Although the term its self is not used often, one can clearly see the effects of Neo-liberalism in a country like the U.S for example. ... He advocated, "No restrictions on manufacturing, no barriers to commerce, no tariffs "(Smith 2008 p112), stating; "free trade was the best way for a nation's economy to develop " (Smith 114). ... For example, take into account the Cold War; the United Sates claimed that it wanted to help develop other countries, but in reality it's obvious that its only intentions were to create allies against the Soviet Union. ... Look at the United States in Ira...

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The French Revolution marked the advent of modern society, it inspired people in other parts of Europe to modernise their own countries. ... The French people were very devoted and proud to be a part of their country. ... The French soldiers exported nationalism to the countries with which they fought, this was accelerated during the Napoleonic warsxiii. ... The spirit of nationalism was created by both the universal and enlightened love for ones country. ... Eventually the theme of nationalism made an appearance in a few of the German states and the national identity began to develop. ...

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We are able to voice out our opinions without being afraid of any consequences, and vote for those who we think will best lead the country towards success. The leaders in our country, such as the Mayors, Premiers, and Prime Minister, are held accountable to the citizens. ... Napoleon Bonaparte was an influential individual at this time since he developed military systems and spread the Napoleon Code, which is the basis of legal systems for many countries. ... The Arab Spring was a revolutionary wave of demonstrations and protests, riots, and civil wars in the Arab world, specifically Tahrir Sq...

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Islamic Fundamentalism vs. Fascism This is the age of fear, inequality and extreme forms of government. The 20th century has seen the rise and fall of totalitarian governments and the terror and loss of human lives as a result. Today in the West, there is a new kind of terror - Islamic Fundament...

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Representative democracy is built on the idea that the people of a particular country choose the few men and women who will lead the country guided by the values, opinions and morals of the majority. ... Ireland inherited most of its political institutions from Britain but has since developed its unique statehood. ... Early on, the state recognised the Roman Catholic church's unique position as the people's moral guide and the church seemingly did not intervene with how the country was governed (Breen, Hannan, Rottman, Whelan, 1990: 48). ...

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A change in America from the very beliefs that founded the country with European settlers, a change in the world that brought new understanding and logical thinking to the masses, a change so great that its effect has remained permanent throughout the centuries. ... This type of rationalism was developed by other European philosophers, such as the Dutch philosopher Baruch Spinoza and the German philosopher and mathematician Gottfried Wilhelm Leibniz. ...

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The public opposition to this act eventually led to mass campaigns of non-violent civil disobedience throughout the country demanding guaranteed civil freedoms, and limitations on government power. ... Task of developing a constitution for the nation was undertaken by the Constituent Assembly of India, composing of elected representatives. ... While members of Congress composed of a large majority, Congress leaders appointed persons from diverse political backgrounds to responsibilities of developing the constitution and national laws.[4] Notably, Bhimrao Ramji Ambedkarbecame the chairper...

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Political tension between these branches was encouraged in order to prevent America from developing an all powerful ruling class. ... Is it because as a country we really have such a divided value system? ...

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Germany and Russia, at that time lacking forms of clear political unity, developed national consciousness, in aspiration of the massive progress achieved by the West, prior to the actual establishment of clearly defined and governed states mainly, in the case of Germany - its nationalist struggle led by writers and intellectuals who rejected the progressive liberal and humanitarian principles of the American and French revolutions in favour of those principles based on tradition and historical differences - as a result of the defeats and injustices inflicted by Napoleon and, in the case of Rus...

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In a desperate move to find money in the face of an uproar across the country and to re-establish harmony, Louis XVI agreed to convene the Estates-General for May 1789. ... Thousands of people sold their homes and fled the country, taking with them precious skills and human capital. ... Had it not been for the unyielding spirit of the average Frenchman and France's position as the largest country in Europe, France might never have recovered. ... The American Revolution was essentially a conservative movement, fought to conserve the freedoms America had painstakingly developed since the 16...

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This paper will analyze the Industrial Revolution and the French Revolution in Europe. Causes, influences and outcomes of each will be identified as well as which Revolution had the most impact on European society by 1871. During the latter part of the eighteenth century, a new revolution enthral...

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Representative democracy is the most common model of government in all developed countries. ... Although the liberal principle is now adopted in almost every country, it should not be considered the only possible solution to govern. ...

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The Developments Caused by Liberalism in the Rise of Socialism Early theories of the Enlightment philosophy formed an underlying theme through the history of liberalism and the development of socialism. However often contradicted through our own human err of bias perception, the works of great thinkers such as Rousseau, Montesquieu, and Locke have provided a pivotal influence on societal values. This philosophy is the groundwork for what we now more wholly understand as laws of nature, in whatever form, not to be exploited or undermined. The reality of contemporary liberalism, as it is inspir...

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Introduction EDWARD B. MCLEAN Western man's pursuit of liberty has been constant. Indeed, the concept of liberty is central to Western political thought and history. The following essays, which were the first of the Goodrich Lecture Series at Wabash College, examine the concept of liberty as it has been understood from antiquity through the twentieth century. Since they were delivered, some of the essays have been modified, but the original thrust of the lecture series has been preserved. ...

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