...1. In addition to the United States, which country did Jefferson and Adams most admire? What does their individual choices tell you about them? England, ,adams- tradition, order, English Wine, believes jeff is wrong about church, science of government is the highest of sciences, think and act american Jefferson- wants pennsylavnia beer. Believes the church be more powerful is dangerous, reason as center of universe, becomes secretary of state 2. Compare and contrast what Jefferson and Adams thought were the primary roles of government? Adams believes the French are radicals. Whiles Jefferson believes they are trying to relieve themselves of oppression of govt. and corrupt church They disagrees on the ideal form of government. They believed in each other, 3. Which factors caused their relationship to break up? Which factors helped them to reconcile? When they served as trade ambassador for Europe, Adams belives he is forgetting their roles, Jefferson, begins to fall into anti American ways. They split up during the French revolution. Jefferson feels commited to the French revolution. 5 years away. They split over ideals of government while drinking teas. Jeff believes adams is following old England. While adams believes jeff is a radical like the French. A believes j is in decent because he does not say anything about the death of the royal family in france. A believes j could be successor for Washington. J is mad about the antagonizom over frances revolution...
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...Noah Brasseur - 4/24/12 - Nader Shah (1688-1747): Nader Shah ruled as Shah of Iran (1736-47) and is best known for his military genius. He is compared to some of the great military strategists like Alexander and Napoleon by historians. Nader came into power during a time of anarchy after the rebellion of the Afghans (1719) had overthrown an unstable Safavid dynasty. Russians and Ottoman's also began to claim territory in northwest Iran. Nader started the re-conquest of Persia by driving the Afghans out of Khorasan by 1729. Current Shah of the time Tamasp II lost lands in Armenia and Georgia battling against the Ottomans. This angered Nader, who was making much progress in recapturing Persia, and led him dispose Tamasp and Shah while promoting his son to power. Not soon after, Nader recaptured lost lands to the Russians and Ottoman's and was named Shah thereafter. Nader decided that he didn't want to return to former Persia and as a result he cut off members of the Safavid dynasty. After invading India and achieving great success, Nader had reached the zenith of his career. Though after this point, he became more much paranoid. While in India, he relegated his son to rule Persia in his absence. Having heard rumors of his father's death, he began to prepare for his own rise to power by murdering family members of Tamasp's family. Nader was furious at his son and required him to marry Genghis Khan's daughter, but he refused. In 1741, Nader was almost killed by an assassin,...
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...Ancient Olympic Games The games were first held as a religious festival in honor of Zeus, the father of the Greek Gods and Goddesses. The Sanctuary of Zeus was named after Mt. Olympos, the highest mountain in mainland Greece. When the games fist began to become a recurring event, they occurred every four years for almost twelve centuries. They were then banned and named “pHistorical Records The first olympic games date back to 776 BC. They took place on the plains of Olympia and they were dedicated to the Olympian Gods. Olympian Athletes All free Greek men were signed up to play in the olympic games, regardless of social status. Married women were neither allowed to participate or watch the games. Non married women, however, were welcome to watch. Growth of the Games Until 648 BC, when they were extended to three days, the games were a one day event. In the 5th century BC, the Olympics was made to cover five days. The games occur every four years. Historical Records The first olympic games date back to 776 BC. They took place on the plains of Olympia and they were dedicated to the Olympian Gods. Olympian Athletes All free Greek men were signed up to play in the olympic games, regardless of social status. Married women were neither allowed to participate or watch the games. Non married women, however, were welcome to watch. Growth of the Games Until 648 BC, when they were extended to three days, the games were a one day event. In the 5th century BC, the Olympics...
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