Peace of Westphalia

Definition Essay On September 11th, 2001, people came from all around the Manhattan area with their boats. They brought people from the big black, smoke-filled city, across the water to safety. Many people consider this event, brought up in the article “Boatlift”, a heroic event. This event wasn’t just one person showing heroism, but hundreds of people. A hero is a determined and an inspiring leader that does what they can, and does not stand by. People, such as Vincent Ardolino, are heroes…

In January 1918, Woodrow Wilson gave a speech to Congress that laid out Fourteen Points for peace after World War I. Those fourteen points went into the formal armistice with Germany. However, in negotiations with the Treaty of Versailles, Wilson had to compromise away many of these points so he could save the capstone, the League of Nations. The League of Nations became the main line of contention when Wilson attempted to pass the treaty in the Senate, and there were three factions in the…

Speaking Up Some teens speak up, achieve their goal, keep fighting until they achieve their goal, and find ways to keep raising awareness for what they believe in. These activists never give up no matter how difficult their task is, they are extraordinary because other individuals that don’t have the willpower to speak up didn’t push themselves, and they became complacent with who they are. An example of teens is Malala Yousafzai, a young lady that fights for girls’ education rights, Alex Lin…

“We realize the importance of our voices only when we are silenced” - Malala Yousafzai What is a teen activist? A teen activist is a person who works long and hard in order to speak out against or stop a problem in the world. Its take determination and patience to become a great teen activist. They use peaceful methods to try to stop a problem. So many teen activists are often role models to many kids including me. A few of these teen activists include Malala Yousafzai, Alex Lin and, Valens…

On Sunday November 6, 2005, the Myanmese military government officially relocated the national capital from Yangon to Naypyidaw in a rural mountainous valley in southern Mandalay Division. The next day, Myanmar’s Information Minister, General Kyaw Hasan announced that the country’s capital would be a newly established city in Pyinmana District. On March 2, 2006, the new administrative capital in Kyatpyae Village of Pyinmana District was publicly named “Naypyidaw (Nay Pyi Daw). Capital city often…

all through Reggae Music. One of his most important concerts was The One Love Peace Concert of 1978, Marley brought on stage the Prime Minister of Jamaica Michael Manley and Edward Seaga the leader of political oppression and asked they shake hands as he was always using his music and hoping to inspire and forge bonds of love and peace between any in conflict. Bob was at one time awarded with a United Nations Medal of Peace for his efforts. Musicians like The Beatles and Bob Marley are just a…

what extent conflict in northern Ireland has now been resolved. Thy Good Friday agreement Northern Ireland has been subject to much conflict throughout the 20th century, the Good Friday agreement of April 10th 1998 was the latest attempt at bringing peace to the troubled nation. Its aim was to set up a power sharing assembly to govern Northern Ireland, by cross community consent; so essentially, Ireland could run itself again. It was reached after two years of talks, because the key decisions…

economic and the reconsideration of penal reforms to solve the issues of overcrowding in jails. However the influence of prison officers unions make major impacts on the policies that get passed. Moreover, the influence of California Correctional Peace Officers Association (CCPOA) towards policies regarding inmate population reduction will be discussed. Although…

would last for nearly two centuries, was the consecration of a Germany divided among many territories. The Thirty Years' War restructured prior to distribution. The decay of Spain became clearly visible. France was the main beneficiary of the Peace of Westphalia. While Spain was occupied with France during the French period, Portugal declared its independence.…

To rephrase that, the Thirty Years’ War brought about great changes socially, which continued the great religious divisions that already existed. The second aspect of the Peace of Westphalia was religion. It redefined Protestants and Catholics as equal before the law across Europe. While this may have suppressed religious conflict, it did nothing to the division itself. In addition, Calvinism was given legal recognition, solidifying…