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Chris Edwards Period 3 Extra Credit Paper Atomic Bomb The use of the atomic bombs on Japan was necessary for the revenge of the Americans. These bombs took years to make due to a problematic equation. The impact of the bombs killed hundreds of thousands of people and the radiation is still killing people today. People today still wonder why the bombs were dropped. If these bombs weren't dropped on the Japanese the history of
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Limberalism
Norman Davies describes liberalism as "being developed along two parallel tracks, the political and the economic. Political liberalism focused on the essential concept of government by consent. In its most thoroughgoing form it embraced republicanism, though most liberals favored a popular, limited, and fair-minded monarch as a factor encouraging stability." (A History of Europe, p.802) At the core of liberalism was the idea of freedom of thought and expression. People were now not only able
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Lincoln's Assassination April 14, 1865
Lincoln’s Assassination April 14, 1865 On April 14, 1865, while attending a special performance of the comedy, "Our American Cousin," President Abraham Lincoln was shot. He went to the Ford's Theater that night with his wife, Mary Todd Lincoln, a twenty-eight year-old officer named Major Henry R. Rathbone, and Rathbone's fiancee, Clara Harris. After the play was in progress, John Wilkes Booth stepped into the presidential box, and shot him with a derringer pistol. This
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Linden B Johnson
Linden B Johnson had 3 heart attacks during his lifetime. His wife was nick named Lady Bird, and he was the 36th President Johnson was the 1st of 5 kids born to Samuel Johnson and Rebekah Baines. He grew up in a 3-room house on the Pedernales River in a poorer part of the town. He taught briefly at a Houston high school, and in 1930 campaigned for Texas senator Welly Hopkins. Johnson married in
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Literature
Scope: Pakistan had huge resources of gemstones in the North West Frontier Province (NWFP), Jammu and Kashmir (AJK) and northern areas, having colors and properties on par with international standards. Pakistani Federal Minister for Petroleum and Natural Resources Mr. Jadoon discussed with the Sri Lankan gem expert delegation on the scope of technical cooperation in the gemstone field. Pakistan has expressed willingness to work in close collaboration with Sri Lanka for the promotion of the
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Little Germany
Many events throughout European history helped unify Germany. Starting with the beginning of the Reformation all the way to the founding of the German Empire occurred many important pieces to help "little Germany" form. In 1517 a monk by the name of Martin Luther released his 95 Theses which went against the selling of indulgences and the Catholic Church. This occurrence help open up the minds of Europeans everywhere. He got them to believe that
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Living and Working in Japan
Japan is located in the Pacific Ocean, off the coast of East Asia. Japan is known as Nippon in Japanese which translates to “Land of Rising Sun”. (Consulate General of Japan in San Francisco, 2015) Japan is ranked the 11th most populated country in the world (Central Intelligence Agency, 2014) and has an estimated population of 127 million people see in Figure 1. (Trading Economics, 2015) Figure 1. Japan Population (1990-2015) Source: Trading Economics Figure
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Living in the Mid-Nineteenth Century in England
Living in the Mid-Nineteenth Century in England Dan Rondeau History 101 Robb Haberman October 29, 2004 Looking out the window, it's still dark, but I can see the slightest glow from the sun off in the distance. Dreading the fact that I have to get up and work another 12 hours, I seem to drag myself off the hard, uncomfortable floor and wake up. Our living condition is horrible. Our house is barely a place
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Livy: The Rise of Rome
In the second century B.C. Rome became the prominent power in Central Italy. The people of Rome achieved this feat through a series of warfare, and diplomacy. Whether attacking or defending they fought with organization, quality in leadership, ability, and discipline. In fact, they used these traits in virtually all aspects of their lives. The success of the Romans started with their organization within the city. Almost all citizens could vote, and after plebeians were
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Lizzie Borden - Spinster or Murderer
Lizzie Borden—Spinster or Murderer Lizzie was born on July 19, 1860 — the youngest child of Andrew Jackson Borden and Sarah Morse Borden. According to en.wikipedia.com, an online encyclopedia, Lizzie was a young, unmarried woman who lived with her parents in Fall River, Massachusettes. Her mother died when she was two years old, and a few years later Andrew married Abby Durfee Grey. Lizzie never acknowledged Abby as her stepmother by always calling her Abby
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Location of Egypt
I. Introduction Location of Egypt Egypt, located in northeastern of Africa along the river Nile, an ancient civilization flourished long before the Roman Empire but ultimately faded from importance after thousands of years. The Ancient Egypt Civilization prospered near the Nile River due to the natural factors combined. Egypt usually has cloudless sky and the Sun almost always shone, consistently providing heat and light. The Nile River served as a water highway for the people
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Locke’s Second Treatise of Government
John Locke's Two Treatises of Government (1690) are essays which had an important influence on the development of modern concepts of democracy by arguing that all individuals have natural rights to freedom, independence, and political equality. The treatises deny that any individual has the right to exercise unlimited or absolute power over other individuals. The First Treatise attacks the theory of divine right monarchy which is presented by Sir Robert Fillmer in his Patriarcha, or
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Logging
Deforestation is the intentional clearing of trees on land; some people think that logging is bad for the environment. Logging does impact the environment, but it is not as bad as most people think when it's done the right way. When most people think of logging they think that the land is clear-cut and and left it like that. While some logging companies do this, others don't and are really conservative on what they resources
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Long Term and Short Term Causes of the Arab/ Israeli Conflict
The Arab Israeli conflict. The Arab/Israeli conflict is a conflict between the Arabs and the Jews over a small piece of land known as the holy land which is an area in the Middle East of the Arab world. The Arabs call the land Palestine, the Jews call it Israel but both religions have strong religious links with the land. There is conflict between the two religions because they both believe that the land belongs
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Lord Byron
Lord Byron, George Gordon Lord Byron, George Gordon, is revered as one of the best romantic poets of all time. Not only did Byron write poetry, but he also wrote many famous satires that struck the imagination of many of his readers throughout Europe. Byron had many experiences and trials in his life that sculpted his poetry and other writings. Byron was born in London on January 22, 1788 in a caul, which is a
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Lord’s Shl
Introduction I think that no doctrine inside Christianity was as arguably and problematic as the doctrine of the Lord's Supper (Eucharistic). Not only that century-old fighting's is going on around the text: "This is my body" (1.Cor.11:24) between Roman Catholics and Protestants, but there is nonconformity regarding the question among Protestants themselves. The first notification of the Lord's Supper set a division among Christ's disciples, as they were shocked when Christ told them about the
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Lost Cities
People have been building cities for thousands of years. Some ancient cities like Rome, Cairo and Athens still survive. But many have disappeared. After long studies and analysis archeologists have found some of those cities, which were lost to us since years. And now we have a great deal of knowledge about those once flourishing cities with the help of the ruins found. Below are some of such famous cities: Troy: The ancient city Troy,
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Lost Voices - How European Immigrants and Especially British Colonialization Damaged Aboriginal Culture.
Aboriginals have inhabited the region of "Canada" as far back as historical records exist. From the first contact, Europeans have had a negative impact on Aboriginals. Disease and loss of land contributed to the rapidly declining number of Native peoples prior to the development of Canada. As opposed to the French influence, the English colonial culture was especially destructive. Aboriginals achieved some benefits by allying with the French. During New France times, the French lived
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Lotr Troy Immortality of Heroes
As time passes, great men and women establish themselves in history as heroes. The societies in which they live labeled their accomplishments heroic; heroism is in the eye of the beholder. Stereotypically, a hero is someone who fights the "bad guys", saves the girl, and impresses the world; however, that is only the beginning of it, merely what you see from the outside. It is not a question of whom he fights or who is
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Lou Gerhigs Farwell Speech
Language Analysis of Lou Gehrig's Farwell Speech to the Yankees Lou Gehrig was one of the best baseball players to ever play the game. He was blessed with an amazing career playing for the New York Yankees setting many major league records such as 2,130 consecutive games from 1925 to 1939. Unfortunately all good things must come to an end and on July 4, 1939 Gehrig stood before his devoted fans at Yankee Stadium and
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Loui Xiv
Sara Schneider Mr. Curwen Louis XIV In the seventeenth century there were different types of leaders in Europe. The classic monarchial rule was giving way to absolutist rule. Absolute kings claimed to be ruling directly from God, therefore having divine rule that could not be interfered with. In 1643 Louis XIV began his reign over France as an absolute king. When Louis the XIV began his rule in 1643, his actions immediately began to suggest
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Louis Blanc ’s Oganisation of Labor
Louis Blanc's Organization of Labor (1840) Louis Blanc was born in Madrid, Spain on October 29, 1811, while his father was holding the post of inspector-general of finance under Joseph Bonaparte. In 1813, when the regime collapsed, the Blanc family returned to France, where Blanc would attend Rodez, a very conservative institution. Rodez was Catholic and classical. The students were taught to hate all forms of revolutions. Blanc evidently bought in to these because in
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Louis Iv’s Influence on French Culture and Style
When Louis XIV began his reign in 1643, France's capital was on the move, undergoing one of the greatest periods of expansion in its history. Louis was a young king with a great sense of style and history, and decided to make both himself and his country legendary. In the sixteenth century, the French were not thought of as the most elegant or sophisticated European nation, but by the end of the early eighteenth century
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Louis Xiv
Louis XIV Louis XIV gained power for himself and his national government through absolutism. Absolutism is unlimited power in government and society. In government to be an absolutist the king would have unlimited power in all forms of the government such as the legislative, judicial, executive, and revenues. As an absolutist Louis would have unlimited power in the society by controlling the economy and church. To control the church he would follow the divine right
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Louis Xiv
Rigaud is conveying the image of King Louis XIV, as an absolute monarch in control. You can see this from the suggestion of haughtiness in the he's posing and the way he looks out at the viewer with directness. This would be a representational because it isn't smooth like marble, because it's oil it will rub off on your hand if you want to feel it and oil, of course, tends to fade over time.
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Louis Xiv
Louis XIV ruled as King of France and of Navarre. Louis XIV is also known as Louis the Great (in French Louis le Grand or Le Grand Monarque, "the Great Monarch"), because, following his victory in the Franco-Dutch War and the Treaty of Nijmegen, the Parlement de Paris decreed that all public inscriptions and statues of the king should carry that epithet attached to his name. He is also popularly known as The Sun King
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Louis Xiv of France
Louis XIV of France Louis XIV, France's Sun King, had the longest reign in European history (1643-1715). During this time he brought absolute monarchy to its height, established a glittering court at Versailles, and fought most of the other European countries in four wars. The early part of his reign (1643-61), while Louis was young, was dominated by the chief minister Cardinal Mazarin. In the middle period (1661-85) Louis reigned personally and innovatively, but the
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Louisberg
"Louisburg" the Traumatic Years The history surrounding fort Louisburg has always intrigued me since I was young. Being from Cape Breton and having such a great history behind me, Louisburg was always a favorite place to visit when I was young. Visiting this 18th century town and looking at all the old buildings, seeing the colorful uniforms that the French wore, and by wearing red they would hassle you, and pretend that you are the
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Love
SPRINGFIELD, Ill. - You've heard the famous quote: “You can fool all the people some of the time and some of the people all of the time, but you cannot fool all of the people all of the time.” You've also heard it attributed to Abraham Lincoln. And when it comes to that — you've probably been fooled. The Illinois Historic Preservation Agency is on a campaign to expose famous quotes attributed to Lincoln that
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Love and Marriage in Colonial Latin America
Love and Marriage in Colonial Latin America Romance between young adults today is drastically different from that in centuries, and even the decades, before us. With the uprising of technology and advanced ways of communicating that neither our parents, aunts, uncles, nor grandparents had, intimate relationships have become cyber and impersonal more than anything else. My generation and more so the generation below me, will grow up forming bonds through AOL Instant Messenger, MySpace, and
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