European History

The European Union is one of the more perplexing creations that emerged from the aftermath of World War II. This is due to the fact that the EU developed as the natural result of an economic project rather than from deliberate intent to construct a “United States of Europe.” European leaders were focused on establishing the euro system, which was a “generations-long effort to bring peace, democracy and shared prosperity to a once and frequently war-torn continent…[an integrated economy] would…

History. It is defined as “a chronological record of significant events (as affecting a nation or institution) often including an explanation of their causes” by the Merriam-Webster dictionary. By high school students, it is often described as the class they hate the most. It is hated because it is exactly that - the study of the events that have led us to today. It can bring about controversy, it can bring about confusion, but most of all, it can bring about a sense of shame as the writers of…

are both dedicated to protecting Germany for different purposes. The U.S protects Germany, because it is one of the few European countries that agrees with their politics for the most part, (Mahncke, D, 2009). France protects Germany to enable a stable relationship through their common goals, (Mahncke,…

also called Euro area is the monetary union of the European Union. It consists of 19 members, which are using the Euro as their official domestic currency. The rest of the members of the European Union are still using their national currencies. One example is the United Kingdom where there is still the British Pound in use . In the United Kingdom, it is quite a controversial topic for several years if the country should introduce the common European currency or not. The Euro itself is already…

Among the many events that have marked the history, one of the most remarkable is surely the immigration. For centuries, the people around the world decide to leave their origin land to move to other countries in search of good jobs, better living conditions, and better quality of life. This phenomenon, often clandestine, increased more and more and it is in continuous growth during the years. People decide to leave their own country for personal, religion, politics, and economic situation. In…

In the Western history economic sanctions are common instruments of pressure on countries that are trying to pursue an independent economic and political course. Sanction is an attractive tool for politicians to solve international disputes, because they result in much lower costs and loss of lives, as opposed to the war. Most of the historic sanctions against Russia were declared unilaterally by the United States, but in recent years Europe began to take a more active role, although United…

Religious Diversity and Accommodation in the European Workplace. (Source #3) Explanation of: Defender of the Faith by Philip Roth and Paul Laurence Dunbar 3. Testimony: 1. (Source #1) READERS of the July "Atlantic" must have found excellent entertainment in Mr. Root 's little essay on "The Age of Faith." His subject is one that we are always interested in -- the question of the real resemblances between seemingly contrasted periods of human history. By a series of ingenious comparisons, he…

Immigration: The History of Individuals In Hernighan’s Immigrants from Nowhere, it is shown through examples, imagery and pathos that one should not be categorized by their country of origin, but instead be defined by their experiences. First, examples are used to prove the issue of being treated differently based on origin. When the author was at a panel with another Canadian-born writer who had a European last name he was “…peppered with questions about his immigrant…

On Thursday, June 23rd the people of Britain went to the polls and made a decision that will reshape history for the United Kingdom and the rest of Europe. The referendum vote to leave the European Union, commonly referred to as Brexit, is not one many people predicted would pass. However, a combination of factors––economic, social, and political––building up enough tension and anxiety in the British people, lead a very split electorate to the polls where the referendum vote was their outlet…

Hiding the Truth Most students will study U.S history in American high schools simply because it is a requirement. The government believes it important to know how we became an independent nation and our past struggles before we can make decisions about the future. Some may be excited to learn about events such as the Revolutionary War and the War of 1812, while others actively dislike any type of history. However, U.S History has a huge potential to be intriguing and eye opening to all…