articulation that changed their “quality.” 2. In what ways was William’s victory at Hastings in 1066 significant for the English language? William’s victory at Hastings in 1066 was significant for the English language because it established French as the language of the upper class. Anglo-Saxon became the language of an under class‚ because of this‚ there ceased to be a standard Anglo-Saxon. English was used amongst the lower and middle classes and was a mark of inferiority. English began to be used in
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Inevitable Freedom The United States of America could have easily lost the Revolutionary War‚ along with colonists not constructing the Constitution‚ but also Colonial Representatives established as a self-governing entity within the British Empire. Amongst all odds‚ the Colonists managed to pull off their fight for independence from the world’s most notorious empire and military in the world at that time. If the British were to maintain consistency of their politics and policies‚ could the outcome
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are considered to have contributed to Germany’s loss in World War I (WWI)‚ including‚ amongst others‚ their defeat in the U-boat campaign. However‚ it is widely regarded that the entry of the USA into WWI‚ and its military‚ economic‚ and morale implications was the was the key contributor to this outcome and the end of WWI. Figure 1 above shows the German troops striding in Berlin after their defeat. Germany’s U-boat campaign was a naval battle launched against the Allies in 1914 in the Atlantic
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The Berlin Wall was a physical wall‚ which separated East and West Berlin during the Cold War‚ and ran for over 140km and was 3.6 metres high. The construction of the wall came to show the diverse ideologies between the different systems of government‚ and what the people thought about it. To summarise it up for you‚ it was a loss in human rights and freedom. But how was the Berlin Wall influential in the course of the Cold War? I will be touching on a couple of topics today to answer the hypothesis
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During the Cold War‚ both USA and USSR have faults. But Stalin’s action was most to blame. He has the most aggressive actions compared to the actions done by USA. He did not keep his promise which he had agreed at the Yalta Conference. He had dominated the countries in East Europe and spread Communism‚ causing dictatorship and people imprisoned due to the disloyalty towards Stalin. Also‚ a lot of Stalin’s actions had offense USA. However‚ things done by Truman such as the propagandas posted and increased
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Why was Britain the first nation to industrialize? Britain began to industrialize around the 1750’s and it continued to progress until the mid nineteenth century. There were many factors that triggered Britain to industrialize. For example‚ its vast population growth and gradual advancement in technology‚ nevertheless there were also pre-existent natural resources that appeared advantageous to Britain’s industrial expansion. Furthermore this essay will demonstrate some of the major
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The Great Depression was known for the worst economic collapse in U.S history. The great depression mostly affected the poor and middle class people. Innumerous of Americans lost their savings when the bank collapsed in the 1930’s.This left many deprived from their homes since they could not met rent or mortgage. There are many causes to the Great depression then just the stock market crash. Many blamed President Hoover and the stocked market but I believe the great depression would still be inevitable
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10/29/07 An Inevitable War: Iraq [pic] “We may have had enough troops to win the war-but not nearly enough to win the peace.” (Philip Carter‚ 2003‚ p. 82) There is much debate going on in the U.S. about the war in Iraq. Some people argue that the U.S is fighting a war that it should never have started; others argue U.S. intervention on Iraq has created a war with no end and we should come home immediately. However‚ I strongly believe that the war in Iraq was an inevitable‚ justified war and that‚ from a
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1) The U.S. did not want to join in the war. Two reasons why it was necessary was to make sure that the Allies payed their debts to the United States and to stop the Germans from wanting to take away the U.S. shipments. 2) I agree because they need to protect themselves and to make sure that they can trust the Allies. Also so they know that everything is in check and nothing will go wrong since they are helping the Allies. I think it was a smart decision because they are looking out for the good
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He was a slaveholding Southerner‚ who halted an early endeavor at withdrawing from the Association. He was a champion of the "normal man‚" insofar as that regular man was white. Furthermore‚ his face is found on the $20 charge‚ despite the fact that he caused Indian Evacuation and the Trail of Tears - after the Incomparable Court had ruled it unlawful. His name was Andrew Jackson‚ and he was one of the hardest child of-a-firearm presidents that this nation has ever created. His administration was
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