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very important to the British economy. Without the slave trade, the triangular trade would not have taken place. This is because there would have been no reason to trade slaves from Africa for goods in the West Indies and the USA. Because there were so many slaves being traded, there was plenty of sugar being exported from the sugar plantations to Britain (3,750 tons in 1951 to 9,525 tons in 1669) due to the increase in labour. This trade of sugar had a big impact on the British economy. Because of

completing the qualification standards to join the combat forces. With that being said women should be allowed to fight on the front lines. “The Women 's Army Auxiliary Corps (WAAC) can refer to: Women 's Army Auxiliary Corps (Britain), a branch of the British military in the First World War. Prior name of the Women 's Army Corps, a branch of the U.S. military in World War II.” (Bellafaire). Women joined the WAAC before they were allowed in the Army. The first WAAC basic training center was stationed at

In December 2002, the directors of 18 museums located throughout Europe and the United States issued the Declaration of the Importance and Value of Universal Museums. The declaration is an attempt, by the directors of major Western museums, to defend against demands for restitution of museum objects by defining themselves as “universal museums” which are of value to all of humanity. This document fails as a convincing defence against restitution claims for several reasons. First, it dismisses circumstances

The recent repatriation laws set up by Egypt and the subsequent demands from other nations have stirred up great debates over who is to have possession over the priceless ancient artifacts. In the last few decades many countries including Egypt have proclaimed that they want the return of many of their uncovered artifacts. Egypt 's ' demands stretch from museums in the United States to Europe, with growing controversy from both sides as to who rightfully owns these historical artifacts. Simply put

Valle . Valle recorded the existence of ancient bricks appearing to be stamped with ancient inscriptions on black marbles thought to be seals. In 1853 until 1854, Ur was first excavated for the first by John George Taylor, as British Consulate who worked on behalf of the British Museum. Taylor conducted this excavation due to orders from the Foreign Office. Taylor’s excavation discovered the remains of the Ziggurat of Ur which was then covered by sand at the time. It was due to Taylor’s discovery of

1. Name of museum: Kingston Museum and Heritage Service 2. Name of governing body: Kingston Upon Thames 3. Date on which this policy was approved by governing body: 17/02/2015 4. Date at which this policy is due for review: 17/02/2015 5. Museum’s statement of purpose 5.1. I am not sure of the museum’s statement. 6. An overview of current object handling 6.1. Unknown and not readily available for public knowledge 7. Themes and priorities for future object handling 7.1. Any contact or movement of an

The organisation of armies during the period of 1789 – 1945 changed drastically, with the increasing devolvement of power and the introduction of army sections, such as Napoleon’s corps system. These changes were the main factor in the outcome of wars during the period, but only where the organised army had effective command and control in place. Well-organised armies could perform tactics better; more easily carry out strategy and use transport more effectively to gain victory. Of all of these

political bodies is the result of a lengthy course of British rule, going back to 1171, when King Henry II announced himself Ireland 's king. (“Irish”.) Finally, the English composed the majority of the island. The power was held in the hands of a British king, therefore resulting in Britain having the first, last and every word in between as far as religion and politics were concerned, but this was not being taken lightly with Irish natives now under British rule. “Northern discrimination did not amount

Indian War of 1754-1763, the French and the British were competing for land throughout the Ohio Valley, the Mississippi River, and the St. Lawrence River and for trading rights in North America. Both nations saw this territory as a necessity to increase its own power and wealth while simultaneously limiting the strength of its rival. Although, after the French and Indian War the British gained all of the French land in North America. Following the war the British government revoked certain liberties of

DIFFERENCE BETWEEN FORMAL AND INFORMAL IMPERIALISM Name University Course Tutor Date Difference between formal and informal imperialism Throughout the history of the world, different kingdoms have been competing to expand their territories. In most cases, the expansion of theses territories has been at the expense of weaker territories that are incapable of fighting back effectively owing to different barriers . For example, the Mongols expanded their territory in less than a hundred years