I would like to take Advanced Placement US History. History is a big part of my life‚ as I have many of it in my blood. On my mother’s side‚ I am slavish and one of my great grandparents lived in a castle and ruled a part of scotland. On my Father’s side‚ I am irish and my great grandfather was the minister John Cotton that came over on the Mayflower to America. There is also so much more history that I don’t even know about. This is why I like history. I like learning about the past and how things
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AP® WORLD HISTORY 2010 SCORING GUIDELINES Question 3 — Comparative BASIC CORE (competence) 0–7 Points 1. Has acceptable thesis. 1 Point • The thesis must include both a valid similarity and a valid difference in methods of political control in two of the empires. • The thesis must be relevant to the time period‚ but the dates need not be explicit. • The thesis must be explicitly stated in the introduction or the specified conclusion of the essay. • The thesis may appear as one sentence
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In the study of World history‚ there are many types of ways civilization can be defined. Many archeologists‚ anthropologists‚ and historians have found it to be very problematic in finding the one unsurpassed definition. No matter what people may disagree on when it comes to their definition of civilization‚ one thing is for sure‚ it is a society. However‚ a society can be made up of a long detailed list of different aspects and guidelines in order to make sure it stays intact‚ or it can be kept
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The United States Navy History "A good Navy is not a provocation to war. It is the surest guaranty of peace." by Commodore George Dewey. On October 13‚ 1775 America’s Navy was born. The navy has contributed greatly to the United States‚ being involved in over ten prodigious wars and countless battles. Their efforts to bring peace‚ security‚ democracy‚ and prosperity to America is well recognized. They have helped America move forward through both action and revolution‚ and has been a helping hand
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AP* U.S. History Study Guide and Review Aligned with Bailey’s American Pageant - 13th edition - This book is available in print‚ online at: www.lulu.com/content/310851 * “AP” is a registered trademark of the College Board AP US History Review and Study Guide for “American Pageant” is available in print at www.lulu.com/content/310851 Notes • Don’t use this review instead of reading the text. Use this as a supplement‚ not a substitute. Be sure to practice free-response questions
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Have you ever wondered how things as simple as writing were invented? I know I have. Many people in our society take for granted the simple things like written languages‚ or laws. In around 3500 B.C.‚ in what is now present day Iraq (OI)‚ these new inventions were priceless. Many civilizations‚ including Ancient Mesopotamia‚ influenced our world today in many ways. Two contributions from the Mesopotamians Civilization were the cuneiform and Hammurabi’s Code. Let’s begin with cuneiform. The ancient
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Chapter 9‚ the last chapter of the novel‚ is used by Fitzgerald to create a sense of finality for the reader‚ suggesting ‘the party was over’. This chapter allows him to make his final comment on the unfulfilling nature of the American Dream‚ and the nature of the people that lived in the ‘Roaring Twenties’. The chapter is made for the obvious purpose of being the conclusion to the story. Rather than leave the ending ambiguous as many authors do‚ Fitzgerald wraps up the narrative decisively. This
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Mikaela Jamieson‚ Jessica Kwon‚ Ted Shim‚ William Wong unit 2 essay outline #1 Since societies in the Classical World achieved a higher degree of internal organization than earlier communities‚ they were able to extend their focus to trade. Although the Silk Roads were the most well known trade routes during the classical era‚ the Spice trade was also prominent. Being affiliated with a blend of different societies and regions‚ the Silk Roads saw numerous amounts of goods. Similar to the Silk
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AP World History Curriculum Framework Required examples of forms of labor organization: • Free peasant agriculture • Nomadic pastoralism • Craft production and guild organization • Various forms of coerced and unfree labor • Government-imposed labor taxes • Military obligations B. As in the previous period‚ social structures were shaped largely by class and caste hierarchies. Patriarchy persisted; however‚ in some areas‚ women exercised more power and influence‚ most notably among
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Essay Comparison of the impact and spread of the Islam and Christian religions include religious basics‚ the way the religions were spread‚ and where the religions started. To compare the Islam and Christian religions‚ we must know the religious basics. The Islamic religious basics include their most sacred text‚ the Koran‚ and the five pillars of faith. Basics also include the founder‚ who is the prophet Muhammad. You must not eat pork or drink alcohol in this religion‚ and must make a pilgrimage
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