Simon Bolivar’s Jamaica Letter This document was written to an English gentleman‚ most likely the Governor of Jamaica at the time. It is in response to a request that Simon Bolivar expounds his views on the independence movement in Venezuela and the form of government under which the country should operate. To put this document into context‚ we have inserted some brief analysis [in brackets]. Kingston‚ Jamaica‚ September 6‚ 1815 My dear Sir: With what a feeling of gratitude I read that
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The Battle at Lexington and Concord Not only was Lexington and Concord the first battle leading up to the Revolutionary War it was also the first step to Americas Independence. Lexington and Concord had a huge impact on The Revolutionary War by being The first armed engagements in the colonies. This War was against the colonists and the British and it was huge. It all started late at night when spies such as Paul Revere took a journey to warn Massachusetts in the town Lexington that "The Regulars
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As one of North America’s leading playwrights‚ Neil Simon has definitely been instrumental to the world of theater. He has experienced a somewhat shaky personal life‚ but he has found that this only adds to the texture of his work. He began his career working on radio and television‚ and found that writing for stage was significantly different than his previous experiences writing. His first attempts at theater were rough‚ but it didn’t take him long to achieve excellence. He has also achieved
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I am against the US troops in Afghanistan. First of all‚ it made many American soldiers and families feeling of agony. For example‚ after more than 10 years of war in Afghanistan‚ the U.S. reached a milestone on Wednesday when the 2‚000th American died in support of Operation Enduring Freedom‚ CNN reports. Marine Cpl. Taylor J. Baune of Andover‚ was killed in Helmand province‚ Afghanistan‚ according to The Star-Tribune. Baune had married his wife just three months prior to his deployment. So‚ there
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Saint Simon Claude Henri de Rouvroy‚ comte de Saint-Simon‚ often referred to as Henri de Saint-Simon (17 October 1760–19 May 1825) was a French utopian socialist thinker. Saint-Simon was born in Paris. He belonged to a younger branch of the family of the duc de Saint-Simon. He claimed his education was directed by Jean le Rond d’Alembert‚ though no proof of this exists; it is likely that Saint-Simon himself invented this false intellectual pedigree. At the age of sixteen he was in America helping
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morning/afternoon your honor‚ ladies and gentlemen. Today I will prove to you that what Cortes did during this time of era was perfectly normal. I will have 3 witnesses to support my evidence of what Cortes did was normal. What I mean by normal is that most European Sailors would treat foreigners differently depending on what materials or valuables that the natives had as soon as the explorers arrived on a new piece land. Most of these explorers would do things out of the name of god. Some explorers gain titles
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Simon Bolivar Maritza Yepez 10-15-12 Latin American History Simón José Antonio de la Santisima Trinidad Bolívar‚ or Simon Bolivar. Simon was born in Caracas‚ Venezuela on July 24‚ 1783. He passed away December 17‚ 1830. Simon was the greatest independence leader in South America. He accomplished the independence of Spain. Simon brought independence two nations of present of day. Such as‚ Ecuador Panama Columbia‚ Venezuela‚ Bolivia. Simon was inspired by many historical figures. One of his
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What if somebody asked people on the street if they knew who Zheng He was? Why do people not pay attention to such a huge part of world history? Zheng He was a Chinese fleet commander and was famous for the seven voyages that he made between 1405 to 1433. His voyages should be celebrated for several reasons. Firstly‚ he invented several innovations in nautical architecture. Secondly‚ wherever he went‚ he was always respectful to the native people and did not expel or colonize them. Thirdly‚ Zheng
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Simon Jose Antonio de la Santísma Trinidad Bolivar y Palacios Ponte y Blanco‚ also known as Simon Bolivar‚ born on July 24‚ 1783‚ was a Venezuelan military and political leader. Simon Bolivar played a key role in Hispanic America’s successful struggle for independence from the Spanish Empire‚ and is today considered one of the most influential politicians in the history of the Americas. Simon Bolivar is an influential leader not only to people in Venezuela but to all the other leaders that wants
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Janson Period 2 4/23/15 Simon Birch Essay In the movie Simon Birch‚ the main character is Simon. The narrator of the movie is Simon’s best friend Joe Wentworth. Simon is a very special person. For example he has the ability to inspire or annoy the people around him. He also has a special sense that God has a plan for him and he would not be alive if no plan existed. When Simon was born some called him a miracle baby because he was the smallest baby ever born
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