...U.S. & World History Themes One significant environmental factor that has contributed to the development of Egypt’s civilization is the bond between the Nile River and the Egyptian people. The Nile River provides a large amount of water. Soil is a great productivity caused by the Nile. The water levels began to rise each July and the floods reached their full height by the end of August. The flood began to recede, at the end of October, leaving deposits of silt behind (Metz, 1990). This helped flourish the land to produce an abundance of crops for food and trade. This also attracted settlers. With the cultivating success, the Egyptian society evolved rapidly. The Nile River was also the main way to transport goods, trade with outlying communities and to communicate (Hoyt, 2013). It has shaped the life of the Egyptian society. Dr. Robert Whiting describes the geographical process as a way things spread from one place to another (Whiting, PHD, 2013). Among the early human societies, tea is an important part of diffusion. Tea was discovered in China. The ideal climate in the country was perfect for harvesting the tea leaves. Tea can be traced back to 600 BC. It is believed that tea was used for herbal medicinal qualities. Tea became a popular drink during the Tang Dynasty of China (618AD) Tea then spread to Japan in the 6th century, by a priest studying in China. The tea was used for rituals for medicinal use, it is very popular beverage in today Japanese culture....
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...Themes in U.S. and World History Task 1 Western Governors University Joon Park 2014/12/19 Task 1 A. Yellow River Valley and other early civilizations have many things in common. Hunting and gathering was not efficient enough to support a large population so they could start a civilization. All early civilizations relied on agriculture for their food source, and agriculture needs both a reliable water source and a fertile field. Yellow River Valley became an early civilization due to its geographic factor, the Yellow River. The Yellow River provided three major benefits for having agriculture based civilization: irrigation, a transportation route for trade, and a source of consumption. The Yellow River also flooded annually, creating a fertile field for crops. (Zhuang, Y., & Kidder, T. R). B. Yellow River Valley civilization flourished with the Yellow River and developed its own unique tea culture. The Yellow River got its name from the color of water it carries, which is rich in nutrients and discolors the water. The nutrients make the water great for farming but not for drinking, due to its strong earthy taste. Tea became a main trading commodity between ancient China and Tibet. Chinese caravans would carry tea from the southern part of China to Lhasa, the capital of Tibet, to trade for horses (JenkinsMark, 2010). This route was called the Ancient Tea Route/Cha-ma-go-do, a literal translation is “Tea Horse High Road.” Buddhism from China...
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...Western Governors University GKT1 Applications in US and World History Tammy Railsback Four Themes to be Addressed • Geography and the Development/Diffusion of Human Societies-Cumberland Gap • Individuals and Institutions as Mechanisms of Social/Governmental Change-Clara Barton • Historical Systems of Power, Governance and Authority-The Nazi Party • Science and Technology as the Engine of Economic Growth and Development-Gunpowder Geography and the Development of Human Societies The United States: Cumberland Gap Cumberland Gap is an excellent example of geography and diffusion of human society as until its discovery in 1750 the Appalachian Mountains blocked the way of further settlement into the West. History of Cumberland Gap • Natural passage through the Cumberland Mtns. • Formed by erosion from a stream that once flowed through it. • The path used by animals and Native Americans. • First discovered and explored by Dr. Thomas Walker in 1750 (Columbia Encyclopedia, 2013). Road to the West • In 1775 Daniel Boone and party of woodsman marked the Cumberland Gap as they traveled from Virginia to Kentucky. • Up until 1810 the Cumberland Gap was known as “the way West” and saw a steady stream of settlers pass through it. • Between the 18th and 19th centuries the Cumberland Gap was travelled by over 200,000 people migrating west. • The Cumberland Gap remained a major route for travel & trade during the 20th century (Mahaney, 2014). Individuals as Mechanisms...
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...alternate history of what would’ve happened on the day October 14 1942 if Charles Lindbergh had won the presidency instead of Roosevelt in 1940. In this part of the book Philip Roth shows the beginnings of the ultimate result of the Lindbergh presidency. Charles Lindberg was an overt anti-Semite and a nativist (both in the book and in reality) and from the time he came to power he had started working closely with the third Reich, and the government had started a campaign to inspire anti-Semitic and pro Hitler inclinations in the general American public. In this part of the story we see that history had spiraled out to become...
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...We don’t learn from History, we repeat it? By dhara on November 17, 2010 in Articles I think its agreeable that if we don’t learn from history we would repeat it again.For example: If a person like Hitler borns back then now we will not ignore his acts may be we will take persistent actions to get rid off from him and his actions. History is proof that has examples of people repeating the mistakes of the past. Many of those mistakes are being repeated in the world today. This “law” is true whether it be on an international level, or a personal one. This is one of the things which is annoyable when said “We must let the kids learn from their own mistakes”. Bull. If you love your children, you will hope to teach them to avoid that which is harmful to them by trying to let them learn from YOUR mistakes. Learning by one’s own mistake can often be too late, and you can be too dead to learn anything from it. Insanity is repeating the same mistakes of the past and expecting a different outcome. But—— What if Orville and Wilbur Wright had paid attention to the history of attempts at flight? Would you be using the Internet if Gordon Moore had spent more time building a computer “the historically correct way” rather than designing the ridiculously tiny processor he developed? How many of you would prefer the good old days of medicine to what we have now? With all of the History majors the colleges crank out you would think that there wouldn’t be any more war, crime, or poverty...
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...Ancient World” History throughout the world has given us the ability to the look into the future. The study of history may not be the most exhilarating, exciting, or entertaining. However, it is by far the most important. Many say “history repeats itself.” Others say “history is a precursor to the future.” However you want to word it, it doesn’t matter, all that matters is that through the study of history we can see mistakes people around the world have made in the past and learn from them so when the time arises for us to step up we will have the knowledge to know what to do. Also history can teach us how to except one another. When we learn about others cultures pasts we can see why they are the way they are and why they believe the way they believe. Lacking the study of “Ancient World History” one can easily assume that Muslims, Jews, and Christians a totally different people with different Gods; Allah, Jehovah, and God, respectively. In reality, through the study of “Ancient World History” this same person’s eyes can be opened, and thoughts broadened when they find out that Muslims, Jews, and Christians, worship the same God with different names; Allah, meaning total submission to God, and Jehovah meaning the exact same thing as God. Now with this new information this person has received, he can appreciate both religions for what they are and not come to an immediate assumption. “Ancient World History” specifically, is a type of history where we...
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...Guadalcanal History Essay Rachel Allen Mrs. Bratt English 10 Research Paper The Battle of Guadalcanal Our past history has changed the way we live, even today. It has changed the way our society is and how it reacts to a lot of things. The battle of Guadalcanal also changed the way we live, the way we go to war, and the way we react to war. This battle took the Americans six months to win for the Allies. It was the turning point of World War Two and it impacted the outcome of the war. Guadalcanal was an important place to keep for the Allies because if the Japanese took it, then they would cut off the sea route to Australia, and ultimately communication with Australia. Before the Allies got to Guadalcanal they had heard that the Japanese were working on an airfield, which is now called Henderson airfield, that was being built on the island. The airfield there would help with the Japanese defense, so the Allies knew that they had to defeat them at Guadalcanal. While traveling to Guadalcanal three carriers gave air support, which were the Saratoga, Wasp, and the Enterprise. All three carriers would help defeat the Japanese in the air (Trueman, “The Battle of Guadalcanal”). This event impacted the whole world because if the Japanese ended up finishing the airfield, they possibly could’ve won the war, along with Germany and Italy. If the battle of Guadalcanal never happened we would have lost the war, and Japan, Germany, and Italy could have taken over us. Our world is different...
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...Maps of World We do magic to Maps World Maps North America Map South America Map Europe Map Asia Map Africa Map Australia Map Search USA Map Buy Maps Get Custom Mapping Quote+1 408 416 3459 | sales@mapsofworld.com Home / Taiwan / History / Conflict between China and Taiwan Ads by Google Conflict between China and Taiwan Company Owner Only Advice www.Employersdirect-uk.org Free Expert Help On Employer Issues Call us now on 0844 499 3740 About Us - Employment Tribunals - Free Seminars - Free Advice The China Taiwan conflicts find its history since Taiwan wished to gain its independence since 1949. The China Government is ready to support the economic and political stability in entire East Asia but do not want to come into any compromise where Taiwan's Independence is concerned. While Chinese leaders prefer peaceful means for dealing of the pro pro independence course Taiwan's Taiwan Tours Conflict Tourism China What's New? Check our Blog Taiwan Map Political Map of Taiwan Where is Taiwan Airports in Taiwan Taiwan Lat Long Map Taiwan Outline Map Taiwan Google Map Taiwan Stock Exchange Location Map Taiwan Mineral Map Taiwan Earthquake Map, 2010 Taiwan Rail Map About Taiwan Taipei, Capital of Taiwan Flag of Taiwan Facts about Taiwan Taiwan Independence Day New Taiwan Dollar, Currency of Taiwan Weather Government History People Society Religion Culture Postal Codes Country Codes Area Codes Visa to Taiwan Population Taiwan Embassies around the World Economy...
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...Schools should offer more world history classes because the lack of knowledge leaves people at a disadvantage, it’s important to know how other countries shaped theirs, and students will regain interest if they’re taught something new. By the time students reach high school, they’ll have spent the past nine years learning about only American history and chances are that they know next to nothing about the rest of the world. It may not seem like it, but learning just a little information about other countries can drastically open a person’s eyes. “Our view of history shapes the way we view the present, and therefore it dictates what answers we offer for existing problems. Let me offer a few examples to indicate how this might be true.” (Crabtree) Who was Benjamin Disraeli? Charlemagne? Li Si? Unless students have already learned about these people from somewhere else, they most likely have never even heard their names before because schools don’t teach about them, despite their importance in history. Disraeli was a well-known English prime minister, Charlemagne was a French king and one of the first people to build schools so that others could earn an education, and Li Si was a Chinese advisor who organized many laws that we still use to this day. Ironically, Li Si...
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...Narnia is popular is because it’s relatable. There are many similarities between our world and the world of Narnia. Both contain a God who is good and loving and cares for His people. Both worlds were created, evil and suffering exist amongst them, and each records historical and important events. Perhaps the most obvious likeness these worlds possess is having a God. What is the God of Narnia like? In Narnia God is represented by a powerful lion named Aslan. Aslan, much like the true God, is a creator; he creates Narnia and deems it good....
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...greatest super power in today’s world, America has been engaged in many foreign conflicts and wars throughout the world, dating as far back as 1801 during the “Barbary War” against Muslim pirates near the Mediterranean Sea. In the times of withdrawal from these wars, the US makes a prestigious effort to maintain situational awareness of the countries it previously inhabits. This is accomplished by maintaining a presence in the countries such as Germany, France and Britain, as well as countries more recently like Iraq and Afghanistan. As part of keeping intelligence on countries that may still pose a potential threat to the US, or in some cases countries we deem as allies in order to help protect. However,...
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...The US foreign isolation policy consists on focusing the interest in the internal affairs of the country in search of prosperity, and to ensure safety. It was against of making alliance with other nations, or the participation in international conflicts outside the United States (United States History, n.d.). The US Isolation policy started during the presidency of G. Washington, who placed it in his Farewell Address. Later on, in 1823, Monroe established the Monroe Doctrine, which shared the same ideology as Washington (United States History, n.d.). However, when the Democratic party took the presidency of US failed in her aim of making the nation a protector of the world’s peace and democracy, which gave the power to the Republican party of reestablish the distrusted Isolation policy. When Woodrow Wilson entered to power, who was from the Democratic party, and this policy changed. He distrusted the Neutral policy, and took US into the First World War in order to “make the world safe for democracy”. He thought that it was a responsibility of the US to aimed it (The White House, n.d.). Nonetheless, because the great number of american soldiers dead casualties during the war, economic depression in an international level, and the need for increase attention to internal/domestic problems led the Republicans to argue against Wilson’s desire of enter into the the Covenant of the League of Nations (US Department of State: Office of the Historian, n.d.). Moreover, after the WWI...
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...World history is in regards to all of humanity’s past. It is not just with reference to certain countries, groups, or cities. It involves all the people of the world. This is why it is important for everyone to learn about world history. All people today need to be educated in regards to the humans of the past. It is important to know what people were like in the past. Knowing how much humans have changed since the beginning can give a sense of what technology will be like in the future. It also shows how different groups of people are from each other. It also teaches how the thoughts and opinions of humans have changed; for example, views in regards to slavery. Knowing the past helps one know where their place in time is. Today’s humans...
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...and qualities. Humanities study brings us in contact with the human culture, history, philosophy, experiences and activities. It also includes the study of human expression through music, arts and design, music, dance, theater and literature. It is a multi-faceted subject, but academically, we refer to the humanities as the study of the arts. The study of the arts is the study of mankind, thus, is the essence of humanities. Studying humanities helps us to get a better understanding of our own existence. The humanities are the stories, ideas, visions and expressions of people from all walks of life. It gives us more knowledge about the different cultures of people from the different parts of the world. It helps us understand our own heritage and our history. It brings us back to the past and transports our visions and imaginations and helps us to look forward to the future. The study of Humanities teaches us how to be creative and gain new insights about the world that we live in. Last summer, my family and I went on a trip to Washington, D.C. for the first time. The city is known to harbor the world’s largest museum, The Smithsonian Institute. The institute consists of 19 museums, majority of which is found in Washington, D.C. During our five day trip, we were very lucky to be able to visit some of these museums which I personally consider as the epitome of humanities. The exhibitions featured different categories such as the arts, history, culture, science and technology, government...
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...culture.” and English is just simply “ A course or individual class in the study of English language, literature, or composition.” As students we study literature in order to unlock or discover a portion of history, understand and relate to the world around, and in return will gain knowledge and self awareness in the process. It is important to study literature in order to unlock or discover a portion of history. There is not a single person that has lived long enough in order to write an entire history book, cover to cover. Instead it is like a puzzle, a compilation of pieces that are brought forth to make one large picture or story. Literature through the years has played a huge part in translating history. Through famous pieces of literature we can gather clues about the time period and make certain conclusions as to what was happening during that time. The four gospels of the New Testament of the Bible for example, is composed of 4 different authors points of views to describe the same time in history; each in their own unique point of view. However without those writings, we may not have been able to put together the ‘pieces of history.’ It is also important to study literature in order to understand and relate to the world around us. Literature allows us to peek into different cultures. Storytelling is a form of documenting for many. From the early times of cave drawings we see that as a human race we desire to communicate through writing in order to inform...
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