Alexander Spotswood

Alexander Fleming: Biotechnology and the Discovery of Penicillin Sarah King James J. Cheetham, Tuesday, October 6, 2015 BIOL1010 T "When I woke up just after dawn on September 28, 1928, I certainly didn't plan to revolutionize all medicine by discovering the world's first antibiotic, or bacteria killer… But I suppose that was exactly what I did.” Sir Alexander Fleming, already well known for his research on lysozymes, an antibacterial enzyme that occurs naturally in tissues and…

While we may not wear togas or worship the gods on top of Mount Olympus, much of our lives have been shaped by Greek philosophers and their discoveries. From our government, to the science and technology that makes up every tool we use, to our favorite medias and the very words we speak, the Greeks have had an impact on our world today. When our founding fathers of America wanted to separate from Great Britain, they had a job to do, create a new government. They needed to create a system that…

The Federalist Party was first founded in the early 1790’s and it lasted until the 1820’s. They eventually merged into the National Republican Party. The majority of the Founding Fathers were Federalists, including people such as: Alexander Hamilton, and James Madison. The Federalist Party formed in response to the need for a strong central government they felt was necessary when drafting and ratifying the Constitution. After the Constitution was ratified, they Federalist’s remained largely in…

Alexander the Great believed to be one of the great kings of ancient Macedonia. In his short 13 year reign as king, he conquered more land than any other king in his time. At the age of twenty-two, he was crowned king of Greece. The impact Alexander the great had in his time is that he was the king of cultural diffusion. Alexander's conquests brought Europe, North Africa and the Middle East, and Asian under one ruler. This spiked trade immensely in these areas and all the cultures from the world…

Alexander’s former empire” (83). The iconography of the bronze sculptures remained inherently Hellenistic, yet their form often reflected the local style of the artists that created them. The bronze sculptures found in the Greco-Bactrian colonies of Alexander the Great amalgamated Hellenistic and Eastern artistic practices, creating a body of work that becomes…

In the year of 336- 323 BCE, Alexander the great began his mighty reign over Rome. He is known as “the great”' both for his military skills and his diplomatic talents in handling the various regions he conquered. Although Alexander left with a strong foundation for future years to come any complications arose destroying what was built. Was this transgression at fault of the people, or “The Great” King? Some may say during the reign of Alexander the great was some of the most glorious moments…

In “Hamilton: An American Musical”, Hamilton uses his passion for America’s freedom combined with his writing expertise to achieve his goals and establish America as a functioning, free country. Before he was able to contribute to America’s government, Hamilton first had to help win the revolutionary war. From a young age, he was very interested in joining the revolution and fighting for freedom. In “My Shot,” 19-year-old Hamilton states, “Don't be shocked when your hist'ry book mentions me / I…

Research Paper Boom! A loud sound emanates throughout the world as Zeus launches lightning bolts onto the earth. Greek gods and goddesses each have different attributes and powers. Mrs. Steele, please assign my class to write a research paper on a Greek god or goddess because it is more educational, easier to accomplish, and less complicated. Writing a research paper rather than performing a play is beneficial because it is more educational. It requires students to research on their own means.…

Aristotle was one of the most important Greek philosophers and scientists, better known as the teacher of Alexander the Great. He studied at Plato’s academy in Athens, and is considered an important figure in understanding and shaping the basis of Western philosophy. Famous for his writings on many different subjects, including physics, biology, logic, ethics and psychology, he is considered one of the most prominent and relevant figures of the ancient Greek world. Historical Context…

Alexander Hamilton, one the founding fathers and the first secretary of the treasury was born in the West Indies and traveled to the colonies as a teenager. His mother Rachel Faucette, died when Alexander was just eleven years old from a fever they both had. As for his father, James Hamilton left when Alexander was young. After the death of his mother, his hometown worked together to raise funds for him to get the colonies, starting with his former boss, Nicholas Cruger, who was sending him to…