Industrial Rwvolution Essay

Omar Shiha Mr. Glavanis May-21-2012 Industrial Revolution The Industrial Revolution happened in England in the 1800's. The revolution was about advancements in technology, politics, economy, social, and natural resources. As there were many advancements the most important and most major advancement is the social advancement, which impacted many other things in their country. Social is most important industrial revolution cause because it had an affect on the country. It had happened because of the people in England have increased their literacy. People in England had the desire to improve their education and their methods of learning. This helps people to invent machines and work in factories for their ability to read. Another example is their increase in population. This allowed them to have people to work in all kinds of jobs. Last but not least is their improvement in transportation, which lead to the invention of the steam powered engine. This led to their improvement in technology. The steam powered engine, that was created by James Watt, was a very vital advancement in technological advancements. This helped them create the steam powered train. The steam powered train that was invented by George Stephenson, after the steam powered engine. The steam powered train was a more efficient and better use in transportation. It helped people cover long distance in a shorter period of time compared to what they were using. It also helped them carry goods with them around like food, jewelry and so on. Also they have improved their construction methods in other technology related places. Also they have created stuff like digging machines which helped them in their natural resources mining. The production of machinery helped England in their natural resources. It helped them dig out coal which was an important source of energy for them. Most of their machinery would run on coal making it their most used natural resource. Also they have improved their food production methods by doing enclosures. Enclosures are when an aristocrat buys a piece of the common land, and puts a fence around to say it is his. As this method was good for people, it was bad for others. It was bad because the made sure that fewer people were needed on land because of machinery. This made people unemployed and looking for jobs in the city. But this had an impact on the political wealth and trade of the country. England began to trade with many countries in the world. This made England expand their empire through trade. Trading with other countries forced England to improve their navy. England improved their navy because other countries, like France, would steal their ships and cut off their roads to their destination. This helped England build oversea colonies. Also trading was very important in their country they even fought wars to secure their trade and to benefit from their trade incomes. For example the opium wars was fought because England wanted to trade opium with China. But China refused, and England fought them. This had made the country richer through trading. After England started to become richer and people had money. The Bank of England was created in the year 1694. It was created for two reasons. One, is to let people put their money in the bank with them. Secondly, is that the navy needed new machinery products, and iron. The bank helped collect money for improving the navy. This way they have increased their wealth and improved their banking methods. In conclusion, the industrial revolution had an impact on England in many different ways. For example in social and scientific/technology advancements. England was able to produce the steam powered engine which had a positive effect on them because it increased their wealth in different ways. Also increasing their wealth they still had many flaws with the steam engine. For example it produced to much pollution. But later on they had fixed it that problem.

Research

2. Great Britain did not experience a mass of uprising or a revolution during 1848. first, the success of reformist political measures, and the existence of a non-violent Chartist movement second, the elaboration of a British self-identity founded upon a notion of respectability If it did, then why did this mass uprising occur in your country/region? If not, then why did it not occur It didn't occur because there political success was very high and it spread through a wide range of areas and they have improved on their old political changes since they have changed. Also because the people in England were non violent and weren't as much as a problem to the government because they didn't destroy stuff. Also the people of the English government and the people themselves don't like to kill people they like to work their problems through democracy and debating instead of killing people. B. How was this mass uprising conducted? Was it violent? What groups were using violence? In England there wasn't a mass uprising because the people in England were civilized and didn't like to rebel like savages It wasnt violent because there was no revolution There were no groups using violence C. Was the majority of the population participating in this uprising? There were no majority of participation in the uprising because there were no revolutions D. If a mass uprising did occur in your country/region, what were the demands of the people? Were their demands fulfilled? Why or why not? There were no uprisings in this country There demands were already fulfilled

Was Louis XIV an Absolute Monarch?

Omar Shiha
Class 4
February-13-2012

Louis XIV


Louis the XIV was a European monarch who ruled France for about 70 years. He became king in the year of 1643 when his father died, he took over the throne when he was at the age if four. His reign began when he was at the age four and ended and died in 1715. When he became king he though that him being king was chosen from god. Being a monarch is a person who rules the state and is not chosen by the people. A monarch also takes over all aspects of the government and state.

There are many reasons that show Louis XIV complete power over his state and government. When he took charge Louis XIV is in charge in making his decisions, and no one else can help him take his decisions. There is a quote that he said that shows his power over his decision taking. The quote says " I request and order you to seal no orders except by my command". This quotes shows complete dominance in his control over the government. He resembles to three other monarch like him, which are Peter the Great, King Phillip II, and Fredrick III.

King Louis XIV was the longest lasting monarch who had lived in Europe. His reign as a king over france lasted 72 years, from when he was a king at 1643 until 1715 the year he died. Only dictators last this long in ruling a country and taking power over the government. If he wasn't a monarch he would have been a democratic leader that was chosen by the people of the state. And Democratic leaders only stay for a maximum time span that is chosen by the government; unlike a monarch.

To show off his power King Louis XIV had the power to create any rule or law without any interference from the parliament. At this point when he was creating laws on his own the parliament lost its traditional power. It lost it because they weren't able to create laws and if they were, they had to take the kings approval of the law. This means he has no limits to his power; he resembles to Mubarak because the parliament didn't stop Mubarak from creating laws. King Louis XIV had complete over the government with no one doubting his authority or power.

King Louis XIV took over the power of france all by himself, as of he was trying to insulate the rule of france all for himself. When he tried to take over the power which he succeeded at the end, it had its bad effects to other people. It weakened the nobles power and saying in the parliament. He weakened their power by taking the noble people that have power and money and threw them in jail. For example he threw a noble men named, Nicolass Foquet in prison weakened his power in the state. By the nobles losing their power in the state he gained more power.

Further more he gained more power by creating a bureaucracy. A bureaucracy is an organization of non-elected officials of a government or organization who create the rules, laws, and functions for the state. They also taxed people, created state subsidies, and having an annual treasury deficit. An annual treasury deficit is where the state tries to loose money and gain more money. This organization or administration helped him in organizing the state from the inside.

King Louis XIV like to show off his wealth and he liked to glorify his monarchy. There are many examples where he is showing off his wealth and he is also glorifying his monarchy. But one obvious example showing off his wealth and glorifying his monarchy, is when he built the Chateau De Versailles. He build the Chateau De Versailles to show that he has more wealth and power than any other person in Europe.

Another way King Louis XIV liked to expand his empire is through war and conquest. Usually, King Louis is the one who always started wars and always tried to expand his empire. He liked to expand his empire to gain more power, and at the same time he would gain land. When he won wars and conquests he always linked the countries together so they can become one and expand France's boarders.

Lastly King Louis XIV's personality was very different than any other monarch in history. King Louis liked everything to be done perfect, he liked everything to be made with the finest things even if they were going to be very expensive. Unlike any other monarch he had to much arrogance in himself and he loved women so much. For example to show his arrogance he built a palace in a mosquito infested swamp and thought that nothing can stop him or stand in his way.

Also from his arrogance and confidence in himself he didn't like anyone to help him or tell him what to do. He also wanted glory no matter what the cost was going to be. Like the Versailles palace he just wanted to be remembered for his achievements and didn't mind the cost. King Louis loved women because of three main reasons. One because their elegance in fashion and their actions and words. Second is having sex with them. Third, is because when he had conversations with them they always teased him and made him laugh. When they teased him he thought it made him a better person. Because of his arrogance he always liked glory and fame.

In conclusion King Louis XIV liked many things, but the most thing that he liked is power, fame, and glory. He got power through trying to expand his empire, and separate with his power all alone. When he wanted fame he built the Versailles Palace. So if King Louis XIV wanted something he got it, and when he had power no one ever dared to doubt it and doubt his choices as a ruler.

Why were the Ottoman's Successful in war?

    The Ottoman Empire is a Turkish empire that was one of the most successful empires in the world. The Ottoman Empire had lasted from July-12-1299 to 29-October-1923, and it is one of the sixteen empires established in Turkey. Under the rule of Suleiman the magnificent, the empire was under it best rule which was from the 16-17 century. Also the Ottoman empire witnessed many sultans but the weren’t as good as the sultan. The Ottoman Empire has spread its rule over a wide range of counties and seas. From the east it had spread all the way to the Caspian Sea, from the west it had spread to Algeria in the south and to the boarder of the Adriatic Sea in the north. It had also spread north and south but not as far as it had expanded its boarder to the east and west. To the south it had went to Egypt-Algeria, and north as much as Ukraine. What helped make this empire successful is that it was inspired and sustained by Islam.

    There are six factors that helped them spread their empire so rapidly. For example their advance in technology and weapons helped the demolish anything that stood in their way in warfare. Another example is clothing and health care. Clothing was important when in warfare because the soldier’s weren’t easily harmed from the opposing soldiers. Also the health of a soldier was important to the army because they can’t send out people who aren’t able to fight because of health issues. What also helped them in warfare is the government, population of the army.

    Clothing is one of the important things that the Ottoman Empire relied on in wars. They needed to have strong durable armors for safety and protection during war. Their armor consisted of interlock rings flattened metal and was reinforced at the front. They also had metal plates for them to be protected from wounds and injuries. And they also wore helmets that were called a migfer. Those helmets protected them from sword wounds and injuries.

    The Ottoman Empire had an advantage in their populations and army. The ottomans had two systems that helped them raise a huge army, the Timar and Devshirme system. The timar system is about an askeri or a soldier that was given a share of the agricultural taxes of a designated region-usually consisting of several villages- in return for military service as a cavalryman and assistance in provincial administration.  They were able to raise 100 000 soldiers with that system. The Devshirme system also helped the army with its population. For example they would take a thousand slave children and would train them well to be the dependents of the sultan. Also those slaves were used in the army. In comparison the Ottoman Empire was able to raise huge armies, unlike the Spanish empire because they tried to built large armies but they failed and that damaged the economy and weren’t able to raise huge armies.

         The Ottoman Empire was very advanced in their weaponry they had the ability to demolish any army that stood in their way. The Ottoman Empire had advanced weaponry before other countries. The Ottoman Empire had weapons such as pistols and muskets or modern day shotguns. Those guns had the ability to shoot from a far range and kill the enemy, without the soldier getting wounded. So they had advanced artillery than other enemies.

         The government also had an act in leading the wars to success. The government had a system called the Timar system. That system helped them built a successful army. It helped them train elite soldiers or janissaries for war. This way when it came to war the janissaries were able to use the weapons easily. This also helped them keep their soldiers healthy and in good shape for war. The soldiers would train and become healthy, strong soldiers and able to stand on their feet when it came to war.

         The success of the Ottoman Empire came in several ways. Some ways had an affect on one another, which helped them create one massive army. That army was able destroy anything that stood in their way because of their advantages and their experience with weapons.

Citation:

http://staff.lib.msu.edu/sowards/balkan/lecture3.html

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ottoman_Empire

Book:

University press, Cambridge Guns for the sultan, Cambridge university press, United Kingdom 2005  

Bibliography

"Ottoman Empire." Wikipedia, the Free Encyclopedia. Web. 03 Dec. 2011. <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ottoman_Empire>.


"The Principles of Ottoman Rule in the Balkans." Redirecting. 4 Nov. 2008. 
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introduction

The Ottoman Empire is a Turkish empire that was one of the most successful empires in the world. The Ottaman empire had lasted from July-12-1299 to 29-October-1923, and it is one of the sixteen empires established in Turky. The ottoman empire has spread its rule over a wide range of counties and seas. From the east it had spread all the way to the caspian sea, from the west it had spread to algeria in the south and to the boarder of the adriatic sea in the north. It had also spread north and south but not as far as the had expanded its boarder to thr east and west. To the south it had went to Egypt-Algeria, and north as much as Ukraine. What helped make this empire successful is that it was inspired and sustained by Islam.

But what actually helped the empire spread? One of the main reasons that helped spread the Ottoman empire is warfare. But what made them very successful in warfare, which helped them spread their empire? What helped them spread their empire so rapidly are various things. For example their advance in technology and weapons helped them demolish anything that stood in their way in warfare. Another example is clothing and health care. Clothing was important when in warfare because the soldiers werent easily harmed as the oppossing soldiers. Also the health of a soldier was important to the army because they camt send out people who arent able to fight becauase of health issues. What also helped them in warfare are the geography of the land, the government,population of the army and its religion.

citation: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Ottoman_Empire

Diary entry

I am a conquistador from Spain  who sailed all the way to the other side of a new and unseen world by the Europeans. I  have just landed on the land of mystery. It is a weird place, because it is not like any other place that we have seen before. The houses are made out of stone and not wood. The people fight with bow and arrows and not with guns. Also people paint on their faces like little children. They also thought that we were riding deers what idiots. When we were on the land of Mexico they thought that we were returning gods. They that we were coatzelcoatal and his returning army. But we were just an army coming to invade their land for it's goods. When we were searching for their goods, for example gold, they thought we were taking vengeance on them. Also they thought that one god is less powerful than many gods. Although they weren't educated it's nice that I invaded and saw a new part of the world.