I agree to a certain extent that social challenges is a factor to the decline of Venice.
The vetetians became less prepared for war as they shifted their focus away from security matters. Having lived in peace and stability meant that they were more concerned about wealth than maintaining the security of the city-state.
As nobles became more affluent, they became less involved in important matters such as the administration and development of the city-state. They also became more distant from the commoners and the gap between the rich and the poor widened.
The lifestyles of the venetians changed as they became richer. However, their pursuit of entertainment and pleasures helped in the flourishing of the arts in Venice. Many wealthy nobles indulged in lavish parties and celebrations, known as Carnevale which could last as long as six months. Gambling halls grew and some rich nobles who were addicted to gambling lost their fortunes.
As a result, nobles became more distant from commoners. Social challenges had weakened social cohesion and the sense of belonging, rootedness and loyalty whom there are less willing to make sacrifices for the city-state during times of war. Furthermore, it slowed down and eventually stopped the progress of Venice. With the people not committed to the cause of the city-state, Venice went into decadence, leading to its decline.
I agree that social challenge is the most important factor that cause the decline of Venice.
The vetetians became less prepared for war as they shifted their focus away from security matters. Having lived in peace and stability meant that they were more concerned about wealth than maintaining the security of the city-state.
As nobles became more affluent, they became less involved in important matters such as the administration and development of the city-state. They also became more distant from the commoners and the gap between the rich and the poor widened.But this pursuit of entertainment and pleasures helped in the flourishing of the arts in Venice.Many wealthy Nobles indulged in lavish parties and celebrations and some rich nobles who were addicted to gambling lost their fortunes.
Weakening government is the cause of loss of important overseas territories such as Constantinople, the discovery of new sea routes and the rise of bigger and more powerful European nations.
As a result, the Venetians were not prepared to defence themselves as they think that there was not a need to do so after living in peace for so many years.This would make them vulnerable to their neighbouring countries that could just conquered them easily.In addition,addiction of gambling would also slows down the progress of the nation as they would not be able to focus and stay committed to their work.
Dear LeXin Delete the fourth para on the weakening government because you are focusing only on social factors. Hence when you conclude, your impact statement should show why social factor lead to the decline of Venice and NOT political or government factor. You may want to refer to Yuit Lin's impact statement and give your comments to it.
I agree to a large extent that social challenges is the most important reason for the decline of Venice.
The Venetians became less prepared for war as they shifted their focus away from security matters. Having lived in peace and stability meant that they were more concerned about wealth than maintaining the security of the city- state.
As the nobles become more affluent, they became less involved in important matters such as administration and development of the city-state. They also become more distant from the commoners and the gap between the rich and the poor widened.
The lifestyles of the Venetians changed as they became richer. However, their pursuit of entertainment and pleasures helped in the flourishing of the arts in Venice. Many wealthy nobles indulged in lavish parties and celebrations, known as Carnevale which could last as long as six months. Gambling halls grew and some rich nobles addicted to gambling lost their fortunes.
As a result, the rich did not care about the issues on security when they are actually the ones who had the power and responsibility to do so. Also, as the nobles becomes more affluent, it cause gaps between the rich and the poor, thus, since the poor also did not have the power to even do so, it leads to no one protecting the country. Most importantly, since no one was interested in the administration and development of the city state, and some themselves are already addicted to gambling and thus gave no concern to the welfare of the government, it made it much more easy to cripple Venice as Venice in the first place did not even prepare themselves should any external changes occurs to the country.
I agree that social challenges is a factor to the decline of Venice.
The Venetians became less prepared for war as they shifted their focus away from security matters. Having lived in peace and stability meant that they were more concerned about wealth than maintaining the security of the city- state.
As the nobles become more affluent, they became less involved in important matters such as administration and development of the city-state. They also become more distant from the commoners and the gap between the rich and the poor widened.
The lifestyles of the Venetians changed as they became richer. However, their pursuit of entertainment and pleasures helped in the flourishing of the arts in Venice. Many wealthy nobles indulged in lavish parties and celebrations, known as Carnevale which could last as long as six months. Gambling halls grew and some rich nobles addicted to gambling lost their fortunes.
As the nobles indulge themselves in complacency and wealth, they will not try to improve the social relationship between the poor. The poor might not feel belonged in the country and thus, they would feel that there is no need to contribute themselves to the country. This will increase conflict between the poor and rich hence, this will mark down the country's ability in handling internal issues.
One of the factors that led to the decline of Venice is the social challenges faced.
As nobles became more affluent, they became less involved in important matters such as administration and development of the city-state. They also became more distant from the commoners and the gap between the rich and the poor widened.
As the Venetians became richer as a result of the economic progress, their lifestyles changed. Many wealthy nobles indulged in lavish parties and celebrations, known as Carnevale, which could last as long as six months. Gambling halls grew and some rich nobles who were addicted to gambling lost their fortunes.
As a result, administration and development of Venice suffered as there was little manpower in these sectors. There was also a lack of communication between the people, which led to unhappiness. In addition, the problem of gambling cost many broken families. Hence, these led to the decline of Venice.
Dear Rachel,Shaneeza,Phoebe Rachel - Again please avoid the phrase "certain/large/small extent" in SEQ and SBQ. It is true that the nobles neglect their responsibilities as administrators of the state but as a whole, the Venetian society is decaying due to excessess of wealth. As such they lost the motivation to excel, reducung their competitive edge vis-a-vis the other European states. Shaneeza - Very good. I like the part that deals with the social tension between rich and poor in Venice. May want to add that the internal division may increase Venetian vulnerability against external aggression. Phoebe - May want to add that socially Venice was in a mess and if the people were not united, this would lead to economic stagnation and political instability.
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I agree to a certain extent that social challenges is a factor to the decline of Venice.
The vetetians became less prepared for war as they shifted their focus away from security matters. Having lived in peace and stability meant that they were more concerned about wealth than maintaining the security of the city-state.
As nobles became more affluent, they became less involved in important matters such as the administration and development of the city-state. They also became more distant from the commoners and the gap between the rich and the poor widened.
The lifestyles of the venetians changed as they became richer. However, their pursuit of entertainment and pleasures helped in the flourishing of the arts in Venice. Many wealthy nobles indulged in lavish parties and celebrations, known as Carnevale which could last as long as six months. Gambling halls grew and some rich nobles who were addicted to gambling lost their fortunes.
As a result, nobles became more distant from commoners. Social challenges had weakened social cohesion and the sense of belonging, rootedness and loyalty whom there are less willing to make sacrifices for the city-state during times of war. Furthermore, it slowed down and eventually stopped the progress of Venice. With the people not committed to the cause of the city-state, Venice went into decadence, leading to its decline.
Please do not use the phrase "certain/large/small extent".
Spelling error - venetians.
Excellent impact statement
I agree that social challenge is the most important factor that cause the decline of Venice.
The vetetians became less prepared for war as they shifted their focus away from security matters. Having lived in peace and stability meant that they were more concerned about wealth than maintaining the security of the city-state.
As nobles became more affluent, they became less involved in important matters such as the administration and development of the city-state. They also became more distant from the commoners and the gap between the rich and the poor widened.But this pursuit of entertainment and pleasures helped in the flourishing of the arts in Venice.Many wealthy Nobles indulged in lavish parties and celebrations and some rich nobles who were addicted to gambling lost their fortunes.
Weakening government is the cause of loss of important overseas territories such as Constantinople, the discovery of new sea routes and the rise of bigger and more powerful European nations.
As a result, the Venetians were not prepared to defence themselves as they think that there was not a need to do so after living in peace for so many years.This would make them vulnerable to their neighbouring countries that could just conquered them easily.In addition,addiction of gambling would also slows down the progress of the nation as they would not be able to focus and stay committed to their work.
Dear LeXin
Delete the fourth para on the weakening government because you are focusing only on social factors. Hence when you conclude, your impact statement should show why social factor lead to the decline of Venice and NOT political or government factor. You may want to refer to Yuit Lin's impact statement and give your comments to it.
I agree to a large extent that social challenges is the most important reason for the decline of Venice.
The Venetians became less prepared for war as they shifted their focus away from security matters. Having lived in peace and stability meant that they were more concerned about wealth than maintaining the security of the city- state.
As the nobles become more affluent, they became less involved in important matters such as administration and development of the city-state. They also become more distant from the commoners and the gap between the rich and the poor widened.
The lifestyles of the Venetians changed as they became richer. However, their pursuit of entertainment and pleasures helped in the flourishing of the arts in Venice. Many wealthy nobles indulged in lavish parties and celebrations, known as Carnevale which could last as long as six months. Gambling halls grew and some rich nobles addicted to gambling lost their fortunes.
As a result, the rich did not care about the issues on security when they are actually the ones who had the power and responsibility to do so. Also, as the nobles becomes more affluent, it cause gaps between the rich and the poor, thus, since the poor also did not have the power to even do so, it leads to no one protecting the country. Most importantly, since no one was interested in the administration and development of the city state, and some themselves are already addicted to gambling and thus gave no concern to the welfare of the government, it made it much more easy to cripple Venice as Venice in the first place did not even prepare themselves should any external changes occurs to the country.
I agree that social challenges is a factor to the decline of Venice.
The Venetians became less prepared for war as they shifted their focus away from security matters. Having lived in peace and stability meant that they were more concerned about wealth than maintaining the security of the city- state.
As the nobles become more affluent, they became less involved in important matters such as administration and development of the city-state. They also become more distant from the commoners and the gap between the rich and the poor widened.
The lifestyles of the Venetians changed as they became richer. However, their pursuit of entertainment and pleasures helped in the flourishing of the arts in Venice. Many wealthy nobles indulged in lavish parties and celebrations, known as Carnevale which could last as long as six months. Gambling halls grew and some rich nobles addicted to gambling lost their fortunes.
As the nobles indulge themselves in complacency and wealth, they will not try to improve the social relationship between the poor. The poor might not feel belonged in the country and thus, they would feel that there is no need to contribute themselves to the country. This will increase conflict between the poor and rich hence, this will mark down the country's ability in handling internal issues.
One of the factors that led to the decline of Venice is the social challenges faced.
As nobles became more affluent, they became less involved in important matters such as administration and development of the city-state. They also became more distant from the commoners and the gap between the rich and the poor widened.
As the Venetians became richer as a result of the economic progress, their lifestyles changed. Many wealthy nobles indulged in lavish parties and celebrations, known as Carnevale, which could last as long as six months. Gambling halls grew and some rich nobles who were addicted to gambling lost their fortunes.
As a result, administration and development of Venice suffered as there was little manpower in these sectors. There was also a lack of communication between the people, which led to unhappiness. In addition, the problem of gambling cost many broken families. Hence, these led to the decline of Venice.
Dear Rachel,Shaneeza,Phoebe
Rachel - Again please avoid the phrase "certain/large/small extent" in SEQ and SBQ. It is true that the nobles neglect their responsibilities as administrators of the state but as a whole, the Venetian society is decaying due to excessess of wealth. As such they lost the motivation to excel, reducung their competitive edge vis-a-vis the other European states.
Shaneeza - Very good. I like the part that deals with the social tension between rich and poor in Venice. May want to add that the internal division may increase Venetian vulnerability against external aggression.
Phoebe - May want to add that socially Venice was in a mess and if the people were not united, this would lead to economic stagnation and political instability.
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