History of the British economy
Course material - 2 pages - Modern history
After WW2, to give Britain the chance to rebuild itself economically and socially, the Labour government established the “Post-War consensus” based on the principles of the Beveridge Report from 1945 up to 1979, the two main political parties Labour and Conservative agreed to follow the...
Was there a Thatcher revolution (1979-1990) ?
Course material - 3 pages - Modern history
Britain's situation in 1979 : had been ruled by consensual politics effectively since 1945, with cross-party agreement on the welfare state. It was relatively prosperous in 1950-1960s, yet the 1970s saw Britain face economic and social difficulties, the "Winter of discontent." Thatcher was...
United States foreign policy
Course material - 5 pages - Modern history
A period of political isolation intervened between the end of WWI and the entrance of the US into WWII. In the 1930s new threats to world peace appeared through Japan's invasion of China; Italy's invasion of Ethiopia; the Spanish Civil War; Germany's occupation of Austria; and...
The New Indian Territory
Course material - 2 pages - Modern history
Jackson was elected in 1828. He removed the Indians to the West by force. Even before his inauguration as a president, Georgia and Mississippi passed laws extending their jurisdiction over the Indians within their borders. Georgia and Alabama made it illegal for Indians to testify against any...
Cotton and slavery in Southern America
Course material - 1 pages - Modern history
The lower/deep south (1850) consisted of South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, Alabama, Mississippi, Louisiana and Texas. This area offered one of the best cotton land of the world. Southerners exploited these advantages by extending slavery to the new territories. Cotton and slavery went hand in hand.
Slavery in the United States of America
Course material - 2 pages - Modern history
Slavery already existed before the 17th century when it was in the American colonies. The Spanish first introduced it and made tremendous profits out of slavery. For financial and economic benefits, America decided to follow. In the American colonies, the first Africans were brought to Virginia...
The early decade of the 18th century
Course material - 4 pages - Modern history
The year 1688 introduced a long period of dynastic instability and problems of succession. This instability was aggravated by the existence of a rival claimant to the throne in the person of James II's son: James Francis Edward. He was a Roman Catholic, also known as the "Old Pretender"....
The civil wars
Course material - 6 pages - Modern history
The Reformation enhanced the authority of the King. The first Protestants were supporters of the king. They symbolized national authority. The Reformation gave full and unlimited powers to the king. However, the king did not act alone. He needed the support of his parliament. Under the reign of...
The waves of Jewish immigration at various times in history
Course material - 4 pages - Modern history
Jews had begun arriving in the New World long before the immigration waves of the twentieth century. As early as the 1700s, before America became the United States, before it became known as a haven for the tired, poor and oppressed, European Jews fled religious persecution to find solace here....
The Jewish question and the Nazi's rise to power
Course material - 3 pages - Modern history
Between the end of the 19th century and World War I, continental Europe was experiencing a series of changes that would culminate in the discussion of what roles Jews should play in European political, economic and intellectual society. The main reasons for the prejudice that Jews faced in this...
The American Civil War and the independence of the Southern States
Course material - 2 pages - Modern history
Although historians now agree that there were many causes for the American Civil War, one of these causes remains the desire of the Confederacy to defend the institution of slavery against what they perceived to be an attack by the Northern states. By electing Lincoln as President, the South...
The Great Depression in the United States
Course material - 1 pages - Modern history
The Great Depression, which lasted from 1929-1941, was an extremely important time period in the history of the United States. During this period, major demographic, economic, cultural, and even architectural changes took place. During the Great Depression, various of groups within the United...
Document on The New Deal of FDR
Course material - 2 pages - Modern history
This document is giving you the main explanations and definitions on the New Deal of Franklin Delano Roosevelt to tackle the American problem of the Great Depression which was caused by the Wall Street Crash of 1929 and of speculation. It will talk about the emergency measures that he took to put...
the American political life
Course material - 1 pages - Modern history
The American political life : principles 1. Major texts a. The declaration of independence 1776 b. The American constitution 1789 From 13 to 50 states: creating a federal union Constitution: the first 10 amendments were added in 1791. Amendment n°10: federalism 2. Main institutions a....
from 1970's to 1980's
Course material - 1 pages - Modern history
The restoration of American power? I. America in dire straits II. Reagan and the economic recovery R. Reagan/G. Bush Sr. 1980-1988 G. Bush Sr./Dan Quayle 1988- 1992 A. A Reaganism = small government Direct responsible of the crisis, the USA no longer trusted to the government because this led to...
american history 1945
Course material - 1 pages - Modern history
The booming 1950s Intro: think about the tree sessions - Context: post war triumphant America - Superpower yet vulnerability - Paradox of prosperity and fear - Booming economy/political conservatism - Segregation - Anti-communism Truman becoming president in 1945/1948-1952 Eisenhower...
1970's : the lean years
Course material - 1 pages - Modern history
Introduction : - From 1960s to 1970s : political continuity - Vietnam - President's crisis from VN to Watergate - Role of the press from JFK to Watergate - Political & cultural contrast From protest & liberalism to conservatism continuity with 1980's - On an economic point of view: 1974...
Revolutionary paroxysms January 1793- December 1794
Course material - 7 pages - Modern history
After removal of the Girondins, the Highlanders dominated the Assembly. Since August 23, the Jacobins are circulating a petition demanding exceptional measures against the suspects, and making the agenda of the Terror. On September 4, sans-culottes demanded bread in front of City Hall. Chaumette...
Between Revolution and Restoration
Course material - 5 pages - Modern history
On May 2, the notables who had supported the First Consul came to meet Louis XVIII in Saint-Ouen, to propose a draft Constitution. The royal answer seems to deny any legitimacy to the revolutionary gains, 'Louis by the grace of God, King of France and Navarre...', the preamble seems to...
The Empire 1804-1814
Course material - 5 pages - Modern history
England encouraged the resumption of cons-revolutionaries. It supports a proposed assassination of Bonaparte, according to the Comte d'Artois. The plot was discovered in February 1804. Bonaparte was informed that a member of the royal family was linked to the plot. He shot Duc d'Enghien,...
The fourth year of freedom, Year I of the Republic
Course material - 4 pages - Modern history
Two approaches to regeneration are emerging, a 'spontaneous and miraculous', the other 'interventionist and laborious'. This distinction does not coincide with the partisan divisions. The building becomes laborious and more credible. "We are destined to play the main role of a...
1802: The Revolution finished?
Course material - 5 pages - Modern history
In 1802, the Republic included the left bank of the Rhine, Piedmont, as part of the Netherlands. These territories were departmentalized. The population has increased by approximately 750,000 since 1789, reaching 29.3 million. France remains as one of the most populous countries in Europe. The...
