John of England

The Chesapeake Bay colonies and the New England colonies were both established by the English Empire. These provinces were the second and third attempts at settling and were both successful as permanent settlements. However, there were many differences between the two colonies. There are many reasons why differences occurred in the settlements, but two of the major grounds for why the colonies were completely different are: the reasons to leave England, and their politics. The causes for…

The Magna Carta is considered to be one or if not the most revolutionary documents ever written. The impact of the document has been seen throughout history and has change the way we have all lived. First written in 1215, 2015 marks the 800th anniversary of the King signing and sealing the document. The Magna Carta also known as The Great Charter has been recognized as one of the building blocks in the development of constitutional structures and democratic principles around the world. (BC Law…

The Magna Carta was a document signed by King John in 1215 that focused on human rights. King John had become an oppressive and dictatorial monarch, and the English barons sought to end his abuse of power. It included sixty-three clauses, and promoted historically instrumental ideas, such as due process and rule of law. The Magna Carta’s main legacy lies in the principles it promoted, rather than the specific rights and protections it promised. Before the Magna Carta, there wasn’t an official…

Lionheart has been ensconced since childhood in a pantheon which includes King Arthur, Robin Hood and other legendary – if not mythical- figures: and as a “folk hero” […] it is unlikely that he will ever be dislodged.”1 That is, at least, the view of John Gillingham, a British scholar, specialist of Richard I, but not of all historians, who have generally more conflicted opinions on the Lionheart. Richard I is still, to a certain extent, seen as an English hero. It was even truer in the Middle…

During the late Seventeenth century, Puritan colonists in New England were faced with a dilemma. As their population increased, the colonists wanted and needed more land. They began to view the natives in the area as an obstruction to their expansion. Due to the Puritans’ belief in their superiority over the natives, they were able to justify their harsh treatment of the natives which led to King Philip’s War. The Puritan colonists’ actions toward the natives were cruel and excessive and…

John, a hardworking and industrious farmer in 1773, lived in a small and humble home in Massachusetts. King George, who was taxing the colonists heavily on all imported goods, sent hostile Redcoats to scour the peaceful community leaving it in a state of perpetual unrest. John was displeased and declared to his family, “I’m not sure how much longer we can we continue under the King’s unjust taxation!” “John, be patient.” his wife Sarah pleaded. “Perhaps the king's heart will soften to our…

money and property. According to History.com, the title Magna Carta is actually Latin for “Great Charter.” A charter is a written grant by a legislative or sovereign power. This “Great Charter” was drawn up in 1215 by the Baron church (Levi 5). King John had a bad habit of fighting wars and not having enough money to pay for it. After every war, the King would tax the baron church to pay his debt from the war (Levi 67). Of course this doesn’t seem fair, so the barons decided to write up a bunch…

I think George Orwell made a good point when he said “the English language is in a bad way”. However in this generation it is not politics that is affecting our language; it is social media. Websites such as Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram have all clearly made an impact on the way we speak and write the English language. Social media has become a quick and easy way to communicate. And while it may have its few benefits, it has definitely had its negative effects on society. Emoticons,…

Mary Shelley showed in Frankenstein an anticipated argument that promoted a feminist message and warning against the exclusion of women as well as the debate of what is ethical. Most certainly the Enlightenment period was a time of development within most aspects of life, varying from medicine, technology, to literature as well as developing oneself to become an individual with unique thoughts and comprehending reason without simply following authoritative figures. The publication of…

The Language Barrier has always been a difficult obstacle to overcome in America. Amy Tan coming from two Chinese immigrant parents had a first hand experience of the effects of the language barrier throughout her life. The way people speak the English language is adopted by their family’s adaptation, and these adaptations of English are often perceived as being less intelligent. Tan explains how she would commonly use “broken” English depending on whom she was around. Tan uses logos, pathos,…