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- 1421: Ben Quarles Negro In The Revol
- The Negro in the American Revolution Throughout American history, African Americans have had to decide whether they belonged in the United States or if they should go elsewhere. Slavery no doubtfully had a great impact upon their decisions. However, despite their troubles African Americans made a grand contribution and a great impact on both armed forces of the Colonies and British. The American Negro was a participant as well as a symbol. (Quarles 7) African Americans were active on and off the battlefield, they personified the ... of the African American in the pre America days, he shows the steps African Americans took in order to insure better lives for generations to come. America s first war, its war for independence from Great Britain was a great accomplishment. This achievement could have been performed if not for the black soldiers in the armies. The first American to shed blood in the revolution that freed America from British ...
- 1422: Are You Ready For Some Football
- ... teaches discipline, how to be a team player, how to interact with others and is a good source of physical activity. In specific, football utilizes all of these aspects of sports and it s a great source of teaching self-restraint and perseverance. Some may say that football is a violent sport or it s not beneficial in any way, but in reality it gives a person the basic tools needed ... quit playing football you usually never play football again. Playing the game of football also helps you in achieving identity. It helps build your self-confidence because every time make a nice block or a great tackle it increases your confidence that you can do it consistently. This usually extends to other aspects of life because you tell yourself that if you can succeed on the field you can succeed off ... it gives you the experience of teamwork and dedication. You can t learn these in a classroom you must participate in some activity with others to learn these very important qualities and football is a great source of this. In doing activity it gives you a sense of accomplishment and self-fulfillment. You might not have been the best player but you didn t quit and you persevered. Football is ...
- 1423: Jimmy Carter: The 39th President of the United States
- ... 42 presidents. Each of these has had different outlooks, different times, different problems, and most of all, significant changes throughout the course of the years. Jimmy Carter became our 39th president in 1977, amidst some great changing times, with humans rights and technology. He was later considered the transitional president of the United States (Hudson1). Jimmy Carter rose in power very quickly, was elected as president at a transitional period in ... little while, but then his presidency turned sour with raw deals in foreign affairs (Learning Library 156-172). IV. Jimmy pulled the lead in the election race to beat Gerald Ford, and was to a great start. Jimmy won the presedential race very closely. Jimmy pulled 297 of the electoral votes while Gerald Ford pulled 240. By popular vote, Gerald Ford was only about two million popular votes behind. Eugene McCarthy ... press conferences and attended twon meetings across the country. He stressed a commitment to human rights and an open foreign policy, discussing the issues usually reserved for private diplomatic sessions. Many thought this was a great idea and a great change, but his openness sometimes created diplomatic problems. His human rights policy annoyed the leaders of Russia (then USSR) and was subsequently given less emphasis; he also shocked Moscow by ...
- 1424: Ancient Egyptian Religion As Seen In Art And Architecture
- ... to a close. The local government had allotted a period of two weeks for the expedition to take place, and the thirteenth day is now in its peak. The search for the tomb of the great king Menes has, thus far, been a complete failure. The archeologist begins to feel a bit queasy, realizing his sudden failure; however, a cavalcade of shouts suddenly penetrates the intensely hot air. He strains his ... so long ago. ³Could this be it,² the archeologist asks himself, still in awe over the pale stone that his eyes now gaze upon. It seems almost impossible that the tracks of a culture so great could be covered by such an inadequate foe as time. But even now as he gazes upon the tomb in success, the archeologist sees no culture behind these artifacts; he merely sees the makings of ... and sometimes enormous, works of architecture. One of the main reasons for today¹s knowledge about these edifices is the fact that many of them are still towering over Egypt. This is due to the great care that the Ancient Egyptian populace took in constructing the temples, tombs, and halls of their period. In addition, these people were most definitely skilled in building techniques, the arts, and mathematics. ³In construction, ...
- 1425: NAFTA: Canada's & Mexico's Viewpoints
- ... advantages to Canadians in all most all places in the work place. Agriculture products play a significant role in Canada's exports to other countries. Canada's excellent and fertile farming land has produced many great results. A very superior livestock and excellent crops have contributed to a productive and prosperous trade of their agricultural products and services around the world. Canada's total exports surpasses $13 billion a year. Under ... millet, raspberries, rye and buckwheat will be dropped. All these items are important crops to Canadian farmers and with these costs cut they will enjoy a greater profit and more trade. NAFTA also opens up great opportunities for livestock farmers. Because Mexico lacks an adequate fresh water supply their livestock operations aren't very big. Therefore Mexico must rely on imports from Canada. NAFTA helps Canadian farmers and farm related businesses ... most important one, is the ability to have a wide choice of technologies. It is for this element that the lessons learned from Japan come into effect. People often believe that the reason for Japans great competitiveness is the quality of Japan's work force, and the attitude of Japanese management. Although this is all true, what is often overlooked is that 35 per cent of Japan's exports are ...
- 1426: The Polar Bear
- ... the polar bear into an incredible mammal with many special features. MOVEMENT Since polar bears are carnivores and there isn’t a lot of food in the Arctic, they must be able to travel a great distance at a good speed. Looking at a polar bear you will probably notice that it is bowlegged. This means that their huge paws point inward. Having their paws in this position helps them grip ... polar bears have killed humans, but this was not for food, just self defense. The polar bear’s favorite food is the ringed seal. To get this food, the polar bear obviously must be a great hunter. Since polar bears largest percent of eating is of the seal, it would be most important to discuss how the bear hunts for seal. Polar bears are intelligent hunters and know where the seals are just by looking at the areas of ice. A polar bear can even smell a baby seal through 6 feet of snow and can pick up the scent of seal breath from a great distance. Normally, the polar bear has two types of hunting areas, above ground and underwater. Above ground, it will look for a seals breathing hole in the ice. Once it finds the hole it ...
- 1427: Hamlets Insanity 2
- ... The lack of guilt should be proof enough that Hamlet s mind is convoluted. Throughout the play Hamlet continuously shows characteristics that are closely related to madness. One of the more prominently shown characteristic is depression, which is also known to psychiatrists as the gateway to insanity. The depression caused by the murder of his father runs rampant during the course of the play and helps to led him down to his ultimate path of ruin. Hamlet s depression is so powerful and visible that it begins to disturb his mother: Good Hamlet, cast thy nighted colour off, And let thine eye look like a friend on Denmark Do not for ever with ...
- 1428: Where Are The Heros
- Where are the Heroes? As we read Homers epic tale of war, death, and enthralling characters, we find great warriors each on a different pathway. Looking closer at three of these characters, Akhilleus, Agamemnon, and Hektor, we find that each of these warriors displays many heroic qualities and deeds, yet none ever achieves becoming ... cycle the hero must leave the comforts of home or the known world and begin on their journey into the unknown world. Then comes the initiation phase where our hero must face trials and overcome great challenges. Finally the hero quest is completed in the return cycle. In this completion stage the hero has his ultimate boon and return, usually a triumphant return. In evaluating Agamemnon we find an impressive warlord ... unyielding. Even after his fellow comrades try compelling him to take the father s fair offer Agamemnon refuses, showing his vain selfish non-hero traits. In doing so Agamemnon angers the God Apollo and causes great death and destruction to his army as stated in the Iliad: "So he made a burning wind of plague rise in the army: rank and file sickened and died for the ill their chief ...
- 1429: Octavian Augustus
- ... Augustus is known as the first, and one of the greatest, Roman Emperors ever. Octavian enabled the long, peaceful time of the Pax Romana by changing Rome from a fragile, crumbling republican government to a great and mighty empire. Octavian's government was strong enough to withstand weak emperors who mishandled the Empire. His changes proved to be the cornerstone of the greatest empire the world has ever seen. During the ... within a year, three more men had come to power: Marc Antony, Ledipus and Octavian. They were to form the Second Triumvirate. Octavian was born on September 23, 63 B.C.E. (Coppolino 1997). His great-uncle was Julius Caesar and therefore he had many political connections in Rome. Octavian was favored by Caesar from an early age (Coppolino 1997). "In 48 Caesar had his fifteen-year-old great-nephew elected to the priestly college of the pontifices, and he also enrolled him in the hereditary patrician aristocracy of Rome"(Coppolino 1997). Octavian joined Caesar in 46 B.C.E. on campaign against ...
- 1430: Charlemagne
- Charlemagne Charlemagne, also known as Charles the Great, became the undisputed ruler of Western Europe, “By the sword and the cross.” (Compton’s 346) As Western Europe was deteriorating Charlemagne was crowned the privilege of being joint king of the Franks in 768 A.D. People of Western Europe, excluding the church followers, had all but forgotten the great gifts of education and arts that they had possessed at one time. Charlemagne solidly defeated barbarians and kings in identical fashion during his reign. Using the re-establishment of education and order, Charlemagne was able ... the church. Charlemagne was a tall young man with light blond hair, and was described by his secretary as, “face laughing and merry. . . his appearance was always stately and dignified.” (World book 452) Charlemagne had great wit, but was stern at times. He had simple and moderate tastes; he enjoyed hunting, riding and swimming. Charlemagne had a large wardrobe with many Frankish dresses, linen shirts and breeches, silk-fringed tunics, ...
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