The idea of checks and balances was an idea that arose during the composition of the U.S. Constitution. Checks and balances were created so that no one single branch of government (which includes legislative, judiciary, and executive) would become too …
Teacher’s Summary: In this detailed analysis, the student examines President Barack Obama’s foreign policy, emphasizing the transition from military-focused strategies to ‘smart power’ that includes diplomatic, economic, and cultural tools. The essay outlines key areas such as the Middle East, …
The Nuremberg trials opened on Nov 20th 1945. The Nuremberg international military tribunal in Nuremberg tried over the many Nazis officials for their participation in the holocaust. The tribunal was composed of 2 judges from each of the following countries: …
Ramadan a important holiday for Muslims all around the world. During the month of Ramadan Muslims fast every day from dawn to sunset. Muslims have to stop eating and drinking before the call for prayer starts until the fourth prayer …
The First World War commenced in August 1914 and was directly caused by the killing of Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his wife on the 28th June, 1914 by Gavrilo Princep, a revolutionary from Bosnia. Although this single event …
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The Just War Theory is a principle of ethics followed in the military that originated from Catholic and Roman philosophy. The principle has also been put forward by international policy makers in the modern world in holding that conflicts should …
Editor’s Note: The Hindu caste system, or Varnasrama-dharma, traces its roots to the Aryan invasion of India and aims to structure society based on duties and purity. Divided into four main castes with hundreds of sub-castes, the system influences social …
Thesis Statement: The development of mathematics in the ancient world, at one time traced back to the ancient Greeks, is now understood to have originated with the Mesopotamians and Egyptians whose mathematical systems reveal both striking similarities and important differences …
The Nineteenth Amendment
The Nineteenth Amendment was a vital turning point for the United States and its government. It was important because it changed voting rights for women. It also gave the women of the United States more freedom. The …
In southern Mexico, lies one of the greatest ruins of the most advanced culture of ancient MesoAmerica. Near the Usumacinta River, Palenque is a Mayan city-state that reached its greatest period during the seventh century CE. When Palenque was first …
Theodore “Teddy “ Roosevelt was the 26th American President, who was born in 1858 and died in 1919. He was fortunate to be born into a rich family environment. However he was not a healthy child; who was home schooled …
The stock market has been around and well-known for many years and has been dated back into colonial times. However, in 1929, the stock market unfortunately took a drastic turn for the worst. In just a matter of days, the …
The introduction of Chiang Kai-Shek.
By the question above, I’d like to discuss Chiang Kai-Shek. Why I choose him as today’s topic? Because I thought Chiang’s life, and people surrounding him were dramatic, and he was a key person of …
A nation rich with oil, but poor from to poverty. Lying just off the coast of Australia and south of the Philippines is East Timor. East Timor not only brings to mind a state that was once Indonesia’s but also …
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This essay provides a thorough and insightful analysis of Henry VIII’s reign, balancing his personal failings with the broader impact of his decisions on English history. The student effectively contrasts Henry’s notorious behavior with his strategic …