History and Culture of English-speaking countries

Historical and Cultural Landmarks WWI World War I, also known as the Great War, was a conflict that happened in its majority in Europe that lasted from the 11th July 1914 to the 11th November 1918, that confronted two allied sides. On the first side, we had the triple ally of Germany, Austri-Hungary and Italy, and on the other side, Great Britain, France and the Russian Empire.  This war supposed the loss of approximately 9 million of soldiers added to 7 million of civilians. Britain registered a total of 700.000 people between soldiers and missing people.  After the War, Great Britain went from being the biggest investor in Europe to being the biggest debtor.  Roaring twenties (American Dream) Wall Street Crash/The depression Wall Street Crash & The Great Depression WWII Cold War JOHN FITZGERALD KENNEDY Early life Kennedy was born on 29 th May, 1963 in Brookline, Massachusetts. He grew up in a wealt...

Historical and Cultural Landmarks Edward VII (Albert Edward; 9 November 1841 - 6 May 1910) Was King of the United Kingdom and the British Dominions and Emperor of India from 22 January 1901 until his death in 1910. He was the eldest son of Queen Victoria and Prince Albert of Saxe-Coburg and Gotta, Edward was related to royalty throughout Europe. He held the title of Prince of Wales before his accession to the throne. During his mother reign, he was excluded from political power and came to personify the fashionable, leisured elite. He travelled throughout Britain performing ceremonial public duties, and represented Britain on visits abroad. His tours of North America in 1860 and the Indian subcontinent in 1875 were popular successes, but despite public approval his reputation as a playboy prince soured his relationship with his mother. As king, Edward fostered good relations between Britain and other European countries, especially France, for which he...

War of Independence The American War of Independence (1775-1783) was a conflict between Great Britain and its 13 colonies (Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Georgia) to achieve the independence of Great Britain. Casus belli: -Deficient administration: Each colony had its own Assembly with elected members, but there were many conflicts between the Governors and the representatives of the colonies. he administrative system of each colony was controlled by the British Parliament. The British Parliament didn’t recognize the colonial problems, so the colonist raised their voices against the administrative system. -Restrictions on Colonial Trade: The British government regulated the colonial trade and imposed tariffs to some products. Thus, the colonials carried out the Boston Tea Party , in which the colonials destroyed an entire shipment of tea sent...

House of Burgesses Representative  assembly  in colonial  Virginia , which was the first elective governing body in a British overseas possession. The assembly was one division of the legislature established by Gov.  George Yeardley  at  Jamestown , July 30, 1619; the other included the governor himself and a council, all appointed by the colonial proprietor (the  Virginia Company ). Because each Virginia settlement was entitled to elect two delegates, the original membership of the House of Burgesses was 22. Pilgrim Fathers The Pilgrim Fathers were a religious, English group founded in late 16 th century that, unhappy with the political and religious atmosphere in its country, decided to travel to Netherlands and to America. They were met in puritan, clandestine church because religious prosecutions were carried out. They travelled on the Mayflower, the ship they used to arrive to the US. Due to some ship problems, they had to ...

- Jame s I Charles I Relationship with Parliament In 1629 Charles I dismissed Parliament and forbade people to speak of calling another, this was the start of Personal Rule. In the body of this essay the events and disputes that led to this situation will be explored fully.  Charles himself was described as aloof and unyielding. He believed strongly in divine right, he saw any critcism as being potentially treacherous. His communication skills were also poor, his aloof style meant his speeches to parliament were rebukes and he would allow no counter arguments. These factors of his personality had damaging effects in his relationship with the country at large.  During 1625-29 the gap between the political nation and the Kings court began to widen. Charles only took advise from his court.  Buckingham effectively controlled the court right up to his assassination. He dismissed any agitators from court and controlled the flow of patronage.  ...