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    Not Just another Feminist Kendra McCloskey American History to 1877 Jennifer Gmuca November 5‚ 2014 Mary Wollstonecraft went through a lot as she was growing up‚ but she made a huge impact on society. She was a feminist who believed women should be created equal. She was a theorist for moral and political issues pertaining to women. Craft’s writings were on politics‚ history‚ philosophy‚ and different genres that included critical reviews‚ translations‚ pamphlets‚ and novels. Craft’s best-known

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    There are few people in this world that have a profound effect on it. There are even fewer with that can claim they’ve had as great an impact as Ronald Reagan. The 40th president of the United States‚ Reagan shot from a former Hollywood actor to become arguably one of the greatest politicians of all time. In a time where tensions were possibly never higher between the Soviets and the United States‚ Reagan was a calming force that provided stability to a world that was severely lacking. Reagan

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    World War II was a war in the 20th Century that had an everlasting impact. An event that was associated with World War II that had a significant impact on the 20th Century was Pearl Harbor. The Japanese launched a surprise air attack on the United States’ Naval Base at Pearl Harbor‚ which is located in Hawaii. This attack occurred on the morning of December 7‚ 1941. Many were asleep‚ eating breakfast‚ or getting reading for church when the explosions started. Despite the surprise of the bombs

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    parts idea. He did not create the idea although he is often credited with it. Whitney did play an important role in popularizing mass production and interchangeable parts. This system of interchangeable parts played a big role in Northern States. The North was comprised of factories and manufacturing companies. Interchangeable parts made these factories more efficient and productive. This significantly helped boost the economy of Northern States for years to come and has impacted how we manufacture

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    To preface this assignment‚ I shall explain what it is. The assignment is meant to delve into a recent issue covered by the media‚ how the media has covered it and the opinion of the public generated on the topic. The topic I have chosen is about Donald Trump and his impact on the environment‚ his beliefs‚ the reaction by the public and the how well this very important topic has been covered by the media. The topic will also cover his ideas during his campaign in the Presidential Election and what

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    Who 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

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    and Gabriele Capone. As one of the most famous American Gangsters‚ he rose to fame during the Prohibition era as the mob boss of the Chicago Mafia and was known as Public Enemy number one. Al Capone had both a positive and negative impact on society. Positive impacts he had on society

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    the American political system. At the beginning of his presidency Barack Obama’s leadership touched the globe so much so he was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This paper examines the attributes and competencies that contributed to Barack Obama’s impact on the United States of America and the World. Through his embodiment of core values‚ President Obama’s legacy has inspired a new generation of future global leaders including myself. People matter at the lowest levels is a mantra of Barrack Obama

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    The Frederick Douglass’ impact of slavery and racism Even though Frederick Douglass wasn’t behind the end of slavery‚ he impacted the world by his never ending enthusiasm to be a free man. Despite the fact that he was a slave‚ he never stopped until he knew how to read and write‚ even though that is illegal. Douglass abolished slavery and promoted freedom. He went through many things to get where he was‚ and now his books have impacted many Americans and beyond. Frederick Douglass impacted the

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    lasted longer from 3 hours to 5 hours. Second‚ he made it cheaper for the middle class not just for the wealthy from $9 to $4.50 (Bane). Third‚ he made it more eco friendly from burning 25 kilowatts to just 10 kilowatts. The light bulb had made an impact culturally and economically bringing our country great

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