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    their territories and show their dominance, and swiftly the Romans sought justice. Good news came from Spain with the defeat of Hasdrubal by the Scipios. Carthage Defeated and Terms of Peace Eventually, Rome reasserted her dominance and defeated the Carthage Army, ending the Second Punic war. The leader of the Roman army Scipio imposed the following terms of peace: 1. Carthage was to evacuate Spain completely and the islands of Africa and

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    The United States of America vs. Spain Differences in Government and Political Systems Claire Hansen Abstract There are a multitude of political systems around the world today. Regardless of similarities, each has its own unique qualities. This paper will discuss the differences and similarities of the political systems and government of both the United States of America and Spain. First, a short analysis of each countries history will be provided. This will give some background to the political

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    Introduction Provinces in ancient Rome were conquered territories controlled by ancient Rome. In fact the Romans built up their empire by conquest or annexation of nearby territories with an extension of the empire from north-western Europe to the Near East and encompassed almost all the areas of the Mediterranean. For the Romans to control this great empire, it had to used a tightly controlled system of administration, combined with a strong and disciplined army, and an excellent communication

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    The time of Exploration was a day and age that amalgamated two words. European adventurers could find the Incipient World for various reasons. Their activities caused incredible changes for the two macrocosms. European disclosures, triumph, and settlement all through the world from 1400 to 1700 C.E. elucidate why the time is kenned as the Age of Exploration. A considerable lot of the people who culminated these deeds of experience and investigation, including Columbus, Magellan, and Cortes, have

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    was held by the senate, which is a group of men of the wealthiest families in Rome. They made all the political and military decisions for Rome. Under the Senate the romans conquered many lands such as the entire Italian peninsula, southern france, Spain, and northern Africa. After the conquering of many of these lands the armies became independent and created civil wars in the land. Much of the Roman empire was corrupt and falling apart. Three generals Crassus, Pompey, and Julius Caesar formed an

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    and Erfle (2003) note that constituencies with a high percentage of young adults are very likely to be in favour or Quebec secessionism. This may be due to the fact that “young voters provide an effective backing for the nationalist cause in the province” (Duchesne, Eagle, & Erfle, 2003, p. 652), especially as nationalist and alt-right movements are becoming widespread in various regions around the world where political tensions are high, such as Quebec, Alberta, and many areas in the United States

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    her court. This plot was almost successful and was the first direct action that the Catholics had taken. She needed to reevaluate her stance when France and Spain were lurking in the side wings ready to pounce at the slightest scent of weakness. Elizabeth was maneuvering her country between a devastating international war with France and Spain and a civil war with the Protestants that would cripple the

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    the ways the provinces affected the general Roman economy was that it was a source of revenue for the the Roman government or Empire (unrv, 2018). Some of the territories which Rome conquered were reduced to provinces and its provincials were made to pay the Roman state tax. This tax was actually the revenue which the Roman state used to pay the workers who were employed to build and maintain the public works. The money was used also to pay its soldiers, etc. Another way the provinces affected the

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    Roman Economy and the Provinces Roman provinces had several effects on the Roman economy. The provinces allowed for regular imports of grains, trades of exotic goods, monetary tributes, and importation of slaves. These factors helped fuel and strength the Roman economy. Grain was an important part of everyday life, and Rome relied heavily on the provinces to supply the needed amount of grain. "The need to secure grain providing provinces was one of many important factors that would lead to

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    and his reign of Spain. King Philip II was king of Spain from the year 1556 until 1598. He was also known as Philip the Prudent, King of Portugal, King of Naples and Sicily, jure uxoris King of England and Ireland, Duke of Milan, and Lord of the Seventeen Provinces of the Netherlands. He ruled one of the world’s largest empires. He became king in the Golden Age. The Spanish Golden Age was a period of flourishment in the arts and in literature. Philip II was born in Valladolid, Spain on May 21, 1527

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