Joan of Arc was the first woman to lead France in battle. She was born in 1412 in Domremy‚ on the outskirts of France. Joan was an obedient child‚ who spent most of her time at church and reading the bible. During the time of her birth‚ the English had invaded most of France and were very close to winning the Hundred Years’ War. At the age of thirteen she started hearing the “voices” of St. Catherine‚ St. Michael‚ and St. Margaret that God sent down to earth to talk to her. The “voices” told her
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problems is one way a person is sculpted. Never underestimate the problems you overcome‚ they could help you out later. Michael Jordan and Joan of Arc are great examples of people who overcame obstacles to become the person they are today. They both proved people wrong and used their problems to become stronger. Though completely different time periods‚ Joan of Arc and Michael Jordan are very similar. They were both bogged down by peers and adults‚ and not given a chance. “Jordan did not make the
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For millennia‚ women have left their mark on the world‚ at times changing the course of history and at other times influencing small but significant spheres of life. Only in the past century‚ however‚ have concerted efforts been made to represent women’s contributions more fully in history books. Consequently‚ changes in status for many women in modern times—the right to own property‚ to vote‚ and to choose their own careers—may obscure the accomplishments made by women of earlier eras. In selecting
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lives. Joan‚ the main character of the film Joan of Arc lived amidst this mindset in France thru the 1400s. Joan believed she was sent by God to liberate France from the English. Many people perceived different feelings towards Joan and what she stood for. Throughout the film of Joan of Arc‚ John a knight and vassal to Sir Robert shows various emotions towards Joan and her beliefs. In the beginning of the movie‚ John does not believe Joan’s visions. When John first meets stowaway Joan at Sir Robert’s
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of Jesus Christ‚ Joan of Arc and the Nuremberg Trials. However‚ one strange thing about these cases is that they did not always have the same outcome for the “criminal”. In Jesus and Joan’s situation they are both considered heroes‚ and are sacred for the work they did spreading their beliefs. However‚ in the case of the Nuremberg Trials‚ the German soldiers are accused of horrendous war crimes committed during World War II. Yet these actions were‚ just like that of Jesus and Joan‚ all in the name
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Today I’m going to introduce to you all a female historical character. And she is Sophie Scholl. She was born on 9th of May 1921 and died on 22nd of February 1943‚ at the age of 22. She was a German student and a revolutionary‚ active within the White Rose non-violent resistance group in Nazi Germany. I bet not all of you or even none of you know what is the White Rose group. So what is actually the White Rose group? The White Rose group is a student-led pacifist movement aimed at spreading the
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The Renaissance was a period in Europe when citizens became interested in the classical learning and ethics of ancient Greece and Rome. There were many accomplishments‚ such as the creation of new technologies‚ the discovery and exploration of new continents around the world‚ and the study of philosophy‚ literature‚ and art. However‚ there was one aspect of the Renaissance that some objected to‚ and that was the mistreatment of women in all classes. One person whom spoke out against the exploitation
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A good queen is a woman that stands up for her nation it a time of need when the king is unavailable. Catherine De Medici is the queen of france and she has been proven to show leadership when she has to. She turned out to be one of the most influential people involved in the Catholic–Huguenot wars. Catherine Di Medici was a dependable queen‚ who stood by her nation‚ had a peaceful policy and her political attitudes were changed
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In the spring of 1430‚ King Charles VII requested Joan of Arc to Compiègne to face the Burgundian attack. Amid the fight‚ she was diverted from her stallion and left outside the town’s entryways. The Burgundians kidnapped her and held her for a while‚ consulting with the English‚ who considered her to be an important purposeful publicity prize. At last‚ the Burgundians traded Joan for 10‚000 francs. Charles VII was uncertain what to do. Still not persuaded of Joan’s perfect motivation‚ he separated
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Joan the young warrior who created an impact on the world Joan was a brave warrior‚ a loving character to everyone around her. Joan of Arc is one of the many women who have created a major impact on the world; though she started very young‚ she followed the instructions given by God through Saint Catherine to help unite France and drive the English out. Joan‚ as a child‚ was very well disciplined. Her father Jacques d’ Arc‚ was the village’s central farmer and head chief; he had a way of running
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