In 1989 Czechoslovakia went through a revolution known as the velvet revolution. It lasted from november 17 to december 29 1989. It was basically a way for the people and government to return piece to the country and its standard of living.
After the destruction that the Germans caused to the Czech people and their country they were left in ruins. Their government was desperate for improvement. The peoples living condition had been lowered by more than twenty percent and violence was starting to become a problem.
It all started on november 17th when over 500,000 people gathered in Prague to participate in a non-violent protest against the government and to push for changes. This was what caused the government to change into a parliamentary republic. At first the riot police tried to stop the riots but soon they had grown into such large numbers that the only way to end them was through forceful actions, and that was the last thing the government wanted. So they agreed on holding their first democratic election which took place in June of 1990.
After this it brought rest to the protests and happiness to the people of Czechoslovakia. During all this only one person was killed and it was a student that was intoxicated at the protest waving a bottle around threatening police. This makes it the 4th largest non-violent protest in history.
Present day velvet revolution is also known as the gentle movement of Czechlasovakia. People still celebrate the month of June every year as the month that they gained democratic freedom. Currently the government has rebuilt its stability from WW2 and the people are satisfied.
"Velvet Revolution." Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation, 31 May 2013. Web. 30 May 2013.
Thursday, May 30, 2013
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
Brian's swagchart
I. 1. Russo-Japanese War
A. First Great War of the 20th century that grew out of rival imperial ambitions
II. 2. Bloody Sunday
A. St. Petersburg Russia, where unarmed peaceful demonstrators were fired upon by imperial guards
III. 3. Russia enters WWI
A. Russia declares are on Austria Hungary
IV. 4. Lenin returns from exile
A. Leader of the revolutionary Bolshevik party, returns to take the reins of the Russian Revolution
V. 5. Protests prompt Nicholas to abdicate
A. Abdication due to seeing imperial Russia going from being one of the best powers in the world to a military economic failure
VI. 6. Duma sets up a temporary government
A. After the abdication of Nicholas prompted an immediate construction of a temporary government
VII. 7. Bolsheviks seize control
A. Forces led by Lenin overthrew the provisional government of Alexander kerensky
VIII. 8. Treaty of Brest-Litovsk
Ended the war between Russia and Germany
IX. 9. Romanov family is murdered
Murdered by the Bolsheviks
X. 10. Russian Civil War
Tear Russia apart for three years
XI. 11. War Communism
Introduced by Lenin to revolt against the economic problems due to the civil war
XII. 12. New Economic Policy
Ld policy of war communism
XIII. 13. Constitution establishes the Soviet Union
A newly exercised government authority
XIV. 14. Lenin Dies
Due to brain hemorrhage
XV. 15. Stalin takes power
Thought Stalin was a threat
XVI. 16. Stalin's Five Year Plans
Took belongings and caused famines
XVII. 17. Collectivization of the Ukraine
Collectivization forced by Stalin policy
XVIII. 18. The Great Purge
Intended to take away statin enemies
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Thursday, January 24, 2013
Facebook profile Philip 2
Name-Philip 2
Kingdom- Russia
Brithday- 7/9/1672
Siblings- 14 of them
relationship status- two wives
Religion- Russian Orthodox Christian
I am most known for- establishing Russia into a better nation.
Three words people use to describe me- Smart, Powerful, Courageous
Achievements- The foundation of Saint. Petersburg.
quote- Ive concoured the world but I havent concoured myself
friends- Anyone who supports me
frenemies- Charles XII of Sweden
Paintings-
Sunday, December 16, 2012
Friday, December 7, 2012
Why the renaissance happened in Italy.
It had many important cities along with thriving merchants. It also had a good distribution of wealth and education. The people in Italy knew enough about the bible to understand what the church was doing wrong
Tuesday, December 4, 2012
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Michelangelo Sistine chapel
1) Michelangelo, Sistine chapel, mural, Vatican, 1508-1512, still in the Vatican.
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3) Italian renaissance sculptor and painter. Famous for influencing western art. Even though he created an art piece that is still today considered a masters work of art. He didn't really enjoy painting as much as architecture and sculpting.
4) The art work is supposed to depict God coming down to Adam, giving him the spark of life.
5) It shows how Gods characteristics are more powerful and greater than human traits.
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4) The art work is supposed to depict God coming down to Adam, giving him the spark of life.
5) It shows how Gods characteristics are more powerful and greater than human traits.
Tuesday, October 30, 2012
Monday, October 29, 2012
Japan
I have arrived in Keijokyo once again. It hasn't changed much since the last time I arrived besides its struggles growth. Though through its many struggles it always seems to com through with great inventions.
As I arrive in Keijokyo it has the same old vibe. Strong in religion, weak in succession. The people here as as nice as any. As fact i think they are some of the best people in the world. Theses are the people who are credited for introducing Buddhism to Japan. These people that i converse with here center their lives around God and reincarnation. They believe that they have to do good deeds in order to reach a higher level of life. This is why the treat you so well.
Throughout my journey i notice its struggle for succession. More and more people are living on the streets and begging for goods. When i have previously come, no-one seems to beg or need anything. Ever since they had a terrible storm that destroyed most of the empire, they have never been able to fully recover and gain back power.
The most amazing part of my trip was going to visit the Buddha Dainich. It is a 16 meter high bronze statue of Buddha. As i was here i saw many people pass through this area to worship it. This is considered an idol of worship in Japan. People come here as often as possible to worship it.
As I arrive in Keijokyo it has the same old vibe. Strong in religion, weak in succession. The people here as as nice as any. As fact i think they are some of the best people in the world. Theses are the people who are credited for introducing Buddhism to Japan. These people that i converse with here center their lives around God and reincarnation. They believe that they have to do good deeds in order to reach a higher level of life. This is why the treat you so well.
Throughout my journey i notice its struggle for succession. More and more people are living on the streets and begging for goods. When i have previously come, no-one seems to beg or need anything. Ever since they had a terrible storm that destroyed most of the empire, they have never been able to fully recover and gain back power.
Sunday, October 21, 2012
tang dynasty
It was a hot musty day in the north east coast of South America. I was bound for the Tang Dynasty, where I would spend 13 days exploring the silk road. As i boarded the fishing vessel that would take me over to the coast of Asia, I noticed that there were many different cultural differences via the staff on the ship. The trip took 33 days total, including the route we took. Our route followed the migration patterns of tarpon, which were a big profit fish in northern Asia.
When I arrived in Asia i was shocked at the amount of salesman and village women trying to sell clothes and food on the road side. The deeper into the village I traveled the more and more cultural variety there was. I traveled for the next two days via camel in the desert. As I made my way into the start of the silk road is was somewhat desolate. Though the farther I got into the silk road the more people i saw. these people varied from men, women, children, families, merchants, military, obvious thieves and so on.
One of the most surprising things to me was the amount of poetry being sold by booth merchants and roadside salesman. Though this should of been no surprise to me given the fact that poetry was so popular in Asia. The biggest discovery that I made was all the families and merchants were heading north where the trade was booming. While all of the farmers and older people were heading south to escape all of the commotion. They were looking for some property to settle down on. Though all of the people on the silk road had one of two goals: to make money or to reach a destination.
When I arrived in Asia i was shocked at the amount of salesman and village women trying to sell clothes and food on the road side. The deeper into the village I traveled the more and more cultural variety there was. I traveled for the next two days via camel in the desert. As I made my way into the start of the silk road is was somewhat desolate. Though the farther I got into the silk road the more people i saw. these people varied from men, women, children, families, merchants, military, obvious thieves and so on.
One of the most surprising things to me was the amount of poetry being sold by booth merchants and roadside salesman. Though this should of been no surprise to me given the fact that poetry was so popular in Asia. The biggest discovery that I made was all the families and merchants were heading north where the trade was booming. While all of the farmers and older people were heading south to escape all of the commotion. They were looking for some property to settle down on. Though all of the people on the silk road had one of two goals: to make money or to reach a destination.
Monday, October 15, 2012
African City: Kumbi Saleh
It was a hot day during a drought in the 9th century. I was waiting at the port for the Iron Star. She was a cargo ship used for transporting goods from the booming Kumbi Saleh, to the eastern boarders of North America. As I boarded the boat, I looked back at the shore one last time because it would be the last time i saw land in 43 days.
My trip over wasn't that bad, we saw a variety of climates and weather; good and bad. I met some very interesting people on the ship and grew very fond of one. He was a 68 year old doctor named Roland. He wasn't any doctor though, he was the doctor that delivered and cared for the greatest warrior of all time, The Ghana. Dr. Roland cared for the Ghana as he grew up. He told me stories of The Ghana training and preparing to take his fathers position as the military commander.
On the 38th day of our journey over to the coast of Africa, we had an unpleasant surprise. A group of soldiers from the Sosso's army attacked our ship. They took our rare purple dyes and our water. After that the rest of the trip went smoothly. I still remember the morning we could see land on the horizon. I sat for 7 hours watching that coastline grow and grow. Till finally the smell of spices and camels and burning food hit my nose. As we got within 100 meters of the port we could here the commotion and noises of the busy port. Our captain weaving in and out of boats, still found the right size slot to park in. As i got off the ship and onto the docks i was bombarded with merchant children trying to sell me cheap gizmos and such. I worked my way through the busy port and into the port side tavern. That is where i spent the night before i started my land journey to Kumbi Saleh.
The next 3 weeks I spent on the back of a camel. When I arrived in Kumbi Saleh I went to some of the merchant stands and bought some food and water along with some small jewelry. As I walked through the main streets of Kumbi Saleh, I heard a loud trumpet blairing. All of the sudden people started kneeling and praying. This lasted for about 4 minutes and happened twice a day. That night i spent in a small tavern on the outskirts of the city.
The next morning I visited the garden of trees. Throughout the day dozens of people come here to meditate and pray. One thing that I noticed as I traveled through the city was that the streets were heavily guarded by soldiers. Though this shouldn't have caught me off guard, since the military leader was the most powerful man alive.
On my last day, I went and visited with Dr. Roland for lunch. Amazingly enough he had invited The Ghana to come eat with us and he did. I asked him questions of what it was like to be in so much control and how he attained the control. Unfortunately my conversation was cut short by the sound of the captain shouting ALL ABOARD. This was the start of my 43 day journey back to North America.
SOURCES:
Wikipedia
Mr.Kash.com
Google
My trip over wasn't that bad, we saw a variety of climates and weather; good and bad. I met some very interesting people on the ship and grew very fond of one. He was a 68 year old doctor named Roland. He wasn't any doctor though, he was the doctor that delivered and cared for the greatest warrior of all time, The Ghana. Dr. Roland cared for the Ghana as he grew up. He told me stories of The Ghana training and preparing to take his fathers position as the military commander.
On the 38th day of our journey over to the coast of Africa, we had an unpleasant surprise. A group of soldiers from the Sosso's army attacked our ship. They took our rare purple dyes and our water. After that the rest of the trip went smoothly. I still remember the morning we could see land on the horizon. I sat for 7 hours watching that coastline grow and grow. Till finally the smell of spices and camels and burning food hit my nose. As we got within 100 meters of the port we could here the commotion and noises of the busy port. Our captain weaving in and out of boats, still found the right size slot to park in. As i got off the ship and onto the docks i was bombarded with merchant children trying to sell me cheap gizmos and such. I worked my way through the busy port and into the port side tavern. That is where i spent the night before i started my land journey to Kumbi Saleh.
The next 3 weeks I spent on the back of a camel. When I arrived in Kumbi Saleh I went to some of the merchant stands and bought some food and water along with some small jewelry. As I walked through the main streets of Kumbi Saleh, I heard a loud trumpet blairing. All of the sudden people started kneeling and praying. This lasted for about 4 minutes and happened twice a day. That night i spent in a small tavern on the outskirts of the city.
The next morning I visited the garden of trees. Throughout the day dozens of people come here to meditate and pray. One thing that I noticed as I traveled through the city was that the streets were heavily guarded by soldiers. Though this shouldn't have caught me off guard, since the military leader was the most powerful man alive.
On my last day, I went and visited with Dr. Roland for lunch. Amazingly enough he had invited The Ghana to come eat with us and he did. I asked him questions of what it was like to be in so much control and how he attained the control. Unfortunately my conversation was cut short by the sound of the captain shouting ALL ABOARD. This was the start of my 43 day journey back to North America.
Wikipedia
Mr.Kash.com
Wednesday, October 3, 2012
Aleppo destruction
In Aleppo historical buildings are being destroyed by bombs and fire. The wooden gates at Aleppo's mid evil citadel are gone along with a stone engraving above it. Now the only thing there is a bomb crater. Also famous buildings all around Aleppo have rocket damage and bullet holes. This is becoming a problem because it is threatening to disturb the fragile historical site.
Wednesday, September 26, 2012
Monday, September 17, 2012
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