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    The relevance of The Republic to our modern society In Plato’s The Republic‚ Plato illustrates what his ideal city would look like. He describes the educational systems‚ ideal legislators and the purposes of democracy. The republic influenced many people to understand the purpose for democracy‚ and it led to new philosophical schools of thought. Although this work was written hundreds of years ago‚ it still affects our modern world today. One of the most important things that Plato stresses is

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    Weimar Republic

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    Gustav Stresemann and Charles Dawes In 1923‚ the Weimar Republic was on the verge of collapse‚ but‚ surprisingly‚ the crisis was the start of a period of stability and success. The period 1923-1929 was a time when the economy boomed and cultural life flourished in Germany. This dramatic turnabout happened because Germany was saved by two people - Gustav Stresemann and Charles Dawes. Gustav Stresemann had been a nationalist‚ but he realised that something needed to be done to save Germany. The

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    then under the control of Phillip II of Spain. The newly formed Dutch Republic‚ or United Provinces of the Netherlands‚ was the wealthiest and most trade engaged nation in Europe during the 17th and 18th centuries. Components like geographic location‚ economic superiority‚ and religious toleration led to the vast popularization of the Netherlands. However‚ this Golden Age was not prolonged. From 1650 to 1713‚ the Dutch Republic encountered many challenges involving security‚ unity‚ and prosperity

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    During the 1650s the Dutch Republic was a union of 7 provinces with Holland being the strongest. The Dutch Republic had many challenges to their security‚ unity‚ and prosperity. The Dutch did not have a strong standing army to protect themselves from foreign invades. Also the Dutch Republic was decentralized and split into 7 provinces‚ Holland being the most powerful and successful. They were very prospers in the fact that they were in war with the English in the 1650s which made other countries

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    countries‚ which means that they had different cultures and were different in a lot of ways. The Americans planned their revolution for many years and continued with economic‚ and military help from the French. Once the revolution was over‚ they were a republic and signed the treaty in Paris. When the French return to France they realize that they don’t have the freedom America does and they helped them fight for it. So‚ the French started planning their own revolution. The American Revolution was about

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    I will begin by describing the “noble lie” written in Book 3 of Plato’s Republic‚ not specifically the myth of the metals‚ but a more general idea.  I will argue this lie is justifiable‚ even in modern‚ more liberal contexts than Ancient Greece. Once the noble lie is correctly defined‚ it is clear how one could use it in building the “Just City.” In establishing the lie it is important to differentiate the terms “myth” and “falsehood” with fiction. We must look at the noble lie as a lie not intended

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    Weimer Republic

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    ‘The Weimer republic successfully recovered from its early problems in the years 1924-28.’ Do you agree? Explain your answer. (16 marks) The Dawes plan is a good example of a success from the Weimar Government. This is because it introduced a new currency for Germany that was actually worth something. America agreed to loan out 800 million marks to invest into the industries‚ eventually that money would return to the economy. The young plan was also another success from the Weimar Government as

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    Roman Republic

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    Savannah Sowers English 10 Julius Caesar act 1 The evidence that supports Cassius’ view of Caesar as weak and gentle in act 1. Scene ii. Are that Cassius thinks Caesar is no better than him and Brutus. Cassius says “I was born free as Caesar; so were you: we both have fed as well‚ and we can both endure the winter’s cold as well as he:” (1.ii.97-99). Cassius also says “the fault‚ dear

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    What is the difference between a Democracy and a Republic? Almost ALL of the social problems in this country are derived from the fact that Americans don’t even know what kind of government they have! If you are like most people‚ you think that the United States is a democracy. If you do‚ then you are wrong! Recite the pledge of allegiance. Notice that it says "...and to the republic for which it stands." Now open your copy of the constitution to Article IV‚ Section 4. (You do have a copy

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    Brandon Pover C. Kreiner Pre-AP English‚ Period C December 05‚ 2014 Democracy versus Republic One of our Founding Fathers‚ John Adams‚ explained why a pure democracy was not chosen in this quote‚ “Remember‚ democracy never lasts long.  It soon wastes‚ exhausts‚ and murders itself.  There was never a democracy yet that did not commit suicide” (Democracy or a Republic). The Founding Fathers used a great amount of thought and consideration to determine what type of government should be practiced‚ because

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