It is not that easy to become a Hero to Zero in No time. I am not talking about Suresh Kalmadi‚ Barkha Dutt and Chetan Bhagat. This is a post about the class tests and examinations that tortured us during our school days. I was a champion of sorts in getting zero marks in class tests and examinations. When I joined a new school in Class 6‚ I became a hero with my joke-cracking skills ‚ own composed songs‚ Dancing ability and my secret weapon - Mimicry. My friends were also scared of me because of
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The first rail line in the United States is set to be built in California (the most populous state.) In 2008 residents of the state voted for the nation’s first bullet train to be built. Since the building of the train got approved there has been many questions regarding the cost‚ the route and the disadvantages of the train. The residents in California are aware that the train will help the state in many ways‚ but also bring some problems. Many people will benefit from this project‚ but there are
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The journey towards the West was the path for American emigrants to search or move to new land. The trail that was used to move west became known as the Oregon Trail. The trail was over 2‚000 miles long. The trail was more used during 1840-1860.Over 500‚000 emigrants used the Oregon Trail. It took 4-6 months to travel the trail. Fur trapper would travel on horses or by foot.. Marcus and Narcissa Whitman were one of the first settlers. They decided to make the path accessible for everyone. Years later
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An unforgettable day at my life The days which I can’t forget in life are my school days. The School in which I studied was SSV East Tambaram. The days were sweet and pleasant and I used to wish that night should not come through my life‚ because I wanted to stay in school but the nature didn’t allow me. I studied there till I entered my graduation course. Let me share some of my sweet memories. One fine Morning‚ my parents took me into the school campus while I was holding their hands tightly
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The transcontinental railroad greatly increased Westward expansion in the United States of America during the latter half of the nineteenth century. The history of the United States has been influenced by England in many ways. In the second half of the 1800’s‚ the railroad‚ which was invented in England‚ had a major effect on Western expansion in the United States. ’Railroads were born in England‚ a country with dense populations‚ short distances between cities‚ and large financial resources. In
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A number of notable technological innovations have taken place between the years 1860-1870 in the United States. In the sphere of communications‚ a major development was the completion of the first transcontinental telegraph line across North America by Western Union in 1861 (Western Union 2009). Moreover‚ in 1866‚ after several failed attempts‚ the Transatlantic Cable was laid that connected Europe and North America. Before this landmark event‚ the fastest communication between the two continents
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Theodore Judah & the Big 4- who were involved in the Trans Continental Railroad For the Trans Continental Railroad none of the bills passed because a route could not be decided on. Northerners and southerners argued about where the route would be‚ northerners wanted a northern route and southerners wanted a southern route. Congress would also fight over whether slavery should be permitted at all in the new states. In 1848 Sutter’s mill in California had a flow of people coming in because of
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anything that would boost patriotism was passed by Congress and a transcontinental railroad was an ideal means by which to bind up the wounded Union (Phillips 107). Ames‚ in a way to get rich quick and get out‚ joined a corporation‚ of which he eventually gained full control‚ called Credit Mobilier (Wheeler 72). Credit Mobilier Corporation was given monetary and land grants from the government in order to complete the transcontinental railroad. The company took part in complex arrangements in which a
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Tammany Hall of the late 19th century was -a democratic political machine that controlled New York City politics Which of the following is most related to the oil industry? -John D. Rockefeller The Credit Mobilier scandal involved what business? -Railroad Which author is credited with coining the term Gilded Age? -Mark Twain The Pendleton Act was in response to the -assassination of President Garfield In the last third of the nineteenth century‚ steel became a more widely used material after
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distinction between a robber baron and a captain of industry alternates with the point of view from which you hold. Leland Stanford and the Big Four of the Central Pacific Railroad are perfect examples of how there are contrasting arguments about their proper titles in history. Leland Stanford was the president of the Central Pacific Railroad (CPRR or CP) with Collis Huntington‚ Mark Hopkins‚ and Charles Crocker as his main colleagues. These four men are looked at in history as both dignified captains of
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