The Spanish Armada was formed mainly to defeat the English. That goal was never achieved therefore causing a change in the world. King Phillip II was the king of Spain and being Catholic had caused Protestants in the Netherlands to revolt in 1566‚ but one fact cannot be over looked about this revolt it was assisted by Protestants in England. King Phillip II knew he couldn’t conquer the Dutch Protestants without conquering their aiding country England. King Phillip had tried to marry Elizabeth
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In examining a variety of factors that resulted in Napoleon ’s defeat in Russia in 1812‚ judge the most significant of those factors. The Patriotic War of 1812‚ or more commonly known as the Russian Campaign‚ significantly altered the course of European history as Napoleon Bonaparte‚ a French military leader and adversary of Russia faced a notable downfall of his military rule and career. Czar Alexander I’s fueled France’s campaign in Russia through his withdraw of participation in the Continental
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occasions in the novella‚ is symbolic of Edna’s "awakening". Chopin utilizes practical uses of the sea to reveal Edna’s veto of her lifestyle. As Edna returns from the beach "burnt beyond all recognition" (Chopin)‚ she differentiates from members of high society who avoid sunburns. Swimming represents Edna’s feelings of alienation among the Creoles. Swimming also "frees" Edna from societal views as she learns the craft. The sea is also symbolic of defeat. "She looked into the distance‚ and the old terror
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‘The Bolsheviks were able to defeat their opponents in the Civil War 1918-1921 because of Trotsky’s military leadership.’ Explain why you agree or disagree with this view. During the Russian Civil War (1918-1921) the Bolsheviks‚ or the Reds‚ encountered opposition from the Whites‚ Greens and Blues in the attempt to consolidate their power and take full control of Russia after their seizure of power in October 1917. The new Bolshevik government was not democratically elected; after they seized
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called Why some Americans Manifest A sort of Fanatical Spiritualism‚ which is about the Second Great Awakening. Toequerville said in his observation that he thought it was strange that Americans would travel such great distances to hear a sermon that would last for days at a time. People would do this because they wanted to gain eternal life. One preacher who was important to The Second Great Awakening was Charles Finny. He was a preacher who was raised in New York‚ and he became a success in Oneida
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In the early nineteenth century‚ African Americans were involved in the "Second Awakening". They met in camp meetings and sang without any hymnbook. Spontaneous songs were composed on the spot. They were called "spiritual songs and the term "sperichil" (spiritual) appeared for the first time in the book "Slave Songs of The United States".The negro spirituals "The Gospel Train" and "Swing low‚ sweet chariot" which directly refer to the Underground Railroad‚ an informal organization who helped many
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In her novel‚ The Awakening‚ Kate Chopin depicts a woman much like herself. In the novel‚ the reader finds Edna Pontellier‚ a young wife and mother who‚ like Chopin‚ struggles with her role in society. The Victorian era woman was expected to fill a domestic role. This role requires them to provide their husbands with a clean home‚ food on the table and to raise their children. They were pieces of property to their husbands‚ who cared more about their wives’ appearance than their feelings. Edna initially
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Comparison of the two Great Awakenings The Great Awakening and the Second Awakening were less of a rebellion and more of a mind shift for Christians. These two events caused people to rely on their faith. In previous centuries people relied on their religion. The two Awakenings were similar in their goals but very different in the way they came about and the individual tasks that were accomplished. The first movement‚ the Great Awakening‚ was focused on people. In the past preachers
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After the Ionian Revolt of 499 BC‚ the Persians and their king Darius wanted to take control Greece. Persia wanted to extend its territory. And the Greeks had helped the Ionians to revolt against the Persians‚ and had marched to Sardis and burned the city.The Battle of Marathon took place in 490 BC during the first Persian invasion of Greece. It was fought between the citizens of Athens‚ helped by Plataea‚ and a Persian force commanded by Datis and Artaphernes. The battle was the climax of the first
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Mariah Jimenez AP Literature Mrs. Abernathy December 5‚ 2013 The Awakening Analysis Symbolism Symbolism is a literary and a visual art movement introduced in France and Belgium in the late nineteenth century. Symbolism was a response against the dominant principles of realism (Writers History). Although there are many examples of symbolism in The Awakening‚ the most important to the plot are the sea‚ the birds‚ and the sleep with Edna. Throughout the novel‚ the author often signifies the
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