the Ming dynasty took over. The Columbian exchange introduced new products such as maize and America silver into China. During the period of 1500-1750 CE‚ the global flow of silver brought about many social and economical changes across the world such as the switch from a barter system to the usage of silver coins. This made it easier to trade‚ especially over long distances by placing a set value on certain goods. Despite the good it did for trade‚ the increased production of silver coins and silver
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The New World was discovered by Spain’s Christopher Columbus in 1492. Many believed that the settlement of the Spanish in the New World was the original settlement. For many years before the arrival of the Europeans‚ various tribes were scattered all throughout the Americas. There was an estimated 10‚000 people living in the Americas before the arrival of Columbus in 1492. America was not a virgin wilderness for nearly 12‚000 years. The Spanish were the first to arrive in the New World. They
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Oppenheimer and his work still impact us today. His work impacts us every time we launch bombs‚ or even discuss them. He was the first to invent the atomic bomb and earned himself the nickname of “Father of the atomic bomb”. When the atomic bomb was built‚ Oppenheimer affected the country‚ when he built the first atomic bomb. Oppenheimer is the designer of the first ever atomic bomb. On July 16‚ 1945 it was called the Bomb Trinity. It first was seen in Aramingo‚ New Mexico. It was successful and was
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historical figures deserve the praise they receive from society many of them are highly respected‚ however‚ even though they have all made a change in the world if several of them still lived they’d be bashed upon and hated. To begin‚ there are several historical leaders such as Mahatma Gandhi‚ Thomas Jefferson‚ and Christopher Columbus that have had an impact on America politically‚ historically‚ and socially. When society thinks of these individuals the first thought that comes to their mind is prostive
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Throughout time‚ many people all around the world have made an impact on history. From Plato to modern-day world leaders‚ each individual has made their own unique impact on society and even other famous people. One specific example is Mahatma Gandhi. Mahatma Gandhi was one of the many figures who did not use violence in order to reach their goal. He was one of most inspiring individuals in the 19th century‚ and he even influenced other great figures such as Martin Luther King Jr. Mahatma Gandhi
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that go way past from theatre and literature. A lot of present-day movies are inspired by Shakespeare’s plays. He is know to be a great contributor to the English language‚ and is know as the greatest writer in the history of the English language. Shakespeare transformed the theatre world by make the expectations of what could be accomplished through the creativity of four very traits. He was able to change the way people thought about the characters‚ plot‚ language and genre. Shakespeare’s writings
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Christopher Isherwood likely could not have predicted as to the impact of his novel‚ Berlin Stories‚ upon the various media of plays‚ musicals and film. It is even more doubtful that he could have foreseen its various adaptations throughout the years would so reflect the LGBT+ community‚ considered then illegal‚ immoral and above all remained unmentioned in “polite company.” Although the initial media based on Isherwood’s work mentioned non-heterosexual deviances only in rare and subtle forms‚ so
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had the greatest impact on our technology? It was none other than Nikola Tesla. Tesla invented alternating current‚ wireless telegraphy‚ the radio etc. Many of which Tesla invented at the 1893 Chicago World`s Fair. Before Tesla began inventing his parents believed he would do something great. Born July 10‚ 1856 in Smiljan‚ Croatia‚ Tesla was said to be “a child of the light.” Early in his life he was exposed to inventing. In school he always had perfect grades and an overachiever. He believed that
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how historically accurate is the new world 1.) How historically accurate was the movie you watched? How do you know? Did any inaccuracies affect your perception of history? The new world was accurate for the most part‚ but there were few inaccuracies that occurred during the movie. For one‚ it is not historically proven that the relationship between Pocahontas and John Smith was a romance relationship‚ as portrayed in the movie. In The New World‚ Smith leaves Jamestown because of orders from
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early 20th century society. Born into a distinguished family in Surrey‚ England‚ on July 26‚ 1894‚ Aldous Huxley was educated to fulfill his lineage. His literature became an anthology of commentaries on his contemporary civilization. The lasting impact of Aldous Huxley’s mystic literature has been seen throughout the ages‚ from George Orwell all the way to the 21st century. Aldous Huxley was the product of an elite English family. Many members of Huxley’s direct line were British intellectuals
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