The History of the Original Ku Klux Klan

The Ku Klux Klan came into existence at the end of the War Between the States in a period called "Black Reconstruction." During that period, most White people had lost the right to vote. Illiterate Blacks, with no history of civilized government, became the bulk of the voting population, resulting in tremendous crime, violence, and corruption against White Southerners. At the darkest hour, the Klan arose and restored the government of the South back to the Southern people, and as Woodrow Wilson said, it saved civilization on this continent. Since that time, the KKK has been the target of incessant hatred from anti-White, pro-minority forces in the mass media, who, because they oppose the Klan's ideals and recognize it's powerful appeal, have endeavored to defame it's leadership , its followers, it's history, and its ideals. Hundreds of books, movies, and television programs are produced each year attacking the Klan, but no arguments sympathetic to the Klan are permitted in the mass media. The only examples given are morons who are paraded around TV shows such as Jerry Springer in their multi-colored Klan robes. They certainly don't represent the type of spokesmen our people need; committed, intelligent, and articulate spokesmen for the movement they certainly are not. The Knights is proud to have such a tremendous speaker and leader as National Director Thomas Robb who

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How is Britain's constitution changing in the 21st century?

How is Britain's constitution changing in the 21st century? Introduction: Tony Blair's inception as Prime Minister in May 1997 prompted constitutional change due to manifesto commitment. Labour's first term introduced the first wave of alterations to the traditional document. Subsequently the return of the Labour government in June 2001 heralds a second wave of changes to the British constitution. I believe that the onset of this century will introduce a new phase for the British constitution as 'the momentum continues' (Hazell et al., 2000, 260). This is why I have chosen to investigate such a topic, as it is so relevant on the contemporary stage. A constitution is a body of fundamental laws of a state, which lays down the system of government and serves to define the relations of the legislature, executive and judiciary to each other and the citizen. The UK constitution does not exist as a single document but as an amassment of customs and precedents, together with laws defining certain aspects. In the essay I am going to focus on changing spheres which I believe will influence most upon the constitution. My first focus will be Europe, as it covers such a wealth of potential to modify the constitution. Europe acts as a supranational body on Britain and has assent over some British legislation. Subsisting under the umbrella of the European Union (E.U.) has certainly

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'Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation state. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three.' - Discuss this statement by Stanley Wolpert

Discuss the statement made by Stanley Wolpert about Jinnah that:' Few individuals significantly alter the course of history. Fewer still modify the map of the world. Hardly anyone can be credited with creating a nation state. Mohammad Ali Jinnah did all three.' History Guided Course Work Assignment History HL- Asian Option Author: Syed Nadir El-Edroos Candidate Number: D0638-024 Word Count: 2993. Date: 13/01/2002. Teacher: Sylla Cousineau Table of contents- page An Introduction to Jinnah: 3 Jinnah: The Ambassador of Hindu-Muslim unity: 3-4 Jinnah the constitutionalist: 4 Satyagraha and the Khilafat Movement: 5 The Delhi Conference of 1927: 5-6 Jinnah, And the Muslim League: 6-7 Congress Provincial Rule: 1937-39: 7 The Demand for Pakistan: 8-9 Conclusion: 9 Bibliography: 10 Evaluation of Sources: 11-12 An introduction to Jinnah: To Pakistanis, Muhammad Ali Jinnah is revered, known as Quaid-e-Azam, or 'Great leader'. He is their George Washington, their de Gaulle, their Winston Churchill. Born on December 25, 1876 in Karachi and getting his early education in his birth place, Jinnah joined the Lincolns Inn in 1893 to become the youngest Indian to be called to the Bar three years later. Jinnah rose to prominence as Bombay's1most successful lawyers. According to one contemporary, quoted in a Time Magazine profile, Jinnah was "the best showman of them all.

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presidential power how far does it go

THE PRESIDENTIAL POWERS: HOW FAR DO THEY GO? THE ATTACK ON AMERICAN IDEALS September 11, the twin towers, a monument to Americas' supremacy fell in an instant covered by smoke and dust. One after the other they crumbled and the war on terror begun. Since that day the president of the United States has permitted by executive order some extraordinary measures. Wire tapping on American citizens has been authorized, torture has been deemed necessary and Guantanamo has been changed to suit this purpose. Controversy has arisen in these matters do to the fact that opponents have stated that these measures are either illegal or contrary to core American values. This paper will explore both sides of the argument and arrive at a conclusion. Jane Mayer contends that the Bush's response to the 9/11 attacks, the putative War on Terror has been carried out using methods which are contrary to American "ideals". These actions were perpetrated by the passage of the Patriot Act and specific actions that Jane Mayer and others claimed overstepped the boundaries of this legislation. In no particular order, these acts include; - the indefinite incarceration of prisoners, including preteens, with minimal or any reasonable proof of guilt; \ - the domestic surveillance program involving wiretapping of American citizens without empowering the court to make sure that the

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The Galatic Assembly

The Galatic Assembly: Consists of all factions - Law Enforcement Department Freedom Defence Corps, Brotherhood of the Shadows, Global Intelligence Service, Mercenaries of the Blood, Colonization and Mining Guild,EuroCore, Vortex Inc. The GA is sub-divided into 3 different groups: Secruity Council: Economics & Business (EAB) Commitee Political Commitee In those groups Senators will speak about the issues. After completion of a Postion Paper, or Thesis, resolutions created by a faction. Secondly, there will be a For Speech, which is ussaly made by the faction whom made the resolution, and then a against speech, this will happen only one more time until is voted on. Senators will either answer with 'Aye', 'Nai' or 'Abstain', a resolution which has a majority of 'Aye' or for votes will be passed. Thereafter, when the GA will be conviened again, the resolution will be brought up upon. There will only be one for speech, and one aganist speech, after that, it is voted on. If passed it will go on to the Chansellor, who will either veto it, or accept it, on the spot. If vetoed it will go back to the GA and will need a 2/3 vote to be accepted without going back to the Chansellor again. After the resolution has been passed through all these processes, it will finally, thereafter be accpeted as a Offical GD Resolution. The Senators: Each faction will be designated with one

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Urban Transportation

Transportation in the 19th Century During the first half of the 19th century, improvements in transportation developed rather quickly. Roads, steamboats, canals, and railroads all had a positive effect on the American economy The movement of people and goods from place to place is known as transportation . Together with communication-the movement of ideas-transportation has been essential in bringing about the integration of regions and nations into a single world community. The development of urban transportation has not changed with the cities; cities have changed with transportation . In the early years of transportation it was the mass transit of horse and buggies or electric rail cars that shaped cities. Then as the automobile became affordable to the public, personal transportation redefined the city as 5 Modes of Transportation In order to have easy mobility of persons and goods, it is necessary to have a sophisticated and widespread transportation system. This system is made up of five primary areas of transportation , which are: · Motor vehicles · Railroad transportation · Air transportation · Water transportation · Pipelines Urban Transportation The development of urban transportation has not changed with the cities; cities have changed with transportation. In the early years of transportation it was the mass transit of horse and buggies or electric rail

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The Separation of Church and State in America.

Lillian Reilly 1/24/2012 Research Paper The Separation of Church and State in the United States of America. The United States of America does not have adequate separation of church and state, and this lack of separation promotes inequalities in the rights of citizens in the country. In our constitution each person is guaranteed the right to the pursuit of happiness. The lack of separation of church and state is debilitating the ability of certain people and groups to pursue what makes them happy. In the current society women can be denied health care by employers if the employer feels will it violates their religion. This injustice has come to pass because, in government, the availability of birth control is viewed as a religious issue when, in actuality, it is a women’s issue. Same-sex couples cannot enter into marriage largely due to campaigning by religious entities and religious stigma surrounding homosexual relationships, resulting from a scriptural statement saying that homosexual activities are wrong. Students in public schools can feel excluded or prejudiced against because they do not subscribe to the same religion, belief system, or have the same sexual orientation as the majority of the student body. Students who feel like they do not belong or that they are being bullied have historically not done as well in school as other children, and are more than twice

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American Government Term Paper #1. Discuss the theory of Checks and Balances as outlined by the Framers of the Constitution.

Maldjian Lara Maldjian C01116416 Poli Sci 180 S. Frame October 30, 2012 American Government Term Paper #1. Discuss the theory of “Checks and Balances” as outlined by the Framers of the Constitution. Analyze the concept of power in politics and why the Federalists were correct in diffusing the power of government in order to keep one branch or entity from becoming too powerful. How does this concept help us as a viable democracy? In addition to the separation of powers delineated in the Constitution, there are additional extraordinary checks on power (such as the media, executive order, staggered terms or political mobilization), explain at least one extraordinary check in detail and discuss its impact on the political process. “The Framers of the American Constitution were visionaries” (The Framer’s Constitution), or dreamers. At the time the Framers of the Constitution were in the development stage of forming a government, and they wanted a government that was ruled by the individuals of the country, and they also wanted the Constitution to be able to withstand anything the country faced. “They sought not only to address the specific challenges facing the nation during their lifetimes, but to establish the foundational principles that would sustain and guide the new nation into an uncertain future” (The Framer’s Constitution). This type

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This paper aims to examine Mabini's political stance for the Filipino Nation.

Introduction The years in which the Malolos Republic came into existence was a time filled with controversy for the Filipino People. It was a time of transition for the Philippines in terms of colonial masters - from Spanish rule to American rule. Much tension was happening within the country's own government with different leaders trying to assert their own positions, at whatever cost. Some were eager to adopt the American democracy while some were convinced that the Philippines needed time to ground itself before anything else. Many debates were held with regard to beliefs regarding the country's readiness for a democratic government. Many wanted to cling to the United States due to the support they expected the Mother Country to give, believing that this would result in a lifestyle of peace. Meanwhile, others, like Apolinario Mabini, believed that the reason for the country's inability to achieve peace and order was the nation's apathy and unwillingness to work. He was one who looked far into the country's future making present historians come up with the conclusion that the era that Mabini lived in, unfortunately was not ready for his ideas. This paper aims to examine Mabini's political for the Filipino Nation. Next, it will study the Malolos constitution and compare it with Mabini's standards and the American constitution. Finally, it will seek to enumerate

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Assess the view that the US Constitution often ensures limited government

‘Assess the view that the US Constitution often ensures limited government’ When the Founding Fathers met together at the Philadelphia convention in 1787, and wrote the constitution of the United States, they decided upon 4 main provisions; representative and accountable government, the separation of powers between 3 branches of government, a federal structure of government, and finally – limited government[1]. The Founding Fathers yearned for limited government due to their experiences with the British government, one that James Otis described as being tyrannical[2]. They had already gone to war with the British government, over what they saw as an infringement of their rights, and so they were determined to create a government that was restricted by law from infringing citizen’s civil liberties. What is limited government? To answer this question, it is important to know what limited government is. Harris defines limited government as being a government that has limitations placed upon it to avoid concentrated power and potential tyranny[3]. There are 4 main methods written into the US constitution designed to prevent this; the separation of powers, checks and balances, federalism and entrenched rights protecting the liberties of citizens through the Bill of Rights, as well as other articles within the constitution. Each of these methods will be assessed as to

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