Wars of Scottish Independence

British and Scottish factors (Wood 29). Some words that were used frequently by Virginians were word such as “corruption”, “virtue”, and “luxury” (Wood 30). The people began to have fears for their future, specifically economic concerns (Gwyn 138). Many of the Virginia Gentry found themselves indebted to British merchants. “Tobacco exports fell, but the demand for British goods rose, as did the taxes to pay for the recent French and Indian War” (Gentry). Americans saw independence and…

Home Rule their ministers had been fighting for in British Parliament, the British government responded by sending more troops to support the Irish policemen in the form of former soldiers who were harsh, violent, and hard to control, and guerrilla war kicked off that lasted until 1921. The actions of this militant group continued to stir the mistrust that the English and the Irish had against each other until England reacted, legitimizing their “concerns” and keeping the conflict alive, in one…

Scotland and Wales. It has a long history, which is evident in prehistoric sites such as Neolithic Stonehenge and medieval castles like Warwick, Dover and Caernarfon. Roman ruins include Hadrian’s Wall, which once divided Roman Britain from the northern Scottish Lowlands. Great Britain has a very long history of being a world power when it comes to industrialization. They had great advantages over other countries when it came to manufacturing. Edward Baines said in 1835 that,"[i]n comparing the…

Another question that must go through our heads is this: would we have the same opportunities and rights? The Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, presidential speeches and many other sources stating the freedom of all men and that we are all created equal were mostly established in the United States. We are a free country. Others, however, are not. They do not have the…

In Plato’s renowned collection of dialogues, The Republic, he uses what is known as the ‘Ship of State’ metaphor to express the qualities of a good monarch. Being that a “true pilot must of necessity pay attention to the seasons, the heavens, the stars, the winds, and everything proper to the craft if he is really to rule a ship”. This sentiment, expresses the ability that defines an apt ruler. As monarchical positions are pivotal within a kingdom, as they had the duty of maintaining or…

(whom Gildas referred to as the Dragon ) and the father of Cuneglasus (refered to as the commander of something “that had once been the Bear’s ). It was because of these descriptions, and the fact that Owain was killed by his nephew Maglocunnus in a war for power (similar to the account of Mordred and Arthur), that led Phillips to the conclusion that Owain was a possible figure for the Arthur legend…

There is an argument in international relations that state sovereignty is being undermined by globalisation. Scholars argue new global powers are bringing about the end of state sovereignty as states are losing the ability to effectively govern their own societies and economies. (Ohmae 1995, Scholte 2000 in McGrew 2014: 16) This essay however will attempt to reaffirm the importance of the sovereign state despite globalisation, initially through examining some arguments for the proposed idea, and…

The United States of America. Britain continued to be a nationally problematic up until the end of The War of 1812, the people now had their own country to be a part of. Throughout the late 18th century, there were many struggles and turmoil considering the recent establishment of the nation, but eventually there was bound to be a time of alleviation. The years which followed the end of The War of 1812, are commonly referred to as “The Era of Good Feelings” which spanned from about 1815 to 1825…

Ferdinand, World War I catapulted into existence. It was in the year 1914 and vibrations of political unrest resonated through Europe. The first half of the twentieth century produced more change, more economic catastrophe, and more bloodshed than any other time prior to it in human history. The conclusion of the conflict saw the breakdown of countries such as Germany and Russia, but also saw the formation of new nations such as Turkey, Poland and Yugoslavia. Truly, the Great War was great, as…

being Benjamin Franklin. Alexander Hamilton was born, on January 11th, 1755, a British subject on the island of St. Croix in the West Indies. His father, James Hamilton, was a Scottish merchant from St. Christopher. Rachael Fawcett Levine was Alexander’s mother, but, she was not able to marry James Hamilton…