The Roman state was founded on a set of strong common values that allowed it to grow rapidly and sustain itself over an unprecedented length of time. These common moral values centered on a sense of personal responsibility and duty and respect for the way of the elders (called mos maiorum), which guided their daily lives. The common Roman preserved these values because they the old values were tested by time, while anything new was considered dangerous. Romans structured their moral code around virtue, faithfulness, and respect. Moral conduct by citizens was rewarded with public respect.
Scullard claims that Tiberius ‘acted firmly within the sphere of his proconsular imperium’. Raaflab adds that ‘Tiberius has the extra bonus of loyalty with the army due to his long standing role as military commander.’ In doing so he endeavored to gain more popularity in the army, which Scullard describes as ‘the first and indispensable need for any successor’. He continued to stabilize it, where he enforced reforms such as lengthening the term of legionaries to 25 years and imposing stricter punishments, Suetonius states that ‘Tiberius imposed the severest discipline on his men: reviving obsolete methods of punishment or branding them the ignominy for misbehaviors’. This impacted the efficiently and stability of the army. In addition, he increased the power
Assess the view that the most important element in maintaining Hitler’s regime in power between 1933 and 1945 was the consent of the German people. Interpretation D and to some extent A argue that the German people supported the regime while B and C suggest that other factors such as repression, propaganda and economic conditions played a vital role in Hitler’s maintenance of power. The German nation as pointed out in source A (“A”) had a “long tradition of obedience to authority” so we can assume that the circumstances that were created in the 1920-1930s led to the willing establishment of a new regime. This is supported by the argument that the people gave their vote to Hitler and his followers repeatedly, as argued by Flenly in “A.” Historical evidence has shown us that Hitler gained support even from Germans living outside Germany. His occupation of Austria was an outstanding achievement as Austria welcomed their German neighbors and 200,000 Austrians gathered to welcome Hitler and hear his speech.
He may not have had huge popular support, but by 1922 significant numbers of the most influential Italians were prepared to tolerate him as the only acceptable alternative to the status quo. There was a very significant rise in support for the fascists from 1919-22 and this certainly helped Mussolini’s cause. From around 1000 members in 1919, the party could claim half a million members and 250,000 blackshirts by 1922. This mass support was significant because it enabled the fascists to gain a foothold in parliament, which was the first step towards Mussolini being offered the post of prime minster. Indeed, without the knowledge that this growing movement would win him votes, Giolitti would not have included fascists on the government list for the 1921 elections in the first place.
By: Kyle Alcaino AP US History Second Semester Final Paper Period 3 Alcaino, Kyle AP U.S. History Period 3 2nd Semester Final Paper The Japanese attack on Pearl Harbor was a very fortunate event for the United States in that it woke up its people, united the nation, it was the reason for such a rush of money to flow into the economy, and all the technological developments that came with the mindset of win at all costs. The mind of the nation was completely united for maybe the first time in our nation’s short history. We had never been so in sync with each other, the greater good of the nation was put first and this led to technological advances in order to beat the enemy at all cost and psychological propaganda to keep us close-knit.
Both Secretary of War Stimson and Acting Secretary of State Grew felt that this was an essential policy because of the dedication and fanaticism of the Japanese people towards the Emperor Hirohito, whom the Japanese believed to be a deity. An invasion was certain to be very costly in American lives as
Historical context pertains to logos, which appeal to the reader’s common sense and beliefs. This tool is important because it brings the reader to feel confident that English has been, and will continue to be, spread across the world. The author states specific examples in history that have promoted language growth and links them to the same factors pertaining to English. Crystal makes his point that "A language has traditionally become an international language for one chief reason: the power of its people- especially their political and military power." (355).
This was one of his greatest feats because they became a force to be reckoned with. The increased military provided more than security for the nation but allowed them to expand. Other reforms included the increase of trade through changing the no foreign trade policy to becoming world sea trade center and his reforms that set in motion the application of western mercantilism to stimulate agriculture, industry and commerce which helped to make him a remembered as a great leader. His active foreign policy was meant to increase contact between foreign countries all while battling in a war that would not conclude for twenty-one years. I think that although Peter the Great had some controversial reforms, in the areas of religion, fashion, and social laws I believe that his most successful attempts to westernize Russia were the reorganization of the government, the establishment of the army and navy, increasing of trade, and active foreign policy; making him the greatest tsar’s in Russian
He believed that through using reason and being open to various viewpoints, citizens could arrive at proper laws and policies to ensure peace, prosperity, and happiness for the country (McNeilly, 168).” Washington was intelligent enough to know the importance of a strong leader in the early years of this new country. He was not discouraged by the years of adversity that were certain to follow, and accepted the role as the first President of the United Stated of America. He exercised his power masterfully by showing virtue and leading the new colonists with proper and just actions. He worked to establish a series of check and balances in the new American government where no one branch of government could become more powerful than another, equalizing the three branches through a series of veto powers and other “checks”. This method set an example to be followed by other organizations and departments.
The formation of the Allies and Axis was a major and crucial development in the second edition of World War, and the Allied powers ultimately prevailed as the stronger unit. With another World War emerging, technology had to be enhanced, and these are still some inventions that we use today. When Japanese fighter jets came piercing through the American air, this forever sealed the deal