Introduction The Nigerian Civil War, 1967 – 1970, was an ethnic and political conflict caused by the attempted secession of the South-eastern provinces of Nigeria as the self-proclaimed republic of Biafra. The war became notorious for the starvation in some of the besieged war-bound regions, and the consequent claims of genocide made by the largely Igbo people of those regions. Causes of the Conflict The conflict was the result of serious tensions, both ethnic and religious, between the different
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Define Colonialism (Western) Colonialism: A political-economic phenomenon whereby various European nations explored, conquered, settled, and exploited large areas of the world. The purposes of colonialism included economic exploitation of the colony's natural resources, creation of new markets for the colonizer, and extension of the colonizer's way of life beyond its national borders. In the years 1500 – 1900 Europe colonized all of North and South America and Australia, most of Africa
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Political Science: 1/15 2 theories of politics (human nature): realism (most basic/dominant) or idealism. Elements of soft/hard power. US foreign policy is made for ‘national security’. ▪ Why does conflict happen?—> The Stag Hunt: an inherently anarchic system. If one person cheats, then the next person cheats. (only takes 1 person to corrupt the system). Effort for agreement then tension happens to maintain agreement. ▪ The Pursuit of Power by states has long been put forward as the cause
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World War II (1939-1945) was the most destructive war in history. It killed more people, destroyed more property, and disrupted more lives than any other war in history. It probably had more far-reaching consequences than any other war. The war brought about the downfall of Western Europe as the center of world power. It led to the dominance of the Soviet Union and the United States. It set off a power struggle between the two countries called the Cold War. World War II also opened the nuclear age
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the mind" (Freyberg-Inan, 1). Yet, in political theory, "realism" represents a school of thought that analyzes the political process as it is or as it is disclosed by historical forces " ... that the able political practitioner takes into account ... and incorporates ... into his political conceptions and his political acts "(Ibid, 1-2). In the field of international relations, realism became the dominant analytical paradigm mostly after the start of the Second World War, when it displaced idealist
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The Treaty of Versailles does not follow the criteria of an effective treaty and is therefore unsuccessful. Germany’s economy fell in to terrible shape as a result of the unfair Article 45 which stated, “To pay for the destruction of the coalmines in the North of France, Germany turns over to France its coal mines in the Saar Basin for fifteen year” (Cruxton et al. 160). This article was unsuccessful in ensuring justice for all and maintain economic stability. It was unfair that Germany was required
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Kyle Gentry 02/03/16 Essay Question 1) Introduction - Some Historians have stated that World War II could have been avoided, considering the events prior to Germanys invasion of Poland I disagree with this statement. I strongly believe that Hitler wanted war and to spread communism and the events prior to Poland only made it more apparent another war was inevitable. The reasons why I support my position are The Treaty of Versailles, The Appeasement Policy, and the failure of The League
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candidate for reform given the number of different tribunals, all operating under different procedures and government. A classic reason to convene a tribunal is where the international community wants to hold hearings pertaining to genocide, acts of war or any other event. These hearings are held on a international level to avoid accusations of manipulation or favoritism. Tribunals came under scrutiny in 1957 with the Franks Committee. The committee claimed tribunals were “cheapness, accessibility
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Chapter 36 B and C question 3 During World War II the German people were steadfast to their government, no matter the propaganda that was put out by the American government, a wedge could not be created between them. This was due to Hitler’s basic brainwashing of the German civilians. He made them believe basically anything he said using his speaking skills, propaganda, and the fear he instilled in his nation. For those reasons, the technique Wilson used in WWI, separating the German government
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nation takes over a weaker nation or region and dominates its economic, political, or cultural life. During the 1800s, grate Britain’s empire expanded to include India, other parts of Asia, and parts of Africa. Grate Britain’s colonial rule had political, economical and social causes and positive and negative effects on colonial empire as well. Political ideals were a large part of imperialism. A great deal of these political ambitions came from nationalism. Reasons include expansion of borders, and
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