Hitler needed a way to blame all of Germany's problems on something, by doing this he could alienate the Jews and justify his hatred towards them
In the early 1800s, many poor mentally ill patients lived unfortunately in "prisons" since this was long before the days when mental health was a serious consideration for many.
Answer:
Philip II, as head of the government of Spain, believed in the divine right of monarchs and used this to justify a number of immoral and illegal acts, such as ordering murders. Philip developed a system of regional self-government with viceroys answering to him and he ruled as an absolute monarch.
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Answer and Explanation:
Rephrasing of the quote:
When we do not know about our past, we fail to understand our present and how we are connected to the rest of the world.
Explanation of the quote:
Knowing our history means we have a solid foundation upon which we can build our present and, consequently, our future. We can learn from past mistakes and repeat past successes. Ignoring our history means ignoring what makes us who we are. This ignorance prevents us from understanding how the world functions, and how we function in the world.
Description of the author:
John Michael Crichton was an author and filmmaker well known for the creation of famous installments such as Jurassic Park and the TV series ER. Even though he had an M.D. from Harvard, Crichton never practiced medicine, focusing instead on writing. He passed away in 2008, at age of 66.
