1. Germany was torn into hostile sections during the era of the cold war. In the years following the end of World War II, Germany was completely governed by the outside forces which had defeated the Nazi regime. The United States gained control of West Germany, while the Soviet Union under Joseph Stalin took control of Eastern Germany. As tensions between the United States and the Soviet Union continued to rise, the two sections increased their hostilities. Thousands of East Germans began fleeing into West Germany to avoid the tyranny of the Soviet Union. In response, the Soviets built the Berlin Wall which incarcerated the East Germans from their Western counterparts. This period of great tension lasted until the collapse of the Berlin Wall in November of 1989,. 2. West and East Germany becam

Change is a fact of human life and evolution. One could even say that without change, there is no growth and therefore no life. In terms of religion, however, change is not always perceived in a positive light. Indeed, particular in terms of the Christian and other fundamentalist faiths, change is seen as something to be avoided; it is highly undesirable to change along with the world. At the basis of this basic lack of a positive attitude towards change and flexibility lies a fear of authenticity compromise. Traditional religious leaders and the devotedly faithful tend to resist change as an attempt by the "world" to devalue their faith in traditional values. Others in turn feel that the only way for spirituality to survive in the modern world is through flexibility and the ability to adapt to the needs and circumstances of the faithful. In Australia and in the country's Catholic education, the same duality of views among believers can be observed: some believe t

Information: Should the Western Allies have pushed through Germany to Berlin in the final days of the war instead of deliberately allowing Soviet troops to come in from the East, thus ensuring Soviet domination not only of East Germany but also of all Eastern Europe? Research the various positions on this issue, including the differences of opinion within the U.S. government and military. The final days of the war happened during the battle of Berlin whe

World War II started when Adolf Hitler wanted to expand his authority and strengthen German forces. It feels like a good idea for the reason that Hitler wants to protect German-speaking people but he disobeyed the Versailles Treaty and his actions of acquiring those countries were too harsh. Great Britain and France did not have a choice but to attack Germany, the atmosphere all over the world became furious and was ready to face another battle such as World War I. During that time, our region was not ready for another struggle for the reason that we were still in th

Introduction The Holocaust of millions of Jews was the most horrendous assault against humanity in the 20th century. The people responsible for carrying such massacres often gathered Jewish people and others into ghettos. The purpose of this discussion is to examine the Warsaw Ghetto, which is one the most studied of the Ghettos established by Germany. The discussion will also focus on the Warsaw uprising. The Warsaw Ghetto The Warsaw Ghetto was located in Warsaw, Poland. Prior to the war an estimated 30% of the population in Warsaw was Jewish ("Warsaw", 2008). It had the highest Jewish population outside of New York City ("Warsaw", 2008). It was vibrant and the center of commerce prior to the war. According to the United States Holocaust Museum, Germany invaded Poland on the 1st of September, 1939 and the German army came into Warsaw on September 29, 1939. Under German occupation a Jewish Council was created with the expressed intent of devel

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the novel "Kindred" by Octavia E. Butler. Specifically it will respond to the Epilogue of the book. "Kindred" is a novel about race, time, and history. The heroine, Dana, is a modern black woman who suddenly goes back in time to confront issues of slavery, race, and the Old South, all by accident, or because of an accident. She discovers her ancestors and has to confront the issue of slavery head on.

Fascism and Nazism are often conflated or seen as one and the same thing by modern commentators. However, while there are similarities between these two ideologies as they are based on similar perceptions of social reality, there are also important differences that need to be considered. In order to understand these two movements, their similarities and differences, one has to understand that both emerged as a reaction to certain social and political factors in history. Fascism arose in the early part of the Twentieth Century in Europe. (Fascism and its Political Ideas) The rise of this ideology was in essence a reaction to many events and changes in Europe at the time – which included the rise of socialism and communism. "It was a response to the rapid social upheaval, the devastation of World War I, and the Bolshevik Revolution."(Fascism and its Political Ideas) These were also factors that were instrumental in the rise of German National Socialism or Nazism

Both Rebecca Harding Davis and Frederick Winslow Taylor make poignant arguments about the impact of technological change on human societies and psychologies. In Life in the Iron Mills, Davis critiques technology and the social changes it creates primarily from a Marxist perspective. Her emphasis on class reveals an underlying assumption that Davis makes: that technology is inherently harmful to the working classes. In fact, Davis suggests that technology is almost always the enemy of the working class based on her vivid, horrific descriptions of industrial laborers. Taylor, on the other hand, presents technology from a utilitarian point of view. Technological change, according to Taylor, can evoke enormous opportunities for prosperity across all rungs of the class ladder. Thus, Taylor offers a rich counter-argument to Davis in his book The Principles of Scientific Managemen

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the topic of teen pregnancy. Specifically it will discuss teen pregnancy in Harlem, New York, and its effects on the youth population. Teen pregnancy has long been an issue around the country, and in concentrated areas of poverty and unemployment, it seems even more prevalent than ever. Harlem, New York is one of these areas, and it is deeply affected by teen pregnancy. Harlem is one of the poorest neighborhoods in New York City (Ho), and because of this, it suffers from numerous social problems such as teen pregnancy. In addition, at least one researcher believes that the poor view sexual activity differently – it can mean self-esteem and affection for many young women, which is why teen pregnancy and early sexual encounters seem to be more common in poor neighborhoods (Farber 35). Reports indicate that the residents of Harlem suffers from high rates of illness and premature death (Noys et al. 4), and this is also more common in poor

The contemporaneous business community is being constantly subjected to changing forces in the micro and macro environments. To align to them and ensure continued and sustained development and success, organizations must develop and implement new strategies. But change is often accepted with difficulty by the staff members, who tend to feel confident and safe in a familiar and stable environment. The changes then, alongside with their causes and effects, are often the source of organizational conflicts. The nature of conflict is vast, depending on the parties involved, the reasons that have caused the dispute, the means of managing the conflict or its resolution and effects. Conflicts are not to be embraced within the workplace as they can generate several negative aspects, including a low morale among the employees or disruptions in the operational activities, resulting in low productivity. Also, they can easily lead to the manifestation of improper behavior in the workplace and cou

Along its history, mankind has learned how to evolve and adapt to several forces of the environment. Probably the most relevant example in this sense is his ability to develop new skills that help him survive in the more complex and dynamic environment. Listening is one of the skills mankind has possessed since its beginnings, but it is only in the contemporaneous context that they understood the real implications of proper listening within the highly competitive business community. Business men have to pay close attention to what their collaborators and competitors are saying in order to seize an opportunity or dodge a threat; employers have to listen to the grievances of their staff members if they still wish to possess qualified personnel, and so on. As such, it has become of vital importance for the players in the business community to enhance and i

The attitudes toward the sexual minority of homosexuals has come a long way since the days homosexuality was considered a mental disease or a crime. The issues shifted in time from acknowledging the civil liberties of homosexual people to discussion about same sex marriages. Homosexuality is an issue that was on politicians' agendas since the days gay liberation groups started to put pressure on the American Psychiatric Association to remove it from the manual of psychiatric disorders. In 1987, Ronald Bayer wrote about his views on the politics of homosexuality: "The status of homosexuality is a political question, representing a historically rooted, socially determined choice regarding the ends of human sexuality. It requires a political analysis"(Bayer, 1987). The issue of homosexuals' acceptance in the society became much more complicated once AIDS came into the play. The film industry found some interesting subjects in the conflicts between those supporting th

If Russian historical personalities are discussed, one that would surely stand out is Grigori Efimovich Rasputin or plainly just as Rasputin. In birth, life and even death, Rasputin epitomized mystery and intrigued. Although there are some recorded historical evidences of his life, still there are questions that begged to be answered if only to gain i¿½historical accuracyi¿½ so to speak. Born [supposedly] in 1872 at Pokrovskoye along the Tura River in Tyumen district in Siberia (Willis, 2008; Atchison, 2006) to a peasant family, the young Rasputini¿½s actual date of birth is the first issue of contention. Other records or accounts showed that he was born earlier while others stated later dates. Truly, this in itself is the start of the enigmatic life of the man who held power over the Romanovs in later years. Rasputini¿½s childhood years were also mostly unknown except he had two siblings, Maria and Dmitri, who died before Rasputin reached adulthood. At 18, Rasputin was said t

These two poems, "Children's Camp" by Dorothy Livesay and "Childhood is the Kingdom Where Nobody Dies" by Edna St. Vincent Millay show two very different views of childhood, or adulthood. "Children's Camp" talks about the joys of childhood that are lost as children grow up. Millay's poem does the same thing, but in a very different manner. Livesay shows the magic of summer camp and complete carefree summer days of play and exploration, while Millay shows that children happily do no

Second only to watching the proceedings in person or perhaps seeing them on television, listening to the Supreme Court justices argue and debate about a case was an informative and unique experience. Although I was aware of how the court system worked before listening to this proceeding, I was unaware about several of the stylistic processes involved in arguing a case. For example, I was not aware that each side had time requirements and that the proceedings were carried out in a more question-and-answer style. Hearing the justices ask questions of each other, probing the issue and the position of the other client with vigor but not hostility was also an informative and interesting glimpse into how our laws are interpreted. Because I wanted to consider an argument that is very relevant to today's politics, I choose Reno V. American-Arab Anti-Discrimination Committee. This case dealt with both illegal aliens and terrorism, too hot issues in today's United States. Essen

I found "The River" an intriguing tale, full of mystery and unexplained phenomenon. If someone if unaware of the whole book, Kindred, or even of the writer's actual purpose for penning it, he cannot put The River in the perspective of slave narrative. Rather he could enjoy the chapter like a short story that is intriguing and leaves the reader with a lot with many questions in his mind. That was how I felt about Dana's transportation to another time in history where she saves a child's life and comes back cover

Culture is a catch-all term that is used to describe the various rites, traditions, and rituals attached to a specific group of people. A people's culture encompasses more than his or her religion; it encompasses everything from political beliefs to family traditions. While culture certainly encompasses more than religion, it is important to understand that religion may be the pinnacle of culture. After all, "It is in religion that the human quest for ultimate meaning and a final commotion of creation and the human heart find their themes, symbols, rites and celebration, as well, intertwining them with the other forces." (Boff, 1992). If religion is the height of culture, it should come as no surprise that people who view themselves as civilized find the need to share their religions with other peoples. The spread of religion seems innocuous and inherently-good, especially when viewed from the point-of-view of those spreading the religion. However, evangelizatio

1. Introduction and Background Friedrich Wilhelm Viktor Albert (1859-1941) known as William II, emperor of Germany and Prussia, was largely instrumental in his policies of bringing about the events that led to the First World War (William II). He was born in Berlin in 1859 and received his educated at the University of Bonn. He was the son of Prince Frederick William, who became German emperor as Frederick III, and Victoria Adelaide Mary Louise, eldest daughter of Queen Victoria of Britain. William became emperor in 1888 after the death of his father. (William II) His ancestry played an important role in many of his decisions and some researchers suggest that inherited traits could also have been a factor in terms of certain psychological aspects of his character. William II is seen by many commentators as a central instigator of the First World War due to his policies. In order to gain insight into the character of William II it is important to summarize some of the main historic

The chain of events that led to WW1 is controversial and most speculations revolve around the assassination of the Austrian archduke, Franz Ferdinand, and his wife, on June 28, 1914, by a Bosnian revolutionary. Germany's position concerning the possible outbreak of war is also speculative, with some historians claiming that the Germans did prepare for the Great War, while others assert that the war took Germany by surprise despite the main role it played in it. As a nation, Germany was experiencing a steady economic growth in the prewar era, but the Imperial Government was beginning to lose power with the Social Democrat voices growing in numbers. Like most of the countries in Europe, Germany didn't seem competen

Nathaniel Hawthorne's work has been largely consumed by an impression of American life that is beset by dreary commitment and family disgrace. Quite often, the author has subjected his characters to experiences driven by old ghosts and static, unfaltering lives. Such is the case for Hepzibah Pyncheon, protagonist of 1851's The House of the Seven Gables, who endures a life of loneliness, emotional hardship and bitterness. Steeped in a place and a set of memories-both personal and inherited-which tie her to the sins and intrigue of her family's past, Hepzibah would seem an unlikely subject for any form of change. But with the unexpected arrival of her sprightly young cousin Phoebe, Hepzibah becomes a vessel for emotional rebirth that may have seemed impossible prior. For the character in question, the notion of change should be identified as a transformation from an aged woman saddled with the miring burden of her solitary reflection of the family's fortunes and considerably more extensive misfortunes. And in the second c

The famous Krupp family of Germany has a long and at times controversial history. The history of the family can be traced to the early 15th Century but the family is more historically well - known as the originators of the first major steel-works in Germany in 1811. (Biography: Krupp) This was to develop and in a relatively short period the company had become the largest in the world and a leading supplier of armaments. (Biography: Krupp) Since the late1800s Krupp was seen as a major manufacturer of weapons as well as being characterized by a "....deadly collaboration between the giant industrial complex and the military in Germany and elsewhere, so characteristic of modern warfare." (Biography: Krupp) It should be noted that the history of the family was not always related to armaments. Krupp was recognized in the late 1800s as a major supplier in the world of railroad equipment. Other industrial achievements include that fact that in1862 "...Krupp pioneered the

The Novel Oliver Twist is one of Charles Dickens' most well known and loved works. The central character, Oliver, has been seen for generations as a symbol of innocence in a corrupt world. It is important to note that many of the themes that Dickens explored are pertinent not only to his time but to our modern world as well. The themes of Oliver Twist, such as innocence versus evil, are reflected in the main character and the other characters that he encounters. The themes of this book also include the effects of social class and the way that the society of the time was unjust and cruel in many respects. In the book Oliver is an orphan whose mother died in childbirth. He spends the first few years of his life on a 'baby farm' but is sent to work in a workhouse at the age of nine, run by Mr. Bumble, the parish beadle. Oliver and the other children in the workhouse are poorly treated and continually hungry. When Oliver is persuaded to ask for more food, there is a terrible outcry from the authorities. Oliver&a

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the book "I, Claudius" by Robert Graves. Specifically it will discuss the main character of the novel. This book is written as if it were Tiberius Claudius' autobiography, even though it is a work of fiction. Author Graves uses a keen knowledge of history combined with good storytelling to portray a complex man who overcame many obstacles to become Emperor of Rome and a leader of the Roman people.

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the book "Old School" by Tobias Wolff. Specifically it will discuss the theme of the book. This novel that takes place in 1960 is Wolff's first novel, and the theme of this novel seems to be coming of age for the narrator, but really, it is a book about learning to trust in one self and one's ability to do anything, good or bad, in life.

The purpose of this paper is to introduce, discuss, and analyze the book "My Bondage and My Freedom" by Frederick Douglass. Specifically it will contain a simple analysis of the main character of this autobiography. Frederick Douglass, the author of this book, was an American slave who gained his freedom and then began to speak and write about his experiences as a slave, so others would know about the evils and repression of slavery.