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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Simón Bolívar (1783-1830)‚ often called ‘El Libertador’‚ was a Venezuelan historical figure who led the fight for independence in Colombia‚ Panamá‚ Venezuela‚ Ecuador‚ Perú and Bolivia. He was also influential in subsequent revolutions in Latin America and the Caribbean. His legacy is commemorated by statues‚ squares and streets all over the world‚ and NYC is no exception. An equestrian statue of Simón Bolívar can be found in Central Park South and 6th avenue. This monument to Simón Bolívar caused
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What was the main reason why Britain lost the American War of Independence? In 1775 the War of Independence began and continued until 1782. One obvious advantage was that America knew the inhospitable terrain in which they were fighting in whereas Britain did not. This was a large contributing factor to the outcome of the war. Consequently Britain suffered significant losses during the harsh winters in August – October 1777. Britain had only ever really fought major wars in Europe and never had
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leaders after this period of Enlightenment preached its ideas‚ while others simply used them to gain power. Simon Bolivar might have preached opinions that mainly reflected the ideas of the French Revolution. However‚ his actions contradicted these opinions‚ and revealed that his true intentions were selfish and illiberal. In several documents and speeches‚ Bolivar stated that he was very fond of freedom‚ liberty and equality. Clearly‚ it would seem that he desired democracy. This can be
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be placed in a prison and the government can’t explain why. With Habeas Corpus the prison would have to let that individual go. This idea that America uses today was adapted from England. In the late 1600’s the English passed the Habeas Corpus Act. This law was made so that anyone who is arrested on criminal charges only are able to
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In Gay‚ Straight‚ and the Reason Why: The Science of Sexual Orientation‚ author and neuroscientist Simon LeVay examines a plethora of research done by scientists across the globe who’re trying to unlock the puzzle of sexual orientation. Although most people are attracted to the opposite sex‚ a minority of people are attracted to the same (or both) sexes. Why? For over a century‚ psychologists‚ biologists‚ and sociologists have been examining this phenomenon. After pouring over all the data currently
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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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cursed? Well this was my belief before Chadwin was born. As a teenager on a summer revival night‚ our pastor called all the young childbearing girls to the front of the church and had us vow that we will never become pregnant before we were married. Being of age where I understood everything he asked of me‚ I did exactly what he asked. I devoted my life to God and vowed to never become pregnant before I was married. As a young adolescent I became pregnant twice and miscarried both. When Chadwin’s father
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