How and why was Adolf Hitler able to come to power? There were many reasons why Hitler was able to come to power‚ here are just some of them: Hitler had a passion for revenge‚ he disliked everything that the allied powers were doing to them‚ he had huge dreams for Germany‚ but there were obstacles that stood in his way; Most of these obstacles Hitler could deal with ease‚ but there was one obstacle that he knew would be the most danger: The Treaty of Versailles. Hitler was extremely passionate
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John Tyler was my great‚ great‚ great‚ great‚ great uncle. He was born on March 29‚ 1790 in Charles City County‚ Virginia. He is known for being the first president to serve without being elected to office. He became president after President Harrison got a terrible cold during his long inauguration speech. His cold turned into pneumonia and he died 32 days later. No one knew what should happen next. They were unclear because the Constitution was unclear as what should happen in this case
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Throughout history Alexander the Great has been given the status of great but many people question whether this historical figure truly deserves title. The Macedonian king does deserve this status because he was merciful‚ tolerant‚ tactical‚ and wise in his ruling. First‚ he was merciful in his campaigns and conquering to people who deserved the respect. When Alexander and his men razed the town of Thebes leaving it and its people in ruins for their rebellion‚ he is said to have spared many civilians
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In history‚ many great things were achieved. But it’s not just about what was accomplished. It’s about who did it. Wars were fought‚ tears were shed. One of the most well-known men who fought in these wars was Alexander the Great. Does he actually deserve the Great on the end of his name? Was he a good enough leader to have that title? Some people would beg to differ‚ but I believe he has every right to have the Great on the end of his name. At around age twenty-twenty-oneish‚ a young prince became
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Hernan Cortes landed on the east coast of the Aztec empire where the natives mistaken for Quetzalcoatl‚ a deity. Cortés became allies with some of the native peoples he encountered‚ but with others he used deadly force to conquer Mexico. He marched to Tenochtitlán‚ the Aztec capital and home to ruler Montezuma II. Cortés took Montezuma hostage and his soldiers raided the city. Cortés left the city after learning that Spanish troops were coming to arrest him for disobeying orders.After facing off
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Alexander the Great is renowned for uniting the known world under his leadership and has grown to mythical proportions in his leadership abilities and skill at arms. He was also a young ruler‚ brash‚ irreverent and narcissistic. His never ending lust to conquer new lands‚ his growing problems controlling his drinking and his relentless pushing of his army all contribute not only to illustrating personal character flaws but possibly to his death. In his young life Alexander was tutored by the
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deserves the title of “The Great” Phillip II or Alexander Ashlee Rioux HIST 101 Dr. Paul Baxa 12/9/2013 Intro: The common definition for the term “great” consists of being considerably above average or above normal. Normal can mean different things to different cultures and societies. For example‚ in the early years‚ having kings‚ the power to rule‚ and killing several thousands to accomplish this was normal to some‚ as was being a peasant‚ working on
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realism about Britain’s position in the world: Over the period 1951 – 1964 the British government faced many foreign policy failures. These include; decolonization of Britain’s empire. Downfall of the EFTA which was originally set up as Britain was unable to join the EEC. Also the catastrophic Suez crisis which left Britain in great humiliation. Many historians would argue that these foreign policy failures were due to a ‘lack of realism about Britain’s position in the world’. However others may disagree
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Alexander achieved many things that would be considered unachievable by many in that era. However‚ with his achievements came mistakes‚ or as some might say a God like complex. No matter‚ whichever way you look at it‚ he succeeded where others failed. Alexander wanted to be greater than his father‚ and he certainly achieved this goal. However‚ Alexander had a different way of doing things‚ he did not want to just conquer lands and take over the inhabitant’s lifestyle‚ but instead he tried to teach
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Macedonia‚ Alexander the Great was born on July 20th‚ 356B.C. ‚ (the sixth day of the Macedonian month Loïos) in Pella‚ Macedonia to King Philip II and Queen Olympia‚ daughter of King Neoptolemus. He became the king of Persia‚ Babylon and Asia‚ and created Macedonian colonies in the same area. Alexander and his sister were raised in Pella’s Royal Court. Young Alexander never saw much of his father since King Philip II was off doing military campaigns. Olympia was a powerful role model for Alexander‚ but
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