ondon is the capital of the United Kingdom. It ranks as one of the world?s most historic cities‚ tracing its roots back nearly 2000 years. London has long been a great world port and trading center. The port of London consists of two huge docks and 43 miles of wharves along the Thames River. London also has a remarkable transportation system. Expressways‚ and underground and surface railways carry more than one million commuters between the outlying areas and central London each workday. More than
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regnant of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland from 20 June 1837‚ and the first Empress of India of the British Raj from 1 May 1876‚ until her death. Her reign as the Queen lasted 63 years and 7 months‚ longer than that of any other British monarch before or since‚ and her reign is the longest of any female monarch in history. The time of her reign is known as the Victorian era‚ a period of industrial‚ cultural‚ political‚ scientific‚ and military progress within the United Kingdom. Victoria
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the health of King George III‚ who was believed to have gone insane putting the British Government and Monarchy in a major tailspin. However‚ this so-called crisis lasted only three months‚ but within that time two political parties were duking it out‚ George III and his son‚ George IV fought for the throne‚ and Parliament was in an all-out war to keep the country from having a civil war. Nevertheless‚ the Crisis became a public spectacle looking like a court battle with George III as the Defendant
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of the United Kingdom (commonly referred to as the British monarchy) is the constitutional monarchy of the United Kingdom and its overseas territories. The present monarch‚ Elizabeth II‚ has reigned since 6 February 1952. She and her immediate family undertake various official‚ ceremonial and representational duties. As a constitutional monarch‚ the Queen is limited to non-partisan functions such as bestowing honours. Though the ultimate executive authority over the government of the United Kingdom
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The collective narrative of the United States‚ albeit still being written‚ is at the very least fascinating. Nowhere in the history of humanity is there another example of a nation being born purely out of ideology and belief. Margaret Thatcher iconically conveyed this reality by stating “Europe was created by history. America was created by philosophy.” Viewing the United States from this perspective is not done often‚ but its experimental nature is undeniable after being careful considered. There
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Proclamation of Rebellion On August 23rd of 1775‚ King George III issued A Proclamation for Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition after hearing news of the Battle of Bunker Hill. The document declared that the colonies were in an open state of rebellion and requested that all subjects of Great Britain report “traitorous correspondence” by anyone who may be involved so they could be punished. King George’s proclamation acted as an antithesis and undermined his remaining colonial moderate support.
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Document 38: Debt and Taxes: The British Case Author: Thomas Whately- member of Parliament Context: Personal opinion‚ siding with Britain. Published book Considerations on the Trade and Finances of This Kingdom (1766) Audience: Directed criticism towards colonists‚ defends Britain; general public due to detail Purpose: Explains that colonists have no reason to complain‚ War fought for protection of colonists Significance: Colonies are obligated to help mother country because England brought
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American colonists to proclaim freedom from Great Britain’s oppressor‚ King George III. American colonists had been suffering for many years when this important document was drafted. King George III had pushed the colonists into a state of tyranny and most decided it was time to start an independent nation under a different type of government. Jefferson focused his piece toward many audiences. He wanted not only King George III and the British Parliament to know the American’s feelings‚ but also the
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position as Prime Minister. Firstly‚ Pitt‚ at the age of 24‚ had become Great Britain’s youngest Prime Minister ever‚ and consequently was mocked for his youth. A popular rhyme circulated that is was “a sight to make all nations stand and stare: a kingdom trusted to a schoolboy’s care.” As a result Pitt was not always taken seriously as many believed him too young and therefore inexperienced in the world of politics. Moreover‚ Pitt had made himself enemies from the very start due to the deceitful
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he talking about?”‚ but Orwell and Pastor Long are alike in many ways. They both spoke out against a topic very critically‚ Orwell against bad language and Pastor Long against homosexuality‚ but still ended up involving themselves in the activity. George Orwell had a strong stance against the state of the English language. He talked harshly about the English language but was he guilty of the same things he preached so harshly against? The answer to this question is yes. Based on the fact that environment
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