The explanation is that even though Olunde has been educated in a European country, he is a Nigerian Yoruba and does not see death as an "end" like they do; rather it is just another state that the spirit goes through. Throughout the whole play the two cultures are in a constant disagreement that highlights the radically different worldviews possessed by each, and in which the British culture gives an image of ignorance and insensitivity towards the Nigerian. ... Having this kind of mentality makes impossible the existence of a proper relationship between Africans and Europeans, which is why...

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France emerged as the most powerful country in Europe. ... Frederick the Great (1740-1786) made Prussia one of the leading European nations. ... FROM FIRST WORLD WAR TO PRESENT After First World War European state system became a globalize affair with Europe being its centre and none of them being a major power. ... Television, the mass media, telephones, and the Internet are erasing the boundaries between nations, blending once-distinct cultures together and expanding transnational connections. ... Some nations are becoming integrated into larger entities "for example, the European Uni...

• Word Count: 1478
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• Grade Level: High School

During the colonial era, much of Europe was focused on the idea of Imperialism. In addition, Imperialism was centered on the top two empires from Western Europe: Great Britain and France. ... However, the French minister Sarraut makes decolonization difficult, due to his belief of only Europeans being able to rule land, "Since only Europeans could count as competent users of God's nature, only they could own it" (Prashad, 5). ... When issues arose, Britain did not take cultures from different backgrounds into consideration. ... It became clear that France had done an intolerable act and h...

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The effects of colonialism have been offered as a starting point for much of the analysis on African states, but the question of why African states are particularly dysfunctional needs to be examined, given the extent to which they have lagged behind other former European colonies in many aspects. ... It can be argued that many other states, including advanced liberal democracies such as found in Europe, inherited similarly potential cleavages, such as ethnic overlaps. ... There was some apathy to participating in these programs, due to their perception as 'European' social proces...

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On the other side of the Sahara were many great cultures that were isolated from the rest of the world. ... The barbarous "triangle trade" began shortly after Europeans began exploring the west coast of Africa. ... The Europeans explored the interior of Africa to expand trade. ... Much of Europe's economy was destroyed in the Second World War, and the European governments could not afford to send armies to Africa to suppress nationalist movements. ... Great Britain assumed control of South Africa in 1795, after the Napoleonic Wars in Europe. ...

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This move towards modern civilization had harmed and impaired the people of India, which he believed to be detrimental to Indian culture. ... That is, "The people of Europe to-day live in better-built houses than they did a hundred years ago. ... "Machinery has begun to desolate Europe. ... He believed that India should learn from the mistakes made by Europe and the harmful effects of industrialization and focus on being an independent and self-sufficient nation. Here again Carpenters views come into play, it seems that Gandhi agrees with Carpenter here as he views industrialization ...

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This is in part do to the lack of identity or sense of culture slaves possessed. Unlike South Africa where there was a strong sense of tribal unity or in Brazil where slaves were imported relatively frequently giving them a sense of family and a bond with each other, American slaves were second or third generation slaves who new nothing of there culture or native lands and who where stripped from there family at a early age. ... They were also very subseptable to disease from Europeans killing off most of the population, they also knew the terrain of the land to well and could escape their ...

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Although the American culture had been based on the English culture, the American people developed their own culture. ... They knew that Europeans could not "rejuvenate" the harsh Southern soil. ... The North and the South also had negative images of each other and different cultures. ...

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Although the American culture had been based on the English culture, the American people developed their own culture. ... They knew that Europeans could not "rejuvenate" the harsh Southern soil. ... The North and the South also had negative images of each other and different cultures. ...

• Word Count: 1550
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During the colonial period, the British government encouraged the settlement of European in Kenya and promoted education in the country by British missionaries in order to spread Christianity. As a result, western cultures and ideas were immerged in the country. ... As people in the society have a hybridized identity and are affected by the influx of western ideas, the rich people are wealthy to gain European-resembled girlfriends and sleep with the barmaids who carry western cosmetics and accessories. They always went for a girl with an Ambi-lightened skin and head covered with a wig made in...

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One of their chief methods they used to implement this goal was through the Roman Catholic Church, an important aspect of culture in the colonists' homeland of Portugal (1, 2). ... Whilst some in high places and positions of authority such as the Kandyan prince Vijaya Pala may have accepted Portuguese customs and traditions by adopting them as their own (3), the majority of the civilian population resisted Western religion and culture. ... This is something which would otherwise be withheld if they were not Catholic. (2, 3) The Portuguese were also cunning in convincing the Tamil Hindu po...

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The culture of Quakers, common people's lack of social rights, the growing desire for fair governance in Europe, and unlimited opportunity in the New World enabled the creation of something new in history, a government to serve and guarantee rights for citizens. ... Growth was enhanced through attracting many immigrants from Europe due to it being a peaceful colony. ...

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As Nazi regime in Germany went on a rampage in Europe such as invasion of Poland, Japanese imperialism had an overwhelming influence over Asia. ... Japan pressed forward japanization, the idea of Japanese culture dominates and assimilation, in other Asian countries. ...

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He faced slavery on several fronts, in his native Africa, the West Indies, Europe and America. ... In defense of the enslaved, would we not all be considered ignorant if we were forced into a new culture, with a foreign language and different customs? ...

• Word Count: 1722
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