Where would the United States of America be without George Washington? This question shows the impact that one amazing leader can have not just to those they lead‚ but to society as a whole. Without George Washington‚ the colonial militia would not have had a leader. The First or Second Continental Congress would not have had their President. The first president of the United States of America would be someone else. The effect of one person on history can completely change the history of one nation
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The crusade of Urban II Pope Urban II was the key figure behind promoting the idea of Crusades. His appeal played key role in initiating the series of famous religious war historically known as the Crusades. Pope’s famous plea led to the formation of the very first group that marched towards Jerusalem to fight against the Muslim forces. Pope Urban II appeal was made in November‚ 1095 (Asbridge 1) calling for a Holy War against the Muslims and to liberate Jerusalem. The Crusade thus initiated
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Introduction Winston Churchill was the prime minister in Britain during World War II and allied Britain with the US as well as Britain too. He was born on November 30‚ 1874. He was an very independent and distant person.. He worked hard for his country and did whatever he could to improve it in his life. Early life and career Winston was born into an family of an higher class and lived in Dublin‚ Ireland when was a young child. He joined Harrow Rifle Corps and went on to go on a military
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WWII Reading Questions http://www.digitalhistory.uh.edu/era.cfm?eraID=15&smtID=2 1. Who was Joe Louis‚ why is he important‚ and why did he help to increase black enlistment into the military? He was important because he defeated a white boxer and encouraged blacks to enlist in the army 2. What was the first concentration camp and when was it set up? Dachau‚ 1933 3. What groups of people were targeted during the Holocaust? Jews‚ Gypsies‚ Polish Catholic‚ Russians‚ mentally and physically
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“I‚ George Washington‚ do solemnly swear to faithfully execute the office of President of the United States‚ and will to the best of my ability preserve‚ protect‚ and defend the Constitution of the United States‚ so help me God.” (Washington Documents) These are the words that George Washington almost whispered at his presidential inauguration. Washington was not a person to bloat. His humbleness was just one of the qualities that made him an effective leader. Though an effective leader‚ it took
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George Washington George Washington was the dominant military and political leader of the new United States of America from 1775 to 1799. He led the American victory over Britain in the American Revolutionary War as commander in chief of the Continental Army in 1775–1783‚ and he presided over the writing of the Constitution in 1787. As the unanimous choice to serve as the first President of the United States‚ he developed the forms and rituals of government that have been used ever since‚ such as
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“The Doctrine of the Sword II” (456) Mahatma Gandhi was the first role-model activist that used nonviolence tactics on the process to fight for civil rights and freedom. “The Doctrine of the Sword II” was one of Gandhi’s writings to answer the questions about his point of view on the use of violence. He utilized a resource of the time to deliver his message. Sword is the keyword used repeatedly to emphasize Gandhi’s aversion to violence. The text also serves as a motivation to answer the doubt
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The world’s greatest war‚ World War II began in 1939 and lasted for almost six years. It was between two military alliances. On the axis powers were Japan‚ Germany and the Kingdom of Italy. While the allies were lead by United Kingdom‚ China‚ Soviet Union and The United States of America. America was not directly involved in the war in the early stages. The necessity increased after the fall of France‚ the Pearl Harbor incident but mainly when Hitler declared war on U.S. This led to America’s direct
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One key person of the Middle Ages that I have studied or know of is‚ King Henry II. He was born on March 5‚ 1133 in Le Mans‚ France and died on July 6‚ 1189. Throughout his lifetime‚ his was‚ Count of Anjou‚ Count of Maine‚ Duke of Normandy‚ Duke of Aquitaine‚ Lord of Ireland and King of England. King Henry was related to Eleanor of Aquitaine and King Richard I. Three of his achievements that were significant to the Middle Ages are; improving economics and legal system of England. Being the first
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Competency Statement II: To advance physical and intellectual competence I teach according to this standard so my students will have a good start on their physical and intellectual education. I prepare age appropriate learning experiences in all areas to enrich their learning environment. CSII a: I choose riding tricycles to aide in my classes’ physical development. Riding tricycles requires upper body and lower body strength as well as works on hand eye coordination. I feel like this is vital developmental
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