Iran–Contra affair

1. Firoozeh doesn't encourage her parents to learn English because of the wave of immigration, which brought some of Iran to America. Throughout the chapter, Hot Dogs And Wild Geese, the author explains that she has always encouraged her parents to learn English, however, they were never able to fully learn, understand, and speak the language, especially her mother. However, since the wave of immigration, Firoozeh felt comfortable giving up on her parents because Iranian newspapers, television,…

In 356 B.C.E, a legendary conqueror and military leader were born. Alexander III of Macedon, although he is mostly referred to as Alexander the Great, was the son of King Philip II of Macedon and Queen Olympias. He grew up with the belief that he was the son of god and the descendant of many heroes, causing him to think he was very significant and better than others. By the time he passed away in 323 B.C.E, he fulfilled what he thought was his legacy, as he conquered many lands and was the…

Great /ɡrāt/ (adjective): Of an extent, amount or intensity considerably above average. Alexander III of Macedonia was considered great because in only thirty two years of his life he accomplished more than almost any other ruler or ancient human. In his lifetime he was the cavalry commander, king, conqueror of the Persian empire, and explorer of the Indian frontier. It is because of these accomplishments that he is known as,” Alexander the Great.” (History.com staff) Alexander the great was…

Since the catastrophic events of September 11, 2001 the United States and indeed most of the western world has had something of parlous relationship with Islam. The imminent threat of Islamic extremism has placed the West on egg shells. The recent rise of Donald Trump and his nativist rhetoric has only added to the tension. A recent Brookings Institute poll revealed that 61 percent of Americans hold an unfavorable attitude towards Muslims. Ali Shariati, maintains that there are two types of…

There are not many leaders who have such an impressive resume like Alexander the Great does. He was not only a successful ruler, but he left a long-lasting legacy behind that is still being admired today. Alexander the Great was considered to be a successful general because of his many conquests, the successful military force he created, and because of the cultural legacy he left behind. Alexander the Great became king at the young age of 20 after his father King Philip II of Macedonia was…

Alexander the Great is considered the Greatest, because he has never been defeated in a battle. Alexander is still considered one of the most successful military leaders in history. Even though Alexander the Great is a legend, he still has ton of accomplishments and the impact after his death. When Alexanders father was assassinated during the invasion on the Persian empire that’s when he became king Alexander. Further more into the next paragraph we will be talking about how Alexander made all…

Imagine having a king that poisoned his own citizens, that's exactly what Saddam Hussein did. Saddam is a terrorist and he's the president of Iraq. Saddam Hussein was president of Iraq and became a terrorist and took over the military systems. Saddam Hussein was an orphan as a child, became president of Iraq, and was exiled from his country. First Saddam, the son of peasants, was born in a village near the city of Tikrit in northern Iraq. The area was one of the poorest in the country. He…

Essay #3 “Overthrow” Stephen Scarlett 900201133 Stephen Kinzer does an excellent job with explaining the process of the United States of overthrowing foreign governments when conflicts were emerged. In the 1800’s, America had a new radical idea which marked the era that that United States assumed they had the right to intervene anywhere in the entire world. Not only did The United States assume they had the right to intervene but also overthrowing governments. The first time intervention and…

“Women in particular know that their government deprives them of freedoms that women elsewhere take for granted” (Downing 28). The women of Iran have had a difficult history of fighting for change. One of the few rights these women have earned is the right to vote. In 1963, they were able to gain the right to vote due to the increase of women’s movements around the world. Iran’s women’s movement has become one of the most well known in the last two decades (Price 336). However, they still…

of the hero’s journey is to create a new beginning. In Persepolis, Marji’s parents decide it is better for her to move to Austria to stay safe and receive an education there instead of in Iran. This is shown when Marji’s father says, “Your mother and I have decided to send you to Austria” (Satrapi 147). Since Iran is in a war, Marji’s parents thought it would be best if they send Marji away. This move will be the start of Marji’s journey to create a better life. She will be safer in Austria and…