In 1985, reform-minded Mikhail Gorbachev came to power as General Secretary of the Soviet Union. He introduced reforms along liberal lines. The two reforms most commonly associated with him are glasnost and perestroika. Glasnost means 'openness' and refers to government transparency and increased freedom of expression.
Perestroika refers to a series of political and economic reforms meant to kickstart the stagnant 1980s economy of the Soviet Union. Its architect, President Mikhail Gorbachev, would oversee the most fundamental changes to his nation's economic engine and political structure since the Russian Revolution.
The Renaissance in Italy drew from ancient Greek and Roman artwork in addition to the beauty of Catholicism as foci for art. As this movement moved to Northern Europe the focus of detail and realistic anatomy continued. However instead of religious tones, the Northern movement tended toward realism and everyday life. These are also the areas where the Protestant Reformation will have the most impact.
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I myself am part German, but was born in the United States. Some German traditions include things like Schultüte. Schultüte is when parents give there children small plastic bags on the first day of school. The bag is filled with small things like candy, clothing, and small toys. Doing this boosts confidence in the students.
But here in the United States, most kids get school supplies and pictures taken on their way to school.
Fireworks on New Years Eve is another German tradition. Yes, People all over the world light fireworks on December 31st, but German do it differently. From people as young as 5 years old learn how to set of a man made light to the night sky. Also in Germany, people will set of fireworks at any time during the day, but more during the evening hours.
Fireworks in America tend to mainly be set off during the 4th of July or New Years Eve and day.
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The closest thing to the word or concept of "equality" in the Constitution is found in the Fourteenth Amendment. Added to the Constitution in 1868, this amendment contains a clause stating that "no state shall . . . deny to any person within its jurisdiction the equal protection of the laws."
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