...and not reduce history to a shallow field of point scoring. I believe that there is much that is worth preserving in the cultural heritage of our dispossessors as a nation, the Australian community has a collective consciousness that encompasses a responsibility for the present and future, and the past. To say that ordinary Australians who are part of the national community today do not have any connection with the shameful aspects of our past is at odds with our exhortations that they have connections to the prideful bits. If there is one thing about the colonial heritage of Australia that indigenous Australians might celebrate along with John Howard it must surely be the fact that upon the shoulders of the English settlers or invaders-call them what you will, came the common law of England and with it the civilised institution of native title. What more redemptive prospect can be painted about our country's colonial past?(65) From this perspective, the black armband view of history is a strand of 'political correctness'-the dominant but erroneous view of how we see ourselves and what we see as worthwhile in our culture. Historical understanding cannot be fixed for all time, Out of the present emerge new problems that require a re-examination of the past. The question we must ask is not “does history have to be rewritten?” but “does the re-evaluation of history lead to the discovery of historical truth?” In other words, does the re-evaluation of history deepen our understanding...
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...What was the Mayflower Compact and what is its significance in American history? The Mayflower Compact was written and signed November 1620 at Plymouth Bay, present day Massachusetts. The Compact was written after the British settlers landed far north of Virginia’s boundary. Knowing they had no legal right to be present there, the settlers constructed the Mayflower Compact, and every adult male signed it. It claimed the land for King James I, and declared the pilgrims a “civil body politic”, or independent government, and established the colony. The Mayflower Compact was greatly significant in American History, as it was one of the first documents in American history that introduced democracy, which is the basis for the current American constitution, and how we practice our laws today. The Mayflower Compact also provided the foundation for the Christian-based government and respect for authority we have today. In its opening statement, the Compact says, “Having undertaken, for the glory of God and the advancement of the Christian Faith and Honour of our King and Country…”. With this simple statement, the original purpose for America was created. This new colony, which would eventually grow to become the United States of America, had stated its purpose: For the Glory of God. The subsequent laws that would be passed and actions of the government would for some time be based upon these Christian morals- laws that make murder illegal, or stealing a crime. These laws were first...
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...Learning history is important. What is your opinion? “History shows native culture of every country” said by Charles Darwin. Thus, many governments make history to be required subject in school. Therefore, it is firmly agreed that learning history is dominant as it enhance the spirit of nationalism and knowledge of people in that country. History is essential to be learned because it makes citizens respect their nationality. Learning history shows how the ancestors struggled to protect the country. For instance, in the time of the fifth king of Thailand, England and France had been threatening Malaya island such as Malaysia, Indonesia and Philippine. The King negotiated with England and France that Thailand would be buffer state between England and France. However, Thailand still lost many things to them such as Samui Island and three million baht which was too much at that time. therefore, the citizens who learn that story shall feel respect to their nationality. Learning history is important to make one to be knowledgeable while protecting and improving oneselves. To identify, learning about economic crisis which happened in the past can protect one from mistakes which may happen again. In addition, learning history can improve the ability to learn how the ancestors saved their companies from being bankrupt and adjust that method appropriate with the present time. When the one have more historical knowledge it is not only help one in the work place but also help one in daily...
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...History, will always repeat itself. No matter how hard we study it, how hard we observe it, the same things will always happen, Why is that? Because we are the most magnificent creatures in the universe. We are humans. We are defined by our history and how it repeats in our lives. As for me, my history follows a twisting and winding timeline that leaves many cliffhangers and loose ends. No part of my existence has been the standard apple pie, as-seen-on-tv type of life. There were no sunday barbecues and get-togethers with neighbors. The Braley household was more complex behind our front door and bolted windows. Happy stories were a fantasy I wished to live, but that’s alright, because it is these things that define me. My history and how it repeats/repeated itself through my life is what makes me, me. Me, I am worrying person, I am full of anxiety. I am called smart by others, although I believe I merely meet sub-par. I am self-conscious, and very emotional. I am too nice to people, and I trust too much. I get my hopes up too often, and I allow people to walk all over me. I am a perfectionist, and I stay up too late for assignments. I’m versatile, and athletic, silly and a little annoying....
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...Jefferson’s importance in American history was much more than his major offerings as a politician, diplomat, statesman, writer, scientist, intellectual, and philosopher. There was no other founding father that had the comprehensive knowledge and extensive intelligence than Jefferson. Even with all his education and knowledge, Jefferson believed Republicanism required a homogeneous population. Even though he believed the blacks and the Indians would be the downfall of Republican society due to slavery. In Jeffersons view, slavery violated blacks right to liberty and undermined the white man’s self-control. By 1822 Jefferson owned 267 slaves and was worried about losing any of the newborn slaves which was known as “profits”. For Jefferson, slaves provided the means for him to live a life of leisure and to follow the Enlightenment and Republican ideals....
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...nvariably when it comes to history what is believed by the society at the time to be true is almost always more significant to national development than what is actually true and this can be proved in two very significant events of German history namely the treaty of Versailles and the establishment of the Eburt government. However what will see in the essay is a third event in German national history where the consensus of what was believed to be true was violently exposed to what was actually true, which lead to the development of a myth, due to the previous misinformation, which undoubtedly played part in the succession of the Nazi party to power and the outbreak of the second world war. Within Weimar Germany there was no idea more unanimously held than that of the inherent unfairness of the treaty of versailles and of the embedded anti-German sentiment of it's authors. German society believed that previous German territory most specifically the Sudetanland was claimed by the allies and put under their mandate through their greed and motive to decimate Germany. However the Sudetanland especially was an allied territorial claim which went against this belief of the Germans. The Sudetanland was seized by the allies for the purpose of being a buffer zone between Germany and France so that France, who suffered particularly badly in the war, shouldn't call for even more extensive limitations on Germany to avoid a similar conflict. However although in reality the allies' motives...
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...James Monroe played an important role in our American History. For example, he wrote the Monroe Doctrine and became the fifth president of the United States. The Monroe Doctrine was created by James Monroe, it was too not permit any European Nation to extend its holdings. Monroe expressed the Doctrine in answer two pressing problems, the first to was a plan by the russians to establish a colony on the Pacific Northwest Coast. The second was a plan by several European nations to help Spain win back its former Latin American colonies(“Monroe Doctrine”). One statement warned Russia that the American continents were “not to be considered as subjects colonization by any European power”. A second warned France, Russia, Prussia, and Austria that any attempt to extend their “system to any portion of this Hemisphere” would be considered “ dangerous to our peace and safety”(“Monroe Doctrine”). James’...
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...What is the history of stem call research legislation in the US? How does it compare to the rest of the world? The argument for life is often one that results in two circumstances – either life will go on or life will not. Millions of families are afflicted with diseases and disorders that they would do anything in any lifetime for cures to spare their loved ones. Stem cells through argument of science can cure diseases or help heal individuals who suffer from debilitating conditions such as spinal cord injuries, strokes, heart conditions, and burns to name a few. (Reaves, 2001) The argument for stem cell research proves to be one of both moral hazard and religious conviction. (G.Fischbach, 2004) On the moral side, the idea to use terminated pregnancies in order for gain or just their cells is unfathomable. The religious conviction is that individuals who terminated their pregnancies because of the assumed small value they placed on human life only made these cells available. However, these cells before they form human life are cells that have not generated into existing diseases or degenerative conditions. (NIH, 2009) Stem Cell research can be looked at in many ways, but it personally should be viewed a progression to better lives ruined by diseases and catastrophe, not regression and immoral in the eyes of deities and those superior. In the U.S. states funding for stem cell research was prominent in early part of the 21st century by both members...
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...HISTORY ASSIGNMENT MASSACHUSETTS Submitted by Hykal Ghiffari (J13013761) Febriana Kartika Pangestu (J14014835) Yap Zhiying (J14014788) Wong Kah Yan (J13012181) Heo Yeongji (J13013496) Submitted to Ms. Roseliza Binti Mohd Ramly (HIS 251) Date of Submission 12 November 2014 INTRODUCTION Massachusetts which is officially the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is a state in the New England region. Massachusetts has played a major role in historical, cultural, and mercantile role in American history. Plymouth, which was a colony located in Massachusetts, was founded by the Pilgrims (travelled on Mayflower) in 1620. Harvard College, which is currently known as Harvard University, is the oldest higher learning institution in the United States. John Harvard contributed in the early progress of the college....
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...called a dissent. The history of an American change the world into a better place. Additionally, America is becoming better than before. Dissent plays an important role in shaping the American history is because it made people believe that there is hope. The dissenters back in the days would give up the world to just fight for their children and relatives freedom. For example, women back in the era did not have the rights to vote nor have freedom, they were unrecognized. Susan B. Anthony was one of an astonishing dissenter who fought for women’s rights and suffrage movement. Her goal is to lead women into the right...
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...When America’s think of the time from the earliest settlements to America’s freedom from Great Britain, New Jersey does not seem to have an important role. However, this tiny but mighty state has played a very important role in America’s history. Starting from the earliest settlements, to the Revolutionary War, the writing of the U.S Constitution and early transportation inventions, New Jersey has a history rooted deep into the making and progression of this country. Countries that claimed new land separated the earliest colonies. The Dutch were particularly excited about their new land that ranged from Cape Cod, Massachusetts to the Delaware River. The Dutch called their new land “New Netherland” with their capital city New Amsterdam, which is now New York City. “Dutch merchants who financed this voyage were excited about the think beaver and sea otter skins the crew brought back. They knew that great wealth could be had by trading with the Indians for fur” (50). The Dutch West India Company knew this area would be a great trading spot, generating a lot of money and settlers. “New Amsterdam grew as a...
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...The Emerald Research Register for this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/researchregister The current issue and full text archive of this journal is available at www.emeraldinsight.com/0025-1747.htm GUEST EDITORIAL Guest editorial On the value of management history Absorbing the past to understand the present and inform the future David Lamond Sydney Graduate School of Management, University of Western Sydney, Parramatta, Australia Abstract Purpose – The purpose of this paper is to consider the value of management history as a contributor to the development of the theory and practice of management and, to the extent that it is necessary to absorb the past in order to understand the present and inform the future, consider what happens to the knowledge base when the surviving “contributions” to the knowledge base are partial and, indeed, erroneous. Design/methodology/approach – The articles that constitute this special issue form the launching-pad for this discussion, with the ideas presented here combined with previous research and commentaries on the issues raised. Research limitations/implications – In The Life of Reason, Santayana said, “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”. Managers looking for the “next big thing”, without being able to incorporate it effectively into their experience, and the experience of those who are long gone, are condemned to repeat not just the past, but also the mistakes of the past. Accordingly...
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...Henri Bourassa is a significant person in Canadian history because of his role in shaping French and English relations in Canada. His ideals of Canada becoming more independent from England has made him seen like a leader for French Canadians. His rise in the ranks of politics and ideas helped created La Ligue Nationaliste which helped separate Canada from England and pushed for rights for the French Canadians. Immigrants were more than 57% of mine workers in Canada by 1911. Although being such a big part of Canadian society they were treated as disposable workers and second-class citizens. They were significant to Canadian history because the role they played in the creation of the railway’s, and the laws that were put in place to protect...
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...| Research Paper | What is the relationship between history and the literature that explores it? What are the similarities between that trial and the one of Tom Robinson in the novel? | | E3 | In a time in which racism and segregation were substantial two lawyers each very determined to help and stand by their clients and defend them in law to the best of their abilities in the face of danger. Both the Scottsboro boy Trials and the Tom Robinson trial in the novel “To Kill a Mockingbird” were very similar and “To kill a Mockingbird” definitely seemed as if it were influenced by the Scottsboro boy’s trial. | Samuel Leibowits was the lawyer who defended Charles Weems, Andy Wright, Olen Montgomery, Roy Wright, Willie Robertson, Eugene Williams, Ozzie Powell, Clarence Norris and Haywood Patterson also known as the Scottsboro Boys. What happen to them was that they were on a train and they were accused of rape by Victoria Price and Ruby Bates. All nine men were convicted soon after for rape. Atticus Finch defended Tom Robinson, who was accused of raping Mayella Ewell, a white woman. In the novel "To Kill a Mockingbird" the story revolves around the trial and the life of Finch and his family before, during and after the trial of Tom Robinson. Atticus faced loads of criticism for defending a black man. The similarities that are shared between the trials of the Scottsboro Boys and that of Tom Robinson in "To Kill a Mockingbird" are many. First of all they both take...
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...What does history tells us about the politics of race in the contemporary United States? History tells us that African Americans were discriminated for many years in the United States, and today we celebrate the achievements that were fought for and gained. The marking of civil rights anniversaries are an important part of identity and represent a truly extraordinary shift in the American culture and politics (Romano, 2014). The politics of race has been a long fought fight for African Americans to achieve given rights like the right for voting, they celebrate this through anniversaries for remembrances of given occasions and for celebration. This is emphasized by the civil rights anniversary to show the history of struggle for freedom, to show racial progress and reconciliation in increasingly multi-racial society (Romano, 2014). History shows African Americans has been fighting for the achievement of equality and justice within the state and for possible peaceful changes within the system (Romano, 2014). This can be proved by the anniversary celebration as it represent the movements of struggle for civil rights and much attention given for ending the legal segregation over the economic justice demand. History even shows, how some given deaths of prominent people occurred who were in the race fighting for the freedom of achievement of their rights (Romano, 2014). The history of politics shows the achievements that have been achieved by the African Americans like the...
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