… descriptors illustrate British rule’s impact on the colonial population. After years of unwarranted invasions, unfair taxes, and burdensome laws, people dreaded the continuing loss of their freedoms. A group of 55 men recognized that trepidation, and…

… eleventh day, of the eleventh month of 1918, the armistice is signed effectively halting the war. The final Treaty of Versailles, is signed on June 28, 1919. The League of Nations, a former international organization, which was established by the…

… time there have been pivotal men and women who have made significant marks in history that may be considered indelible. One of these men, Constantine the Great, more formally known as, Caesar Flavius Constantinus Pius Felix Invictus Augustus…

… and corrupt. Past rulers such as King John (1199-1216) had abused their positions and unsuccessfully carried out their obligations. The Magna Carta came into existence in 1215 for the purpose of limiting the authority of the king and his officials.…

… socialism and independence are indissolubly linked." He was contrasting the Cuban situation with Eastern Europe when he pointed out that "Cuba is not a country in which socialism came in the wake of the victorious divisions of the Red…

… since the revolution on January 1st in 1959. The head of state is currently Fidel Castro, also the Chief of State, as well as the Head of Government, First Secretary of the Cuban Communist Party, and Commander in Chief of the armed forces. Fidel…

… sayings. They symbolize real life situations in just a few words that consummate great meaning. In cultures without literature, proverbs provide an array of values and knowledge. Proverbs often, also provide entertainment because they may consist…

… nor ever have been, in favor of bringing about in anyway the social and political equality of the white and black races.” President Lincoln is widely believed to be the fabled liberator of the slaves. However, Lincoln showed time and time again…

… that they had never seen before. The standard of living had risen, and America was racing for world dominance. Moreover , the events that took place during this decade would change the way we look at this era forever. This decade was an era of turbulence…

… believe the same to be true of philosophies, if we are all honest with ourselves. Our personal philosophy affects how we carry out our everyday tasks, and influences our reactions to different situations accordingly. The atmosphere in which we are…