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- 1291: Origin Of Surnames
- ... of the world, each with specific meanings to our family. Surnames or last names have an important meaning to all of us, they give us identity through our family’s history. Looking back into history our names have changed drastically, keeping some people from knowing how their surnames really originated. Surnames originated early in history and did so for many reasons. The first knowledge of surnames was in the biblical times, they used names that went by geography, for example “ Corey of Carlisle.” The ...
- 1292: A Tale of Two Cities: Summary
- ... die at the guillotine. The reasons I did not like this book were because it was worded in old English and the words were unfamiliar. Also, I am not a history kind of person. I would recommend this book to people who enjoy history and stories from the past. Dickens made use of the history of the period that the story occured in.
- 1293: Unity Amid Diversity
- ... give up her seat on the bus to a white man and was arrested. This simple action of dominance and defiance began one of the most important struggles in American history. As the small yet strong-willed woman was hauled off to jail, word of her refusal spread throughout the country. People of all races and ages were inspired by her ... His philosophy was designed to encourage black people to gain complete control over the politics and politicians of their own community. Malcolm X taught African-Americans about their greatness in history and helped them regain a pride that was long lost. After his assassination, it was said of him, “Malcolm was our manhood, our living, black manhood! (Haley)” Anne Moody was ... afraid that it would be a huge failure. However, sure enough, on that cold and snowy Monday morning, there was not one black person awaiting a bus. On this day, history was made. There was a newfound respect between blacks and whites of Montgomery. The blacks were united in their efforts and the whites admired them for their courage. A ...
- 1294: Atomic Bomb
- On the morning of August 6, 1945, the first Atomic Bomb in history was dropped on the Japanese city of Hiroshima. Three days later, a second bomb was dropped on Nagasaki. Soon after, on August 14, 1945, the Japanese abruptly surrendered, abandoning their ... World War II, which took place at Okinawa. If allowed to expand, Japan posed a serious threat to the allies. During the war, one of the most brilliant scientists in history, Albert Einstein, hypothesized that if the true power of the atom were released in a weapon, the results would be devastating. This was soon confirmed by a large portion of ... the Allies. This is why it was so crucial for the U.S. to complete the Manhattan Project as quickly as possible. A German victory would have resulted in a history that is completely different from that which took place. If the Axis Powers had developed the Atomic Bomb, they would have been unstoppable. A nuclear weapon harnesses the power ...
- 1295: George Orwell - 1984
- ... Begins work at the ministry of truth. His job is to correct printed articles in line with the Party's orders. The Ministry and records department jobs are to rewrite history to make the party look good. They get a break because of the 2 minute hate. When he gets back he replaces a speech by Big Brother with invented history. Makes up story about a man named Ogilvy. The article had become contrary to the present party policy. It is replaced as though is never existed. Winston meets Syme, a ... rebelling against the party and he understands that he is at risk. Winston is in search of the truth and is concerned because of the party's ability to change history. We find that he likes his work even though it is for the party and against morals. He is introduced to the girl that will play a big part ...
- 1296: Assassination Of Caesar
- ... marble floor dead, next to the feet of Pompey’s statue. (Nardo 94) Caesar’s military eminence helped Rome prosper into one of the greatest and most memorable civilizations in history. His campaigns helped Rome grow larger in size and in power. His victories in Egypt, Pontus, Gaul, Africa, and parts in the Asia Minor were some of Caesar’s greatest honors,(Bruns 99) and is considered “the most powerful national leader in history”(Nardo 73) because of his conquests. The major reason for his strong army was due to the fact that the senate favored him. The senate gave him three provinces for ... during his life and the chaos that occurred after his death. His strength in both military eminence and political strength made Rome prosper into one of the greatest civilizations in history. With the violent way his life ended, his death was the key stone for the end of the Roman civilization. The monarchy formed by Octavin proved to be successful ...
- 1297: Atomic Bomb
- ... the United States. The Japanese invasion of China immediately before and during World War II lasted from the early 1930's to 1945. During this dark period in modern Asian history, the Japanese military machine was motivated by a desire for expansion and imperialism, a desire to end their second class citizenship in the world, by dominating others. The brutalities and ... bomb. The Atomic bombs stopped Japanese aggression dead in its tracks, hindering any thoughts of resuming an aggressive imperial stand in Asia. August 6th, 1945, a new chapter in the history books was written, and the start of the atomic age fell upon the earth. In the years to come, that one decision by one man would be scrutinized and reviewed ... any fall out that can be attributed to the blast that day in August are severely out weighed by their effectiveness in ending a horrible era in the world’s history, World War II. What we don’t know, however, is how the world would be different if we hadn’t dropped the bomb, and what it all boils done ...
- 1298: The Great Gatsby: Jay Gatsby Is Set Apart From the Common Man
- ... shoulder and he doesn't dance. During his parties he either sits alone or stands on his balcony alone, apart from everyone else. Gatsby even creates himself a false personal history that is unlike anyone else's in order to give him the appearance of having old money. He says that he is the son of a wealthy family in the ... stays at Daisy's window all night staring at the light trying to protect her from Tom and watching over her. Fitzgerald also likens him to other romantic figures in history that were larger-than- life. One of these was Benjamin Franklin. Franklin was an exorbitant person who did many remarkable things during his life. He is a person in history that seems make-believe because he was so prestigious. Gatsby is also compared to Hoppalong Cassidy. Both Hoppalong and Gatsby were trying to improve their selves. Gatsby evens has ...
- 1299: Analyse The Influence Of Nevil
- ... and in their opinion "to take the offensive against Germany now would be like a man attacking a tiger before he has loaded his gun" (A.J.P Taylor, English History 1914-1945, page 424). Taylor believes that Chamberlain used the military argument "as an after thought, to sustain a policy on which he had already decided. His overriding motive was ... Chamberlain. Secondly the "that would not do" line Why would it not do ? What coup did Chamberlain believe he was achieving ? At any point did Chamberlain stop to ponder how history would portray him? Yes he did, but he was vain enough to believe that he could bargain with Hitler. That by doing so History would paint him as the peacemaker. It seems clear that despite the mass of evidence that Hitler was not reliable; for example the way in which he increased his ...
- 1300: Ulysses S. Grant
- ... the Democrats would endorse". The administration's success that led to the "new departure" was one of President Grant's crowning achievements, but Grant would pay dearly for it in history. Having lost their old focus and finding themselves desperately in need of a new one, the Liberal Republican movement began to focus upon what they questionably termed corruption. Both the ... Indian affairs, and the multitude of economic matters, all combined. As William B. Hesseltine admits in his definitive study of President Grant, "Grant's enemies....stuffed the ballot boxes of history against Grant..." Bibliography Bibliogaphy Ringwalt, J. Luther (John Luther) Anecdotes of General Ulysses S. Grant illustrating his military and political career and his personal traits. Richardson, Albert D. (Albert Deane). A personal history of Ulysses S. Grant. King, Charles. The True Ulysses S. Grant. Garland, Hamlin. Ulysses S. Grant; his life and character. Word Count: 1491
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