Protestant Reformation was a large religious movement throughout Europe‚ which was instrumental in the development of Protestantism – a form of Christian Faith. It originated in the early 1500’s in Germany‚ and had a significant impact on the life of millions. Even today‚ The Reformation is considered one of the most important movements in world history. The impression it left on today’s society is recognised by many cultures and countries around the globe. This essay will reflect on the many causes
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productive because he lowered the national debt from 80 million to 57 million only in his first 2 years in office. Jefferson was a slave owner‚ and in the 1900’s‚ scientists did a DNA test on Thomas Jefferson and another person because people have said that he had kids with one of his slaves‚ Sally Hemmings. It was proved that he did have kids with Hemmings. They got that idea because she was the only slave set free after Jefferson’s death. Jefferson loved science and technology‚ he invented a Jefferson
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Joseph Stalin caused terrible deaths to more than twenty million people. He had a hard childhood that made him seem to have a soul made of steel. After the death of the Soviet Union’s leader‚ Stalin fought hard to gain control of the country. With this‚ he caused a huge famine under his control. Stalin had a contract with Hitler and soon became too trusting. But‚ towards Stalin’s death‚ people thought he was out of his mind. Stalin’s childhood that was full of hardships caused him to become thirsty
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absolute monarch of France. Louis held his simple views regarding religion that catholic church is an essential tool for maintaining the control of people and that it should serve the country as well as his bidding. In 1685 Louis revoked the Edict of Nantes; during the persecutions hundreds of thousands of Protestants left France‚ migrating to Holland‚ Germany‚ and America (Palmer 185). He had a profound belief in the uniformity of religion necessary to the strength and dignity of his ruling. However
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The Kings In the context of music‚ there is only a handful who have been legendary enough to be labeled as “kings” of their genre. Two of these include the “King of Rock ‘n’ Roll” Elvis Presley and the “King of Pop” Michael Jackson. They revolutionized their respective genres. These music stars are able to boast bold style choices‚ pragmatic personalities‚ and multiple award-winning albums and songs. Elvis Presley and Michael Jackson‚ though part of different genres and hailing from different pasts
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influential African American’s such as Martin Luther King Jr.‚ Barack Obama‚ and Rosa Parks. But the one I’m going to be talking about today isn’t as well known as the ones I just mentioned‚ but she is still a very important influence to today’s society as well as many African Americans. The person that I’m going to be talking about today is Patricia Bath the first African American female to finish her study in ophthalmology and was the first African American female doctor to receive a medical patient
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Thomas Jefferson was born on April 13‚ 1743‚ in Shadwell‚ Virginia. He grew up on the Shadwell plantation because his father was a slave owner. Jefferson started boarding school at the age of nine; he was in boarding school until he was sixteen. He did very well in classical languages. After boarding school‚ he attended the College of William and Mary‚ where he took classes in science‚ math‚ rhetoric‚ philosophy‚ and literature. He received an honorary law degree. Three
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the entire population of Western Europe. This plague changed Europe’s society and some of the changes would last a long time. The Black Death changed the society of Europe by causing many religious groups to blame religions‚ the demand of labor to go up‚ and rebellions of the common folk. First‚ the religious groups blaming religions for the plague was a change the Black Death caused. As the plague broke out‚ many people did not understand what the source of the plague was so they blamed it on people
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Franklin Roosevelt was a huge impact for our country. I believe he did great things‚ many other people believe so too because he was elected four terms. Some examples of his accomplishments include establishing a national minimum wage through the Fair Labor Standards Act‚ taking the first Federal action to prohibit employment discrimination‚ and lastly the Glass–Steagall Act. All of these things greatly impacted us and the outcome was purely positive. His new deal is what got us through the Great
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Imagine walking in to the Orpheum Theatre‚ ticket and program in hand. You find your seat and gaze up at the intricate interior design of the theater as you wait for the show to begin. The curtains open and you are pulled into the world of “Evita”‚ the story of Eva Peron: her humble beginnings‚ meteoric rise to fame and sudden death. And all of it is true. Eva was an amazing woman who helped the culture of Argentina through her political impact and love for her people and she continues to inspire
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