“BROOKLYN BRIDGE” The Brooklyn Bridge’s construction is one of the great achievements in United States history and helped pave the way for New York City’s rapid expansion in the 19th and 20th centuries. It was an undertaking that required extraordinary effort‚ sacrifice and ingenuity by its designers as well as its builders to complete. Its completion was a feat of engineering that was unmatched in its time: it was the longest suspension bridge – the first to use steel-wire – and dominated the New
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Westminster Abbey and the Archbishop of Canterbury In the United Kingdom‚ the history goes back for thousands of years. People might change and leave‚ the buildings however do not. One prime example of a famous historic site is the Westminster Abbey; a church built circulating in 1096. Another connection the church has is the Archbishop of Canterbury‚ which is the senior bishop and main leader of the Church of England. Religion is a big part of both places because that is the basis of both of the
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September 11th‚ 2001 Grace Scott Devry University Contemporary History HIST410N Professor Gary Grimm April 21‚ 2013 September 11th‚ 2001 September 11 is one of the most important historical events in world history. It sparked a mass awakening across the world and its impact will be felt for many years to come. There has been much debate as to how it happened‚ who is responsible‚ and why. On September 11‚ 2001‚ 19 al-Qaeda terrorist hijacked four commercial passenger jet airliners. The hijackers
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Analysis of Dry September Dry September‚ a short story by author William Faulkner‚ is a short look at the typical characters of the Southern States‚ such as is usually seen in those of Faulkner’s works‚ which involves the fictional county‚ known as “Yoknapatawpha”. The city is a written picture of what might have been a great part of Faulkner’s own life‚ which he spent in Oxford‚ Mississippi. Told from the perspective of a semi all-knowing‚ observing narrator (Only briefly brushing inner thoughts)
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What use is the Westminster Model of British Government? Introduction & Summary of the Westminster Model □ Strong core executive- with a party leader‚ who also serves as Prime Minister‚ and ministers‚ who are chosen by the PM to form a cabinet to run the executive. □ Two-party system based on single member constituencies- parties are strong and nationalised‚ competing for the same issue on a nationwide scale □ Her Majesty’s Loyal Opposition- referring to the political party with
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scattered around the world never suspecting all could be found in the famous Westminster Abbey. Known around the world for its historical significance‚ Westminster Abbey is one of the largest memorial sites. It contains both graves and dedicated memorabilia to some of the most famous influential people. Millions of visitors tour each year and more are expected in the coming years with the addition of the of a museum. The Westminster Abbey has hosted everything from birth to death but will remain a major
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Analysis of dry September The opening paragraph of "Dry September" sets the tone of the story by focusing on the oppressive heat and the resultant‚ uncontrolled and heated passions of Jefferson ’s citizens. Sixty-two hot‚ rainless days have created a frustration among the townspeople and have fueled Miss Minnie ’s accusation that she was raped by a black man. The first sentence stresses the rapidity with which the rumor — "like a fire in dry grass" — has spread throughout the town. The dry spell
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9/11 On September 11‚ 2001‚ Islamic terrorists hijacked four commercial airliners and used them as bombs to attack the World Trade Centers in New York City‚ the Pentagon in Washington‚ D.C. and the fourth plane‚ meant to be used against the White House‚ crashed in Pennsylvania. Much of this destruction was witnessed live on television throughout the United States and around the world. Many Americans were forced to face for the first time in their lives‚ feelings of insecurity and of being vulnerable
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What is Westminster system? The Westminster system is a democratic parliamentary system of government created after the politics of the United Kingdom. In this system‚ there is a head of state‚ which is also known as the Yang di-Pertuan Agong in Malaysia who holds the executive power legally. There is also a head of government‚ known as the prime minister which is appointed by Yang di-Pertuan Agong in this system. A prime minister is the eldest minister of cabinet in the executive branch of government
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forever‚ and that day is September 11‚ 2001. This day is burned into the minds and hearts of America. It will forever be a day of infamy. A day never to be forgotten. Better known as 9/11‚ the worst terrorist attack in American history‚ brought out the best in the American people. It is important to remember 9/11 today as a way to honor those we lost‚ a way to reclaim that spirit of unity that followed 9/11. (PERSONAL EX) *Ironically enough‚ I was born on September 10‚ 1993 so this event has
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