of immigration‚ industrial growth‚ and the widespread urban expansion‚ the United States had drastically during the last quarter of the 19th century. However‚ by the 20th century‚ a wide range of groups and individuals with a common desire to improve life in the gilded age sought reform. This era became to be known as the progressive era which was a reaction to excess of industrialization. During the progressive era people of the United States wanted to make moderate political change and social improvement
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become unique by itself‚ though‚ so our world’s famous musicians come in. Out of many‚ Bob Dylan ranks one of the top musicians to influence today’s music. Even though in the past‚ Bob Dylan’s personal life had many struggles‚ he has had countless accomplishments throughout his music career‚ ultimately forming American popular music. His childhood was full of time with his band‚ leading up to his solo career. He continued his career after many changes and after a life long career‚ still enjoys music just
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to George W. Bush. But the greatest president the United States has had was Abraham Lincoln‚ the sixteenth president. Abraham Lincoln served as president from March 1861 to his assassination in April 1865. During the time he served‚ the Civil War took place and he had different accomplishments like the ending of slavery‚ Emancipation Proclamation. Lincoln is considered one of the best presidents in history because of his ways of leadership and the qualities he had that made him a great leader. He
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In June 1661‚ Newton left Woolsthorpe to enroll at Cambridge University. This incredible man was deeply engrossed in private study during his undergraduate years‚ and developed his first theories in calculus‚ optics‚ and the law of gravitation. Newton’s first major public scientific achievement was designing and constructing a reflective telescope in 1668. Newton’s became a professor
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lived for 47 years from 1755 or 1757 to 1804. He is best known for co-writing the “Federalist Papers” with John Jay and James Madison. He was also the Secretary of Treasury. Hamilton had a very interesting background along with a great record of accomplishments‚ he is just like a modern day Donald J. Trump. Hamilton’s mother was Rachel Fawcett Lavien who was married to John Lavien. Hamilton’s biological father was a Scottish trader named James Hamilton. John Lavien was a very abusive husband towards
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cities in flames and nothing but destruction in his wake. Despite all his flaws‚ Genghis Khan is arguably one of the greatest men to ever live‚ accomplishing things that lesser men can only dream of. History has chosen to skip over his other accomplishments‚ focusing only on the violence. While it is true that Genghis
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Being a college athlete is an accomplishment to be proud of and provides personal benefits to the student. Every year more than 360‚000 students partake in intercollegiate sports programs endorsed by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (Athletic Participation and Wellness 153). The benefits that come from being talented and dedicated to a sport includes scholarships and social interaction with schools and people. However‚ many are concerned with how it may conflict with their educational
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Francisco Pizarro was not the most pleasant person to be around. He had many accomplishments but not the nicest guy in the world. Pizarro was a Spanish explorer and Conquistador. He did an abundant amount of expeditions and went out to sea with other explorers. Pizarro‚ as an explorer discovered many thing people know today. He founded the city of Lima‚ also the Pacific Ocean just to name a few. Francisco Pizarro is famous for conquering the Incan Empire. Pizarro was born in Trujillo Spain in 1478
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Julius Caesar was an influential leader in Ancient Rome with many accomplishments‚ but some that impacted history the most were his military tactics leading him to win every battle which resulted in expanding Rome‚ his political changes from Republic to Dictatorship‚ and his assassination that devastated and split Rome‚ causing allies to form. Many say Caesar was courageous until he was killed‚ which resulted in him expanding Rome during his military career. He was an overall fair general that gained
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Carlo Buenconsejo Period 1 2/1/15 APUSH Franklin D. Roosevelt DBQ Outline Thesis Statement: Although Roosevelt’s programs did good service to the American citizens‚ there were also some problems with it. Those problems included neglect when it came to minorities‚ refusal to obey certain legislation on the part of employers‚ and questions concerning the benefits the programs and spending had on the country. A. Roosevelt’s programs were put into effect to help the average American male‚ whether through
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