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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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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When someone asks you to describe yourself in 3 words‚ it’s one of the hardest things. You don’t want to sound conceited about yourself‚ and you also don’t want to sound like you hate yourself. My answer has always been the same. I describe myself as an average 17 year old. Though I have traveled the world and been very lucky to experience some of the most magical opportunities. I am a girl that is not different from many others‚ but when you look deep down‚ I am. I was born in Toulouse‚ France
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Ballet Theatre (ABT)‚ got to be bettered by their expertise on my ballet journey ‚ and was given many amazing opportunities for them. Being a dancer with ABT through all of the opportunities I’ve received from them have brought some of my greatest accomplishment. The goal in every ballerinas’ life is to make it on the a ballet company. Each year‚ top ballet companies welcome young dancers to their studios for their summer intensives. (Copland 44) Not to mention ever since I started ballet ABT was at
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