Architecture Many people think about what was the main achievement of many generations was. What about the Mayan tribes greatest achievement. There are many things that the Maya had achieved such as architecture‚ calendars‚ mathematics‚ and trade routes. While living in what is now known as modern day Mexico. People have many different opinions on what the Mayans greatest achievement was‚ but I think the greatest achievement is architecture. I think the Mayans greatest achievement was architecture
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It made Thanksgiving officially a national holiday for the Americans. It is now celebrated every November on the fourth Thursday. He made the Emancipation Proclamation. This meant that slaves were freed in the confederate states and they had to join the Union Army. This was one of the first signs of equality. He led the union to victory in the Civil War. Lincoln continued the fight to save the Union. He got general Robert E Lee to surrender
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Roosevelt were huge moments in his presidency. What could cause something this large on America’s economy and people? During the summer of 1929 Americas spending went down‚ Meanwhile stock prices were continuing to rise. On September 20th‚ 1929 the stock market officially crashed. Many lives were ruined. Large proportions of investors were buying on a margin. Buying on a margin means that you work with a broker to take out loans for investments. Leading up to the crash the impending horrors were becoming
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the story "The Monkey’s Paw" wishes were granted. However‚ sometimes our wishes can hurt us more than give us happiness. People wish for many things without thinking of the consequences. The story presents the dangers of wishing. The story takes place in Laburnam Villa‚ somewhere in England‚ around 1902. The main setting is inside the White family home and around the house. At the beginning of the story‚ inside the White family house things were warm‚ cozy‚ relax and happy‚ even though
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the 1900s immigration became a very big part of U.S history. While immigrants were coming they all came for one reason‚ because there were hardships in the places they came from. Also when they arrived there were many hardships these immigrants faced. First of all‚ many immigrants came to the U.S because they had many hardships in their native countries. One of the reasons that many immigrants came was because there were “hard times and epidemic in Italy‚” this is shone in document one almost one
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At the onset of the American Revolution‚ the sociology and agenda of the patriotic elite seemed to mirror that of the people. Many influential figures in the colonies‚ as well as most of the common people‚ had had enough of what they viewed as British tyrannical rule encroaching on their lifestyles. Visionaries such as Benjamin Franklin and Thomas Jefferson dreamed of a self-governed country founded on a basis of equality and liberty. Of course‚ these fundamental rights weren’t intended for everyone
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America and Mexico were in war due to conflicts regarding slavery and territories. Henry Clay (the Secretary of State at that time) tried to end the war by introducing a series of bills called The Compromise of 1850. The Compromise had five laws that were put in place to help the Northern Free States and the Southern Slave States come to a natural balance. In September 9‚ 1850‚ the government passed three of the laws from the Compromise of 1850. The first three bills were regarding territory between
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inspired by the many achievements she accomplished throughout her lifetime. Her hard work and determination to become the woman she became is unfathomable. Helen Keller was born June 27‚ 1880. Tragically‚ before the age of two‚ she was struck with what was believed to be Scarlet Fever which left her deaf‚ blind‚ and mute. Keller’s parents took her to see Alexander Graham Bell‚ an inventor who was known for his work with the deaf. He saw a spark in Keller and recommended she go to Perkin’s School
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Wars‚ Rome saw a large migration‚ specifically of the poor. Small farmers were unable to compete with the larger more wealthy land owners‚ so many of the farmers sold their land‚ and a larger number of slaves were used to work the fields. Roman leaders worried about the growing population because it was hard for them to find work. In order to keep the unemployed citizens happy‚ many received free bread‚ wine‚ and were even entertained by
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“The focus of my work is to capture the essence of what I create‚ whether it is a person‚ an object‚ or anything you can imagine….”‚ says Jared Emerson. Jared Emerson has gained attention for his innovative artistic talent. While he states he loves all medias as well as topics‚ his most recognized artistic expressions are created by using only his hands‚ paint‚ and a canvas where he creates amazing portraits. Jared is truly a unique performance artist whose talent is quickly becoming recognized
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