Cold War: Causes, Events, and Aftermath
The Cold War: A Clash of Ideologies
The Cold War, a period of geopolitical tension between the United States and the Soviet Union, dominated the second half of the twentieth century and ultimately led to the collapse of communism. This era, lasting roughly from 1947 to 1991, began with the end of World War II. It was called the “Cold” War because there was no direct, large-scale military conflict between the two superpowers, likely due to the fear of nuclear escalation.
Proxy Conflicts and Near Catastrophes
The
Read MoreIdeological and Institutional Transformations Under Franco
Ideological and Institutional Transformations
Franco declined to establish a temporary military dictatorship; his intention was to create a new state and banish any idea of liberal democracy, liberalism, and communism.
Totalitarian Regime
The new political regime was established as a totalitarian system in which all powers were concentrated in the figure of Chief General Franco. It organized a political model based on the existence of a single party: FET y de las JONS. The system was inspired by the
Read MorePlato’s Theory of Ideas and Knowledge
Philosophical Context
Plato, influenced by the Pythagoreans and the Pluralists, continues the work begun by his teacher, Socrates, concerning reality (ontology) and knowledge (epistemology). The central question was whether the principle of reality was one or many, abstract or material, divine or natural. Plato responded by establishing a radical distinction between the sensible world (the world of material beings, which is multiple and changing) and the intelligible world (the world of Ideas, which
Read MoreBasic English Q&A: Grammar and Vocabulary
Basic English Questions and Answers
Everyday Preferences and Simple Present
Do you like chicken? Fish? Meat?
Yes, I do.
Does your father like sports?
Yes, he does.
Does your mother cook?
No, she doesn’t.
Do you like traveling by plane?
No, I don’t.
Do you like skiing? Swimming?
Yes, I do.
Do you like opera music? Rock music? Pop music?
No, I don’t like that kind of music.
Do you like wine? Fruit juice? Liqueur?
Yes, I do.
Do you like peanuts? Cheese? Yogurt?
No, I don’t.
Simple Present and Past Simple Practice
She
Read MoreUnderstanding Psychology: Key Concepts and Definitions
Key Concepts in Psychology
Psychology: The science that studies the behavior and mental processes of human beings.
- Behavior: The observable actions of human beings.
- Cognitive: Mental processes; the process by which a person acquires and organizes information and knowledge.
- Affective: The experience and expression of emotion.
- Adjustment: The everyday process of dealing with the events in our life.
- Reactive: How we react or respond to events.
- Proactive: Involves changing our behavior or manipulating the
Legal Syllogism: Facts, Premises, and Judgments
ITEM 16: Scheme Logic of Standard Implementation
In this issue, we will see how the operator should consider legal, if when presented with a fact, then it has a major premise; namely, the fact that he is presenting is going to handle certain standards and must think like form the minor premise. You must first represent the case; you must imagine or recreate what happened, make a reproduction of the fact. Then, it should find that if there was a fact through the evidence, the fact, the subject, among
Read MoreUnderstanding Cessation of Functions and Rights of Public Officials
Cessation of Functions
A. Cessation of Functions
- Acceptance of Resignation: Resignation must be in writing and takes effect from the date the accepting order or resolution is fully processed. It can only be held when officials are subject to a summary process stemming from a serious history suggesting they may be dismissed. Even in this case, it cannot be held for more than 30 days after its submission. Note that exclusive reliance on charges of removal is by request of resignation, either by the
Baroque Poetry and Theater: Góngora, Quevedo, Calderón
Baroque Poetry: Thematic Aspects
Thematic Aspects:
- Love Poetry: Continuous love, from the Renaissance ideal to the survival of physical description, to the images of the Petrarchan beloved.
- Philosophical and Moral Poetry: Marked by pessimism, disappointment, the contrast between reality and appearance, the fugacity of life, and awareness of death.
- Burlesque Poetry: Abounds in humorous parody, mockery, personal attacks, and degradation of classical myths, themes, and style of earlier literature.
Luis
Read MoreEnglish Verb Tenses, Grammar, and Usage
Present Simple vs. Present Continuous
Present Continuous (P.C.): I am reading. (Actions happening at the moment, for this summer.)
Present Simple (P.S.): I read. (Habitual actions. Non-action verbs.)
Past Simple vs. Past Continuous
Past Simple (P.S.): I read. (Completed past action.)
Past Continuous (P.C.): I was reading. (Action that was happening in the past. When there are two actions, P.S. describes the completed one, and P.C. the one that was happening when the first one started.)
Past Simple vs.
Read MoreAtlantic Salmon and Trout: Life Cycle and Threats
Atlantic Salmon
Introduction: The Atlantic Salmon (Salmo salar) inhabits temperate and Arctic regions of the Northern Hemisphere, from Russia to Portugal. Populations have declined in some areas, and they are now extinct in some locations. They are found in Scandinavia, Ireland, and Northwest Britain. Atlantic Salmon are anadromous, migrating from the sea to rivers to spawn.
Life Cycle
Salmon return from the sea to their home river after one to four years. ‘Grilse’ are salmon that return to the river
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