Montesquieu’s Contributions to American Political Thought

What did Montesquieu contribute to American political thought? Montesquieu recognized three types of government: republican, monarchy, and despotic (dictatorship). He created the idea of liberty as a safety cushion from possible violence/threats against property ownership. Human nature to him was very egocentric, for he was intrigued by the idea of democracy but believed that the … Read more

Is Psychedelic Music Rock? A Look at the History & Influences

 To answer the question of whether or not psychedelic music can be classified as rock music, the definitions of psychedelic music and rock music must be clarified. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition of psychedelia is “music, culture, or art based on the experiences produced by psychedelic drugs” 3. In the 1960s, … Read more

Can psychedelic music be classified as rock music?

To answer the question of whether or not psychedelic music can be classified as rock music, the definitions of psychedelic music and rock music must be clarified. According to the Oxford English Dictionary, the definition of psychedelia is “music, culture, or art based on the experiences produced by psychedelic drugs” 3. In the 1960s, psychedelic … Read more

Unraveling Brisbane City Council v Group Projects Pty Ltd: How Courts Undertake the Role of Contractual Fulfillment

 Case Citation Brisbane City Council v Group Projects Pty Ltd [1979] HCA 54. Brief Summary of Facts Group Projects Pty Ltd were the owners of an almost 19-acre mass of land in which they wished to develop as a Residential A subdivision. With the intention of rezoning the land, Group Projects entered into negotiations … Read more

The Nazi Hunters by Neal Bascomb

Prompt 1: Setting How does the setting of this book affect the characters and the central conflict? Where and when do the book’s events occur? What unique features of this setting make the story interesting? How do these features affect the characters—their beliefs, values, needs, concerns and goals? What is the central conflict (or what … Read more

“U.K. Royal Air Force & Luftwaffe: The Battle of Britain’s Effects on WWII History

With the new technology and engineering, World War Two was fought both on the ground and in the air. During 1940 from the 10th of July to the 31st of October, the Royal Air Force Fighter Command opposed the German Luftwaffe’s attempt to acquire air superiority over Southern England. The Battle of Britain got it’s … Read more

How the Berlin Wall's Collapse Was an Accident of Pressure and TV Media

 Lloyd Abramic Mr. Corrigan AP European History 6 August 2018 The Collapse Questions     After World War II, the winning countries (United States, Britain, France, and the USSR) split Germany into two halves, with America, Britain, and France leading the western half and the USSR leading the eastern half. This split happened because the … Read more

Explore the Cultural Significance of Ovid’s Metamorphoses Reflected in Art Through 1400 Years

The dossier uncovers a strong cultural significance of Ovid’s Metamorphoses (P. Ovidivs Naso, n.d) as it is reflected in art over 1400 years after publication. The research area was chosen due to a strong interest in art history, and the significance that the survival of the Metamorphoses has had throughout history. The Renaissance regards the … Read more

The Prevalence of Depression in Senior Citizens

 Abstract For the most part, depression is studied in young adults and teenagers. This is because these are more developmental ages of life where the brain is still growing, so it is more common for people to experience symptoms of depression. While it is necessary to understand depression as it develops, it is equally … Read more