scholar. A noted collector of Irish manuscripts‚ he made them available for research to fellow-scholars such as his friend‚ Sir James Ware. From 1623 until 1626 he was again in England and was excused from his episcopal duties in order to study church history. He was nominated Primate of All Ireland and Archbishop of Armagh in 1625 and succeeded Christopher Hampton. Christopher Columbus (Italian: Cristoforo Colombo; Spanish: Cristóbal Colón; Portuguese: Cristóvão Colombo; before 31 October 1451 – 20
Free Roman Republic Roman Empire Ancient Rome
I have a dream Dinh Quang Ban “I have a dream” is the name of a famous speech which Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. read from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial during the March on Washington for Jobs and Freedom‚ exactly 50 years ago‚ about his dream for America’s future when whites and blacks will be living together in harmony and equality: “I have a dream that one day this nation will rise up and live out the true meaning of its creed: ‘We hold these truths to be self-evident: that all
Premium Christianity Holy Spirit Jesus
The Social‚ Political‚ and Economic Effects of Europe’s Colonization of Africa Imperialism is the political‚ economic‚ and social control by one country over another country. In the 1800’s‚ many European countries began their imperialism of most of Africa. But when the Europeans were finally forced out‚ the government‚ economy‚ and social life were in ruins because a lack of concern by the Europeans‚ and their hasty decisions. The Europeans ignored the social effects on the African people completely
Free Atlantic slave trade Africa Madagascar
The turning point in my life was when my father‚ a veteran of the Revolutionary War‚ passed away when I was only 14 years old. My mother‚ now a widow‚ decided to move from Virginia to Tennessee where I would grow up and develop to become a political leader. Following my father’s footsteps at the age of 20 ‚ I joined the Army ‚ ready to serve for my country. The War of 1812 called my name where I served under the leadings of Andrew Jackson‚ which would earn praise and approval. My relationship with
Premium United States Confederate States of America
The Battle of Saratoga was a major turning point for both countries mostly because this battle was fought for the freedom of the American colonies and for France to become allies with America. During the war many other nations supported the Americans with food‚ money and most importantly with a powerful Navy. Since the American Revolution began the British were the most powerful nation‚ but the Americans won the battle‚ which made America the most powerful nation. The British controlled the American
Premium Continental Army American Revolutionary War American Revolution
Gettysburg was by far the bloodiest battle in American History and ultimately changed the outcome on the Civil War. During the first year and a half the Confederates succeeded with many major victories against the Union Army. However‚ the Battle of Gettysburg became a great turning point of the war. The battle itself lasted for three days and decisions made by both the Confederates and the Union led to one of the highest casualty wars in history. After three grueling days‚ the Union was able to pull
Premium American Civil War United States Confederate States of America
contributor in the upbringing of World War I. Imperialism means "the extension of power or authority over others" in other words domination over everyone else. Of course in war all sides want domination over the others. For example Great Britain and their Navy attacked everyone around them in hopes of conquering more land/ people. (Doc E) With the alliance Great Britain combined with France and Russia had empires that when added up would exceed 17 million miles.(Doc F) While the Triple Entente
Premium World War I World War II England
Economic history of Cambodia Cambodia was a farming area in the first and second millennia BCE. States in the area engaged in trade in the Indian Ocean and exported rice surpluses. Complex irrigation systems were built in the 9th century. The French colonial period left the large feudal landholdings intact. Roads and a railway were built‚ and rubber‚ rice and corn grown. After independence Sihanouk pursued a policy of economic independence‚ securing aid and investment from a number of countries
Premium Khmer Rouge Economy Economics
government policy‚ and economic conditions all changed American agriculture a great deal. New farming machinery had a large role in the late 19th century‚ giving farmers the opportunity to produce a lot more crops than they used to. The railroads had an enormous influence on agriculture. They were able to charge the farmers large fees‚ expenses that farmers barely had enough to cover‚ in order to transport their goods throughout the expansive country. The booming industry also changed American agriculture
Premium Native Americans in the United States Agriculture Dawes Act
not merely a ‘housing problem’ but a much more complex mixture of social and economic factors‚ together with ‘individual’ factors which need to be addressed and analysed in order to try and resolve the growing problem of increasing numbers of homeless people. One could question whether society acknowledges the depth and breadth of the problem within our developed country. Statistics collated by the organisation ‘Shelter’ have reported that “ in 2003 137‚220 were accepted as homeless…” Shelter
Free Homelessness Unemployment Socioeconomics