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The Holocaust, a horrific and sorrowful occurrence, persists in various forms today. In 1994, for instance, Rwanda witnessed mass killings aimed at a particular community. Surprisingly, the United States and U.N opted not to intervene. Similarly, Saddam Hussein employed weapons of mass destruction in Iraq with the intention of eradicating Sunni Muslims. Regrettably, such acts…

            Colonialism and imperialism which have been practiced by certain powers in the world have brought about both positive and negative impacts to some countries. Colonialism is a historical event which dates back to as early as the seventeenth century when many western countries developed a great interest to capture colonies so as to gain…

In the novel, Things Fall Apart, the effects of colonialism were extremely evident in the Igbo society. As the white Englanders moved into the native’s land, their cultural values changed. Examples of these changes were evident in all aspects of the Igbo people’s lives, in their religion, family life, children, and the dead. Many of…

Pre-colonial trade was an economic activity that was taking place before colonialist and missionaries settled in Africa before. Before 1900 there were a lot of trade of trade activities such as selling of ivory, grains and internal slavery. This trade had both merits and demerits and one negative effect is that it paved way for…

Introduction Many academicians perceive “hybridity” as a concept interrelated in the era of post-colonialism. Accordingly, scholars of the 19th century are influenced by the ideas justifying colonialism; interrelating multicultural concepts as a result of interrelationship between the colonist and the colonized in a colony. On the other hand, literary theory on hybridity exposes the effects…

Orwell, the author of 1984, showed similarities between all tolitarian regimes, one of them is the one Adolf Hitler ruled. Hitler was a dictator just like Big Brother. They all have different ways to rule their government, but all with the same purpose, they love the power, they like to feel superior. They manipulate to…

The Revolution of 1905 was the first time the Tsar had faced opposition from so many groups in Russian society at the same time. A long-term social and economic cause of the 1905 Revolution was the continuing anger of both peasants and landowners to the emancipation of the serfs 1861. Although this piece of legislation…

In the play Julius Caesar, there is a competition among several individuals to become the leader of Rome. Cassius and other conspirators harbor jealousy towards Caesar and seek revenge by plotting to kill him. Although initially hesitant, Brutus is ultimately deceived into becoming a major participant in the conspiracy due to his exceptional leadership qualities…

Innovating for the bottom of the pyramid 1. Why are companies such as Siemens, GE and Procter and Gamble targeting the “bottom of the pyramid”? These companies are targeting the bottom of the pyramid because this segment represents two-thirds of the world’s population (4 billion people). However, those people live on less than $2 per…

Reconstruction: Rebuilding America The United States was founded on the belief that every man has certain inalienable Rights.” However, it wasn’t until ninety years later, when slavery was abolished, that the United States actually offered these “Rights” to all of its citizens. The 19th century was a turbulent time of stress and change for America….