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Past politicians, legislation and political movements have changed the course of history in ways both big and small. Welcome to our blast to the past.
How Colonies Affected Civilizations In The Past
The British colony was established in Hong-Kong, in 1841, right after the end of the first opium-war. That was the resistance of China to accept the opium trade of the English, East-India Company, as it was attempting to bring drugs from Bengal, the then well-established and advanced part of India that the company was operating from. Exporting commodities from Hong-Kong, like tea and silk was of great importance to Europe, yet there were few things that were allowed to be imported to Asia to counter-balance the sheet. The only commodity accepted by China was Silver, but it was rare to find and unprofitable for the whole trading endeavor. So they decided to induce opium, distributing it to the whole Country through smugglers, to cover for this deficit, creating a drug pandemic that would take the whole country by the swarm.
Philip BakerPublished 3 years ago in The SwampWhy did London become the Capital of England?
Technically, "London" didn't become the capital until after the 16th century. What we now call "the City of London" was an entity of its own, the ancient square mile Rome founded. And it still is in many ways. It was a power and money centre, even before the Norman Conquest.
Anton BlackPublished 3 years ago in The SwampA Review of The Star-Spangled Banner
Let me preface: I am, whether I like it or not, one of over three-hundred million Americans. I have no choice in the matter. Over the past four-hundred or so years, bits and pieces of my ancestry sailed over from miscellaneous European countries to start a new life, avoid famine and war, make a quick buck. The usual. That being said, as an American, I find a lot of the American ethos and aesthetic to be tacky and, generally, awful. At the center of that disdain is The Star-Spangled Banner, a piece of American culture that the people up top blast at every sporting event and ceremony of interest. They played it at my high school graduation, and I was homeschooled, so I’m not sure how Uncle Sam pulled that off. But he did, and I’m just a little bit more indoctrinated because of it.
Steven Christopher McKnightPublished 3 years ago in The SwampEconomic Unity
On the third May 1921 under the Government of Ireland Act (1920) Ireland was separated by law into two distinct jurisdictions. This was the partition of Ireland or críochdheighilt na hÉireann in Gaelic. From that day forward there was the Republic of Ireland or more commonly known as Southern Ireland which is made up of twenty six counties, and Northern Ireland which is made up of a more modest six counties.
Clara Elizabeth Hamilton Orr BurnsPublished 4 years ago in The SwampSinger Ashley McBryde on her first time hosting the CMT Music Awards ...& I Got to Sing with Her At The Local in Nashville!
🪕BANJO THIS : A short while I got to share the stage with the authentic Amazing Ashley Mcbryde at one of her shows in Nashville at a place called The Local.
TheMichaelRicks🇺🇸™ *Published 4 years ago in The SwampThe Biggest Missteps in Military History
War is – more often than that – a numbers game. Unless something unlikely happens, it’s usually the side with the numerical advantage that goes home with the victory, which has been especially true in history. Many modern weapons – like nukes – can easily make brute force obsolete, though that wasn’t the case for most of our history. If you took a bigger and more intimidating army to a battle, you were almost-always more likely to return victorious.
Pradeep PoudelPublished 4 years ago in The SwampDear Black People: Let’s Talk About Our Indigenous Accompliceship And Participation In Their Oppression.
Yesterday was the day some people recognize and celebrate as Columbus Day in the United States. In Canada, it was the federally recognized holiday of Thanksgiving. In both countries however, there are others (myself included) who recognize and celebrate Indigenous People’s Day. For us, this is a day of reconciliation, education, acknowledgement, celebration and accompliceship.
Whitney SmartPublished 4 years ago in The SwampThe Never Taught History Of Modern School System
Schools across the world have these similar traits in nature. Children must participate Classes are divided into 12 levels of promotion
salihu saeedPublished 4 years ago in The SwampPresident Eisenhower's Memorial
Eisenhower Memorial About a few weeks ago, President Eisenhower's Memorial was unveiled in Washington DC. As a celebration of it, I have developed the below word search. Some of President Eisenhower’s successes included fighting in World War II (before he became President), development of our infrastructure (roads, bridges, highways), and bringing in the National Guard when a school in Arkansas would not follow desegregation rules that came as a result of a Supreme Court case.
Paula KruegerPublished 4 years ago in The SwampRise of William de Hertburne
Devlin Bronte Rachele Bedford, Pennsylvania Tuesday, October 6, 2020 Dear Evan, In the book “The Hitchhiker’s Guide to the Universe” it is pointed out that the answer isn’t as important as the question. Trick to understanding the question is to have a good understanding of the situation.
V. H. EberlePublished 4 years ago in The SwampPolitics: An American Tragedy
The year is 1796. Weathered, worn down, and plagued with illness a man steps out to address the masses for the last time. Many of his friends had long passed and his opponents hounded him endlessly. This was a man who had led thousands into battle and had endured incredible hardships. A man who had overseen the founding of a new nation. Yet now, decrepit, he bids his farewell to public life.
Bryan RhodesPublished 4 years ago in The SwampInventing the Enemy.
After Umberto Eco. I listened to the Trump – Biden presidential debate earlier this week and whilst they bickered and spoke over each other, the phrase - “inventing the enemy” popped into my mind. Like Brexit, the current presidential election race in the US is dividing the people into polar divisions: you’re in one camp or another; if you’re not for me, you’re against me.
Charles LeonPublished 4 years ago in The Swamp