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The Paris Commune, AKA the Fourth French Revolution, was a socialist government that governed France from the 18th of March to the 28th of May in 1871i The French Commune rose from the ashes of the Franco—Prussian war, when multiple revolts destroyed France’s frayed political unityl Rallying under the slogan ”In Republique démocratique et social”,…

What would you do if you had enough power to control a whole country? Some would only rule to benefit themselves while others might rule for the greater good of the country. In George Orwell’s 1984, the government rules to benefit themselves, which is the best option for the country seen through the eyes of…

Different societies possess attributes that steer the vibe of the community. Created by organized government, laws attempt to create a harmonious and civil coalition of people while addressing the majority’s necessities and desires. Nonetheless, government fails to produce a balance of restrictions, thus fabricating dystopian conditions instead of utopian conditions. Ayn Rand’s novella Anthem, William…

Though both Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson served as members of President Washingtons cabinet, the two held very different views on the newly founded U.S. government and the role of the masses in that government. During the 1790s the views of Hamilton and Jefferson would develop into two competing political views and eventually form the…

The search for the feeling of superiority often leads people to do brutal things to get what they want; this is also true in the case of many nations. In the 19‘“ century, Europeans were bloodthirsty for power and fortune and began the sweeping policy of imperialism, when a stronger country forcibly takes control of…

Whipped, chained, and beaten were commonly exchanged words among American slaves throughout the 19th century. Day after day in a world filled with torture and pain, slaves suffered servile lives under the feet of an overseer. During these times, when freedom and liberty were merely the topics of dreams, one outstanding slave named Harriet Tubman…

Her enlightening finds gave many people the view they needed to see that many things needed to be changed. They realized that if any one person could bring about the changes that were needed it would be the same person who realized the need in the first place: Florence Kelley. The reason she would be…

Susan Glaspell’s one-act play “Trifles” masterfully employs symbolism to address societal norms and the inherent inequalities of the early 20th century. Among the play’s most potent symbols is the birdcage. At first glance, it might seem like a mere background prop, but a deeper look reveals its significance in echoing the underlying themes of confinement,…

During the Gilded Age, there was a deep division between American citizens in politics. Campaigns were usually an arduous process. The results of the majority of the elections were usually very close. Although one would expect good presidents to come out of this, the majority of them were corrupt and eventually would be forgotten. However…

Introduction – Up until weather and the environment considerations become very important that the government actually started taking proactive action to influence the different aspects involving weather and the environment; humans usually dismiss the affairs involving the climate and weather as the result of the whims of the Gods. Before the age of reason and…