http://www.themoscowtimes.com/news/article/crimea-moves-to-join-russia/495811.html
Chapter 6 provides information of Russia's governing history, mainly a communist upbringing. When Lenin came to power he used the majority group to get there, the Bolsheviks. The system he set up did nothing to help the poor, it in fact made living for them harder. Lenin, however, wasnt the first to neglect the poor, it was Peter the great who forced Russian modernization; the poor were taxed heavily and were worse off than before but at least Russia had modernized. Lenin had a way of making his party, though small, into the dominant power. "In a situation of chaos, the best organized—not necessarily the biggest—win" (220).
In the article, the country of Crimea is willing to be a part of Russia. As the article states, 'Crimea wants to be part of Russia,' said Alexander Svistunov...'we want to live with our people and our people are in Russia.' The Russian people are spread through Crimea, being part of the Eastern Slavs which also consist of Ukrainians, Serbs, Bulgarians and Macedonians. This relates to the chapter because in the past Russia has had a way of persuading an authoritative rule using a strong organized group and I think they are using this to annex Crimea and make them feel like they are part of "Mother Russia."
Monday, March 10, 2014
Monday, February 10, 2014
Chapter 4
http://m.thelocal.de/20140209/german-rich-and-famous-in-taxmans-crosshairs
In Chapter 4 we are introduced to the building of Germany. From a start Germany wasnt a strong united country, it wasnt until Otto von Bismarck who sought unity but to preserve Prussia. Bismarck ultimately aimed for stability and not expansion. After him came Wilhelm who was for expansion and domination in Europe. After WWI Germany's economy was left in rubble, "...hyperinflation so insane that by 1923 it took a wheelbarrowful of marks to buy a loaf of bread" (132). That is where Hitler stepped in, he rebuilt the economy, creating jobs, and put money into building the best military in Europe at the time. His ability to do such things showed his great ability to lead and unify a group of people who never knew what unity was.
After the first war Germany was humiliated but with the leadership of Hitler, Germany was able to come out on top and as of today continue to thrive. In the article people in Germany were caught having money in accounts outside of Germany to avoid paying taxes. Of all the people who turned themselves in Germany was able to accumulate a large sum of money to generate back into the economy. In my eyes it's a big deal since Germany took such a hit after WWI so they have to keep their economy strong and afloat.
In Chapter 4 we are introduced to the building of Germany. From a start Germany wasnt a strong united country, it wasnt until Otto von Bismarck who sought unity but to preserve Prussia. Bismarck ultimately aimed for stability and not expansion. After him came Wilhelm who was for expansion and domination in Europe. After WWI Germany's economy was left in rubble, "...hyperinflation so insane that by 1923 it took a wheelbarrowful of marks to buy a loaf of bread" (132). That is where Hitler stepped in, he rebuilt the economy, creating jobs, and put money into building the best military in Europe at the time. His ability to do such things showed his great ability to lead and unify a group of people who never knew what unity was.
After the first war Germany was humiliated but with the leadership of Hitler, Germany was able to come out on top and as of today continue to thrive. In the article people in Germany were caught having money in accounts outside of Germany to avoid paying taxes. Of all the people who turned themselves in Germany was able to accumulate a large sum of money to generate back into the economy. In my eyes it's a big deal since Germany took such a hit after WWI so they have to keep their economy strong and afloat.
Monday, February 3, 2014
Chapter 3
http://www.cnn.com/2014/02/01/world/europe/ukraine-protests/index.html?c=europe
Chapter 3 describes how France had a very unstable ruling for most of its early history. In order to unite the country France needed a stable government which it failed to have. King Louis XIV was an absolute monarch and the centralized French monarch accomplished great things for France but unlike the English who developed political participation the French was bound for instability. Now take the constitution, it was always being changed once again showing an unstable and inconsistent form of rule. Fast forward to today is much better off with the Fifth Republic's constitution which parallels the US. "in 2000 terms were shortened to five years, and in 2008 presidents were limited to two consecutive terms" (83). Modeling the country like the US, which is relatively stable, creates their own stability and in a way allows the country to count on other similar governed countries if need be.
The article about the Ukraine talks about the support of the US and European Union have with the Ukraine making alliances with other countries other than Russia. This relates to the chapter on France because we can compare how model governments work in order to keep stability.
Chapter 3 describes how France had a very unstable ruling for most of its early history. In order to unite the country France needed a stable government which it failed to have. King Louis XIV was an absolute monarch and the centralized French monarch accomplished great things for France but unlike the English who developed political participation the French was bound for instability. Now take the constitution, it was always being changed once again showing an unstable and inconsistent form of rule. Fast forward to today is much better off with the Fifth Republic's constitution which parallels the US. "in 2000 terms were shortened to five years, and in 2008 presidents were limited to two consecutive terms" (83). Modeling the country like the US, which is relatively stable, creates their own stability and in a way allows the country to count on other similar governed countries if need be.
The article about the Ukraine talks about the support of the US and European Union have with the Ukraine making alliances with other countries other than Russia. This relates to the chapter on France because we can compare how model governments work in order to keep stability.
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