History Essay Examples Page 21

Chapter 1 straits settlements-The beginning The roots of banking in Malaysia can traced back to the existence of the British merchant communities in Penang and Singapura dating back to the 19th century when what was known as the Straits Settlement, a standalone British colony encompassing Penang,Singapura and Melaka was established in 1867. Penang’s strategic location…

Historical background Jonah was one of the two Old Testament prophets called by God to proclaim his word on a foreign land.  Jonah had prophesied at the same time that Amos and Hosea did. His full name is Jonah Ben Ammitai ( ben ammitai means “son of faithfulness”) and he was from the land of …

The United States of America is known for its appreciation of history and tradition. It constantly encourages the remembrance and preservation of the past. The penny, despite its seemingly futile existence, is a major part of American history. It should remain in circulation not only because it is deeply rooted in society, but also because…

Mount Adams is a massive volcano in the Cascade Range that surpasses the size of nearby mountains. While it has been less active than St. Helens, Rainier, and Mt. in recent times, Mount Adams remains an important landmark in the area. Hood, it will erupt again. In the future, eruptions will likely occur more frequently…

The First Saudi State 1745-1818 Origins of the Wahhabi Movement             The growth in population of oasis towns such as Uyaynah led to the increase in the number of ulama or religious scholars and the sophistication of religious practice. It was in this town that Muhammad ibn Abd al-Wahhab was born and grew to establish…

The motives for the exploration and colonization of the New World did not differ much from country to country. Though different motivations may have been emphasized more heavily in certain counties, most explorations were spurred by religious reasons, commercial causes, and the desire for expanded power around the globe. The population of Europe resurged during…

The city was first now as Teammates (“Sea Town”) when the first settlements were established from AD 1298-1299. During the 14th century, legend has it that Sang Nail Tama, a Prince from Appealing, was out on a hunting trip when he caught sight of an animal which he had never seen before. Taking it to…

They have also at times been informed, as in the past, by the work of philosophers and theologians. Hence, this review will cite contributions from these areas, as appropriate. IN If the historical approach has dominated the scholarship, we may well ask more specifically about the nature of that approach. To do so is to…

Steven Sachs, a probation officer since 1978, defines a gang as “a structured, cohesive group of individuals, usually between the ages of eleven and twenty-five, who generally operate under some form of leadership while claiming a territory or turf” (Sachs XV). Gangs display specific characteristics such as distinct clothing, use of special street names, language,…

Gabriel Garcia Marquez, the Nobel Prize in Literature laureate of 1982 for his work One Hundred Years of Solitude, demonstrates his remarkable ability to blend reality and fantasy, ordinary and extraordinary aspects. Through his acceptance speech, Marquez explores Latin America, his personal background, and the fundamental nature of humanity. Marquez’s speech focuses on the challenges…