Oman has remained largely free from sectarianism and religiously motivated violence since Qaboos bin Said ousted his father Said bin Taimur, in 1970. Even before this time, the Sultanate of Muscat and Oman, as it was then known was relatively free of the violence that plagued neighbouring states. Following the 1798 Anglo-Omani treaty, the Sultanate was annexed by the British empire, and the subsequent discovery…
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Did you know there is still slavery currently in both India and Africa? India has over 14 million slaves and “30 million people still remain slaves in africa”(Dixon First paragraph). Currently India has the most people living in modern slavery. Modern Slavery In India Many people believed slavery was gone in India but it was not “All forms of modern slavery continue to exist in…
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The period of industrialization created a new political philosophy that was based on the progress and political and social improvements, the Progressivism. During the period of the 1890s to 1920s, there were many varied movements, activists and reforms that were directed on social injustice and domestic policies. The major characteristic of the Progressivism is the concept of the perfected democracy. There was an adoption of…
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In 19th century, Europe nationalism rose up radically making a big impact on the history of Europe. The main cause of the nationalism in 19th century was the effect of the French revolution which spread the idea of liberalism and national self-determinism. Napoleon and Napoleonic code also affected the politicians which cause political transformation in Europe. German and Italian unification was the fruit of the…
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People in this world live with ups and downs. Some of us live in abundance and wealth while others live in rough times. Everyday, we struggle to survive and live to our purpose in life. I believe that each of us, rich or poor, need to do something for the fulfillment of that purpose in this world. It is up to us if we allow…
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Transformations of North America 1450-North America, Europe, and Africa were separate complex societies Christopher Columbus (most momentous developments in world history)Contact was sustained between colonies all over the worldBefore european arrival, Native Americans had complex societies Native Americans shaped colonial enterprise in important waysIdeas about gods and the spirit world Political systemsApproaches to trade and welfare Native Americans, Europeans, and Africans viewed each other very…
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The government seeks to make sure that there are no sudden general rises in prices. They do this through the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of England which sets interest rates. Interest rates are put up if there is a danger of people borrowing and spending too much, thus pushing prices up. Raising interest rates makes it more expensive for businesses to borrow…
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Bonobos are a species of nonhuman primates commonly referred to as pygmy chimpanzees and taxonomically classified as Pan paniscus. The animal occupies a rather small geographic range. Bonobos can only found in only found in the Congo Basin, the second largest rainforest on earth located in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The animal is most closely related to other chimpanzee species` and humans.…
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The main external factors that brought about the collapse of the Tokugawa Shogunate included the opening up of japan to foreign influences such as America and Russia, the realisation that these foreigners had more advanced war technology and that the shoguns would not be able to protect Japan from the rest of the world. The Russians were the first western country to journey into the…
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The trade in Japan was very limited and many foreigners were not allowed to enter Japan and locals were not allowed to leave. This policy spanned over a time period of 220 years and ended when an American fleet of Black Ships directed by Matthew Perry demanded that Japan start trade with America and the West. The trade in Japan was very limited and many…