Toledo, Spain

The British in India One of the major reasons for most of the European nations to sail ACROoceans was to be able to find new sea routes to Asia, in specifically India. Adventure into the Asian region was by then an inevitable affair and the European nations had to find a sea route as the land routes had been taken over by the Ottoman empire. Alongside with this reason was the need for the European countries to fully reinstate the idea of western supremacy over the world hence they needed to…

Without a doubt, the story of Samir Moussa is a commonplace case of how culture and globalization have an impact on the way of life and predetermination of individuals. On account of Samir being destined to a Lebanese and a Colombian parent is a major sign of how globalized his life will be. As his folks are from two distinct universes he was in a path constrained to get used to both universes in the meantime. This situation has both focal points and weaknesses. Luckily for Samir, he had both…

Passion is defined by the Merriam Webster Dictionary as, “a strong feeling of enthusiasm or excitement for something.” The enthusiasm and excitement that comes from passion is the force that inspires people to improve. Passion triggers motivation, and if it is used properly, can lead to tremendous success. Even if life does not go in an intended way, the truly passionate people push through the tough times to end up in a better place. Being an American in the 21st century means fighting for your…

treasures in the new world, many dropped everything at the mention. Indeed there were riches, even if most of it came from exploiting natives. Bartolome de Las Casas’ comments on this issue. “All the gold and silver, pearls and other riches, brought to Spain and traded among Spaniards in the New World—all is stolen, save perhaps a little that came from the islands and places we have already depopulated.” This excerpt not only proves that there were many resources but also that all of it was…

Illegal immigration is a prominent issue that has plagued and affected all Americans for decades. An illegal immigrant is anyone who migrates to a country for permanent residence without providing any form of identification or acquiring citizenship. Many problems develop as a result of illegal immigration including overpopulation, risen crime rates, and unemployment. Because it cannot be stopped altogether, the American government must control the flow of illegal immigrants into the country in…

Why was America a magnet for immigrants - Old vs. New? America was a magnet for Old Immigrants because it was a place where they could escape political or religious persecution. In addition, the Old Immigrants came due to space shortages in Europe. This can be seen with German farmers being drawn to the United States because of the vast amounts of land. Also, the country attracted Old immigrants due to conflicts in their original countries, such as wars or famines. One immense conflict of the…

American children since the day they are born are told that they can be whatever they want to be. “I want to be an astronaut.” “I want to be a professional athlete.” This belief that you can be whatever you want to be is instilled into children early so it is an ingrained fact in their mind. This is referred to as “The American Dream”. It is the belief that if you work hard you can achieve anything. This dream is not exclusive to children however, many adults still hold to this belief.…

The country of Mexico officially gained its independence from Spain in 1821. To understand this specific juncture in the country’s history we must understand the political environment that came before it. Long before Cortes landed on the coast in 1521 in search of gold and silver, the political system of Mexico was organized by Mesoamerican civilizations like the Aztecs, Toltecs, Olmecs, and Mayans. By the time the Spanish arrived the Aztecs had a firm political grasp on most of the region. The…

The Rights of women have definitely evolved over the past centuries. Women went from being treated as an object, not a person, to gaining many rights. They have evolved to be entitled to the right to vote, the right to work, the right to own land, and the basic fundamental rights that men have received. As the world becomes more modernized, women still want more rights, they want to be treated as an equal to men. In the United States, women want equal pay in the work force as men, when their…

He said he would return with reinforcements (Bodenner). After a rigorous trip back to Spain he then returned to his ship fort and found the men dead and the fort abandon. The natives of neighboring villages attacked the fort and killed them. They were told by the first natives from the first voyage (Bodenner). Instead of lashing…