all test takers to answer the same questions, or a selection of questions from a common bank of questions, in the same way, and that (2) is scored in a “standard” or consistent manner, which makes it possible to compare the relative performance of individual students or groups…