Introduction “Things don’t have to change the world to be important”. Do you know who said this? That is a humbling quote from Steve Jobs‚ one of the most impactful people in history. Steven Paul Jobs created some of the most famous devices in history‚ which all started with him creating computers in his garage. Steve Jobs has had a massive impact on the technological development of our country because he co-created Apple and helped make Pixar into the company it is today‚ revolutionized the electronics
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compromised over the sensitive subject of slavery. It seems that the inflammation caused by slavery had reached its peak by the beginning of the war in 1861‚ and suddenly exploded at the battle of Fort Sumner. But did slavery really play the main role in igniting the American Civil War? Prior to the war it looked as if the government got stronger and more influential in the decisions of southern states in an attempt to keep them under control. Disagreement over slavery ultimately caused the Civil War‚ as
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The first major developments were educational and economic growths. When Martin Luther’s ideas spread‚ it led to a rise of humanism and capitalism‚ led by the middle class. Moreover‚ the invention of the printing press during this time transforms society by leading to faster and more accurate discoveries with the new ability to share and spread ideas more quickly. The overall result is the dawn of a new cultural age that creates Modern Europe. The Protestant Reformation began at the University of
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a man unfit to be a slave.” Slavery had yet to be abolished in the early to mid 1800’s. Frederick Douglass was a former slave who escaped from his master. Douglass was a slave in the 1800’s or also know as the Industrial Revolution time period. During that time‚ slavery was a huge controversy. Frederick Douglass had the most impact on slavery of all black of all black abolitionists in the Industrial Revolution. Frederick was one of the many that helped abolish slavery. “ Douglass’s reputation as
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Franklin Roosevelt was a huge impact for our country. I believe he did great things‚ many other people believe so too because he was elected four terms. Some examples of his accomplishments include establishing a national minimum wage through the Fair Labor Standards Act‚ taking the first Federal action to prohibit employment discrimination‚ and lastly the Glass–Steagall Act. All of these things greatly impacted us and the outcome was purely positive. His new deal is what got us through the Great Depression
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approached the instrument to coincide with the genre of blues. Though‚ in less than five years he established himself in only four albums that had a remarkable impact on the blues/rock community by using his guitar. Hendrix was believed to be the greatest guitarist that ever lived. His impact on today’s music is still incorporated into today’s society. Jimi Hendrix‚ the greatest guitarist in blues/rock history. He found different was to use his guitar to explain each song that he performed. He revolutionized
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Thomas Jefferson had a very important life and he made an impact on the United States. He had many jobs in his lifetime‚ and they were all equally as important as the rest. Jefferson was born April 13‚ 1743‚ at a Shadwell Plantation in Virginia. His parents were Jane Randolph Jefferson and Peter Jefferson. His mom’s family were claimed English and Scottish royalty. Peter Jefferson was a successful farmer‚ skilled surveyor‚ and he produced the first accurate map of the province of Virginia. Jefferson’s
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AP U.S. History Document Based Question DOCUMENT BASED QUESTION PROJECT Question: How did slavery affect American Society socially‚ economically and politically during the Antebellum years? Document A Source: William LLoyd Garrison‚ letter to a friend‚ 1830 Now‚ how is it with the slave? He gets a peck of corn (occasionally a little more) each week‚ but rarely meat or fish. He must anticipate the sun in rising‚ or be whipped severely for his somnolency. Rain or shine‚ he must toil early
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do you only think about his speech‚ “I Have a Dream.” Dr. King wasn’t just the guy that made a good speech‚ he was the guy that started the Montgomery Bus boycott‚ the guy that helped Rosa Parks and the black community fight for equality. When you think about what he has done‚ you think he would have been praised by everyone‚ but he wasn’t. He was threatened so much‚ people even put a bomb in his house. Dr. King served time in jail for his beliefs. Dr. King did a lot of very smart things to make the
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Did Genghis Khan have more of a positive or negative impact upon the people with which he came into contact with? Although Genghis Khan may have made some beneficial contributions to society‚ which made a long lasting impressions ours‚ such as improving the wellbeing of his nation‚ and conquering other territories. Genghis Khan had more of a negative impact upon the people with which he came into contact with because he believed he was the chosen one‚ and acted as a merciless emperor. Genghis Khan
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