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In history, there have been many people trying to change the world. There are others who revolt to change an event that happened in their own life. In my opinion, a revolution is just doing something to make a change. For example, there is the French Revolution or the guy that left his house because his parents were too strict. These two things relate. How? Well, in both situations, someone started a revolution by going against someone else. However, it doesn’t only have to be someone; it…

The origins of alcohol production can be traced back to 6000 B.C., where it was produced in the forms of wine and beer to substitute clean water (“History…”). Due to the difficulty of hauling grain to markets, farmers were able to profit more from turning their crops into alcohol, rather than selling the grain at markets. The colonists’ main concern when coming to the new world was water sources (Lieurance). Therefore, alcoholic beverages were brought in mass quantities in order to substitute…

The traits included a focus on emotions, individuality, nature, imagination, and an in-depth look into the human experience more so than previous movements. (Encyclopedia Britannica, pp 1-2). What this meant for Poe is that his mind is able to reach its full capabilities. Because of this new-found acceptance and celebration of individual emotions, Poe flourished. Using fear, he was able to study and investigate the human mind…

that shocked America and their trust in the legal system. The topic of this paper is the trial and evidence that was presented. Orenthal James Simpson “former NFL player, broadcaster, and actor was accused of two counts of murder on June 12, 1994”(Britannica). The victims were Simpson’s ex wife Nicole Brown Simpson and her personal friend Ron Goldman. The two were found stabbed to death outside an apartment building in Los Angeles California. Due to Simpson’s relationship with the victims he…

The U.S. won the gold they beat Canada 19-8 on a clay and sand court in the rain. Canoeing was also a new sport in these Olympics (The Editors of Encyclopædia Britannica "Berlin 1936 Olympic Games" 2015). The opening ceremony was also something that was changed. It was the first time there was a torch relay and the first time the countries were announced in alphabetical order. Two things that are still being…

watchdog of Hades.He guards the gates from souls wishing to escape the underworld and prevents living souls from entering the underworld.He is know as the”the monstrous watchdog of the underworld” by Encyclopaedia Britannica for cerberus was one of the labours of the warrior in greek mythology.The Encyclopaedia also states that the poet Hesiod said that “he had 50 Heads and had heads of snakes grew from his back, and he had a serpent’s tail”.And as a result, of that he is often portrayed as a…

Public international law and State sovereignty are two corresponding units by which both share in the integration of its relativity to the effect of another. However, according to Encyclopædia Britannica, the concept of sovereignty is one by which is the most controversial topic in political theories and as regards to the international plane. In spite of this, discussions and arguments have been raised whether or not the concept of State…

Alligators Alligators are such great animals, and are often mistaken with Crocodiles but they are two totally different animals. Alligators have wide, flat and rounded snouts. Their food consists of fish, frogs, snakes, turtles, birds, and other mammals. They’ve even eaten deer and other cattle as well. They are also known to attack humans because they are territorial and the females protect their babies. They can survive a very wide range of temperatures, but are mostly found in more warm…

In the article “What Candidates Need”, David Brooks discusses the foundations of the “Lincoln Standard” by dissecting one of the most influential presidents America has ever seen, Abraham Lincoln. According to David Brooks, “Lincoln had in fullness: a fundamental vision, a golden temperament, and a shrewd strategy” (Brooks, “What Candidates Need”) that aided him in political matters and are the qualities that make up the “Lincoln Standard”. The qualities observed in Abraham Lincoln and his…

"School Shooting." Encyclopædia Britannica. Encyclopædia Britannica, Inc. Web. 05 May 2017. https://www.britannica.com/event/school-shooting LAC, Justin Nutt BSW LMSW. "School Shootings and Possible Causes." Social Justice Solutions. 01 Oct. 2015. Web. 05 May 2017 .http://www.socialjusticesolutions…