The Crusades That the crusading phenomenon‚ primarily the first three crusades (1096 C.E. – 1192 C.E.)‚ was beneficial to Western Europe as it directly triggered Western expansionism. The crusades were only three of a series of nine Holy Wars fought between the European Christians and the Middle Eastern Muslim forces for control over the universally religiously renowned Jerusalem (Tyerman‚ 2004‚ 14). The first three crusades (1096 C.E. – 1192 C.E.) brought both cultural benefits and economic
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Crusade is a military campaign established by the Latin Roman Catholic Church during the High Middle ages and Late Middle ages. Some people believe that another reason behind the establishment of Crusades was because Pope Urabn II accepted to help the Byzantine Empire by reuniting the Christians under his commandership and provide Empror Alexios I‚ who was the emperor of Byzantine Empire with military support‚ while the Byzantine Empire was facing difficulties due to the territory loss during the
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First lady is the unofficial title bestowed upon the wife of the president of the United States. The role of the president of the United States originated with George Washington and so did the role of the first lady. During these times‚ the roles of women were usually limited to being homemakers and hostesses. Women did not work outside the home and often were not seen as equals to men. Therefore‚ the first lady’s duties at that time consisted of hosting social events and keeping the house in
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Caroli‚ Betty Boyd. First Ladies: From Martha Washington to Michelle Obama. Rev. and updated ed.‚ New York‚ Oxford UP‚ 2010. This source is a detailed and revised biography on the lives‚ impact‚ and work of America’s First Ladies. A portrait of each First Lady is given: how she defined what that role meant‚ how she changed this role for the future‚ and how she impacted American culture. This source draws on an extensive listing of primary and secondary resources‚ as well as a variety
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Comparison essay The “First Lady of the United States” is the title of the hostess of the White House‚ a position that is usually filled by the wife of the United States president. Other than that‚ the role carries no specific duties or responsibilities‚ Therefore‚ each woman who holds the title reshapes it‚ based upon personal experience and how she wants to use those experiences. The style and choice of what to with the role also reflects on the times in which she lives. I would like to
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The First Amendment is thought by many to be the most important of the Amendments. Under the First Amendment freedom various types of expression are protected. Just like a house of cards will topple if a card is removed‚ if one right of the amendment is removed‚ other rights will soon topple. For this reason many believe all parts of the First Amendment must be protect at all costs. In this essay‚ several different ideas will be discussed concerning the First Amendment. The first paragraph will
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The First Amendment of the United States of Constitution states‚ “Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion‚ or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble‚ and to petition the Government for a redress of grievances.” The Supreme Court interprets the extent of the protection afforded to these rights. The First Amendment has been interpreted by the Court as applying to the entire
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Jeremaiha McIntosh Greg Turner English1A 11/2/12 Our First Amendment Issue Being able to express one’s self is one of the most important rights of the people to maintain a connected society right to speech should be accepted to do so. The first amendment is one of the most fundamental rights that individuals have. It is fundamental to the existence of democracy and the respect of human dignity. This amendment describes the principal rights of the citizens of the United States
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The First Amendment The first amendment of the United States Constitution states that Congress cannot institute a law that violates the freedoms of religion‚ speech‚ assembly and the freedom of the press. This First Amendment was adopted on December 15‚ 1791 and is one of the amendments to the b Bill of Rights. The creation of the first amendment was due to the tyranny of the British government who had suppressed free speech and the right to have public meetings. Many who came to America came on
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The first Amendment to the United States Constitution states that Congress should make not laws against free speech. The first Amendment states that Congress will make no law "abridging the freedom of speech‚ or of the press." There are many ways in with the law‚ and people restrict those right. The right of freedom of speech is the most important and fundamental part of a free democracy. The first Amendment of the U.S Constitution allows people to state their opinions without fear. But over the
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