Examples Of Enduring Issues Of Power

EWSIS Alicia Zhang

Global 9 3/27/23

Enduring issues are problems that have affected people throughout history. The enduring issue of power means that rulers have influenced or controlled people's actions. Enduring issues can also change over time and still affect people today. Throughout history, people had a desire for power and abused their power. Power is a significant enduring issue because it led to events that had huge effects on the world such as the Qin dynasty of ShiHuangdi’s ruling, Autocrats,

History has seen many strong leaders who have used their power for good but also abused their power for their personal harmful plans. Autocrats are rulers who influence everything in their region, they have been seen throughout the centuries. According to document 4, the characteristics of an autocrat state how they “control religious authorities, make laws, limit or control the power of nobles, and use armies to expand or consolidate borders under the ruler’s control.” This shows how they influence religion, and armies to extend the empire and change aspects of people's lives. Autocrats would have a desire for power which would have an impact on people's lives. This has been shown and continued in history such as Nazi Germany. Adolf Hilter consolidated power through expansion and putting people in danger during his journey of power. Because of the power Hilter held, he was able to control people because of his Anti-Jew views. This use of power affects people because people are at risk and friends and families can suffer too. [Need assistance on making analysis stronger] This demonstrates that the enduring issue of power has an effect on people's actions and shapes history as of

Like many empires, as they grow they have the desire for more power. The Mongol empire is an example shown in history. According to document three, the events of the ruler Genghis Khan demonstrate the history of Genghis Khan and how he rose the Mongol empire to its fullest. He had many fights in order to consolidate and gain power even after his death. Genghis Khan’s desire for power grew as the empire expanded which influenced his people, culture, and beliefs. This affects the people of the Mongol Empire as it influences their customs and beliefs. Another empire that gained power through violence was Alexander the Great's. His authority had effects on others such as bringing new ideas, and technologies and spreading culture throughout his rise of power. The enduring issue of power shapes the history of the world by bringing influence to people's lives. [need help with more