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WINSTON CHURCHILL Sample Essay
WINSTON CHURCHILL Sample Essay
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Introduction
January 1965), Sir Winton Churchill was a British statesman, politician, Prime Minister, military
officer, historian, writer and artist. For him being a man of several hats and other numerous
reasons, admiration can be drawn can be drawn from Churchill, as shall be seen in the ensuing
discourse.
According to Younger, one of the reasons behind the personal and general designation of
Churchill as one of the most influential leaders of the 20th century world is his astuteness in
politics and prolific contribution to politics. Churchill served as a Member of the British
Parliament between 1900 and 1905, before proceeding to serve as the Colonial Under-Secretary
between 1905 and 1908. As the Colonial Under-Secretary, Churchill was the midwife the
Transvaal Constitution. This was a watershed in British politics since it determined race relations
among Britons and served as the genesis of recognition of the rights of blacks in Britain to
made during his tenure as the President of the Board of Trade, during the time between 1908 and
1910. This was the time he was out of Parliament: from 24 April 1908 to May 1909, Churchill
was out of Parliament. As the President of the Board of Trade, Churchill successfully made
milestones in labor dispute mediation; made arbitrations in court; conducted and facilitated labor
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exchanges; and set the minimum wage for workers. The setting of minimum wage for workers
improved people’s socio-economic welfare and increased Britain’s overall domestic purchasing
power.
Another way in which Churchill influenced British politics, criminal justice systems and
socio-economic welfare is by championing for key reforms (in the relevant sectors) when he was
the Home Secretary. This took place between 1910 and 1911. Within this time and in this
capacity, Churchill successfully championed for the Home Rule for Ireland, the Strike
intervention and Prison reforms. Churchill also sponsored the passage of the Insurance Act and
As if the foregoing is not enough, Churchill also made immense contributions in Britain’s
military progress. In this light, because of his impeccable performance in military, Churchill rose
up through military ranks and the culmination of his progress was him serving as the First Lord
Works Cited
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D'Este, Carlo. “Winston Churchill.” The Journal of Military History, 68.3 (2004): 993. Print
Wakely, Elizabeth and Jerome, Carson. “Historical recovery heroes - Winston Churchill.”