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European Imperialism and Decolonization: Spectacular in Some Respects, Not Spectacular in Other Respects The term "spectacular" is, in some respects, subjective. The collapse of European empires after 1945 was spectacular in some respects but not in others. The British Empire's decolonization after World War II can be logically called "spectacular" in its scope; however, it was not "spectacularly" surprising or shocking, for the Empire began decolonization decades before World War II. In contrast to the Empire's decolonization, France's decolonization can be logically called "spectacular" in both its scope and turmoil. According to research, these differing experiences of decolonization can be traced to several national and accidental factors. While post-WWII decolonization was breathtaking in its scope, painting all European Empire decolonization with a single "spectacular collapse" brushstroke would be inaccurate. Great Britain's decolonization began decades prior to 1945 and was rapidly accelerated by Great Britain's realistic approach to post-1945 economic and political realities. In addition, Great Britain's national psychology, solid government, friendly relations with the United States and relative luck in dealing with its subjects resulted in a rapid but relatively peaceful decolonization. France's post 1945 decolonization, in sharp contrast to that of Great Britain, more closely resembles a "spectacular collapse" for several reasons. Having made no attempts at decolonization prior to WWII due to its rigid intent on maintaining French rule over all its colonies, post-WWII France faced the economic and political necessity of decolonization at a distinct disadvantage. Saddled with its still-unbending intent to control its colonies, France was also overburdened by a national psychology that took the loss of a colony personally, a fractious and volatile government, an unfriendly relationship with the United States, and relatively terrible luck in dealing with colonists who were determined to be free and uncompromising in their approach to France's imperialism. In sum, Great Britain and France show markedly different approaches and effects of post-WWII decolonization, which can be fairly described as spectacular in some respects but no spectacular in other respects.

Should the current legal drinking age in the United States be lowered? This paper examines two opposing viewpoints on that issue, explaining each argument and analyzing each in terms of the quality of argument and the evidence used to support it. Each author is a respected professional who is qualified to write on this topic; their essays were excerpted in a volume of "Taking Sides: Clashing Views in Drugs and Society."

This paper examines how different attitudes towards journalistic ethics affect a nation's media culture. It offers a comparison between American and British newspaper cultures. American newspaper culture is more cautious and rigorously fact-checked, while British newspaper culture does not have the same obsession with authenticity and objectivity as its American counterpart.

From a social psychologist's perspective, all organisms engage in a process of object encounter, evaluation, and triggered behavior. This appraisal process is continuously ongoing as organisms pursue their survival goals. Theorists propose that humans use two systems to evaluate encountered objects, one that is emotional or impulsive, and the other reflective or cognitive. This essay reviews what is known about the factors that influence the evaluative processes and provides real life examples.

This paper consists of six questions about the digestive system and nutrition: the differences between mechanical and chemical digestion and the role of the small and large intestines in the digestive process; the need for appropriate food safety and the potential value of eating organic foods; the role of carbohydrates in a healthy diet; the importance of exercise; the importance of fats; and the role of protein.

Neruda's Sonnet XVII uses very interesting imagery that is vague enough to allow for multiple interpretations. There is however a strong theme that runs through it that illustrates a contrast between light and dark.

Violent offenders can best be defined as those who commit criminal acts such as homicide, rape, sexual assault, aggravated battery, robbery, and torture. Typology of such offenders begins with very specific…

This paper discusses the difficulty of adequately measuring the number of illegal immigrants that cross over the nation's borders. It discusses the recent possible decline in overall illegal immigration and the speculated causes for that decline, including improved border control policies and the softening U.S. economy. Political considerations that affect immigration policy are also noted.

There are various types of libraries demonstrating different environment and organizational settings. In order to make the libraries diverse and dynamic, each library has the ability to reflect characteristics of their…

Presently it is quite evident to come across functioning of a sort of wireless technology in the form of mobile phone, a Palm pilot, a smart phone etc. With the inception of fast connectivity in the sphere of commerce…