Romeo and Juliet was written by William Shakespeare‚ the play is based on forbidden love and deathly consequences. The beginning of the play starts with a prologue‚ the main point of this is to get the audience’s attention and set the scene but to also explain the whole outline of the play. By doing this Shakespeare is also acknowledging one of the main themes of the play‚ which is fate. In the prologue Shakespeare chooses to use a lot of violent language- “Their death...Civil blood makes civil
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The uncommonly known Bessemer process sparked a turning point in the 1850’s. A process designed to yield steel at a much faster rate allowed for a development in traditional structures‒bridges‚ buildings‚ and skyscrapers‒as well as advanced economic theory and practices and their relation to a successful business model. Revolutionaries such as Andrew Carnegie (a successful entrepreneur) and James Buchanan Eads (an engineer specializing in bridges) paved the way for practices and techniques still
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July 1‚ 1916 – Battle of the Somme o British launched offensive against Somme River o Also known as the Somme Offensive‚ took place during the First World War between 1 July and 14 November 1916 in the Somme department of France‚ on both banks of the river of the same name. The battle consisted of an offensive by the British and French armies against the German Army‚ which‚ since invading France in August 1914‚ had occupied large areas of that country. The Battle of the Somme was one of the largest
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During the Second World War period Actually‚ the UNHCR was not the first refugee organization at the end of the Second World War. The United Nations Relief and Rehabilitation Administration (UNRRA) was set up by the Allies in November 1943 whose mandate was simply limited to help civilians from allied states and displayed people in states with temporary emergency aid. Although it was not a true refugee organization with authority‚ it succeeded in helping these people in the beginning and continued
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Slavery in America was taking place from when the European’s settled to the civil war. Slave owners encouraged slaves to be very religious‚ not for the good of religion but so that they can focus on doing well in this life they will be rewarded in their next life. There were many slave rebellions and uprisings against their owners. Some of the rebellions were so insignificant that word never got around‚ others like the Nat Turner Rebellion changed history‚ especially because it was based on what God
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The Thirty Years’ War The Thirty Years’ War from 1618-1648 was a major turning point in European history‚ seen from a military revolution‚ by gaining larger armies‚ a religious revolution‚ through Catholicism no longer being the predominant religion‚ and the rise of France‚ through becoming the dominant nation in Europe. There was a huge military revolution‚ when king Gustavus Adolphus of Sweden came into power during the Thirty Years’ War. Adolphus revolutionized the army in many ways. He organized
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During 1968 the Vietnam War was a defining moment in American history‚ in that due to the Tet Offensive‚ American morale concerning the war and President Johnson decreased‚ mistrust in the government increased‚ and the end of the Vietnam War seemed nearer. This year was truly a turning point in American history; the three listed examples are only a few reasons why. The Vietnam War in general changed the history of America‚ but the year‚1968‚ especially affected the American society. During this
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The Battle of Yorktown‚ also known for it’s many unique names‚ was a war fought to determine who or what may have a sense of control over the government within the colonies. Have been carried out by the conjoined forces of an American Continental Army‚ also being led by George Washington with the assistance from French leader Comte de Rochambeau’s troops‚ they engaged in a gruesome yet satisfactory civil war. The famous conflict took place at Yorktown‚ Virginia to where it gets it’s name sake‚ finally
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coward and is running away from Tybalt. After taunting Tybalt‚ both Mercutio and Tybalt fight Tybalt wins the duel and Mercutio dies. In anger Romeo kills Tybalt. This is very important scene in terms of plot because it is an extremely important turning point.After Romeo kills Tybalt the prince exiles him from the city. This exile means that he will no longer be able
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of Lincoln’s best known quotes was‚ “Whenever I hear anyone arguing over slavery‚ I feel a strong impulse to see it tried on him personally.” – Abraham Lincoln (Abraham Lincoln Biography). Now you’re probably wondering‚ “What does this quote mean?” Although this quote may seem confusing it really isn’t. The quote mainly states that he feels tension is his surroundings since everyone has a different opinion about slavery.Back in his days many people thought slavery was just a way of getting more money
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