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    contrast the ways in which the passage below attempts top discredit Anthony with the ways this is done in the speech attributed to Octavian die ( in reading 1.1 of book 1. Chapter 1.) It is very obvious when reading both passages that whilst Plutarch and Octavian had similar but also differing opinions about Mark Anthony and his relationship with Cleopatra‚ they are both guilty of putting their own negative spin on the situation. They both use different approaches to the subject but the end result

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    Lesson Plan for 4th Grade History: (Biography) Alexander Hamilton Discuss the importance of learning about important figures in world nation’s history by exploring the past and various sources to obtain the information. In this case‚ Alexander Hamilton is the topic we will discuss. The use of Primary Sources will help students recognize and understand who Hamilton was and why he is an important contributor in our history. Provide a replica copy of the “Declaration of Independence.” Have some of

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    Alexander Fleming Webster Heming Kaplan University Alexander Fleming Description Alexander Fleming was a botanist‚ pharmacologist‚ and biologist from Scotland. He made various contributions to the medical fields of chemotherapy‚ immunology‚ and bacteriology. He is best known for discovery of penicillin and the lysozyme enzyme. He won a Nobel Prize in the field of medicine in 1928 for discovery of penicillin. He shared the prize with two other scientists. The discovery

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    Li-Shin Lin AP American History/Richards Hour 1 9-29-12 Alexander Hamilton‚ a founding father and United States Secretary of the Treasury had many thoughts bout America when he first came to America. Alexander Hamilton’s experience in the Revolutionary War drove him to press for political equality‚ but his conservatism kept him from encouraging social and economic equality. Hamilton’s experience in the Revolution War drove him to press for political equality. Hamilton didn’t really agree

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    Alexander Hamilton When producing something as important as the document outlining an entire nation’s culture‚ it is helpful to have inventive and innovative thinkers; however‚ it is necessary to have leaders with experience and knowledge. The United States needed a strong leader who stood for his beliefs and could execute them to their full potential. When Alexander Hamilton entered Independence Hall on May 14‚ 1787‚ that was exactly what he was willing to do for his country. He helped with

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    Epic Father-Son Battle: Phillip II versus Alexander the Great Chris L. Word Count: 1595 During the times of ancient Greece‚ perhaps one of the most influential and known powers was Macedonia. Macedonia’s empire existed from the 800s BC to 146 BC and is principally known for the accomplishments of it’s leaders: Phillip II and his son‚ Alexander the Great. Phillip II worked internally in the regions near Greece strengthening his country‚ while Alexander operated very far from Greece‚ conquering

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    Alexander Calder

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    Alexander Calder was one of the most innovative and original American artists of the twentieth century. In 1926‚ Calder arrived in Paris and devoted himself to a project called the Circus that occupied him for over five years. This contains characters and animals made out of wire‚ scraps of cloth‚ wood‚ cork‚ labels‚ bits of scrap metal and pieces of rubber. Calder transported his little theater in suitcases and performed it for his friends. During his performances‚ Calder invented ways to simulate

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    Compare and contrast Alexander II and Alexander III Although they were father and son‚ the reigns of Alexander II and Alexander III took off in completely different directions. Alexander II was committed to his empire by vowing to reform Russia‚ making it more in line with nineteenth-century western society. His son‚ on the other hand‚ was the unprepared tsar‚ whose actions were literally reactions to his father’s unexpected assassination. Consequently‚ Alexander II went down in history as much

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    Maynard Mack was the Sterling Professor Emeritus of English at Yale University and an illustrious authority on Shakespeare and Alexander Pope. Professor Maynard Mack was a affiliate of the Yale University for forty-five years. He began as an instructor in 1936 giving English lectures. Also‚ during the 1960’s he was the administrator of the English section and in 1965 he was titled Sterling Professor. He died wen he was ninety in New Haven. But it is important to mention that he was as well a

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    Alexander Calder

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    Alexander Calder was born on July 22‚ 1898 in Lawton Pennsylvania. Calder was raised by his mother‚ Nanette‚ and his father‚ Alexander. Both of his parents were artist‚ as well as his grandfather. Growing up‚ Calder was not interested in pursuing the “family business” of sculpture and various forms of art. As a young boy‚ he enjoyed tinkering with toys and creating which inspired him to pursue engineering. As he grew older‚ his family has relocated several times so his father could earn money and

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