Declaration of Sentiments

John Locke wrote his Second Treatise of Government to create a picture of a proper democratic society which he wanted for his beloved homeland of England. Lockean ideals and principles are still being taught today and used in most democratic societies. Locke is still influencing modern day politics with his enlightened view on the powers of the Legislative to tax its constituents and the Executive branch superseding the Legislative powers in government. According to Locke a government has the…

The world-wide desire for change was culminating in the year 1968. Mark Kurlansky writes about the revolts of oppressed peoples throughout the globe, in his book, 1968: The Year that Rocked the World. In this book, he evidently describes how the anti-war movement and the prevalence of media coverage induced the peoples’ determination for change through rebellion in 1968. Kurlansky begins his book by depicting the international aspiration for peace during 1968. The United Nations, France, and…

One of the premises the United States is founded on is the concept of the unalienable rights: life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Does being subjected to name-calling such as “rag-head” or “firecracker” by American citizens demonstrate the values the United States was founded on? If individuals are coming over from the Middle East searching for better opportunities and are being deprived of their basic, essential needs, what does that say about America as a country? Why American…

The writings of history have been significantly influenced by the time periods during which they were written. Indeed, during these time periods, political institutions with regard to political power have greatly affected the ways in which history has been interpreted. The rise of the nation-state as a political entity during the late 18th- 19th centuries had greatly altered historiography, for, with history emerging as a modern discipline, history began to mirror the ideals of, and acts as a…

During the 18th and 19th centuries, Europe experienced a number of revolutions that greatly affected the political and social landscapes of Europe for centuries. This time period saw the rise of several theories that focused mainly on the relationship between the government and the citizens. Often, these theories would differ, but remain similar in nature, with an emphasis on the citizens having the natural rights to change the government if needed. However, the political theories of John Locke…

The Accuracy of the label: “The Era of Good Feelings” The “Era of Good feelings, the period from 1817 to 1823, marked the end of the federalist party. New technology was coming out, there were big changes in government, agriculture was evolving, and transportation was becoming more and more advanced. History books coined the name “Era of Good Feelings” because they believe that people started to feel different and better. Now the question remains, did this really happen? The period following…

Written by C.S Manegold and categorizing as a historical non-fiction book, Ten Hills Farm: The Forgotten History of Slavery in the North is a 265 page book published by the Princeton University Press in 2010. Ten Hills Farm: The Forgotten History of Slavery in the North emphasizes five generation slave owners during the colonial times in New England. John Winthrop was an important figure during this time and ultimately became the governor of Massachusetts Bay Colony. Exploring until coming…

“Two Treatises of Government” An essay Merhawi Bitsuamlak Inez van Soolingen Group number: 11 Words: 2103 Introduction John Locke, in his “Two Treatises of Government” defines political power as the right to make laws for the protection and regulation of property. In his view, these laws only work because the people accept them and because they are for the public good. He claims that all men are originally in a state of nature, which means that a man in this original state is bound by the…

Essay On Malcolm X When describing Malcolm X, the word that comes to mind is determined. One reason for this is Malcolm X stated, “ By any means necessary” (Biography of Malcolm X). This mean that he was willing to do anything, no matter what the cost. Another reason is one year after Malcolm X got out of prison, he was named minister of Nation of Islam (NOI) Boston mosque. Finally, Malcolm X was determined because in 1963, the New York Times reported Malcolm X was the second most sought out…

Julian Schnabel released in 2007 that tells a touching true-life story of Elle editor Jean-Dominique Bauby. Schnabel made this film based on a book that was written by Ronald Hardwood and Jean-Dominique Bauby (“The Diving Bell and the Butterfly”). Schnabel is an American director and had one Oscar-nominated performance for Javier Bardem in Before Night Falls in 2000 (“Schnabel”). The Diving Bell and the Butterfly is a true story of Jean-Dominique Bauby. Bauby was in a coma for three weeks after…