For many people‚ it is true that from a young age you are told that you can achieve anything‚ especially if you put the hard work in. It’s a revered trait‚ the ability to attain your goals‚ and one that is looked highly upon especially in our American society. I agree with the claim that there should be more of an emphasis placed on picking worthy goals because most of the people’s dreams are inherently selfish‚ but only as a broad generalization when looking at our own society. I agree with the
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Magellan is worth defending because he completed his mission‚ tried to conserve food for everybody‚ and was very smart. The Voyage of Magellan map on Document A states “The Victoria and 18 crew members return to Spain‚ becoming the first ship and crew to circumnavigate the globe.” Magellan’s goal was to circumnavigate the world and get to the spice islands. He basically did exactly that‚ besides the fact that he was killed in the Philippines. In the note on Document B‚ it says “Fearing that his fleet’s
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The world is so good to be true. this is evidenced by Nicholas recent finding that the world is coming to an end.The world is so good to be true. this is evidenced by Nicholas recent finding that the world is coming to an end.The world is so good to be true. this is evidenced by Nicholas recent finding that the world is coming to an end.The world is so good to be true. this is evidenced by Nicholas recent finding that the world is coming to an end.The world is so good to be true. this is evidenced
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A lot of people think that the constitution should not be ratified but I think that the constitution should be ratified for three main reasons. Yes‚ the constitution should be ratified because the constitution can be amended‚ separation of powers‚ and the three branches of government. The constitution could be amended John Jay thought it was a good idea for them to amend the constitution because he thought that the constitution needed a little work.One thing he said in document G is that “Give
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I want to be a mortician. A mortician is a person who works with dead people. Whether that’s preparing them for a funeral service or planning their funerals. Everyone gives me strange looks when I say this. I’ve always enjoyed things that were different in life. I like the idea of helping people deal with the loss of their loved ones. I like knowing that I’ll be caring for someone during their last couple of days on earth. I believe that everyone has a calling. Everyone has something that they were
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Famous 1775 Speech “Give Me Liberty Or Give Me Death!” Patrick Henry respectably introduced his views on what action to take in regards of the conflict going on with Britain. Therefore‚ this would include preparing for war if they do not meet the colonists demands. He builds upon many rhetorical devices such as ethos by expressing his religious Christian passion. Patrick Henry’s influential style contributed to ending the British crowns exploitation of the thirteen colonies. Henry’s subject moreover
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Henry David Thoreau "Simplify! was Thoreau ’s motto" in his life (Stanley 20). He showed people how to live simple life by living a simple life in Walden. Due to Thoreau ’s efforts and works on nature people considers a nature an important part in their lives‚ as a result nature became one of the top topics in 21st century. Henry David Thoreau was born on July 12‚ 1817‚ in Concord‚ Massachusetts (Meltzer 11). His parents were John Thoreau and Cynthia Dunbar Thoreau (12). Henry had three siblings
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King Henry VIII‚ the first King ever to be called "Your Majesty" who also came from a very important family which he would need to continue. Being the youngest he wasn’t supposed to be king‚ but his brother was‚ until he died and now Henry would take on the throne. Keep in mind that this was the Elizabethan era‚ when King Henry handled many things throughout his life like his brother’s death‚ his wives‚ and the power he had when he came to the throne. His brother’s death‚ you could say it was bad
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the view that it was virtually impossible for effective opposition to form against Henry VIII’s Reformation? Explain your answer‚ using sources 1‚ 2 and 3 and your own knowledge. (40 marks) There are many different reasons why it was virtually impossible for opposition to form against Henry VIII’s during the reformation and no explanation can ignore the sheer diversity of the people. Source 3 on face value explains that it was the “many different reasons” that people opposed the Reformation for
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One of the biggest challenges I have faced was moving to America from Pakistan. The transition was difficult; I left childhood memories‚ family‚ and close friends behind. However‚ this portion of my life had a strong influence on the impact I want to have on impoverished populations. Seeing a dentist in Pakistan is a privilege that most of the families couldn’t afford. In those 17 years‚ it was rare for my family and I to have our teeth professionally cleaned or have a regular dental checkup. Dental
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