Concert of Europe

One of the main reasons for Western Imperialism was the need for more raw materials to fuel industrialization in europe. King Leopold II gained control of the Congo for Belgium. In the Congo, the people were exploited for the personal gain of Leopold II. In one of the most famous incidences, the people of the Congo river basin were essentially forced into slavery,…

gaining it for themselves by “developing new kinds of monarchial states that were based on the centralization of power rather than the decentralized political order” that was the norm prior to this revelation. This political revival happened across Europe. For instance in England it started with William of Normandy defeating King Harold and the Anglo-Saxons in the Battle of Hastings on October 14th of 1066. William of Normandy then “began a process of combining Anglo-Saxon and Norman…

The Enlightenment is sometimes referred to as the Age of Reason. It was the crossroads of understanding and that occurred all through Western Europe and the Americas. Scientific reasoning, rationalism, individualism, and perception were all defining traits of this period with individuals beginning to question long standing principles. During this time, texts like Oronooko, by Aphra Behn, became popular. This text, with its plot set in a European slave colony, took on issues of class and identity…

Columbus” gives a flawed account of life in early America before it was America. It should be renamed “European Civilization Before Columbus”. The documentary “Native American Civilization Before Columbus” discusses the motivations that brought Europe to America. The documentary attests “Christopher Columbus left home to fight for his vision. He aimed to sail west for the riches of Asia. This is an era of discovery and lust for expansion.” Although the nobles of England were rich, their trade…

In Joseph Conrad’s novella, Heart of Darkness, he expresses the horrors of European colonialism. Secondly, Conrad uses Marlow as the main protagonist to show the brutally from his own point of view. Thirdly, Conrad shows how Heart of Darkness shows the brutally and cruelty of European colonialism towards Congo and the natives. Throughout the novella, it explores the historical period of European colonialism in Congo to demonstrate Marlow’s struggles. Marlow, like other Europeans of his time is…

Thousands welcomed, others turned away: Refugee Crisis in the EU As many nations in Europe embrace to maintain its role in aiding refugees, others are against the idea of welcoming them. From plans to promote open hands to these emigrants to riots demoting the acceptance, a true refugee crisis has emerged. As each day passes, Germany and the EU takes action and opens its borders to migrants all around, whereas, in Poland, Pope Francis urges his followers to accept and welcome the refugees but…

Europe is getting flooded with people from different continents. It is becoming a problem because most of these people are coming over illegally and Europe doesn’t have the space for all of these people. So, where are these people coming from, why are they coming, and what caused them to all come at the same time? Most of the people coming into Europe are coming from Syria. There are a number of reasons why these people are coming, the main reason being the war in Syria. This war is making…

usually depends on what country they arrive in, what the countries government can afford to provide for them, and how citizens react to how they are treated. Few European countries like Sweden and Denmark have accepted the most asylum applicants in Europe and many people out of pity choose to help them out by providing them with food and other supplies…

as the 1700s, it is evident that because Europe and the Americas shared ideas about culture and businesses between their nations, improvements that have modernized both unions fairly, are the positive result. Gradual developments in Europe eventually helped in the discovery of America by the vikings settlement. It is clear that as a result of events in Europe such as the Crusades, the Renaissance, and the rise of absolute monarchs, both America and Europe have established new customs unique to…

recession in 2016 or 2017 at 23 percent. When this is added to the severe financial consequences of the Brexit vote and Europe 's weak banking system, where interest rates are already at zero, the possibility of a global meltdown becomes even more likely. That 's not even considering further catastrophes, European high-risk bonds, natural disasters and possible decisions…