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    Gross explains to the readers about how life was in Concord and how it was politically‚ socially and economically. He states that he will give us a lot of evidence about the people of Concord and give us there reactions to the revolution and how it changed them politically‚ socially‚ and economically. These three things shaped their lives and over time changed due to circumstances that have happened thanks to Parliament. But those three ideas made up something that the people of Concord needed‚ which

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    He learned that peaceful protests resulted in India winning freedom without firing a gun and that “hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.” King became an advocate for peaceful protests because he saw how it worked for Gandhi. Martin Luther King evoked empathy from many people because as he advocated non-violence and passive civil disobedience to push for political change‚ he suffered much violent resistance. Regardless‚ Martin Luther King was dedicated

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    Walt Disney lead a very interesting life as a famous pioneer as many different things. He showed many people how to fight for what you want and always follow your dreams. Walt‚ with help from important people in his life‚ never gave up on his dreams. Walt Disney influenced the world through creating a kind of culture compared to today’s normal rut. He won many awards in his life‚ with little education‚ by letting his imagination lead him. Because of that‚ he easily influenced the world by encouraging

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    featuring Dwayne Johnson. This rendition of Herakles is also half accurate. Further‚ Herakles can also be seen in many stories. For example‚ Marvel Comics and DC Comics created short lived comic books around the hero and his life. Though the influences of Greek mythology are present in only symbolic ways‚ it is clear that Herakles has made a lasting impact on modern culture. Without Herakles ancient Greece gods would have beat the giant in the giant war or regained Troy. Likewise‚ our modern

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    London. Newton was not expected to survive‚ for he was so small‚ he could fit in a quart pot. Despite this‚ he did not only survive‚ but he went on to make great discoveries that would forever change people’s understanding of the world. From a young age‚ he had shown great interest in a formal education. However‚ his mother wanted him to become a farmer‚ which was his birthright. He did not succeed in this occupation‚ so he went on to attend Trinity College in 1661. In 1665‚ the university was closed

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    been known to be one of the footprints left by the civilization of ancient Greece to our history and these mythology somehow shed a light to the culture‚ life style‚ religion and history of ancient Greece since the mythology were the primary basis of the origin of the ancient Greeks and they believed that these mythologies explained the origin of why things turned out to be like that. The Mediterranean served as a basin for the early civilizations. The rich history of the Mediterranean led the world

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    Para 1: Cleopatra has influenced our lives in many ways and in more ways than one. She is the female template for our modern fashion models. Like celebrities today‚ Cleopatra made sure she had privacy and a good reputation‚ a lot like Lady Gaga! Cleopatra was known to wear a lot of perfume‚ a lot of eye make up and always short hair in small plaits. The black eye liner wore by Cleopatra and many other women was always worn as "cat-eye style"‚ which is smoky‚ dark black wings. This theme is still

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    Enlightment Influence on the American Revolution The ideas of the Enlightment had a phenomenal impact. It consisted of many things that influenced the American Revolution and the formation of the American Government. The American Revolution and the formation of the American Government may be different if there weren’t the concepts of the Enlightment. The notions and thoughts of different philosophers and important documents from the Enlightment affected the American Revolution and formation of the

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    the first months Caligula’s reign was mild and his policies showed some good judgment. Even then‚ Caligula took much pleasure in attending executions and he preferred to have them drawn-out. Soon his grandmother Antonia‚ who might have been a good influence‚ died. After this‚ he became very ill and recovered this as a very different man. The real terror of Caligula’s mind began to show itself. In a few months he entirely exhausted the treasury‚ which the late Tiberius had filled by years of economizing

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    Europe and the Americas Over the course of several years in the 15th and 16th century‚ the Europeans conquered and colonized much of the New World. Conquistadors conquered much of modern day North America. During this‚ the Europeans affected the Native American’s lives in many ways. Over time‚ a new culture was formed as a result of the Spanish and Portuguese colonies‚ which affected the entire World. The European colonization of the Americas shaped global economics and societies in several ways

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