Name: Maddie Swart
Hour: 3
Alexander the Great Alexander The Great is a person that interests numerous historians. Alexander was born in Macedonia in the year 356 BCE and died in 323 BCE. Alexander wanted to conquer the world, and he started with the Middle East and Asia. Alexander led an army of about 40,000 troops across the land. As he traveled, he fought in many battles with 5 major battles. He was almost always successful. So, the big question is how great is Alexander The Great?Alexander was great for these reasons; his concern for others, lasting legacy and his remarkable achievements.
Alexander was great due to of his concern for others. For example, document C states during the battle of Tyre if you surrendered to him or sought sanctuary at the temple he would not kill you. This shows Alexander cared about others since he would not kill innocent people. Exceptional leaders, as well as great people would not kill innocent people. Another reason Alexander was great is found in document D. Document D states they were on a long tough journey through the desert and needed water. They found a little bit of water, but there was not enough so he poured it out because his attitude was if there is not enough water for everyone then nobody could have it. This evidence matters for the reason that it shows he cared about his soldiers and wanted to be fair and not selfish. …show more content…
For about 540 years after Alexander had died the Roman emperor, Marcus Macrinus had images of Alexander sewn into his clothing. (Doc. E) This proves he is a great leader and person to be recognized in that honor for so long after his death. Alexander was able to spread Greek culture all throughout Asia and the lands he conquered.(Doc. F) As a rule, someone who can influence a whole civilization would be a great leader. Most of the time people would want to follow a favorable, smart, and steady leader. Not a weak, unsteady, naive
Hour: 3
Alexander the Great Alexander The Great is a person that interests numerous historians. Alexander was born in Macedonia in the year 356 BCE and died in 323 BCE. Alexander wanted to conquer the world, and he started with the Middle East and Asia. Alexander led an army of about 40,000 troops across the land. As he traveled, he fought in many battles with 5 major battles. He was almost always successful. So, the big question is how great is Alexander The Great?Alexander was great for these reasons; his concern for others, lasting legacy and his remarkable achievements.
Alexander was great due to of his concern for others. For example, document C states during the battle of Tyre if you surrendered to him or sought sanctuary at the temple he would not kill you. This shows Alexander cared about others since he would not kill innocent people. Exceptional leaders, as well as great people would not kill innocent people. Another reason Alexander was great is found in document D. Document D states they were on a long tough journey through the desert and needed water. They found a little bit of water, but there was not enough so he poured it out because his attitude was if there is not enough water for everyone then nobody could have it. This evidence matters for the reason that it shows he cared about his soldiers and wanted to be fair and not selfish. …show more content…
For about 540 years after Alexander had died the Roman emperor, Marcus Macrinus had images of Alexander sewn into his clothing. (Doc. E) This proves he is a great leader and person to be recognized in that honor for so long after his death. Alexander was able to spread Greek culture all throughout Asia and the lands he conquered.(Doc. F) As a rule, someone who can influence a whole civilization would be a great leader. Most of the time people would want to follow a favorable, smart, and steady leader. Not a weak, unsteady, naive