"I have always been fond of the West African proverb: Speak softly and carry a big stick; you will go far." explain how the imperialistic attitude of the United States fit the meaning of the proverb. Include topics such as the Monroe Doctrine, Roosevelt Corollary, Spanish-American war, the annexation of Hawaii, the Panama Canal, etc.

to reform the distraught soviet union, the democratization of the communist party was promoted through party secretary mikhail gorbachev's policies of “perestroika” and “glasnost.” perestroika refers to the reconstruction of the political and economic system established by the communist party.

the renaissance was a historical movement that started in italy but spread through europe, that symbolized the end of the middle age and the beginning of the modern age.

this period in time was characterized by innovation, creativity, imagination and restoration of principles and moral values. in this time, europe classic past history was revisited and put up for debate. it was a social, political, artistic and literary movement that began as an effort to emulate the societies of classic ancient greece and rome.