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Passive Resistance is the act of nonviolently resisting methods of the government, a person in power, or specific laws. Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi embraced this concept in 1897 when he questioned the status of Indians under British rule. Gandhi participated in numerous protests, resulting in his arrest on five occasions. While imprisoned, he conducted hunger strikes…

The favorable trade climate in the eastern portion of the Mediterranean Sea resulted primarily in the development of early civilizations. These early civilizations had complex socio-political systems that were derived from early forms of religious substructures. The worship of petty gods” (gods that assumed various characters of nature) was considered a complement to social order…

The changes that occurred in the Gilded Age led to shaping American into the superpower and well respected international country that it is recognized as today. The most important changes were the discovery of uses of copper, the assembly line production technique and the completion of the first transcontinental railroad. The uses of copper that…

Legends of the Fall is a captivating tale written by Jim Harrison and adapted into a film. It revolves around three brothers named Alfred, Tristan, and Samuel residing on a Montana plantation. Upon reaching adulthood, they embark on a journey to war as a united front. Samuel, the cherished family member, receives exceptional care from…

The basilica has a long and storied history that begins second century BCE and continues to the present day. The basilica gained popularity during the rise of the Roman Empire and went through its most dramatic changes during Late Antiquity. Modern day society has led us to believe basilicas to be religious buildings, mainly churches,…

The genocide that took place during Mao Zedong’s rule in China is by far one of the worst genocides in history; worst being in terms of lives lost. It is estimated that Mao Zedong more than quadrupled the death toll of that during Hitler’s rule in Germany. From 1958-1961, which was known as the Great Leap Forward, the most…

Throughout the poem, Leda and the Swan, allusions and different varieties of poetic elements are used to depicting how a helpless young woman becomes violently reduced into being a sexual object instead of just being a customary girl. The author, William Butler Yeats, does not just use allusions in his poem to illustrate what Leda…

How do companies unite methodological analysiss? Answer: Companies combine methodological analysiss by carry oning research to find the fastest and most cost effectual method to travel merchandise and fulfill the client ; knocking both advantages and disadvantages ; inquiring for the sentiments of the employees and directors, and/or make up one’s minding which phase the…

Adolf Hitler, Austrian-born German politician and leader of the National Socialist German Workers Party gained victory as the Fuhrer (Combination of Chancellor and President) only 10 years after the Munich Putsch of 1923. Many factors contributed to his rise to power within this period. Factors include his charismatic personality, key individuals and groups, President Paul…

In the 17th century, England’s colonies in America experienced uncontrolled growth without a well-defined government plan. Despite having charters from the British government, political unrest led to inadequate supervision and support. Once stability was restored and the monarchy reinstated, religious differences became more noticeable. As a result, Britain transformed into a constitutional monarchy where both…