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- 2491: Searching For Utopia
- ... turned into a religion by his followers. Even though many of his writings may seem extremely unrealistic, several of them were prophetic in nature. Not only did he predict future events, he also influenced many great minds of the nineteenth century, making him an important figure of his time. Another eccentric who was seeking his own type of utopia was Francois Marie Fourier. Although several of Fourier's views were influenced ... among these philosophers, not only for his enlightening philosophy, but instead for his part in the drafting of the Declaration of Independence and his time spent as president of the United States. His attributes were great and his ideals and hopes represented his time and place in the best sense. His words had a universal impact, reflecting his infinite wisdom and goodness. He wrote that "all men are created equal" and ... held the belief that people had the right to overthrow a government if it is unjust and denying them their rights as citizens. Change and renewal were also prominent beliefs held by Jefferson, placing a great deal of emphasis of the connection of democracy with education. He had a preference for a rural over an urban civilization with a maximum of self government. Jefferson's insights and ideals helped build ...
- 2492: The Debut of Television in America
- ... that special program wouldnt have to be missed. Today, television has created a lot of commotion. From the amount of time people spend watching it, to the programs aired on it. TV is a great source for news, current events and other information. It is also very resourceful and educational. And above all it is entertaining. However, the amount of sex and violence, and foul language used on local TV ... simply because its like giving the remote back to the parent. The V-Chip allows the parents to block channels that they do not want their children to view. TV has had such a great impact on both society and industry. Television has changed the way of life for many American families since its debut at the New York Worlds Fair in 1939. For me, as well as many ... popular, Im sure. Although there has been much controversy, I truly believe that the introduction of the television to America was one of the centuries greatest events. This century has been filled with many great and not so great events. I think that the introduction of the television was so important because this country thrives on new innovations and modern technologies. Television has certainly been both; It has come ...
- 2493: Dragons
- ... stupidity. However, dragons should be acknowledged as good housepets because they are very useful. Dragons are very useful to lift heavy objects. They are the strongest animals on earth. Dragons have been known to be great help for moving families and incredible help for the elderly. Forty percent of dragon owners are considered to be at an elderly age, and find dragons quite helpful in their last years. Ninety five percent ... preferred two out of three for protection rather than a trained watch-dog. In 1990, a three year old girl was saved from a kidnap, in her home, by her pet dragon. Also ragons are great for children. They're very soft, kind animals that serve as a great jungle gym for the back yard. If one purchases a flying dragon then he can serve as personal transportation. Using dragons for traveling would also cut down on the pollution of the environment. So, ...
- 2494: The Nazis and Their Rise to Power and Downfall
- ... to study art, but he was denied the chance to join Vienna academy of fine arts. When WWI broke out, Hitler joined Kaiser Wilhelmer's army as a Corporal. He was not a person of great importance. He was a creature of a Germany created by WWI, and his behavior was shaped by that war and its consequences. He had emerged from Austria with many prejudices, including a powerful prejudice against ... was all over quickly. The war came home to Germany. Scarcely had Hitler recovered from the shock of the July 20 bombing when he was faced with the loss of France and Belgium and of great conquests in the East. Enemy troops in overwhelming numbers were converging on the Reich. By the middle of August 1944, the Russian summer offensives, beginning June 10 and unrolling one after another, had brought the ... Americans had found a tank general with the dash and flair of Rommel in Africa. After the capture of Avranches on July 30, he had left Brittany to wither on the vine and begun a great sweep around the German armies in Normandy, moving southeast to Orleans on the Loire and then due east toward the Seine south of Paris. By August 23 the Seine was reached southeast and northwest ...
- 2495: Hitler, Nazis, and The National Socialist German Workers' Party
- ... to study art, but he was denied the chance to join Vienna academy of fine arts. When WWI broke out, Hitler joined Kaiser Wilhelmer's army as a Corporal. He was not a person of great importance. He was a creature of a Germany created by WWI, and his behavior was shaped by that war and its consequences. He had emerged from Austria with many prejudices, including a powerful prejudice against ... was all over quickly. The war came home to Germany. Scarcely had Hitler recovered from the shock of the July 20 bombing when he was faced with the loss of France and Belgium and of great conquests in the East. Enemy troops in overwhelming numbers were converging on the Reich. By the middle of August 1944, the Russian summer offensives, beginning June 10 and unrolling one after another, had brought the ... Americans had found a tank general with the dash and flair of Rommel in Africa. After the capture of Avranches on July 30, he had left Brittany to wither on the vine and begun a great sweep around the German armies in Normandy, moving southeast to Orleans on the Loire and then due east toward the Seine south of Paris. By August 23 the Seine was reached southeast and northwest ...
- 2496: The Influence of the French Revolution on Romanticism
- ... with the intellectual reverberations brought upon Romanticism. (Harvey and Heseltine 634) Also, Thompson states that " [Romanticism was] shaped by the ideals of the French Revolution." (895) Finally, Vinaver declares that the Revolution served as "a great source of the problems and tendencies of Romantic proper." (6) The Revolution also inspired many writers to write romantically. Peyre points this out when he says that it is wrong to call writers "revolutionaries" but ... another major figure whose strong political views made him totally oppose the war, still took the Revolution in to consideration when writing. (60) Leinward supports this idea when he says "Poets were moved by the great events of their lives, including the French Revolution." (528) Hugo, the greatest poet of the 19th century France, perhaps of all French Literature, was the major figure of the Romantic Movement. (Harvey and Halestine 350 ... a major role in the Romanticism of the 1820's. (Compton's Interactive Encyclopedia "French Literature") Harvey and Heseltine say that "Musset is usually classed with Hugo, Lamartine, and Vigny as one of the four great figures of the Romantic Movement..." (Harvey and Heseltine 502) His lyrical poetry mixed suffering and passion such as in Le Souvenir. (502) Lamartine, described by Harvey and Heseltine as "one of the four great ...
- 2497: The Reign of Edward VI
- The Reign of Edward VI The reign of Edward VI saw great religious upheaval from a Protestant religion that was Catholic in nature to a more clearly defined and radical quasi-Calvinism. In that sense religious policy hardened. But the policies and ideal never became deeply entrenched ... the Swiss emphasis becoming decisive. He continues, claiming, when Cranmer sought to call a conference to unite European Protestants he was rebuffed by the unimaginative Lutherans. On the other hand, thousands of religious refugees, the great majority of them owing no direct allegiance to Luther's Wittenburg, came to settle in England. Martin Bucer and several other eminent foreign theologians occupied key posts in the universities, while the great company of foreigners in London were given the Austin Friars and there allowed by Cranmer to organise their congregations along Swiss lines. One way in which religious policy was arguably hardened was the way ...
- 2498: Euthanasia
- ... terrible pain caused by a terminal illness. Even suicide is starting to be accepted. About half the public think a "moral right" to suicide exists if a person has an incurable disease or is suffering great pain with no hope of recovering (Colasnto 63). About half of those with living parents think their mothers and fathers would want medical treatment stopped if they were suffering a great deal of pain in a terminal disease or if Rourke 3 they became totally dependant on a family member, and 40 percent of their parents would want medical treatment stopped if daily activities became a ... since. As I have mentioned earlier, assistance in suicide is a crime in most places, although the laws are gradually changing, and very few cases ever came before the courts, until Dr. Jack Kevorkian. A great many cases of self-deliverance or assisted suicide, using drugs and/or a plastic bag, go undetected by doctors, especially now that autopsies are the exception rather than the rule (only 10 percent, and ...
- 2499: Spy Games - Creative Essay
- ... and I bid her good-bye. Looking at my watch, I noted the time was close to 4pm. I decided to head inside and help Mom with dinner. For a guy whose suppose to feel great about his accomplishments, I sure never felt lower in my life. * * * * * Sunday evening I found myself staring at my Physics book. Nothing was sinking in. My mind seemed to race everywhere. School, girls, Jen, the ... down to earth again by Lublanski's voice. "What interested do you have in this case?" she asked me. "Do you have any information that can help us out?" "Unfortunately I don't" I began. Great. How was I going to tell her I was interested with the case without looking like a complete fool. Then, I remembered Tammy worked at a computer store, I decided to go at it from ... within 10 minutes were at her house. With bed head and all, officer Lublanski came to the door and welcomed us in. I didn't even bother introducing my companions. "Tammy's life is in great danger" I blurted out. "What do mean?" she asked kind of sleepy like. "We have proof that her employers may have done something with her" spurted out Dave. "Wait, who are these people?" she ...
- 2500: Rebellions of 1837
- ... was their last hope for responsible government and rights. The revolt happened as a result of government structure, public works, clergy reserves and the language/culture in Lower Canada. Although the rebels weren't a great success, were their actions right? Were the rebels justified? Events outside of Canada contributed to the desire for change in Upper and Lower Canada greatly. For example, previously the people saw the desire for change in the French Revolution, the Great Migration, and the Industrial Revolution. The French Revolution began in 1789 and lasted until the defeat of Napoleon in 1815. The revolution called for democracy. The three goals of the revolution were: liberty, equality, and ... of people in the French Revolution ideas went into peoples minds. The idea caught on everywhere including Canada. People thought they could bring about similar or possibly more rights for themselves. Another example is the Great Migration, where many people migrated to Canada. The increased population meant more people and more thoughts and ideas heading towards rebellion. A third example is the Industrial Revolution. It began in Britain, then spread ...
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