Civilization is the stage of human social and cultural development and organization that has certain basic aspects considered necessary for an advanced society. Civilization includes diverse roles,...
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The guillotine is a machine used to execute someone by cutting off their head. It was believed to be a humane scientific means to kill people. Everyone, not just the rich, would die humanely....
The nationalism that greatly motivated World War I (WWI) itself was a result of various factors. WWII (1914-18) was known as the “Great War” because of the immense scale of the fighting. The...
The Industrial Revolution was the change in manufacturing that also led to major changes in society. It began in Great Britain even though other countries, including France, had the potential...
A theocracy is a government in which religion or faith plays the dominant role. It dictates the laws of the land. The first civilizations were theocracies. Theocracies often, but do not always, are...
A government is a manner in which a nation rules. There are MANY ways to run a country. Conversely, the lack of government is known as “anarchy.” Some governments involve rule by a few,...
