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Introduction When considering Ethnic conflict, it is usually accompanied by the idea of human rights violations, violence, and political instability. Throughout history, one can see multiple examples of this, some prominent even in the present day. In the world today, conflict between ethnic groups has proliferated, within nations, rather than between states. Belgium is a nation with a rich and interesting history, full of culture, and its own internal ethnic tensions; although it…

being in effect. The war caused her childhood to change in many directions. However, that did not stop her from losing hope and determination for her future. Hepburn was brought into the world on May 4, 1929, in Brussels, Belgium. She was born from a Dutch mother, Ella Van Heemstra, and a British father, Joseph Hepburn-Ruston(timeline). A major event going on when she was growing up was World War Two. The war lasted for six years taking millions of lives(Ivana Lopez). Ella Van Heemstra, The…

another person or their actions to help and benefit that person and to protect them from doing harm to themselves or others. The term originally came from Norway and Switzerland from German immigrants who settled in Pennsylvania. The Pennsylvania Dutch settled in Pennsylvania in the late 1700s to 1800s. The term came from their Old High German word for “Witch” or “hexe ”. These immigrants brought their beliefs, customs, and practices with them and shared them in their new land. They also adopted…

after. After Holland was invaded, the citizen’s curfew was 10 pm, they had to turn in their radios, and they had to carry small folders containing photographs and fingerprints with them all the time. As the Nazi treated Jews badly, so did fellow Dutch citizens. Soon many buildings didn't allow Jews and their synagogue were burned down and all Jews had…

towards recreational drugs, prostitution, diversity, same-sex marriage, and euthanasia, the Dutch capital has often been the world leader in enacting legislation to legalize or tolerate such things ("Why Is Amsterdam so Tolerant?”). This progressive attitude is often falsely equated to tolerance by many. People assume that because the government tolerates these issues that are still not widely accepted, the Dutch people must also be very tolerant. This misconception…

The Spanish Golden Age was a time of art, literature, and theater. It was a time for advancements of art; a time for exploration. Many artists prospered in this time period. In theatre, the Spanish Golden Age is said to span the many years between 1580 and 1700. However, it has also been argued that it may have ended sooner, in 1681, with Pedro Calderón de la Barca’s death. Aside from that, the period was long and saw many new works come to fruition. During the Golden Age, one of the most…

countries are all Dutch nationals. Aruba has no administrative subdivisions for census purposes, is divided into eight regions. Its capital is Oranjestad. Unlike much of the Caribbean region, Aruba has a dry climate and an arid, cactus-strewn landscape. Aruba's first inhabitants are thought…

To describe a human being, you would have to pick many qualities in order to truly paint a solid picture of a person. You can describe them and the subject might say “yes that sounds like me” but the reality is that we probably missed something. This is a really tough situation to be in and you could either insult someone because you missed something about them or they could think you do not really know them. Now imagine having to do it on yourself. You will read about how I am a mentor, how…

Empty-Handed This is a story of how one can try so hard for something, yet come up short. It takes place on a coast shortly after a hurricane has hit. This wonderful story filled with irony. There is a flooded town, wrecked ships, dead people and birds floating around. There is a brave curious sailor who comes upon one of the largest shipwrecks he has ever seen and is determined to find a way in. A challenge that proves far more demanding than one would hope for. The short story, After The…

In 500 words or less, please provide a personal statement that addresses your reasons for transferring and the objectives you hope to achieve. I served on active-duty in the U.S. Marine Corps for four years. During this memorable period, I discovered an immeasurable amount of my inner abilities: strengths, weaknesses, ambitions, and morals. Having spent years abroad in sixteen different countries on three continents, I maximized this unique opportunity to polish the intangible skills I brought…