In this essay I will evaluate the applicability of systems theory as it pertains to the analysis of the second Punic Wars. The use of systems thinking provides a useful construct in the evaluation of the Second Punic campaigns. This is especially true as the reader assesses the human aspects of the conflict between Rome and Carthage in Italy‚ Africa‚ and Hispania in 218-202 BC. Systems theory or thinking‚ according to Peter Senge‚ is a discipline useful in understanding‚ and perhaps predicting complex
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DBQ: Opium in China While most of the Western Hemisphere was undergoing drastic advancements‚ such as former colonies gaining their independence and transforming into more modernized nations‚ a lot of mishaps were occurring in the Eastern Hemisphere—China‚ specifically—a nation that was notorious for its isolation from foreign influences. European nations began to greedily eye China’s abundance of desirable resources‚ such as tea‚ porcelain‚ and silk. However‚ China had very little need or desire
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DISCUSSION What were the outcomes of the second Punic War? After 100 of years of war (First and Second Punic War) and several hundred thousand lives lost‚ the Punic War culminated with a battle of wits between Hannibal and Scipio. According to Mark‚ neither of the opposing generals had lost a battle before facing each other at Zama in North Africa‚ 202 B.C. Scipio studied Hannibal’s tactics and strategized Hannibal would leave Rome and come back to defend his homeland if the Romans could
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The Second World War began with Hitler’s attack on Poland in 1939 and ended with the atomic bomb on Hiroshima in 1945. During these six years many battles were fought in both the European and Pacific theatre that led to the success of the Allies and to the collapse of the Axis Powers. On September 1 1939 Hitler attacked Poland and two days later Britain and France declared war. For the next five months little military action was taken and this period was named ’the Phony War’. However‚ in April
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The second punic war marks the peak of Roman power. It was the first time they were vulnerable‚ but it was also the last time. Hannibal took the fight to Rome’s land instead of waiting for the Roman to come. Although Hannibal came very close to bring Rome down to their knees‚ he still couldn’t do the impossible and Rome‚ at the end‚ still triumphed. And that’s Rome first step into what we know about them now‚ an ancient super power. Let’s talk about the casualty. The Second Punic War had a total
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Question: Assess the Origins of the Second World War The origins of the Second World War are of key assessment. It was a global war lasting from 1939 to 1945. It involved the vast majority of the world’s nations‚ including all of the great powers‚ in turn eventually forming two opposing military alliances: the allies and the axis. However the war was fought due to the basis of three main principles. The first principle was Hitler’s expansion of Germany‚ the second being the role of appeasement‚ as
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Physical Environment A major component of the physical environment in the Second Punic War is the treaty between Carthage and Rome. The treaty outlined the borders between Carthage and Spain‚ the division between Rome and Carthage. After the First Punic War‚ Carthage began trying to expand those borders‚ one of the main reasons the Second Punic War began. Hannibal and the Carthaginian army frequently catch the Romans off guard with his bold actions of rucking through treacherous terrain and weather
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"Coffee‚ Tea‚ or Opium?" In "Coffee‚ Tea‚ or Opium‚" the authors main point is that even at this point in history some rulers felt that drug importation throughout other countries was immoral for their economic and social status. China’s commissioner for foreign trade‚ Lin Zexu wanted to stop the illegal importation of opium into his country. Lin saw that the opium trade was damaging the publics health and was bleeding China of its wealth. The emperor of Manchu had given Lin extensive power and
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Cause of the Second World War Essay. World War II was the deadliest conflict in history. The World War was fought between the Allies‚ Great Britain‚ Russia‚ United States‚ France and the Axis‚ Germany‚ Italy and Japan. World War II started on September the 1st in 1939‚ the war lasted until 1945. The war ended with Germany surrendering. 50-70 million lives were lost during World War II‚ it was a horrifying war. This essay will focus on the cause of World War II and its smaller contributing factors
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Opium was a popular drug in China that was considered quite controversial at its peak in 1836 (Naiji‚ Yulin). The drug was viewed by two sides: the ones for opium legalization and the ones against opium legalization (Naiji‚ Yulin). Those against opium legalization argue that it is harmful to the human body‚ opium does not have a good economical impact‚ and that it opens the door for more harmful things to be legalized (Yulin). Opium can be harmful to the human body even if it’s effects are not
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