is the Boxer Protocol of 1901. The relevance of the document is that the Boxer Rebellion is part of the reason how Empress Dowager Cixi contributed to the downfall of the Qing Dynasty. This primary source’s content entails a description of the exact reparations the Chinese government had to reimburse. The origin of the official government document was produced by the foreign dignitaries of Germany, Austria-Hungary, Belgium, Spain, United States, France, Great Britain, Italy, Japan,…
The 1920s was a time concerning the greatness and excitement of the United States. There were several new things happening in the country. The “Roaring Twenties”, as they nicknamed the 1920s, was real and sustained prosperity, bringing technology advancements, and lively culture. The economy in 1920 was booming. New things were being invented and new ideas were being placed. This decade flourished with new modern- products for everyday use. Such as the Automobile, Household appliances,…
German officials had committed. The Nuremberg Trials changed how war crimes would be approached for decades to come. These trials helped establish an international system of justice for dealing with crimes against humanity. The Nuremberg Trials also shed a positive light on the United States, as the universal enforcer of justice. Finally, the trials set the precedent, and influenced how…
Following this further, the constitution is a living document, it never gets old. Some portions of the constitution are very specific about certain topics and vague about others. The fact that certain parts are vague makes the constitution a living document, it can adapt to changes. The goal was for the constitution to be able to stand generation after generation. When our founding fathers created the constitution they realized that any document meant to frame a government needed flexibility,…
State constitution of Texas with particular attention to the current state constitution A constitution is a collection of fundamental principles which guides on how a state or a country is to be governed or ruled. Texas Constitution is a basic governing document of the state of Texas. The present Texas Constitution was established in 1876. It is the seventh constitution in the Texas’ history. State constitutions are vital since they manage a few matters that are not stated in the United States…
Ratified on December Fifteenth, 1791, The Bill Of Rights is one of history’s most impactful documents, ensuring citizens of the United States the rights and freedoms that have now become one of the nation’s most prominent trademarks. In addition to this, The Bill Of Rights was “the first step to making the Constitution a living document that can be amended to reflect the changes in society”, an aspect of the document that historians can use to help understand the evolution of political and…
mutually agreed powers, duties and obligations and limitations and also identifying citizen participation in the government (Texas Politics). These provide fundamental law on which legal systems are established. But the government does give power to states to govern its people and still comply under the federal government as a whole. Both U.S and Texas constitutions are similar in many ways, but their difference is the key in how they govern. Differences between U.S and Texas Constitution A…
audience of document H was the United States congress. The purpose of document H was to convince congress that the replacement of government officials would better help the United States. The point of view of document H was from Andrew Jackson who wanted the spoils system. The historical context of document I was Andrew Jackson created the spoils system to give people he knew government jobs. The Intended audience of document I was all the people in America. The purpose of document I was to…
Presidential powers. Additionally, Jackson refused to sanction the recharter of the Bank of the United…
The American Revolution was the birthplace of America. Thirteen British colonies eventually became the United States. On November 11, 1620, the first pilgrims arrived to America from Britain after going though a 66 day voyage on the Mayflower. The british felt that they were the colonies mother country so they should be able to control them, however, the colonists felt that they should be left alone to control themselves. Over time conflicts arose between the colonists and the British people.…