were always bloody and many people died. Many of the people who fought in the crusades died for what they believed in. The crusades were a series of military expeditions there were a total of nine crusades‚ but the first four were seen as the most important. The crusades were taken on by Western European Christian armies in an attempt to regain the holy places around Jerusalem from the Muslim conquerors. The crusades were fought
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Honor is a very important thing to have in order to be successful in all aspects of life. The great German-American writer H.L. Mencken once said‚ “Honor is simply the morality of superior men” (Brainyquote). Honor is something that every person should strive to have‚ as very few people have it. Honor has been around for a very long time. If one has honor‚ he is very valuable because he can be trusted with everything he does. Honor is the quality that allows one to be respected by their peers
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College textbook fees should either be lowered or erased. In doing so‚ college students and their families will have less financial burdens‚ high school students (or adults who have never attended college) will feel more encouraged to attend college‚ and higher education will become more accessible to those less fortunate. One of the many struggles of being introduced to college is money. According to a report from the Chicago Tribune‚ the average four-year public college student will pay an annual
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Summer MontClaire Jan. 15th‚ 2011 Period 8 Ms.Kay Why Math is Important When it comes to math‚ many people have always asked the question‚ “When will I ever do this again in real life?” and for some it is a hard question to answer‚ but for me it is simple. You use math everyday and probably do not even realize it. Math has been a part of our lives even since man lived in caves. For instance‚ if there were
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Modern Quinceañera’s are important milestones in a girl’s life. This manifestation symbolizes a girl’s entrance into womanhood when turning 15 years old. Quinceañera’s have a very valuable price tag that varies from place to place. However‚ Quinceañera’s aren’t just revolved around the child in Mexican Communities. Parents and Grandparents are a part of the celebration due to the fact they have raised their children up right. Throughout this essay‚ the typical Quinceañera in Mexican communities
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Salvation and the Importance of the Soul in the 15th Century In an era filled high infant mortality‚ short life expectancy‚ and daily public executions‚ it is no surprise that beliefs concerning salvation and the afterlife were something that was on the forefront of the minds of people living in Medieval and Renaissance era. For people living during this time‚ there was a heavy emphasis placed on the morality of one’s daily actions. People were unsure of whether or not they were predestined for
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Censorship is important to our society in order to protect the young and vulnerable. Censorship can cover many different topics and situations that people are involved in. Some situations can be uncomfortable to many people and make them feel out of place like the use of explicit language. Whether on television or at work this can make people feel uncomfortable. Violence on television‚ movies or even on the local news is why censorship is necessary. Not everyone needs or wants to see violence or
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Pfizenmaier‚ Marcy Hammel‚ Alex Benson The Ancient Chinese made many important inventions. One of the important inventions is Chinese paper. Another great invention is movable-type printing. Gunpowder is another great invention that we still use today. Nobody will ever lose their directions with the invention of the Chinese compass. The Ancient Chinese also made porcelain and steel smelting. Chinese silk is used for clothing and is very important. The Ancient Chinese invented many great inventions for their
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How Much Protein Do You Really Need? Why is protein important? Protein is part of an important food group that you will need in order for your body to be able to function properly. As a macronutrient‚ protein allows your body to undergo proper growth and development‚ as well as to strengthen its immunity against various sicknesses and diseases. Protein is also responsible for acting as the main building block that repairs your tissues‚ organs‚ tendons‚ muscles‚ and even your bones‚ skin‚ and eyes
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Staying awake while on duty is important for many reasons. First of all‚ I could potentially endanger not only myself‚ but also the rest of my platoon. Should an enemy slip by while I slept‚ they could possibly detonate a VBIED or kill battle buddies through any number of other means. Families could be destroyed because of my mistake. But the damage may not stop there… Every family would be hurt when they were forced to read the words; “I regret to inform you...” The Army itself would have to explain
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