New Orleans area and 828‚000 square miles of land west of the Mississippi River. Jefferson bought this land from France for $15 million dollars‚ with each acre costing about three cents. The Louisiana Purchase was one of Jefferson’s greatest accomplishments because it more than doubled the size of the United States. The land France sold the United States consisted of an unincorporated wilderness containing tens of thousands of Indian‚ white‚ and black inhabitants. “Jefferson perceived that that
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Throughout history many great leaders have risen from both strife and victory. Men and women that have the ability to inspire‚ drive‚ and influence other people and life for generations to come. Albert Einstein (Einstein) is one of those leaders. His accomplishments have forever impacted the world and how its people see it. Einstein was born at Ulm‚ in Württemberg‚ Germany‚ on March 14‚ 1879 to a non-practicing Jewish family‚ something that would become troublesome for him and his family during the rise
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America”). Disney was so committed to try something new with animations because “we keep moving forward‚ opening new doors‚ and doing new things because we’re curious and curiosity keeps leading us down new paths” (Disney). One of his biggest accomplishments was making the first full length animated film (“Walter Elias Disney”). With all of his films‚ Disney also discovered new ways of technology to improve animations and productions. Walt Disney also became really famous and well known through his
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Accomplishments of the United Nations: During its 60-year history‚ the U.N. has achieved many remarkable accomplishments in fulfilling it goals. The U.N. has peacefully negotiated 172 peace settlements that have ended regional conflicts and is credited with participation in over 300 international treaties on topics as varied as human rights conventions to agreements on the use of outer space and the oceans. The U.N. has been involved in every major war and international crisis since its inception
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high school sophomores to graduate with 24 college credits. This achievement is very meaningful to me because I take my education very seriously‚ and I believe a good education is very important. Being part of the ACE Puente program is a great accomplishment because it has helped me get closer towards my goal of becoming a dental hygienist. The ACE Puente program is allowing me to graduate high
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“Accomplishment will prove to be a journey‚ not a destination.” Hello‚ I am Dwight David Eisenhower‚ people also called me by my nickname “Ike”(nod). I was born on October 14‚ 1890 in Denison‚Texas‚ but later we moved to Abilene‚ Kansas. My family consisted of my three siblings and my parents David and Ida Eisenhower. I grew up in a poor family in Abilene. I enjoyed doing different outdoor activities with friends and playing sports. I became a very good athlete when I was in school which
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way society has shaped us since the beginning of time. Even Adam blamed Eve when he ate the fruit from the forbidden tree. In “The Crucible” everyone was to dress and act a certain way. They believed that if you didn’t follow the bible and did one thing wrong you were headed for hell. In that Society that Church was in charge and‚ secretes got around quickly. In this time society believed that it made more sense to believe Abigail Williams over Tituba. This happens because Tituba is a slave
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the Continental Army and selected Jefferson’s kindred Virginian‚ George Washington‚ as its president. In any case‚ the Congress’ most critical work tumbled to Jefferson himself. In June 1776‚ the Congress a five-man board of trustees Jefferson‚ John Adams‚ Benjamin Franklin‚ Roger Sherman and Robert Livingston to draft a Declaration of Independence. After creating the Declaration of Independence Jefferson returned to Virginia‚ where from 1776 to 1779 he served as a member of the Virginia House of
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4. What do you feel is your most significant accomplishment? My most significant accomplishment is stepping out of my comfort zone freshman year and joining the Forensics team. I no longer have a fear of public speaking in front of people whom I don’t know. I have made tons of new friends and developed new opinions and views on certain aspects that affect our world. I have competed at state twice and been told by multiple people I always look happy and engaged watching other people’s pieces
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but he died before she had chance. Alice Walker’s work has made her an acclaimed book and poem writer. Alice’s work in both the civil rights movement in the 60’s and her inspiring books‚ have a huge impact on her present day career and overall accomplishments. Her parents are Willie Lee Walker and Minnie Lou Tallulah Grant. Willie worked as a sharecropper and Minnie worked as a maid to help the
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