German Reichstag and the Weimar Republic: A Historical Analysis
The Reichstag in Imperial Germany
Furthermore, the Reichstag (Imperial Diet) was, at least nominally, the representative body of the German nation, elected by direct universal male suffrage (over 25s) throughout. Despite this representativeness, it could not hold the Imperial Chancellor liable, as the Emperor exclusively named the latter (who used to be named Chancellor of Prussia). The Reichstag’s work focused on legislation and budget approval, sharing that capability with the Bundesrat. The electoral
Read MorePerón’s Rise: Argentina’s Political Landscape
Perón’s Rise to Power
Q Charges occupy Peron. – November 1943 -> Department of Labor. December —–> Secretariat of Labor and – May 1944 —> Minister of War. June —-> Vice-President.
Argentina’s Position in World War II
Argentina remained neutral in the early years of World War II. In January 1944, Argentina broke diplomatic relations with the Axis powers. In March 1945, it declared war on Germany and Japan.
Perón’s Preparation for Leadership
After the coup of June 4, 1943, Colonel
Read MoreFederal State Organization in Germany: History and Structure
The Federal State Organization of Germany
The centralization of power during the Nazi period was reversed to recover the peculiarities of the different parts of the country. These parts integrated sovereign ancient kingdoms and cities belonging to the Hanseatic League (also known as Hansa or the Teutonic League). The Hanseatic League was a federation of North German merchants formed in 1158 to protect and promote mutual business interests in the Netherlands, England, and the Baltic Sea area.
The aim
Read MoreKey Historical Events: 1453-1600 – Conquests, Discoveries, and Renaissance
Key Historical Events: 1453-1600
Significant Events
- 1453: Fall of Constantinople to the Turks
- 1492: Discovery of America
- French Revolution: A period of radical social and political upheaval in late 1700s France.
- New Ideas: Antrocentrism (Humanism)
Early European Powers
The primary European powers during this era were Portugal, England, France, and Spain.
The Catholic Monarchs
- Marriage of the Catholic Kings: Isabel of Castile and Ferdinand of Aragon.
- Institutions created by the Catholic Monarchs:
- The Holy Brotherhood
- Royal
Ancient Greece and Rome: Society, Government, and Politics
The Polis in Ancient Greece
The polis was a unit consisting of a core urban area, cropland, forest, and, in some cases, a port for external communication. Homes and businesses surrounded the acropolis. At the foot of the acropolis was the agora, a central square. Many cities also included theaters, stadiums, and gymnasiums. The fields were cultivated by peasants or people in service to wealthy men.
Society in the Time of Pericles
Pericles enacted a law stipulating that citizens must be born to Athenian
Read MoreRestoration and the Canovas System in Spain
The Restoration and Canovas System (1874-1923)
Item 10: The Scheme of Restoration and the Canovas System.
In 1874, the monarchy was restored in Spain in favor of Alfonso XII by the pronouncement of Martínez Campos. The new king arrived in 1875. Cánovas assumed the regency.
The Basis of the Canovas System
The coup was accepted by conservatives, who believed the monarchy would restore political stability. The new regime aimed to solve some problems of the preceding liberalism. A new Constitution was
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