The Black Death‚ or Black Plague‚ was one of the most devastating pandemics in human history. It began in south-western Asia and spread to Europe by the late 1340s‚ where it received its name Black Death. The total number of deaths worldwide from the pandemic are estimated at least 75 million people. The Black Death is estimated to have killed between a third and two-thirds of Europe’s population. The Black Death had a drastic effect on Europe’s population‚ irrevocably changing Europe’s social structure
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I am from Sydney‚ Australia. I enlisted in May 1914 and I am 24 and male. I chose to enlist in the war for my country and my family. I wanted to make Australia and my Wonderful wife and daughter proud. When I enlisted is was just over the height requirement of 168cm‚ therefore I was accepted to fight at Gallipoli. My brother‚ only 2 years older than myself also enlisted though as his eyesight was slightly defective he was rejected. I was accepted into the army three days ago. I am so happy that I
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It was 1867‚ December‚ 25 Lawrence woke up at 9:30 am to go get the kids breakfast and get them ready for school. I prepared two waffles for my son whose name is Jamison‚ I also prepared a waffle for my daughter whose name is Laura. At 10:00am the woke up and rushed quickly down the stairs in excitement ready for their breakfast. They quickly ate and began to sprint to the bright yellow school bus that was going to take them to school safely here and back. Finally it was to check the weekly mail
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September 17‚ 1892‚ the day I would be embarking the ship to head to the United States. September 17 is five days away. I’m leaving my home in Romania‚ which makes me very emotional because I have lived there for 16 years. But‚ I am happy to leave because the religious intolerance is getting annoying. I am taking my 2 younger sisters and my baby brother with me. My sisters are 12 and 9. My brother is 2. My parents are already in the United States‚ which helps me out because I know where I’m going
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My life before today was perfect September 25‚ 1776. I could go outside and play. I could put on my clothes without the big yellow star on the front of my jacket or shirt. Life was great until the Germans sent a letter for my mom to go to one of the concentration camps. I was so scared and I had no idea what we were going to do. Now we have to pack our bags and go somewhere to hide. I have no idea what my life is going to look like in a couple of days from now or even a year. It is the next day
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June 6th‚ so far a good day. I have been on a ship all day‚ I have been hearing people say that today is not going to be a good day. Everyone is going to be fighting and I am going to represent my country. I am thrilled to be here…. “ We can’t go anymore‚ we must go my a smaller ship” said one of the captains. They have taken me off the flag pole I was on ‚ and put me on a Higgins boat. We are in the water‚ men are getting sick‚ nervous‚ and scared. I wish they could hear me‚ so I can help‚ but I
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July 28 1601 Today‚ Antonio and Bassanio borrowed money from me‚ three thousand ducats. The merchant Antonio is so certain that his ships will come back. It’s like nothing will come on his ships way‚ ships are just boards and sailors are just men. Anything could come on his ships way like thieves‚ storms‚ winds and rocks. After a long debate with myself I decided that I’ll lend them money. The merchant‚ Antonio and I decided to make a bond just for fun. He thinks proud and high
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To those who care enough to read‚ pass on the message: I would like to start by saying that I already know‚ without even being alive to see it‚ that the only people that will read this are these monsters working at this mental institution‚ who’s hearts burn as hot as hell. I know that my family does not know that I knew‚ but I knew even before they sent me off. I knew what each one of them thought of me. I knew that they did not love me or care. As much as they believe I am the crazy one‚ I am
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Bee Session 1. Journal When I started this school and decided to further my education‚ I had to listen to my heart. I knew that I had to further my education for me to move forward in my life. I had been outing it off for many years. Finally I was like no I need to make good money and explore my career. I love what I do and that is working with doctors. I would do a lot of things differently in my life. For one I would not give up. I wish that I had started school many years ago to accomplish my
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Three months ago I confessed that I have a blackened soul‚ darkened by lechery‚ and I am sure I will hang this morning because of it. My puritan town Salem has been driven insane by the hysteria and paranoia associated with witchcraft and the devil‚ created by a group of devious children and perpetuated by various ulterior motives at work. Because of this‚ I have been left with nothing; my wife‚ Elizabeth‚ has been convicted and my neighbours are being killed off daily‚ accused of something that
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