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    How Did The Ming Voyage

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    Third Quarter Project: Ming Voyages Research Paper The voyages of the Ming dynasty have gone down in history as one of the single largest naval expeditions ever assembled. Throughout history‚ and even today‚ effects of the voyages have had an impact on the world. Whether it be revolutionary technology‚ or a never before seen level of determination‚ the Ming’s voyages would alter the course of history forever and begin to supplant the importance of naval dominance. Over a period of 28 years‚ Ming

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    established trade routes. Behind the creation of these trade routes and the establishing of new colonies were the great voyages of discovery. These voyages are the original paths of the explorers who charted the Americas and have become the backbone for trade and colonization. Christopher Columbus made the first of these voyages while looking for a shorter route to India. After taking the voyage from 1492-93 this charted route across the Atlantic ocean‚ the Columbian Exchange was established to form an exchange

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    The Ming Voyages were started by your great-grandfather‚ Yongle Emperor‚ and spanned from 1405 to 1433. We can both agree that Zheng He was one of the greatest voyagers and are devastated to hear about his death on his seventh voyage. You may now be wondering if you should go on with the voyages‚ and I believe you should. The Ming Voyages should be continued because the dynasty can expand its trade network‚ assert power in other countries‚ and learn about other cultures to improve our own. The Ming

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    Incredible Voyage Alfred Lansing in1959 wrote Endurance: Shackleton’s Incredible Voyage. This is a true story about Ernest Shackleton a polar explorer who was eager to cross the Antarctic Continent overland from west to east (Lansing). Shackleton recruited 27 men to venture on this expedition with him from artist to engineers to surgeons; Shackleton handpicked his men based upon the previous experiences of these men at sea. As Shackleton and his men set out for this voyage‚ Shackleton

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    Zheng He's Second Voyage

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    The second voyage was in 1407; Zheng He went as far as Calicut‚ but he did visit Siam and Java. However‚ he stayed in Java because he was called by the King of Calicut to settle a local power struggle (Peterson 44). After Zheng He stopped in Calicut to give the King gifts‚ the king saw Zheng as an important precedent which contributed to the idea that China was the Middle Kingdom. Zheng had organized the expedition‚ but he was not actively involved in the expedition (Gronewald). Returning to Nanjing

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    the article “Voyage of Hope‚ Voyage of Tears”‚ both are about how immigrants had many troubles emigrating to a new destination. The poem explains people on the bottom of the boat struggling‚ the text exclaims‚” Husbands and wives and babies are sailing toward us”. This is important because it shows that all of the babies that are on board can’t do anything. After all‚ they are on the bottom of a boat and both kids and babies can’t do anything. In the article “Voyage of Hope‚ Voyage of Tears” it

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    Essay question 1 Columbus had many reasons for voyaging out. In total he took four voyages to the “New World” each different and each with a different goal. He did run into some problems however. He faced natives who had never seen white skinned people before and he faced the dangerous crossing of the Atlantic. He had specific reasons for his motivation‚ he accomplished much and he dealt with those who doubted him in several ways. Generally scholars will say that the explorers of the new world

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    the hero often doesn’t really choose to go on this journey‚ rather it’s either forced upon them or something they really couldn’t ignore. This journey changes them for the better; then they return home. For example‚ Toy Story 3 is a well-received Voyage and Return story. With Andy going to college‚ the toys run away to a daycare‚ forcing Woody to come with them and try to bring them home. Initially‚ the toys see the daycare as a fun and freeing place‚ but as time goes on they see that they’re actually

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    Fox’s famous sound‚ the "click click & whistle" noise after the fox say’s his smart plans he’s about to carry out. This movie is well recommended for all ages to watch it would specifically fit ages within from 2 through 12 years old. The name Fantastic Mr. Fox describes the whole movie‚ it was a well thought out name that fits ever scene and character in this story. This movie starts out like every other child’s favorite anima. Where the main characters are living in peace for years basically.

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    VOYAGES SOLEIL: THE HEDGING DECISION Industry and Situation Analysis According to the case‚ the Canadian tour operating industry had been flourishing between 1988 and September 11‚ 2001. The Canadian economy growth rate also was increasingly as this industry that was very positively correlated with the overall economy. On September 11‚ 2001‚ there was the terrorist attack the Twin Towers of the World Trade Center in New York City. As a result‚ both buildings collapsed within two hours‚ destroying

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