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James K. Polk was a shrewd and visionary leader who expanded the power and borders of the United States. "Manifest Destiny" played a big part in this. "Manifest Destiny" was the spirit that prevailed in American life during the 1840’s where Americans…

almost by accident. It was developed mainly in Italy, in the city of Florence. It was different than all the other styles, and this intrigued many. It had not had a real name until about 1921, it was called Mannerism. Mannerism is the best…

how so many historians whether they may be researching Grecian history or any other country. It seems that they all or the majority has different opinions on their findings. Therefore, it puzzles me to what is fable and what is fact. In many cases,…

has tried to imitate the flight of birds. Many memorable efforts to achieve flight have been recorded. However, most early attempts ended in failure. The following illustrates the various steps man has taken in his quest for flight, starting with Greek…

Mao Zedong is undoubtedly one of the most important figures in the history of the twentieth century. He was the founder of the world’s largest nation, after a quarter of a century ofepic struggle against the ruling Chinese Nationalist party, the…

join the north and south A deep chasm become a thoroughfare the mountain goddess, if she still is there, will be startled to find her world so changed." -Mao Zedong- (Cowie, 1986, pg 91) Between 1949 and 1953 Mao Zedong and the communist party…

was a revolutionary person in his era; his ideas and actions have changed the lives of billions of Chinese people. Mao's motifs were made to make the people of the People Republic of China live a life free from poverty and live in a more pleasant…

v. Madison the Supreme Court had to keep in mind three questions in order to answer the whether or not to grant William Marbury a mandamus. The Chief Justice Marshall had to consider the laws but also the constitution. This case could have created…

the Supreme Court of the United States established its authority to review government actions that conflict with the Constitution of the United States. In Marbury, Chief Justice John Marshall expressed for the first time the judicial review at the…

II, recounting from his own personal experiences as a member in the French Resistance, as well as a soldier in both World Wars. Not only does Strange Defeat detail the French failure in World War II militarily, but also economically, and more important,…