Why Does Alexander the Great Deserve the Title? Alexander the Great‚ King of Macedon‚ deserves the title because he was a very powerful man who conquered throughout his life. One of his greatest accomplishments was he spread the Greek culture and language throughout many parts of the world. He took on the position of the King after his father passed away and was able to also accomplish the expansion of his father’s empire. He deserves the title also because he started conquering at the very young
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essay about Alexander the Great and of how his rule affected Macedonia and its people. I am going to discuss his territorial expansions‚ how Alexander was rather lucky and why Alexander the Great was a bad ruler. I am not trying to make Alexander “not-great” because there is no doubt that what he achieved was outstanding‚ rather I want to show that some things just went his way. Alexander the Great expanded Macedonia’s territory further than it had ever been or has ever been since. Alexander conquered
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Alexander the Great’s actions and decisions have significantly impacted upon the world during his time‚ ultimately leaving behind a legacy that can be affiliated with the westernization of the globe. He helped bring the western civilization‚ which included the scientific and liberal thinking of the Greeks to much of the rest of the world. He introduced a study of science for science’s sake to the nations and he is also considered as one of the most successful military commanders in history‚ for by
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shed. One of the most well-known men who fought in these wars was Alexander the Great. Does he actually deserve the Great on the end of his name? Was he a good enough leader to have that title? Some people would beg to differ‚ but I believe he has every right to have the Great on the end of his name. At around age twenty-twenty-oneish‚ a young prince became king and prepared for the beginning to a new world. This man was called Alexander the Great. He had been tutored by Aristotle‚ making him very well
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Alexander Hamilton one of the leading Founding Father of the United State‚ who had a passion and a plan for the future economic growth and a well establish government. One of the major parts of Hamilton’s plan was to build up or pay off the debt accumulated from the Revolutionary War by raising the income of the government. By aiming to distribute bonds to the potential investors with the guarantee of a full repay‚ this will allow to build up credits for the nation (Foner 284). To get a continuous
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Alexander Graham Bell‚ a man who best known for inventing the telephone. Most people don’t know he spent the majority of his life teaching and helping the deaf. Educating the hearing impaired is what he wished to be remembered for. Bell was born on March 3‚ 1847‚ in Edinburgh‚ Scotland. His mother was a painter of miniature portraits and also loved to play the piano even though she was nearly deaf. Aleck’s mother knew that he had a talent for music and always encouraged him to play (Matthews
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contradictory views of Alexander Hamilton and Thomas Jefferson over issues related to views of government‚ the role of government and social philosophy in foreign and domestic affairs‚ were primarily responsible for shaping the rise of political parties from 1783-1800. Originally feared by the forefathers‚ the rise of political parties emerged from intense ideological struggles over views of government between two political leaders important to President Washington’s Cabinet‚ Alexander Hamilton as Secretary
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“What happened in Russia during the reign of Alexander II (1855-1881) was more of a revolution than many that went by that name elsewhere.” To what extent do you agree with the assertion that Alexander’s policies were revolutionary? Alexander II felt that reforms were needed in Russia as Russia was weak in its military‚ industrialization‚ and as well the fear of peasants to revolt. Through his policies‚ mainly the Emancipation Act of 1861‚ Alexander II was known to become “Tsar Liberator”. Many
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One Man’s Mark in History Alexander the Great had what it took to become a great leader. He had culture‚ intelligence‚ and bravery. He was a leader who believed in his people and even granted military favors to his army. As a towering figure in ancient history‚ Alexander came close to conquering the entire civilized world of his day. He was one of the greatest military geniuses in history. (100 Interesting and Amazing Things About Alexander the Great). Alexander had great control in every aspect
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Sir Alexander Tilloch Galt D.O.B-D.O.B: September 6‚ 1817 - September 19‚ 1893‚ in London‚ England and came to Canada in 1835 to work for the British American Land Company. Family Information: On February 9‚ 1848‚ Galt married Elliott Torrance‚ the daughter of John Torrance‚ of Saint-Antoine Hall‚ Montreal. She died on May 25‚ 1850‚ shortly after giving birth to their only son‚ Elliott. Later he married her younger sister‚ Amy Gordon Torrance. Amy gave birth to 7 daughters and 2 more sons. They
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