The Man on the Penny The man on the penny was definitely had a lot more worth than just one cent. Born on February 12‚ 1809 Abraham Lincoln came into this world‚ but little did he know he would make a difference. Abraham was a wise man or as some may call him “Honest Abe.” He was the 16th president of the United States and he was known for strengthening federal government‚ and modernizing the economy. Not only was he just the man on the penny and the president he also was a self taught Illinois
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World War I was primarily the result of "-isms"‚ most notably: * Imperialism * Militarism * Nationalism Imperialism In the late nineteenth century and early twentieth century the world saw a lot of colonization of Africa and Asia by European powers. Each trying to fulfill its own version of a manifest rule. This caused land and empire rivalries. In short all countries wanted to be strong therefore they competed over: land and empire‚ navies and armies‚ power and influence. This
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WORLD HISTORY The Making of the Modern World Nationalism Progressive Ideas and Movements During the Progressive Era new ideas and ways of living were being formed. Nationalism was one idea that emerged towards the end of the Middle Ages. It is the idea that people all share similar interests including culture‚ language and religion. It is also the sense of belonging to a nation and is the creation of a single government over a large territory. Nationalism can originate when people decide
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German nationalism did change between 1789 and 1840‚ regarding their aims‚ characteristics and demographics‚ but only to some extent. The changes and continuation of nationalism were essentially affected by the international context and the domestic factors which both stimulated and stagnated German nationalism throughout the period. Although the nationalists may have not achieved their ultimate aim for political unity by 1840‚ the events during this period had indeed strengthened the ’cultural
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Nikola Tesla‚ Man of Many Sciences Who is Nikola Tesla? Where would the world be without him today? “Nikola Tesla” by Inez Whitaker Hunt gives us just a glimpse of the contributions that Nikola Tesla made to the modern world. Born into humble beginnings‚ his father an Orthodox Priest and his mother and uneducated woman‚ came a man who would someday contribute some of the most important technology of his time. Some of that technology still in use today. Nikola Tesla was one of the most influential
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When World War 1 broke out in 1914‚ President Woodrow Wilson declared the United States neutral. Although U.S. soldiers did not fight until 1917‚ the country was never technically impartial in the conflict. Cultural and economic ties‚ U.S. predilection‚ and global political ideals manifested a tip in American scales toward the Allies‚ ultimately leading to the nation’s entrance in World War 1. In a message to Congress in August of 1914‚ President Wilson concedes that it is natural for Americans
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World War II changed the world dramatically. It all began when Germany invaded Poland and captured the country. It was one of the most powerful countires in the world because of the strong military and leader. Germany feared people all around the world with its goals for domination and outcomes of the strategies that were a success. Even though they were defeated in the end‚ the Germans launched many campaigns to try to win the war. Germany’s invasions of Russia‚ France‚ and Africa were the most
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The war started mainly from four conditions: Militarism‚ Alliances‚ Imperialism‚ and Nationalism. Austria- Hungary declares war on Serbia. Austria then declares war on Russia. Germany declares war on Russia. Two days later Germany declares war on France. Later‚ Great Britain declares war on Germany. Alliances were formed‚ Germany and Austria-Hungary were known as the Central Powers. On the other side‚ United states‚ Great Britain‚ France‚ and Russia were known as the Allied powers. Japan joined the
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The Second World War changed the history of the world forever. Super powers emerged and other countries crumbled. Economies changed and new ways of life were becoming present. The United States emerged from the war as a world leader in government‚ economy and industry. Most credit is deservingly given to President Franklin Delano Roosevelt for the success and victory for the United States in the war. But in April of 1945‚ Roosevelt’s term came to an end with his unexpected death‚ and the weight
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Do you know how World War 1 started? Well if not‚ in this essay I will be telling you the many reasons how and why the United States got involved in the war. Archduke Franz Ferdinand of Austria and his pregnant wife were assassinated on June 28‚ 1914. After the assassination there were a series of events that happened and triggered World War 1 to occur.The next reason why it started was because on May 7‚ 1915 a German submarine launched a torpedo at the Lusitanian‚ which was a boat that had 1‚959
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