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Why did Phillip II launch the Armada and why did it neglect? In the summer of 1588. the Catholic male monarch of Spain. Phillip II. came up with a program to suppress Protestant England. He would roll up his ground forces from the Netherlands and a immense fleet of 130 ships across the channel. with…

Gladiatorial games were one the most popular events displayed in the great amphitheatres of Roman history. Senators held the games as a bribe of trying to get more votes in election times and popularity.Amphitheatres were oval domes (sort of a similarity to football stadiums today). It was divided into three parts like the theatre, and…

It is made clear in the first clause “That all servants imported andbrought into this country, by sea or land, who were not christians in theirnative country…shall be accounted and be slaves.” The comparison withthis statement can be seen as though a servant would be looked upon as aslave making the comparison between a slave…

In the third passage, from Oedipus the King, Sophocles reveals the importance of self-knowledge to rid of the illusions that fate can be escaped. Tiresias provides insight and truth to an ignorant and proud Oedipus. Oedipus holds the misconception that his worldly knowledge and power over Thebes provides him with enough insight to realize that…

A worldview is how someone views the world. Everyone has a different view towards the world because a worldview is shaped through personal experience, attitudes, beliefs and values. Nelson Mandela, the first ever black president of South Africa, is an example of an individual who clearly expressed his worldview during his life. Nelson Rolihlahla Mandela…

Who is Responsible for the Failure of Reconstruction?Reconstruction is the period of time after the civil war. During this time both the Northand the South are trying to find ways that, would allow the sides to reconnect in a civilized way. The North is responsible for reconstruction’s downfall and essentially killing the reconstruction period. This…

Pleasure: A Comparison of Mill and Plato’s Views Human action should aim at its proper end. Everywhere, people aim for pleasure, wealth, and honor. Although these ends have some value, they are not the chief good for which people should strive. To be an ultimate end, an act must be self-sufficient and final and attainable…

Introduction Feudalism was a new system of authorities brought to Western Europe from France by William the Conqueror. William was born in France and by clip, he was able to turn out himself in wars. As a consequence he gained the trust of the childless male monarch of England, Edward the Confessor, whose female parent…

The Boston Massacre, an important and contentious event in American History, still lacks a precise account of its occurrence. It was not a spontaneous incident but rather the result of preceding actions. This tragedy brought about lasting changes in America and pushed the nation towards revolution. Without a doubt, the Boston Massacre continues to be…

The Holocaust aimed to eliminate 11 million individuals in Europe, over half of whom were Jewish. The blame for various troubles was placed on Jews due to German failures like World War I. Hitler fostered anti-Semitism within his army and across much of Europe. The Holocaust involved three stages with the goal of exterminating Jews….