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English Colonies in North America (Ap Us History)
AP US History English Colonies in North America Before the seventeenth century, countries such as Portugal and Spain had controlled the rich lands
of the Americas, and England was left out of the race due to religious conflict back home. However, when Queen Elizabeth came into power,
England's power also rose in the colonial game in the America. Some of the first colonies they gathered are the ones of Virginia and Carolina. They
also acquired the colonies of Massachusetts Bay and Rhode Island. Pennsylvania and New York were other colonies that they gathered too. These six
colonies are a part of the famous first thirteen colonies that we know of today, and their formation and purposes helped to form America into the nation
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John Winthrop was a prominent figure with his formation of Boston, the "City upon the Hill." While the colony did not have universal suffrage, all
"freemen" (Puritans) had the right to vote, and that represented about forty percent of the population. Religious leaders then, had great power, but
they weren't allowed to hold public office, which was one of the first representations of separation of church and state. While the Puritans came to
America for religious freedom, they had little regard for religious dissenters, which led to the formation of another colony, Rhode Island. Roger
Williams, a minister, disliked how Puritan morality was seeping into laws and government, as well as the colonists' treatments of natives, and because
of his beliefs, was banished from Massachusetts Bay in 1635. After his banishment, he established Rhode Island, a colony built upon total freedom for
all people, including the unpopular Catholics and Jews. Since Rhode Island was open to all religions, "outcasts" and refugees from Massachusetts and
other colonies followed Williams to Rhode Island, leading to the colony being nicknamed "Rouge's Island." An uncommon difference in Rhode Island
from other colonies, was that it was self–governing, which meant little interruption from the crown back in England. This allowed Rhode Island to
remain its ideals of religious freedom for all, and also to be called the "traditional
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A Brief History of English Literature
A brief history of English literature 1. Anglo–Saxon literature
Written in Old English c.650–c.1100. Anglo–Saxon poetry survives almost entirely in four manuscripts. Beowulf is the oldest surviving Germanic epic
and the longest Old English poem; other great works include The Wanderer, The Battle of Maldon, and The Dream of the Rood. Notable prose
includes the Anglo–Saxon Chronicle, a historical record begun about the time of King AlfredВґs reign (871–899) and continuing for more than three
centuries.
Authors: Caedmon (English poet), Cynewulf (English poet), Franciscus Junius, the Younger (European scholar) and John Gardner (American author)
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Philip's, 2008. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. Universidad de Valencia. 13 October 2010 <http://www.oxfordreference.com
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4. The Renaissance and Reformism
The reformation, owing both to the wishes of its academic founders and to the popular tendencies underlying it, concerned itself largely with popular
preaching. It is a widespread error to assume that there was little popular preaching in the Middle Ages. It is true that there were many bishops and
parish priests who shirked their canonical duties in this respect, but there was much popular instruction; there was, especially among the friars, much
simple, at times even sensational, mission preaching. But the deepening of religious life that preceded the reformation led men to employ with greater
diligence all means of helping others, and popular preaching was thus more widely used. Here again, both a conservative and a revolutionary tendency
are observable. On the one hand, we can trace the fuller but continuous history of the older use of sermons. On the other hand, we find the tendency,
seen at its strongest in Zwinglianism, to exalt the sermon above the sacraments, to put the pulpit in place of the altar. Both tendencies made the
literature of sermons more popular, and more significant. But, in the literature thus revived, the
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U.s. History And English
Cengiz Boga
Ms Poblete/ Mrs. Uskert
US History and English 6
May 22, 2015
Medicare
Imagine your grandmother, alone in her apartment sick and no food to eat. Well, there are programs our government provides to our elderly to help
them buy food, find a place to live and most importantly, help insure them. Medicare is a program that was initially created by Harry S. Truman in
1948, but Congress failed to enact it ("Curing the Health Care System"). Later it was refined by LBJ in 1965 as part of "Great Society" to help the
"war on poverty". Medicare benefits millions of senior citizens over 65 by giving them free health care or helping pay part of it. Before Medicare there
was private insurance that helped people, but with Medicare a lot more people have access to health insurance. Today, Medicare provides over 52.3
million Americans with affordable health insurance.
The government started taking action to help the elderly through social problems in the mid–19th century. In May of 1964, Johnson had summed up
his grand vision for America in a speech at the University of Michigan, he declared that "the Great Society demands an end to poverty and racial
injustice... just the beginning"(Johnson). Before LBJ and Congress brought about the first major change in Social Security, any government system
that provides monetary assistance to people with an inadequate or no income, by establishing Medicare for the seniors, elderly people bought their
health insurance from private
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King Alfred the Great as One of the Greatest Rulers of...
King Alfred the Great as One of the Greatest Rulers of English History King Alfred the Great can, in many ways, be considered one of the greatest
rulers of England. His defeat of the Danes, unification of England, many successful reforms and insistence upon the restoration of ecclesiastical
culture are the result of his superior leadership and command. The epithet, "The Great," attached to his name by writers of the sixteenth century and
given to no other English king is another reflection of the kind of ruler he was.1 A twelfth century writer notes the prestige that was given to Alfred
when he wrote, He reigned for twenty and eight years; there are few such men living: for he was wise and a good... Show more content on
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In 853 he played his first role in politics and diplomacy. At the age of four, Alfred was sent to Rome by his father to represent him at a papal court.
Even at such a young age, Alfred was taking part in the politics of his country. At four years old Alfred took part in a legal ceremony at his father's
court and at age five he was a witness to a series of charters given to churches by his father.4 Alfred took part in many of the political activities in his
father's court. Because of Alfred's active role in the diplomacy of his father's kingdom, he had a different education than one would expect a future king
to have. He spent his youth taking part in his father's court and hunting. Through his hunting, he learned the land of his father's kingdom, which would
become an advantage against the Viking invaders during his reign.5 Alfred did not have a literate education as a young boy. He remained illiterate in
Anglo–Saxon until his teen years and in Latin until much later in his life.6 However, his literacy made no difference in his ability to lead a country
against attack. As the fourth son of a king, it is quite an oddity that Alfred took the throne in 871. However, with the deaths of all of his brothers,
Alfred was able to lead his kingdom to victory over the Vikings. At a battle in 878 against the Viking leader Guthrum Alfred was able to defeat the
Vikings
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Main Contributions of Bede's Ecclesiastical History as a...
There is not a single work along English History that could have been more determinant and indispensable than Bede's Ecclesiastical History. By
describing the story of the English people through their experience of Christianity he became our intermediary with the world of Anglo–Saxon England
and their believes. Therefore, in what follows an attempt will be made to describe the main contributions of Bede's Ecclesiastical History as a source for
early English history.
As a Christian monk and teacher, Bede could not have carried out this English history without emphasizing the importance of the Christian conversion
that took place in England before the VIII century. It covers both the conversion of the kingdoms and the creation of the... Show more content on
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Bede wrote a well–organized story, after having contrasted sources and texts and after having coordinated all the pieces of information that came to his
hands. The result was an account of kings' names, kingdoms' foundations and legends that constitute a good study of the culture of the time.
Together with this important history account we can find another relevant contribution of Bede's Ecclesiastical History, it has to do with the
chronological system included in his work. Until that moment there were various dating systems that could create a clear confusion when trying to
determine the exact date of a specific event. So what Bede realised was that all these systems had to be synchronized and he did it in the already
existing system of the Anno Domini. In spite of the fact that he made some reasonable mistakes in setting dates, this achievement became a very
reliable method of dating.
But all these contributions could not have taken place without all the sources that Bede used in order to retail this history of the English People. These
sources include witnesses who remembered or knew facts, manuscripts borrowed directly from Rome, several church records including Saints' lives
and Papal letters, in short, a wide range of evidences that could give a trustworthy basis to all his accounts. Still, despite all these true evidences used
by Bede, some of the stories that he related were not entirely true and at the same time, they
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Personal Essay: My History with English
Zane Davis
I am a 23 year old who is going back to school for my first time in 7 years. English is one of the courses I signed up for, not only because it is a
requirement, but I see it as a necessity. For me to be successful in college and whatever career I choose, I believe adequate reading and writing skills
is important. My history with reading and writing has definitely had its ups and downs throughout my life. I learned to read and write at a young age.
There are a lot of people in my family who are educators. My grandparents who both taught for the Beaumont school district would read with me and
teach me to write whenever I would visit them, which was often. Throughout early elementary school I remember reading and writing ... Show more
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I also became interested in things that used to bore me in high school, such as history and non–fiction books that I felt I could actually learn from. My
problem with focusing on what I was reading was still there, and I also realized that I did not understand a good amount of the vocabulary in the
books, but I enjoyed reading again. That was when I decided I wanted to go back to school because you are often judged on your literacy, and I
knew I wanted to better myself. Being around all of the people inside the jail motivated me to start bettering myself. The majority of the inmates
was uneducated and had no desire whatsoever to seek knowledge and better themselves. The thought of me having the ability to fit in so well among
such people and in such a undesirable place really was an eye opener. That was the moment I decide to make a change in my life and better myself.
When I first signed up for my classes at Crafton Hills College I looked for English first, even though it is not my favorite. I was excited when I saw that
the class was called prep for college writing, because that's where I felt I needed the most help in order for me to be successful while I am at Crafton.
Even though I will only be taking a couple English courses throughout my time in college, I know this class will improve my grades in other classes
and even my job every time I will be required to write. Writing has always been my weakest
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Howard Zinn Critique
In the first five chapters of Howard Zinn's book A People's History of the United States, Zinn provides an overview of American History by providing
examples and detailed accounts of Columbus's arrival, the experience of the Native Americans after European arrival, slavery, the writing of the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and the invisibility of women through early American history. In writing this book, Zinn's purpose
was to write more than another history book, just listing events and giving the traditional point of view, but to provide a balanced viewpoint. Zinn
believes that, "The treatment of heroes (Columbus) and their victims (the Arawaks)–the quiet acceptance of conquest and murder in the name of
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In addition, the factors of race and culture can make it more comfortable to view history from the point of view of the white colonists rather than the
Indians. Howard Zinn's approach to history is subjective because he offers balance by being sure to tell the story at least partially from the victims'
side. Zinn brings up an excellent point in the beginning of his book: What did Columbus really do to the Indians? People always think that he settled
and discovered the Americas, but after reading Zinn's book, they would discover that Columbus is not the man he is portrayed to be. Zinn's
interpretation of American history is that Americans have done things they may not be proud of, but to be honest, they must admit that they occurred.
Zinn gives a balanced viewpoint from both the people in power and the people without power, such as the slaves and the slave owners. He includes
how the slaves were treated and the horrible origins of the slave trade. He also discusses what little power women had during much of American history.
On the other hand, Flynn offers a much more traditional interpretation of history. Flynn would say that including the point of view of the victims and
including unflattering episodes of American history is "little more than an 800–page libel against [the] country" (Flynn). Some criticism that Flynn
puts forth on Zinn is that
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Modern English: The History Of The English Language
Introduction:
The English language got its present form through lot of changes. If we look into the history of any language then we can see that every language
has gone through a lot of changes. English language is divided into four periods: Old English, Early Middle English, Late Middle English and
Modern English. As we know that English is a Germanic language and it belongs to the branches of Indo–European languages so it has Germanic
influence in vocabulary. Old English grammar is similar to Modern Germanic but Modern English is different from what it was before. Middle English
began after the Norman Conquest in England. Normans were French people so Middle English language had a great influence of French vocabulary.
As we know that middle English has two periods: Early middle and Late middle, so there are various changes like grammatical, vocabulary etc. we
can find between these two language periods. In Early Middle English the grammatical structure did not have a stable form like as we have in modern
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If we look into the history of any language then we can see that every language has gone through various changes and there are a lot of reasons
behind it. A language changes when cultural, economic and people's habit gradually change with time. When all these things start to change then
language is somewhat start to change. As we know that Old English is totally different from Modern English. But in Middle English the language
change rate was high. Germanic language had SOV structure and OLD English also followed that. In Peter Borough Chronicle, we saw that the
word order structure so was static. We saw various word order structures were used in it. But in The Nun Priest's Tale, the word order structure had
static form. After Late Middle English the Modern English came. So it's obvious that Late Middle English will have SVO word order structure as it is
the base of Modern English
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How Did Anglo Saxon Culture Change
"The very ink with which history is written is merely fluid prejudice." (Mark Twain) Throughout history, ideas of how a country should be ran has
changed. As we look back on history, beginning with the Anglo–Saxon time period (410 – 1066), we can see that see that with a change in "ideas",
comes a change in the idea's on politics, religion and language has changed as well. A shift in politics, language and religion are the focal points around
the Anglo–Saxon and Medieval societies; therefore, literature was altered based on their traditions. Politics altered and changed as the Anglo–Saxon
and Medieval societies evolved. The Anglo–Saxons shifted from tribal groups to kingdoms. As said by Ernie Maresca, in his poem 'The Wanderer,'
"Since a hole in the ground hid my chief long ago." (21–22) When speaking of his chief, a since of grief fell upon him. For an Anglo–Saxon, their chief
was their hero and as a warrior, one stayed loyal to their chief. A chief was seen as a leader and a ruler. Furthermore, in the 'Epic of Beowulf,' the
author states that Beowulf was "suited to be a... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
Religion was the root of many Medieval and Anglo–Saxon cultures. For the Anglo–Saxons, their polytheism helped them control nature, love, and
battles. For example, in 'Canterbury Tales,' the Thomas Chaucer writes "o you cruel Gods, that sway this world."(445) When speaking of this, he is
saying that the gods control the world. Chaucer also expresses the Greek idea of having gods and goddesses when he says, "I know not I she's
woman or goddess; but Venus she is verily, I guess" (243). Often times Anglo
–Saxons would "pray" to the gods for help in battle. Many of the
Anglo–Saxons used religion to shape the outcome of situations. Moreover, most of the middle age population was catholic, but many were still under
the traditions (referencing god and goddesses) of the Greek
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The Elizabethan Er The Golden Age Of English History
Jamie Berquist
Carolyn Crumpler
World History (E Block)
March 13, 2015 The Elizabethan Era is depicted as the golden age in English history. This age was marked as a renaissance which inspired English
exploration, international expansion and naval triumph over England's hated Spanish enemies ( "Elizabethan Era."). Queen Elizabeth I was queen
from 1558 until her death in 1603, marking the Elizabethan Era. Her father was King Henry VIII, who ruled from 1509 until his death in 1547, and
was succeeded by Elizabeth 's siblings Edward and Mary. Her father's reign was shaped by his separation from the Catholic Church, which sparked
years of religious controversy in England. Queen Elizabeth 's mother was Protestant, but Elizabeth's predecessor and sister Mary was Catholic.
Navigating the religious instability that resulted from these religious changes was one of Elizabeth 's great obstacles when obtaining the throne.
Despite such challenges, Elizabeth I 's reign was one of the more constructive periods in English history, due to her success in maintaining British
dominance in foreign affairs, her patronage of literature and music, and her stabilization of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants (" The
Greenhaven Encyclopedia of The Renaissance").
Queen Elizabeth had great success in maintaining British dominance in foreign affairs, including the colonies in America, and leading the defeat of the
Spanish Armada. She encouraged the English settled new colonies in the
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Development And History Of Australian English
Introduction: Development and History of Australian English The growth and domination the English Language has seen globally is not only
unprecedented, but comes as no surprise; "The spread of the English language and its culture over the world is a major event in human
history"(Algeo, 2005, pp.6). As the Lingua Franca of the developing world and a third of the world's population speaking English (Crystal, 2006), its
importance, appeal and prestige cannot be undermined. Maybe it is because of its "richness and variety" (Gooden, 2001), inherited and adopted after
colonialism (Algeo, 2005) or simple, a tool for international development (Erlin and Seargeant, 2013). Nonetheless, the spread of English has led to
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It is likely that AusE was formed in the speech of those born between 1790 and 1840" (Kachru et al., 2009, p.296) As the diagram (Jupp, 2001,
pp.796) illustrates, discounting Australia, the most popular birthplace recorded is London and South east. It is also evident from the nature of
Australian speech today. However, Crystal disagrees with Trudgill and table, stating that " Many of the convicts came from London and Ireland
(especially following the 1798 Irish rebellion), and features of the Cockney accent of London and the brogue of the Irish English can be traced in the
speech in the speech patterns heard in Australia today" (Crystal, 2003, pp.41) Evidence of origin (First wave): In terms of borrowings, many
eighteenth/nineteenth Century expressions can be linked to regional dialects, for example: Fossick 'to rummage' (< Cornwall); Stone the crows
'expression of surprise' (< London Cockney); Cobber 'mate' (< Suffolk). (Burridge 2010) Likewise, in terms of phonology, AusE has very distinctive
features phonemically, particularly the production of vowels "Australian English speakers tend to have the tongue slightly closer
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The Romantic And Victorian Eras Of English History
All throughout history, cultures and societies across the globe have utilized monsters and creature to illustrate anxieties and fears that they possess.
The same can be said for works of literature and art. These authors use these anxieties, personify them, and use them to exaggerate the fears of the
readers. In short, the monsters/creatures that are developed in each literary era render and personify the biggest anxieties and viewpoints of the society
that shaped the monster/creature In the case of the Victorian/Romantic era in British Literature; many authors discussed the many conflicting feelings
about science and the social position women at the time. Both the Romantic and Victorian eras of English history was the product of the scientific
developments that took place during these periods of history. The Romantic era was the response artists, authors, and society in general had from the
Age of Reason (or Enlightenment), where the major philosophers and scientists of the day affirmed that humans could change through rational ways of
thinking. These Romantic writers chose the supernatural or miracles over the scientific method as well as passion over reason. Similarly, theVictorian
era witnessed many major scientific discoveries and writings such as Charles Lyell's "Principles of Geology" and Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species"
and "The Decent of Man". These works terrified the growing Evangelical movement because they feared the thought of the human species sharing
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King John: One Of The Worst Monarchs In English History
Most commonly king Johns reign is known thanks to „Robin Hood" tales. It is even said that king John was one of the worst monarchs in English
history, but was he so bad ruler? It is known that, people, who wrote history, bent it under their own will.
King John was in his brother shade. Rightful ruler of England was Richard I (known as „Lionheart"), but he went on a crusade, and his brother John
took control over England. Richard the I reigned for 10 years, but he actually ruled England more than six months (1189–1199). Richard the I was very
popular among the clercy, many of them wrote brave tales and deeds, of Richard the „Lionheart". It is known that first in line of royal succession,
was taught to be inspiring leader and king, usually they were not learn to write in medieval times, but others in line of succession were sent in
priesthood, so there wouldt be any succession wars. Although Richard the I was inspiring leader, then John on the other hand was intelligent man, who
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It may have been written because king John raised several taxes, to fund castles fortifications, such as „Tower" wall, and raised new proper army
with tax funds. John even outraged curch, with hes tyranny. While, his brother took most soldiers do the crusade, John also had to fight war with
France to keep Anjou, Normandy, Maine and parts of Poitour in his realm. Taxes soared and he began to exploit his feudal rights more severly. This
course of action lead to nobles rebellion in 1215. While nobels were rebelling clergy started to write negative tales about king John and the fictional
tale of „Robin Hood" was
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Howard Zinn's Book Report
In the first five chapters of Howard Zinn's book A People's History of the United States, Zinn provides an overview of American History by providing
examples and detailed accounts of Columbus's arrival, the experience of the Native Americans after European arrival, slavery, the writing of the
Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and the invisibility of women through early American history. In writing this book, Zinn's purpose
was to write more than another history book, just listing events and giving the traditional point of view, but to provide a balanced viewpoint. Zinn
believes that, "The treatment of heroes (Columbus) and their victims (the Arawaks)–the quiet acceptance of conquest and murder in the name of
progress...[is an ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
After reviewing numerous sources discussing the Pequot War, each side has similarities and differences. However, Flynn's case study of the war
resembled the research that was read. Flynn looks at the Pequot war as one that the colonists did not instigate, and that the Pequot Indians were the
ones to blame. Flynn states, "The Pequots not only waged war on whites, but on their fellow native Americans as well. They were belligerent people
feared by weaker tribes" (Flynn 11). This is similar to the article that states "These [The Pequot Indians and the English] tensions escalated when
Pequots killed English colonists and traders in 1633 and 1636" (Dutcher). This was the first act that the Pequots committed showing the similarities in
their stories. On the other hand, one could state that Zinn summary of the Pequot war was closer to the article because the article does show key points
about how the English attacked and killed numerous Indians very gruesomely. For example, Zinn states that "The English landed and killed some
Indians, but the rest hid in the thick forests of the island and the English went from one deserted village to the next, destroying crops" (Zinn 15). The
English unconsciously ravaged the Pequot Indian way of life, leading the Indians to have negative thought. This is similar to the article that states
"Under English and Mohegan command, white and Indian troops allied against the Pequot and courted support from the Narragansett Indians. After a
two–day march, the party surprised and burned the Pequot fort near present–day Mystic. Only seven Indians escaped the slaughter. English forces
attacked a second Pequot stronghold two miles away the same night" (Dutcher). Zinn summarizes the war in the eyes of the Pequot Indians while Flynn
views it from the colonists. Flynn tries
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Educating English Language Learners: History of Lau vs....
Educating English Language Learners
History of Lau v. Nichols The Supreme Court caseГ‚ Lau v. NicholsГ‚ is truly a landmark case when it comes to public education, the rights of
language learners and, in a bigger picture, the treatment of immigrants. Chinese American students residing in San Francisco and attending public
schools there were responsible for this truly momentous case. These students, native Chinese speakers, and knowing very little English, were placed in
standard classrooms where English proficiency/fluency was required and left to struggle for their own survival (Wright, 2010). The public school
district of San Francisco defended their actions, arguing that these students were receiving the exact same treatment as other students (Wright, 2010).
This was of course true aside from the grotesque inequality that all the native English speakers in the classroom could understand everything that was
presented, and to the Chinese American students, it was largely unfathomable. It's worth mentioning that these Chinese American students were indeed
in a difficult position; one which must have felt extremely daunting to them, particularly given the fact that they were required to attend all of these
academic classes which were in a language they couldn't understand. It's important to understand that the San Francisco Unified School District did
put forth an effort to help bridge the language gap for these students albeit an incredibly paltry one. For instance in
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English : The History Of The English Language
The History of the English Language BEFORE ENGLISH Where does English come from? English has a convoluted history, spanning many
millennia and cultures throughout history. The English we all know and love today started its journey way back in the late Stone Ages. The people
who spoke this early concept of English are known as the Neolithic or Indo–European people. These people lived in Eastern Europe and Central Asia
sometime after 5,000BC, although different sources state anywhere between 3,000BC – 7,000BC. Since there are no recorded writings of this
Indo–European language, it's a mystery as to how it actually sounded. Using the "comparative method", linguists were able to reconstruct what it may
have sounded like using context clues from several of its daughter languages. Thanks to this method, it is thought by many that modern–day Lithuanian
may be the closest to the Indo–European language, i.e. the most unchanged form. Indo–European is but one of many language families, however it is
by far the most expansive family, accounting for nearly half of today's modern languages. Within Europe, there are only few languages which do not
derive from this tree. These include Basque, Finnish, Estonian, Turkish, Hungarian, and few other small Russian languages. The Indo European Spread
Sometime between 3,500BC – 2,500BC, this Indo–European language spread all throughout Europe and Asia, developing and evolving as it did. As
they developed in isolation, by 1,000BC, Indo–European had split into smaller language groups, the main ones being Hellenic, Italic, Indo–Iranian,
Celtic, Germanic, Armenian, Balto–Slavic, and Albanian. Several other groups existed, such as Anatolian, Tocharian, Phrygian, Thracian and Illyrian,
but they have since died out before they had a chance to properly develop. Over time these new language groups forked into even smaller languages,
languages one would recognize as modern–day languages, such as Swedish, Portuguese, and Latin. Because all of these languages came from the
same source, it makes sense as to why some words in different languages look similar. Compare: English (brother), Dutch (broer), German (brГјder),
Old Norse (brГіГ°r) English (father), Dutch (vader),
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Loewen History Summary
Loewen, History and Common Threads
Loewen starts out his introduction by stating "High school students hate history." He then goes on to note that history is considered "the most
irrelevant of the 21 subjects commonly taught in high school" (Loewen, 1). I understand that some people are not really "in to" history, and that's fine,
but to call history "irrelevant" is speaking from a position of ignorance. As a people and as individuals, history is why we are who we are, and how we
came to be here. Whether we are talking about the events of September 11, 2001 or King John signing the Magna Carta in 1215, it is all relevant.
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Why is this relevant? Centuries later, an angry group of British Colonists cited the Magna Carta when they crafted a document in which they
declared their independence from Great Britain. They felt that the King and Parliament exceeded their authority, as it was set down in the British
Constitution, of which the Magna Carta is a significant part. The Magna Carta set out a number of principles that have come to form the
cornerstone of common law. For instance, Article 39 of the Magna Carta, is one that will strike a familiar note to anyone familiar with the U.S.
Constitution: "No free man shall be arrested or imprisoned or disseised [dispossessed] or outlawed or exiled or in any way victimized, neither will
we attack him or send anyone to attack him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers [equals] or by the law of the land" (Drew, 46). It sounds a lot
like an early effort to codify what we today refer to as due process. The principles ensconced here can be seen in both the 5th and 14th Amendments of
the U.S. Constitution. The more one looks, the more common threads there are. I feel this quote sums things up rather well: "Whatever its importance
at the time, over the centuries Magna Carta evolved to have a monumental impact on the world's English–speaking nations"
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Essay about WomenВґs Language: A History of Indian-English...
Women's Language: A history of Indian
–English Women Writers.
"Women have burnt like beacons in all the works of all the poets from the beginning of time. Indeed if woman had no existence save in the fiction
written by men, one would imagine her a person of the utmost importance; very various; heroic and mean; splendid and sordid; beautiful and hideous
in the extreme; as great as a man, some would say greater. But this is woman in fiction. In fact, as Professor Trevelyan points out, she was locked up,
beaten and flung about the room. A very queer, composite being thus emerges. Imaginatively she is of the highest importance; practically she is
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The most prominent example that we can see is in the work Samskara of U.R.Ananthamurthy. His portrayal of Chandri, Belli or Padmavati as silently
accepting of men's sexual advances without protest underlines the systematic erasure of a woman's subjectivity; there is no space for the articulation of
either her protest or her consent. Her being a woman, the existence of her body is consent enough, his writing expounds. It is this lacuna in the
language whether English, Tamil or any other that Cixious and Irigaray says is symptomatic of the fact that the "masculine, rational" language can
not be the vehicle of expression for women. A new language needs to be created to portray this new, liberated woman. In the book 'The New Woman
in Indian English Writers Since the 1970's' Vijaylakshmi Sheshadri charts out the history of women's writing and how it was compared to standard
(patriarchal) ideals of the Pativrata image of women influenced by Classical Indian literature. Those that deviated from the established code were either
marginalised or severely criticised.
Sheshadri talks about a new image of the woman or a new woman needing a new writing which is not part of the dominant hegemony; a writing that is
for women and portrays this new women in all her possibilities and unforeseen new identity. However she equates the new image of
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How Did King Henry Viii Influence English History
Do you know who King Henry VIII was? He was a famous ruler who is remembered for his cruelty and six wives. He was the son of King Henry
VII and Elizabeth York. He had six siblings, only three survived. Henry VIII was born on June 28, 1491 and died on January 28, 1547. Henry VIII
was next in line to become king after the death of his brother, Arthur, but waited seven years because he was too young (Dwyer 32). A marvelous
leader was King Henry VIII because he greatly influenced English history, had a strong fleet, and had several sons and daughters that later reigned.
King Henry VIII greatly influence English history by making the Church of England a separate institution. "In 1534, the Act of Supremacy recognized
the Church of England as a separate institution and the king as its supreme head" (Richard 188). By doing this, Henry VIII made the most recognized
institution in English history. Therefore, while doing this, he greatly altered the English history by making the Church of England as a new church.
"From 1514 to 1529, he had relied on Thomas Wolsey, a Catholic cardinal, to guide his domestic and foreign politics"("Henry VIII Biography"). When
Henry VIII had Thomas Wolsey arrested for treason, it made him cruel. After arresting Thomas
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Here Henry VIII had just met Francis I. Therefore, five years later, Henry fought Francis's army with his strong fleet. "In late February 1525 at a
little town in Northern Italy called Pavea, the imperial forces demolished the French army"(Dwyer 50). In this battle, Henry VIII fought against
Francis I of France, therefore using Henry's strong imperial forces to defeat Francis. Therefore by, taking Francis as a prisoner there, Henry VIII's
imperial army got better and stronger. Henry VIII also had several sons and daughters who later
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Fashion And Fashion In The English History Of Elizabethan...
A Passion for Past Fashion
Elizabethan clothing and fashion was known to be one of the most significant time periods in English History. People believed that social rank and
wealth depended on what family one was born into, however it was much more than that. The style of clothing would be easily recognizable today
because clothing, accessories and embellishment were all a part of daily life. Clothing during this time period played a big role in determining who
associated with who, what your identity was and social rank during this era ("Stubbes on Ruffs.").
Queen Elizabeth's appearance evolved throughout her rule, which included narrow–waisted, puffy–sleeved, large–ruffed, full–skirted styles worn in her
time. She was one of the most well–known monarchs in the world. Her reign dates back to the Elizabethan period of costume. It was essential that
the Queen's subjects should know their place, and dress accordingly and she was always pleased to accept presents of valuable garments, such as a
pair of sleeves, embroidered with pearls, or a ruff with matching cuffs. She was an excellent and wise ruler, who was truly loved by her people. Queen
Elizabeth achieved recognition through her dress, and influenced many of the citizens in England to dress like her (Picard; Alchin).
Clothing took on tremendous importance during this time, and it showed through what social class wore what, and had a way of shaping one's identity
(Covington 27). The clothes that were worn in this time
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The History And Culture Of English Literature
The history and culture of English literature are profound in the literary writings from the beginning of the Periods of Old English, Middle English,
Elizabethan, Romantic, and the Modern. All of these periods are named purposely by intellectual, political movements, historical events, and artistic
styles that are evident in the literary writings during their respective timeframes. As an example, it is during the Old English Period (Anglo – Saxon)
where the English language is born. The epic poem Beowulf is for certain the most influential literary work of this period and possess national epic
status in England. The poem Beowulf draws on Christianity to change the pre–conversion myth by elucidating the many things that cannot be
explained by science or the laws of nature, including things characteristic of or relating to ghosts, gods, or things beyond nature, turning into a
lesson on faith. Adversely, it is the Middle English period where the influence of Norman language (drawn from the French Romance language),
culture and literature take shape. This period starts with the Norman invasion in 1066, where we learn of a woman in the federal aristocracy,
marriage viewed as a political act and the introduction of courtly love. It is mysticism and magic that plays a role in the analysis of ideas and stories
of the Catholic belief during the Middle English Period which is evident in the literary works of Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. A
historically
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English and European History: The Tower of London Essay
Tower of London The age old fortress stands as a monument of English and European history. Through monarchs, bloody battles, from prisoners to
executions and a touch from all London's prominent events in history, the Tower Of London is renowned for more than just its magnificent appearance.
The tower was founded by William, Duke of Normandy when he conquered England in 1066. He began building the stronghold as a declaration of
his power to the English people who were resentful of his reign. William invaded England and defeated King Harold and his armies at the Battle of
Hastings. When he began building, the white tower was constructed, which was the first step of many more additions to make the castle we see today.
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Once this became viewed as too uncivilized and brutal, the menagerie was used as a zoo instead. Later even the zoo was closed after several
animals escaped and attacked each other. In the winter a large Ice rink is opened to the public at the west wall of the grounds. The Ice rink is
frozen over a large field to make a spectacular attraction to the royal castle. Today the tower is mostly used as museum and display showcase for the
British War Department. The Royal Regalia is on display in the Jewel House. This magnificent spectacle consists of the Imperial Crown, which was
fashioned for the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838. The largest piece of diamond cut from the Cullinan crystal was made into the Star of Africa, a
530 carat diamond that was placed on the royal crown. Although the tower is a great tourist site, it has a rich and bloody past. The Tower of London is
well known for its infamous prison, which held many recognizable names throughout history. Ranulf Flambard a chief tax–collector, was imprisoned
under King Henry I. He was the first prisoner in the tower and he escaped the prison. Flambard had made himself unpopular doing King William
Rufus's dirty work, collecting large taxes and becoming very rich. When William died, his brother Henry I accused the Bishop of extortion and sent
him to the White Tower in chains. Flambard escaped by a rope off a castle wall and met his friends on the green to help him
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Medieval City That Altered The Course Of English History
A Viking Mystery Beneath Oxford University, archaeologists have uncovered a medieval city that altered the course of English history image: http:/
/thumbs.media.smithsonianmag.com//filer/Vikings–mass–grave–631.jpg__800x600_q85_crop.jpg Mass grave British archaeologists looking for
evidence of prehistoric activity in the English county of Dorset discovered instead a mass grave holding 54 male skeletons. (Oxford Archaeology) By
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According to the Anglo–Saxon Chronicle, Aethelred was "informed" that Danish mercenaries intended to "beguile him out of his life." (It is unknown
whether an informer learned of an actual plot, or if Aethelred and his council fabricated the threat.) Aethelred then set in motion one of the most
heinous acts of mass murder in English history, committed on St. Brice's Day, November 13, 1002. As he himself recounted in a charter written two
years later, "a decree was sent out by me, with the counsel of my leading men and magnates, to the effect that all the Danes who had sprung up in this
island, sprouting like cockle [weeds] amongst the wheat, were to be destroyed by a most just extermination." Prior to 2008, the only known inhabitants
of the St. John's College garden had been the songbirds and squirrels that darted across the neatly cropped lawn and hid in an ancient beech tree.
Generations of dons and students had strolled
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The History Of Aspirin And The White Willow Tree...
The history of aspirin is long beginning in 1763 with Edward Stone and is quite extensive including such names as salicylaldehyde in 1838 and
salicylic acid and the white willow tree connection by the English. Kolbe in about 1850 and 1870 were involved. More recently, the Bayer and
Hoffman companies were participants in some of the most leading contributors to the wide use and distributive properties of aspirin. The history of
aspirin reaches as far back as 330 B.C and its functions in relieving pain have far exceeded any discoverers imaginations. The use and consumption of
aspirin continues to grow as new methods of the drug become known.
The earliest known use of aspirin was found in the bark of willow trees, in powder form. According to an article " Aspirin was first produced 110 years
ago, but the natural form, salicylic acid, found in plants ( i.e. the willow and myrtle) has been used for thousands of years."(Aspirin in the Ancient
World) Aspirin in this form was mostly used in the ancient world to reduce pain and fevers. During the Victorian era, the natural form of aspirin was
associated with an awful taste and often induced upset stomachs and vomiting. Due to this finding, in 1853 a scientist named, Charles Frederic
Gerhardt, was able to add an acetyl group to the natural from of salicylic acid. However, this form was said to be unstable. (A Victorian Era Discovery)
The history of Aspirin begins in 3000 B.C. with the discovery of a powder with healing
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Nature, History, and Curriculum Overview of the Subject...
Part A: The Nature and History of Subject English The way English is taught today in Australian classrooms has been going through some serious
changes. The older models are proving themselves outdated. Newer models are beginning to emerge which take a more multi–faceted and plural
approach to lesson planning and learning processes within the context of the subject of English.
Essentially, the older models of teaching are becoming blatantly outdated and ineffective at really introducing students to the myriad of complexities
within the subject as a whole. Previous generations had focused on more narrow models of teaching English that focus more on the outcome rather
than the process. Many corporate models of public education focus more on standardized testing than actually getting the students engaged with the
literature they are being exposed to. Essentially "teachers are forced into shifting their primary focus of attention from teaching literacy to teaching
students how to handle tests," (Thompson 2009 p 5). This model has proven incredibly bland, and therefore ineffective in the changing educational
environment. There were increasingly limited models of teaching based on the hegemony within the Anglophone world (Green & Cormack 2008). This
attests to the idea that the name English restricts the learning processes that go on within this particular subject (Kress 2006).
More innovative models of teaching have helped increase the ability of teachers to truly impact
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History of English Language
History of the English Language One thing that makes human culture possible is the language, not thought. We cannot form a precise though without
the power of words. Surely, we can relay on pictures, but language is the tool that will help the idea construct more completely, precisely, with more
detail and finesse. Animals communicate, but their way of communication is based on cries consisted of limited number of symbols which have
general meaning. Example: In case of danger: –A human with the help of words can specify the problem methodically saying what the problem is, how
it happened, where it came from... –An animal (bird) can only cry that there is danger, but no more Therefore, the language of the animals lacks... Show
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1. /p/ (the phoneme spelled p in pat): voiceless bilabial stop. 2. /b/ (the phoneme spelled b in bat): voiced bilabial stop. 3. /t/ (the phoneme spelled t in
tot): voiceless alveolar stop. 4. /d/ (the phoneme spelled d in dot): voiced alveolar stop. 5. /k/ (the phoneme spelled c in cap): voiceless velar stop. 6. /g
/ (the phoneme spelled g in gap): voiced velar stop. If we have a rapid release then we call the consonant a plosive. If, on the other hand, there is a slow
release then we have an affricate. 1. /c</ (the phoneme spelled ch in chip): voiceless alveopalatal affricate. 2. /j</ (the phoneme spelled g in gyp):
voiced alveopalatal affricate. Glottal stop is a fricative produced by fully closing the vocal cords. Sonorant Consonants Nasals –––} m, n, ng (like in
sing) Lateral consonant –––} l Approximant –––} r The Phoneme It is said that there are 45 basic sounds of English that vary, but they are a lot more.
For example p has a lot of variants depending on its location in the word and the sentence. Open–ended system vs. closed system Lexical words vs.
grammatical words Open–ended system, as the name implies, is a system where its words are constantly changing. In the open–system we have the
word–classes: Nouns Adjectives Verbs These word–classes are also called lexical words. Closed system is a system where its words are not changing.
The
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Family History: Mr. Waid's Sixth-Period English Class
Many of us have a different family history. It is unique and only one person had that family history. You can't say that two different people, can have
the same family history. Or could they? As we saw presentations of the students in Mr. Waid's sixth
–period English class, we can distinguish similarities
between the student's' family history. As we saw more and more presentations, the relationship between family histories started to appear. The answer
of who we really are as a whole came to shape. All of us had family who started out poor, later becoming immigrants, and with hard working sweat in
their heads they sacrificed everything for the sake of their families.
Most of our classmates had families that struggled with poverty. As students were presenting everyone started noticing that we all had families that
were poor. One example was Perla's mother. When Perla's mother was 15 and she was a high schooler, she had ... Show more content on
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Waid's sixth–period class went through poverty and the immigrant life, these families sacrificed their bodies through the process of hard work.
These families gave everything for their families and for themselves too. One of the earliest examples of this hard work sacrifice would be the
child version of Alves' father. Alves' father at a young age was left by himself, alone, and with no family other than his aunt once in awhile helping
him out. His father had to survive and learn to live all by himself. Because of him learning to survive by himself, he sacrificed a childhood he would've
had to survive every single day of his childhood. This hard work sacrifice can also be seen done by Robin's father. Robin's father, for a very long time
now, has been working two jobs. His father sacrifices his physical body to keep his family at top. This hard work sacrifice done by his father takes
away his time, energy, and even life to keep his family going. Both Alves' father and Robin's father have sacrificed it with hard work.
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American History For People Learning English
From VOA Learning English, welcome to The Making of a Nation, our weekly program of American history for people learning English. I'm Steve
Ember.
Today, we tell the story of how a British attack on Fort McHenry in the port of Baltimore led to "The Star–Spangled Banner," America 's national
anthem.
In the summer of 1814, British forces attacked Washington, DC. They burned the Capitol building, the White House and other public buildings. Then
they withdrew to their ships in the Chesapeake Bay.
British General Robert Ross and Admiral George Cockburn led the attack on Washington. Next they planned to attack Baltimore. But the people of
Baltimore expected the attack, and began to prepare for it. Fifty thousand of them built defenses around the city.
The port of Baltimore was protected by Fort McHenry. The guns and cannon of the fort could prevent British ships from reaching the city.
The British began with a land attack against Baltimore. General Ross, Admiral Cockburn and about 4,000 British soldiers landed at North Point, a
finger of land reaching into the Chesapeake Bay.
From North Point, it was a march of about 22 kilometers to Baltimore. The British began marching at about seven in the morning. General Ross and
Admiral Cockburn stopped their men after an hour. The two commanders and several of their officers rode to a nearby farmhouse and forced the
family living there to give them breakfast.
When the British officers finished eating, the farmer asked General Ross
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Madie Majcher. Mrs.Shandera, Mr.Hill. English Pd.8 History
Madie Majcher
Mrs.Shandera, Mr.Hill
English pd.8 History pd. 9
10th February 2017
"Families could face the awful choice of going back as a group or separating and sacrificing one of their close ones. Such dilemmas we can imagine
caused many of the three thousand suicides on the island" (JNetwork Lobby for Catholic Social Justice). Thought to be a simple way of adjusting to
everyday life and reacting to the challenges that come along with living, immigration is actually the cause of political disagreements, economic issues,
social changes and diversity, and even thousands of deaths. An article called "U.S. Immigration Before 1965" stated that the first colossal rush of
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Immigration"). Quick growth of industry drove the obligation for big factories to demand workers to get the job done as quickly as the industry was
growing and as effectively as needed to create quality product that would evidently meet the expectations of the people(JNetwork Lobby for Catholic
Social Justice). On the social aspect of immigration, Pilgrims came seeking religious freedom("U.S. Immigration"). Arrival of the Pilgrims added initial
diversity to the country. That initial diversity carries through to today, including countless amounts of different races, ethnicities, and religions. This
mixture causes a dramatic change to the social structure of the nation.
Immigration has brought numerous political controversies from the first rush of newcomers, to the current day. It is believed that immigration laws are
too old to rely on(CAP Immigration Team). The United States government continues to enforce immigration laws that should be updated. An article
called "The History of Immigration Policies in the U.S.", states that some of the laws put in place regarding immigration policy were no longer usable.
Acts in the 1800s caused more problems than solutions. Eventually the Alien and Sedition Acts were no longer considered politically acceptable and
the government rid of both. The amount of years that an immigrant was required to be permanently stationed in United States territory was a
controversial topic. The amount
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Venerable Bede's Ecclesiastical History Of The English Nation
The excerpt from the Venerable Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation that was assigned this week covers St. Augustine of Canterbury's
mission to Britain. Augustine was sent there by Pope Gregory the Great to "preach the word of God to the English nation." ( chap. XXIII) England, at
that time, was a barbarous and fierce place with a strange language that Augustine did not know. He went to Britain with several monks and was
warmly received by King Ethelbert of Kent. The King was married to a Frankish Christian princess named Bertha. The Queen continued to practice her
faith despite the fact that her husband remained a pagan. Augustine and his fellow religious were permitted by King Ethelbert to preach and baptize
new converts. They
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Nathaniel's Nutmeg Essay
Are Historical Narratives A Better Representation Of History? Historical narratives are a different way of presenting history rather than reading the
usual textbook. Historical narratives represent and tell the story of a specific part of history instead of many events all within a time period in one
book, which is a textbook. The two types of readings have different uses that serve different purposes. Nathaniel's Nutmeg is a historical narrative
written by Giles Milton about the events and conflicts dealing with the Spice Islands and wars. Conflict, perspective, and plot all contribute to the
readability and better understanding for readers of historical events in narratives rather than textbooks. Conflict is the struggles dealing with man versus
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The four kind of conflict are not all featured in Nathaniel's Nutmeg, but man versus man and man versus nature are. Man versus man deals with the
power struggle between two people or two groups of people. In the book, many struggles are highlighted, including one between the Portuguese and
the English, "arguing that Tidore was all but controlled by the hated Portuguese, he begged the English commander to change his course"(31). The
Portuguese and the English were both fighting for control of the Spice Islands so that they could receive the "luxury" that was nutmeg (3). Nathaniel's
Nutmeg features the story of the Dutch versus the English as well, which is another example of man versus man. There is also another type of conflict
in Nathaniel's Nutmeg, man versus nature; this was dealt with a lot in depth in Nathaniel's Nutmeg while explaining the merchant's travels to the Spice
Islands. "But as they rounded the rocky shores of northern Norway, 'there came such flows of winde and terrible whirlewinds' that Willoughby's ship
was blown off course," explains the inevitable storms that came about while sailing by ship to and from the islands (11). Man versus nature is
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What Were The Wars Of The Roses And How Did It Affected...
The Wars of the Roses were a series of battles fought in England between the cadet houses of Lancaster and York from the Plantagenet Dynasty. It
would be a struggle for power during a thirty year period that would last from 1455 to 1487 ( Deary and Brown, Measly Middle Ages 142 ). These
series of wars greatly affected English history in several ways. In this text it will be shown that the Wars of the Roses changedEngland politically, by
bringing in the Tudor Dynasty, which would reign over England from 1485 to 1603 ( Deary and Brown, Terrible Tudors 7 ). The Wars of the Roses
were ignited due to social and financial problems after the Hundred Years War. The Hundred Years War was an 116 year war, between the English and
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In this war the English lost important territory to France. The aftermath of this war, alongside the weak rule and mental incapacity of Henry VI,
triggered this war. There were various relatives ( see Figure 1 ) of Henry VI who saw this as a chance to gain power over the kingdom. In 1460 Henry
VI was seen unfit to rule after a mental breakdown due to his losses in the Hundred Years War. Richard duke of York was to act as a regent on his
behalf until the king recovered. This started the Wars of the Roses, and on 10 June 1460, Henry VI was taken prisoner by Richard Duke of York,
only to be saved again by forces loyal to Margaret of Anjou ( Henry's wife ). However, in 1461, the king was deposed, due to the war at Towton, to
which he lost to Edward IV (Richard's son). This led to Henry VI suffering another mental breakdown, and despite Margarets efforts, in 1465 Edward
had him locked up in the Tower of
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The History Of The English Language
The History of the English language video one, has left me confused, intrigued, and more passionate about where languages come from. The study of
languages has always been a passion of mine, how other people across the global community and how there are similar words in each language has
always had me thinking. The English language is a newer language compared to most however, in today's world it is one of the hardest and most
known languages in the world.
Learning that the English language has come from various different languages really interested me. Learning that some words were taken from, Latin,
French, and many others was interesting to learning because I know how the English language has changed them over time. This made me think about
what the people at the time thought about the translation of English, similar to the present where we have words like, swag. In todays worlds English
is still evolving. Phones have changed the wording, meaning, and pronunciation words as well. "Text grammar" has affected its way into writing.
During the time of "Old English" the video made me think about how year after year the English language never stops changing. Various different
spellings and pronunciations were changed from French and Latin to the English. Which is weird and confusing at the same time, because English and
French do not sound the same at all anymore. However, aftering hearing this it does make sense because American– English still use French words. For
example,
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Felix Miyago. Ms. Mylan, Mr. Stewart. English 3Rd, History
Felix Miyago
Ms. Mylan, Mr. Stewart
English 3rd, History 1st
12 May 2017
Food Insecurity: A food crisis to the people
"Food insecurity isn't a measure of hunger; it is based on the measure of a person's financial circumstances and their perception of how much food they
can afford to buy." It is estimated that 31 million people in the United States have experienced either food insecurity or actual hunger (George, 1).
Roughly a third of food insecure households have "very low food security." And the number of people going hungry has grown dramatically in the
U.S. "increasing to 48 million by 2012 (McMillan,1) has caused one in five children to grow up in poverty which has affected academic performance
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And race or ethnicity households played a role in having different rates of food insecurity varied greatly– "10.6% of white households struggled to get
enough to eat, compared with 26.1% black households and 23.7% hispanic households" (Fessler, 1–2).
"Food stamps has been a way for people dealing with food insecurity by providing food for people that are struggling with getting the right food
since they don't earn as much." But Congress reducing food stamp benefits to 47 million people and because of that the "food stamp usage has
decreased by 27% over the past" 3 ВЅ years (George, 1). However there are more food pantries, soup kitchens, and food banks that opened to help
people that can't get enough from food stamps. But people have to take time off work to go there because the hours for food stamp offices and food
banks aren't open the entire day (George, 1).
"There has been many causes for food insecurity like biofuel because it requires a large amount of vegetables which increases the prices for vegetables
(National Center Biotechnology Information), housing cost since the prices for rent have been increasing, unemployment because they lost their job
and can't afford food, low wages because they don't receive enough money which they have to use for housing cost and would have to cut the cost for
food, medical/health care due to them being injured and
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Racism In Hippolyte Taine's History Of English Literature
Gates places "race" in scare quotes to question the term's use, which ends in his distancing himself from and then refusing the term. Gates examines
"race"'s history in relation to the themes of science, language and culture. All three illustrate a targeted campaign to subordinate the racial "other". In
refusing to accept the term, Gates refuses Western definition. Gates locates the scientific connection between nature andrace in Hippolyte Taine's
History of English Literature. Rather than identifying race as a cultural and social construct, Taine maintains that "race" occurs naturally. Taine
asserts that the character value of a man lies in his race, stating that race, intellect and heart are "inseparable" (1892). The racial other made up the
"species of man", all of which were inferior to the white man (1898). Skin color and mental capacity become synonymous, and Kant "conflates color
with intelligence" (1898). Any semblance of reason nonwhites show is ignored because of the color of their skin, causing a negation in spite of logic,
rather than an assertion in the presence of logic.
If the Western literary tradition has been defined as a "more–or–less set of closed works that somehow speak to, or respond to, the "human condition'
(1891), excluding works from that literary tradition excludes people of color as experiencing the "human condition". In making these tropes seem an
innate part of cultural existence, no one questions racial practices because these tropes "naturally" exist. There is no reason to question or challenge
these tropes because they are not created, the simply exist. They are natural characteristics that can only be observed, which is another subversion of
the racial other.
19th century Western literature follows the thought that race is an "ineffaceable quantity, which irresistibly determine the shape and contour of thought
and feeling (1892). This is an important precedent of us vs them, and in the "scientific" belief that non–national races were inherently, biologically
different, rather than culturally different. The racial other exists naturally as a slave, but can obtain humanity through display of artistic ability, but is
not identified as artistic because they are naturally
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How Did 18th Century English Capitalism Lead To The...
In what way did the emergence of 18th century English capitalism lead to the proliferation of Imperialism?
Part A: Identification and evaluation of sources
In what way did the emergence of 18th century English capitalism lead to the proliferation of Imperialism? This very question led to my exploration
into the intertwined worlds of capitalism and imperialism. From a little know german site to the best known encyclopedia in the world, the depth and
breadth of available sources was absolutely astonishing to me, and made the production of this paper significantly easier than I expected it to be. The
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A historian's role is to inform the human race of the occurrences of the past, for if we forget the past we will repeat the same mistakes in the future.
The lessons of the past become the innovations of the now, and it is this very concept that denotes the power of historians. History is all subjects, it is
the math, science, and art of the past this makes history the single most vital subject in all of the world, which makes the irony of the fact that history
is not a highly regarded area of study quite sad.
What constitutes a historical event? A historical event is one that fundamentally changes the course of the race of the organism that is studying it.
I say organism because if history were to be written by a robot, the creation of the tools used to mine copper and silicon would be one of the most
significant events in their history. Historical events are often decided long after the date of the event. For example, I am unsure as to if the driver of
the car that Franz Ferdinand was in knew that taking the wrong turn would lead to America become the leader of the free world. It is this conundrum
that baffles the mind, until it happens we don't know what history is, and different events are highlighted by different cultures, so do historical events
have a definition, or is it fluid does it change per the viewer. I don't know the answers to these questions, and i don't know if there will ever be an
answer, all I know is
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Lord Protector: Oliver Cromwell's Role In English History
It is often seen by many, that England is a global power and unstoppable force, even today. But at a time they were completely in an uncharted territory
when they didn't have a monarch. A powerful ruler to take control and protect the people and their rights. It was the only time in over one thousand years
England was not ruled by a source of power like a king or queen. But to come to their rescue Oliver Cromwell, also known as Lord Protector helped
them in many ways. To this day, he still holds much adoration and significance in English history for his acts to save and protect England and other
neighboring countries.
Throughout his life, he worked in various positions from a soldier, statesmen, Parliament, and more. Living from 1599 to 1658 he lived and
experienced much. For example, being elected Parliament in 1628 and 1640. Which was a very powerful and coveted position by many individuals.
He was also a Puritan, with religion a high part of methods and attributing much to his success. Believing in the rule of the godly rather than of the
general people or public. But sought to do more good than just command respect. Creating new legislation like the Blue ... Show more content on
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He worked alongside the Parliament with a strong central army in order to fulfill this purpose. Most of the public agreed to strike back against
Charles since the predominant religion was Protestant. But Charles fought for the equality of all religions. Not only was his main goal as a
protector of England to finalize one religion by to keep order and peace. He was strict with order, but incredible on his rise to military lead. From
becoming as an apprentice to taking charge in a short amount of time, throughout 1642 to 1651. Showing the incredible determination and skill of
Oliver early on. Playing a key role of him gaining Scotland and Ireland, victory of many battles, along with also gaining East
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The Importance Of Understanding The English Language In...
An article published by the New York Times, "History for dollars" by David Brooks, emphasizes the importance of understanding the English
language. He suggests that you major in English and liberal arts majors instead of accounting or other majors that might pay twice as well. " You
will have enormous power if you are the person in office who can write a clear and concise memo" (Brooks). He also states that you will use the
english language in whatever job you find. He thinks that any business must have people who understand English very well to succeed. You can
have a great product, but someone has to be very good with the language to get people to buy the product. "Studying the humanities will give you a
wealth of analogies" (Brooks). Everyone thinks in analogies every day according to Brooks. Whether it's going to the store and comparing two
products or comparing two colleges everyone makes comparisons. Then Brooks starts to explain The Big Shaggy, which is a concept he came up
with. It consists of ideas that deep down people have passions that don't lend themselves to systemic modeling. Brooks suggests people choose
systemic modeling because it pays better. Most of america is very economic based when choosing jobs. That is the reasoncomputer science is the fastest
growing major right now. But going into those fields won't get you very far in the big shaggy. Many people end up not doing well in the idea of
the Big Shaggy. I disagree with a lot of points in this article. I believe the goal of college is to best prepare you for a future job. If you get a degree
in liberal arts, you already start behind. There is a low demand for jobs that require an English major. They don't pay well because the amount of
jobs is slim, and there is a surplus of people in that field. The fastest growing majors right now are in the computer field. Technology is growing
exponentially and now everybody is connected to the internet daily. You don't need to know english that well to make a lot of money. Most
companies now and days aren't even American based. So knowing english isn't the key to be successful. If you major in a STEM field you will be
ahead of most college students. Every company now has a website and
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[Writer Name] [Supervisor Name] [Subject] [Date] History...
[Writer Name] [Supervisor Name] [Subject] [Date] History of the English Language and some of the many Factors that have influenced its Evolution
Language is surely the most influential form of communication. It is the most powerful instrument an individual can have. By definition, language is
the use voice sounds by human beings, organized in order to express and communicate thoughts and feelings. It is what has shaped our society into
what it has become today, what has allowed our civilization to excel and progress into what is now modern day.Language has allowed the individual to
communicate within a group as well as within him in order to accomplish many goals. Language gives us a means by which we can organize our ideas
and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ...
And semantic indeterminacy is the ether of attitude of language. It fills the interstices of our intentions and pervades accounts of presupposition, tense,
fiction, translation, and especially, elusiveness. Language is primarily formed through the interaction of people. This interaction could be of any
nature, but in today's world when English is undoubtedly the universal language, external factors play a pivotal role in English language's evolution.
Therefore, it would be imperative to look at the influences of these factors on the English language. The English language of today reflects many
centuries of development (Naomi 24). The political and social events that have in the course of English history so profoundly affected the English
people in their national life have generally had a recognizable effect on their language. The Christianizing of Britain brought England into contact with
Latin civilization and made significant additions to our vocabulary. The Scandinavian invasions resulted in a considerable mixture of the two races and
their languages. The Norman Conquest made English for two centuries the language mainly of the lower classes, while the nobles and those associated
with them used French on almost all occasions (Baugh 2). And when English once more regained supremacy as the language of all elements of the
population, it greatly changed in both form and vocabulary from what it had been in the 11th century.
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  • 1. English Colonies in North America (Ap Us History) AP US History English Colonies in North America Before the seventeenth century, countries such as Portugal and Spain had controlled the rich lands of the Americas, and England was left out of the race due to religious conflict back home. However, when Queen Elizabeth came into power, England's power also rose in the colonial game in the America. Some of the first colonies they gathered are the ones of Virginia and Carolina. They also acquired the colonies of Massachusetts Bay and Rhode Island. Pennsylvania and New York were other colonies that they gathered too. These six colonies are a part of the famous first thirteen colonies that we know of today, and their formation and purposes helped to form America into the nation it is today.... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... John Winthrop was a prominent figure with his formation of Boston, the "City upon the Hill." While the colony did not have universal suffrage, all "freemen" (Puritans) had the right to vote, and that represented about forty percent of the population. Religious leaders then, had great power, but they weren't allowed to hold public office, which was one of the first representations of separation of church and state. While the Puritans came to America for religious freedom, they had little regard for religious dissenters, which led to the formation of another colony, Rhode Island. Roger Williams, a minister, disliked how Puritan morality was seeping into laws and government, as well as the colonists' treatments of natives, and because of his beliefs, was banished from Massachusetts Bay in 1635. After his banishment, he established Rhode Island, a colony built upon total freedom for all people, including the unpopular Catholics and Jews. Since Rhode Island was open to all religions, "outcasts" and refugees from Massachusetts and other colonies followed Williams to Rhode Island, leading to the colony being nicknamed "Rouge's Island." An uncommon difference in Rhode Island from other colonies, was that it was self–governing, which meant little interruption from the crown back in England. This allowed Rhode Island to remain its ideals of religious freedom for all, and also to be called the "traditional ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 2. A Brief History of English Literature A brief history of English literature 1. Anglo–Saxon literature Written in Old English c.650–c.1100. Anglo–Saxon poetry survives almost entirely in four manuscripts. Beowulf is the oldest surviving Germanic epic and the longest Old English poem; other great works include The Wanderer, The Battle of Maldon, and The Dream of the Rood. Notable prose includes the Anglo–Saxon Chronicle, a historical record begun about the time of King AlfredВґs reign (871–899) and continuing for more than three centuries. Authors: Caedmon (English poet), Cynewulf (English poet), Franciscus Junius, the Younger (European scholar) and John Gardner (American author) Works: Beowulf (Old English poem), Exeter Book (Old English literature) manuscript volume of Old ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Philip's, 2008. Oxford Reference Online. Oxford University Press. Universidad de Valencia. 13 October 2010 &lt;http://www.oxfordreference.com /views/ENTRY.html?subview=Main&amp;entry=t142.e3806&gt; 4. The Renaissance and Reformism The reformation, owing both to the wishes of its academic founders and to the popular tendencies underlying it, concerned itself largely with popular preaching. It is a widespread error to assume that there was little popular preaching in the Middle Ages. It is true that there were many bishops and parish priests who shirked their canonical duties in this respect, but there was much popular instruction; there was, especially among the friars, much simple, at times even sensational, mission preaching. But the deepening of religious life that preceded the reformation led men to employ with greater diligence all means of helping others, and popular preaching was thus more widely used. Here again, both a conservative and a revolutionary tendency are observable. On the one hand, we can trace the fuller but continuous history of the older use of sermons. On the other hand, we find the tendency, seen at its strongest in Zwinglianism, to exalt the sermon above the sacraments, to put the pulpit in place of the altar. Both tendencies made the literature of sermons more popular, and more significant. But, in the literature thus revived, the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 3. U.s. History And English Cengiz Boga Ms Poblete/ Mrs. Uskert US History and English 6 May 22, 2015 Medicare Imagine your grandmother, alone in her apartment sick and no food to eat. Well, there are programs our government provides to our elderly to help them buy food, find a place to live and most importantly, help insure them. Medicare is a program that was initially created by Harry S. Truman in 1948, but Congress failed to enact it ("Curing the Health Care System"). Later it was refined by LBJ in 1965 as part of "Great Society" to help the "war on poverty". Medicare benefits millions of senior citizens over 65 by giving them free health care or helping pay part of it. Before Medicare there was private insurance that helped people, but with Medicare a lot more people have access to health insurance. Today, Medicare provides over 52.3 million Americans with affordable health insurance. The government started taking action to help the elderly through social problems in the mid–19th century. In May of 1964, Johnson had summed up his grand vision for America in a speech at the University of Michigan, he declared that "the Great Society demands an end to poverty and racial injustice... just the beginning"(Johnson). Before LBJ and Congress brought about the first major change in Social Security, any government system that provides monetary assistance to people with an inadequate or no income, by establishing Medicare for the seniors, elderly people bought their health insurance from private ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 4. King Alfred the Great as One of the Greatest Rulers of... King Alfred the Great as One of the Greatest Rulers of English History King Alfred the Great can, in many ways, be considered one of the greatest rulers of England. His defeat of the Danes, unification of England, many successful reforms and insistence upon the restoration of ecclesiastical culture are the result of his superior leadership and command. The epithet, "The Great," attached to his name by writers of the sixteenth century and given to no other English king is another reflection of the kind of ruler he was.1 A twelfth century writer notes the prestige that was given to Alfred when he wrote, He reigned for twenty and eight years; there are few such men living: for he was wise and a good... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In 853 he played his first role in politics and diplomacy. At the age of four, Alfred was sent to Rome by his father to represent him at a papal court. Even at such a young age, Alfred was taking part in the politics of his country. At four years old Alfred took part in a legal ceremony at his father's court and at age five he was a witness to a series of charters given to churches by his father.4 Alfred took part in many of the political activities in his father's court. Because of Alfred's active role in the diplomacy of his father's kingdom, he had a different education than one would expect a future king to have. He spent his youth taking part in his father's court and hunting. Through his hunting, he learned the land of his father's kingdom, which would become an advantage against the Viking invaders during his reign.5 Alfred did not have a literate education as a young boy. He remained illiterate in Anglo–Saxon until his teen years and in Latin until much later in his life.6 However, his literacy made no difference in his ability to lead a country against attack. As the fourth son of a king, it is quite an oddity that Alfred took the throne in 871. However, with the deaths of all of his brothers, Alfred was able to lead his kingdom to victory over the Vikings. At a battle in 878 against the Viking leader Guthrum Alfred was able to defeat the Vikings ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 5. Main Contributions of Bede's Ecclesiastical History as a... There is not a single work along English History that could have been more determinant and indispensable than Bede's Ecclesiastical History. By describing the story of the English people through their experience of Christianity he became our intermediary with the world of Anglo–Saxon England and their believes. Therefore, in what follows an attempt will be made to describe the main contributions of Bede's Ecclesiastical History as a source for early English history. As a Christian monk and teacher, Bede could not have carried out this English history without emphasizing the importance of the Christian conversion that took place in England before the VIII century. It covers both the conversion of the kingdoms and the creation of the... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Bede wrote a well–organized story, after having contrasted sources and texts and after having coordinated all the pieces of information that came to his hands. The result was an account of kings' names, kingdoms' foundations and legends that constitute a good study of the culture of the time. Together with this important history account we can find another relevant contribution of Bede's Ecclesiastical History, it has to do with the chronological system included in his work. Until that moment there were various dating systems that could create a clear confusion when trying to determine the exact date of a specific event. So what Bede realised was that all these systems had to be synchronized and he did it in the already existing system of the Anno Domini. In spite of the fact that he made some reasonable mistakes in setting dates, this achievement became a very reliable method of dating. But all these contributions could not have taken place without all the sources that Bede used in order to retail this history of the English People. These sources include witnesses who remembered or knew facts, manuscripts borrowed directly from Rome, several church records including Saints' lives and Papal letters, in short, a wide range of evidences that could give a trustworthy basis to all his accounts. Still, despite all these true evidences used by Bede, some of the stories that he related were not entirely true and at the same time, they ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 6. Personal Essay: My History with English Zane Davis I am a 23 year old who is going back to school for my first time in 7 years. English is one of the courses I signed up for, not only because it is a requirement, but I see it as a necessity. For me to be successful in college and whatever career I choose, I believe adequate reading and writing skills is important. My history with reading and writing has definitely had its ups and downs throughout my life. I learned to read and write at a young age. There are a lot of people in my family who are educators. My grandparents who both taught for the Beaumont school district would read with me and teach me to write whenever I would visit them, which was often. Throughout early elementary school I remember reading and writing ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... I also became interested in things that used to bore me in high school, such as history and non–fiction books that I felt I could actually learn from. My problem with focusing on what I was reading was still there, and I also realized that I did not understand a good amount of the vocabulary in the books, but I enjoyed reading again. That was when I decided I wanted to go back to school because you are often judged on your literacy, and I knew I wanted to better myself. Being around all of the people inside the jail motivated me to start bettering myself. The majority of the inmates was uneducated and had no desire whatsoever to seek knowledge and better themselves. The thought of me having the ability to fit in so well among such people and in such a undesirable place really was an eye opener. That was the moment I decide to make a change in my life and better myself. When I first signed up for my classes at Crafton Hills College I looked for English first, even though it is not my favorite. I was excited when I saw that the class was called prep for college writing, because that's where I felt I needed the most help in order for me to be successful while I am at Crafton. Even though I will only be taking a couple English courses throughout my time in college, I know this class will improve my grades in other classes and even my job every time I will be required to write. Writing has always been my weakest ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 7. Howard Zinn Critique In the first five chapters of Howard Zinn's book A People's History of the United States, Zinn provides an overview of American History by providing examples and detailed accounts of Columbus's arrival, the experience of the Native Americans after European arrival, slavery, the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and the invisibility of women through early American history. In writing this book, Zinn's purpose was to write more than another history book, just listing events and giving the traditional point of view, but to provide a balanced viewpoint. Zinn believes that, "The treatment of heroes (Columbus) and their victims (the Arawaks)–the quiet acceptance of conquest and murder in the name of progress...[is an ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In addition, the factors of race and culture can make it more comfortable to view history from the point of view of the white colonists rather than the Indians. Howard Zinn's approach to history is subjective because he offers balance by being sure to tell the story at least partially from the victims' side. Zinn brings up an excellent point in the beginning of his book: What did Columbus really do to the Indians? People always think that he settled and discovered the Americas, but after reading Zinn's book, they would discover that Columbus is not the man he is portrayed to be. Zinn's interpretation of American history is that Americans have done things they may not be proud of, but to be honest, they must admit that they occurred. Zinn gives a balanced viewpoint from both the people in power and the people without power, such as the slaves and the slave owners. He includes how the slaves were treated and the horrible origins of the slave trade. He also discusses what little power women had during much of American history. On the other hand, Flynn offers a much more traditional interpretation of history. Flynn would say that including the point of view of the victims and including unflattering episodes of American history is "little more than an 800–page libel against [the] country" (Flynn). Some criticism that Flynn puts forth on Zinn is that ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 8. Modern English: The History Of The English Language Introduction: The English language got its present form through lot of changes. If we look into the history of any language then we can see that every language has gone through a lot of changes. English language is divided into four periods: Old English, Early Middle English, Late Middle English and Modern English. As we know that English is a Germanic language and it belongs to the branches of Indo–European languages so it has Germanic influence in vocabulary. Old English grammar is similar to Modern Germanic but Modern English is different from what it was before. Middle English began after the Norman Conquest in England. Normans were French people so Middle English language had a great influence of French vocabulary. As we know that middle English has two periods: Early middle and Late middle, so there are various changes like grammatical, vocabulary etc. we can find between these two language periods. In Early Middle English the grammatical structure did not have a stable form like as we have in modern English. But Late ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... If we look into the history of any language then we can see that every language has gone through various changes and there are a lot of reasons behind it. A language changes when cultural, economic and people's habit gradually change with time. When all these things start to change then language is somewhat start to change. As we know that Old English is totally different from Modern English. But in Middle English the language change rate was high. Germanic language had SOV structure and OLD English also followed that. In Peter Borough Chronicle, we saw that the word order structure so was static. We saw various word order structures were used in it. But in The Nun Priest's Tale, the word order structure had static form. After Late Middle English the Modern English came. So it's obvious that Late Middle English will have SVO word order structure as it is the base of Modern English ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 9. How Did Anglo Saxon Culture Change "The very ink with which history is written is merely fluid prejudice." (Mark Twain) Throughout history, ideas of how a country should be ran has changed. As we look back on history, beginning with the Anglo–Saxon time period (410 – 1066), we can see that see that with a change in "ideas", comes a change in the idea's on politics, religion and language has changed as well. A shift in politics, language and religion are the focal points around the Anglo–Saxon and Medieval societies; therefore, literature was altered based on their traditions. Politics altered and changed as the Anglo–Saxon and Medieval societies evolved. The Anglo–Saxons shifted from tribal groups to kingdoms. As said by Ernie Maresca, in his poem 'The Wanderer,' "Since a hole in the ground hid my chief long ago." (21–22) When speaking of his chief, a since of grief fell upon him. For an Anglo–Saxon, their chief was their hero and as a warrior, one stayed loyal to their chief. A chief was seen as a leader and a ruler. Furthermore, in the 'Epic of Beowulf,' the author states that Beowulf was "suited to be a... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Religion was the root of many Medieval and Anglo–Saxon cultures. For the Anglo–Saxons, their polytheism helped them control nature, love, and battles. For example, in 'Canterbury Tales,' the Thomas Chaucer writes "o you cruel Gods, that sway this world."(445) When speaking of this, he is saying that the gods control the world. Chaucer also expresses the Greek idea of having gods and goddesses when he says, "I know not I she's woman or goddess; but Venus she is verily, I guess" (243). Often times Anglo –Saxons would "pray" to the gods for help in battle. Many of the Anglo–Saxons used religion to shape the outcome of situations. Moreover, most of the middle age population was catholic, but many were still under the traditions (referencing god and goddesses) of the Greek ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 10. The Elizabethan Er The Golden Age Of English History Jamie Berquist Carolyn Crumpler World History (E Block) March 13, 2015 The Elizabethan Era is depicted as the golden age in English history. This age was marked as a renaissance which inspired English exploration, international expansion and naval triumph over England's hated Spanish enemies ( "Elizabethan Era."). Queen Elizabeth I was queen from 1558 until her death in 1603, marking the Elizabethan Era. Her father was King Henry VIII, who ruled from 1509 until his death in 1547, and was succeeded by Elizabeth 's siblings Edward and Mary. Her father's reign was shaped by his separation from the Catholic Church, which sparked years of religious controversy in England. Queen Elizabeth 's mother was Protestant, but Elizabeth's predecessor and sister Mary was Catholic. Navigating the religious instability that resulted from these religious changes was one of Elizabeth 's great obstacles when obtaining the throne. Despite such challenges, Elizabeth I 's reign was one of the more constructive periods in English history, due to her success in maintaining British dominance in foreign affairs, her patronage of literature and music, and her stabilization of religious conflict between Catholics and Protestants (" The Greenhaven Encyclopedia of The Renaissance"). Queen Elizabeth had great success in maintaining British dominance in foreign affairs, including the colonies in America, and leading the defeat of the Spanish Armada. She encouraged the English settled new colonies in the ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 11. Development And History Of Australian English Introduction: Development and History of Australian English The growth and domination the English Language has seen globally is not only unprecedented, but comes as no surprise; "The spread of the English language and its culture over the world is a major event in human history"(Algeo, 2005, pp.6). As the Lingua Franca of the developing world and a third of the world's population speaking English (Crystal, 2006), its importance, appeal and prestige cannot be undermined. Maybe it is because of its "richness and variety" (Gooden, 2001), inherited and adopted after colonialism (Algeo, 2005) or simple, a tool for international development (Erlin and Seargeant, 2013). Nonetheless, the spread of English has led to many diverse varieties and... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It is likely that AusE was formed in the speech of those born between 1790 and 1840" (Kachru et al., 2009, p.296) As the diagram (Jupp, 2001, pp.796) illustrates, discounting Australia, the most popular birthplace recorded is London and South east. It is also evident from the nature of Australian speech today. However, Crystal disagrees with Trudgill and table, stating that " Many of the convicts came from London and Ireland (especially following the 1798 Irish rebellion), and features of the Cockney accent of London and the brogue of the Irish English can be traced in the speech in the speech patterns heard in Australia today" (Crystal, 2003, pp.41) Evidence of origin (First wave): In terms of borrowings, many eighteenth/nineteenth Century expressions can be linked to regional dialects, for example: Fossick 'to rummage' (< Cornwall); Stone the crows 'expression of surprise' (< London Cockney); Cobber 'mate' (< Suffolk). (Burridge 2010) Likewise, in terms of phonology, AusE has very distinctive features phonemically, particularly the production of vowels "Australian English speakers tend to have the tongue slightly closer ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 12. The Romantic And Victorian Eras Of English History All throughout history, cultures and societies across the globe have utilized monsters and creature to illustrate anxieties and fears that they possess. The same can be said for works of literature and art. These authors use these anxieties, personify them, and use them to exaggerate the fears of the readers. In short, the monsters/creatures that are developed in each literary era render and personify the biggest anxieties and viewpoints of the society that shaped the monster/creature In the case of the Victorian/Romantic era in British Literature; many authors discussed the many conflicting feelings about science and the social position women at the time. Both the Romantic and Victorian eras of English history was the product of the scientific developments that took place during these periods of history. The Romantic era was the response artists, authors, and society in general had from the Age of Reason (or Enlightenment), where the major philosophers and scientists of the day affirmed that humans could change through rational ways of thinking. These Romantic writers chose the supernatural or miracles over the scientific method as well as passion over reason. Similarly, theVictorian era witnessed many major scientific discoveries and writings such as Charles Lyell's "Principles of Geology" and Charles Darwin's "Origin of Species" and "The Decent of Man". These works terrified the growing Evangelical movement because they feared the thought of the human species sharing ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 13. King John: One Of The Worst Monarchs In English History Most commonly king Johns reign is known thanks to „Robin Hood" tales. It is even said that king John was one of the worst monarchs in English history, but was he so bad ruler? It is known that, people, who wrote history, bent it under their own will. King John was in his brother shade. Rightful ruler of England was Richard I (known as „Lionheart"), but he went on a crusade, and his brother John took control over England. Richard the I reigned for 10 years, but he actually ruled England more than six months (1189–1199). Richard the I was very popular among the clercy, many of them wrote brave tales and deeds, of Richard the „Lionheart". It is known that first in line of royal succession, was taught to be inspiring leader and king, usually they were not learn to write in medieval times, but others in line of succession were sent in priesthood, so there wouldt be any succession wars. Although Richard the I was inspiring leader, then John on the other hand was intelligent man, who learned how to write and make laws. ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... It may have been written because king John raised several taxes, to fund castles fortifications, such as „Tower" wall, and raised new proper army with tax funds. John even outraged curch, with hes tyranny. While, his brother took most soldiers do the crusade, John also had to fight war with France to keep Anjou, Normandy, Maine and parts of Poitour in his realm. Taxes soared and he began to exploit his feudal rights more severly. This course of action lead to nobles rebellion in 1215. While nobels were rebelling clergy started to write negative tales about king John and the fictional tale of „Robin Hood" was ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 14. Howard Zinn's Book Report In the first five chapters of Howard Zinn's book A People's History of the United States, Zinn provides an overview of American History by providing examples and detailed accounts of Columbus's arrival, the experience of the Native Americans after European arrival, slavery, the writing of the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution, and the invisibility of women through early American history. In writing this book, Zinn's purpose was to write more than another history book, just listing events and giving the traditional point of view, but to provide a balanced viewpoint. Zinn believes that, "The treatment of heroes (Columbus) and their victims (the Arawaks)–the quiet acceptance of conquest and murder in the name of progress...[is an ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... After reviewing numerous sources discussing the Pequot War, each side has similarities and differences. However, Flynn's case study of the war resembled the research that was read. Flynn looks at the Pequot war as one that the colonists did not instigate, and that the Pequot Indians were the ones to blame. Flynn states, "The Pequots not only waged war on whites, but on their fellow native Americans as well. They were belligerent people feared by weaker tribes" (Flynn 11). This is similar to the article that states "These [The Pequot Indians and the English] tensions escalated when Pequots killed English colonists and traders in 1633 and 1636" (Dutcher). This was the first act that the Pequots committed showing the similarities in their stories. On the other hand, one could state that Zinn summary of the Pequot war was closer to the article because the article does show key points about how the English attacked and killed numerous Indians very gruesomely. For example, Zinn states that "The English landed and killed some Indians, but the rest hid in the thick forests of the island and the English went from one deserted village to the next, destroying crops" (Zinn 15). The English unconsciously ravaged the Pequot Indian way of life, leading the Indians to have negative thought. This is similar to the article that states "Under English and Mohegan command, white and Indian troops allied against the Pequot and courted support from the Narragansett Indians. After a two–day march, the party surprised and burned the Pequot fort near present–day Mystic. Only seven Indians escaped the slaughter. English forces attacked a second Pequot stronghold two miles away the same night" (Dutcher). Zinn summarizes the war in the eyes of the Pequot Indians while Flynn views it from the colonists. Flynn tries ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 15. Educating English Language Learners: History of Lau vs.... Educating English Language Learners History of Lau v. Nichols The Supreme Court caseГ‚ Lau v. NicholsГ‚ is truly a landmark case when it comes to public education, the rights of language learners and, in a bigger picture, the treatment of immigrants. Chinese American students residing in San Francisco and attending public schools there were responsible for this truly momentous case. These students, native Chinese speakers, and knowing very little English, were placed in standard classrooms where English proficiency/fluency was required and left to struggle for their own survival (Wright, 2010). The public school district of San Francisco defended their actions, arguing that these students were receiving the exact same treatment as other students (Wright, 2010). This was of course true aside from the grotesque inequality that all the native English speakers in the classroom could understand everything that was presented, and to the Chinese American students, it was largely unfathomable. It's worth mentioning that these Chinese American students were indeed in a difficult position; one which must have felt extremely daunting to them, particularly given the fact that they were required to attend all of these academic classes which were in a language they couldn't understand. It's important to understand that the San Francisco Unified School District did put forth an effort to help bridge the language gap for these students albeit an incredibly paltry one. For instance in ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 16. English : The History Of The English Language The History of the English Language BEFORE ENGLISH Where does English come from? English has a convoluted history, spanning many millennia and cultures throughout history. The English we all know and love today started its journey way back in the late Stone Ages. The people who spoke this early concept of English are known as the Neolithic or Indo–European people. These people lived in Eastern Europe and Central Asia sometime after 5,000BC, although different sources state anywhere between 3,000BC – 7,000BC. Since there are no recorded writings of this Indo–European language, it's a mystery as to how it actually sounded. Using the "comparative method", linguists were able to reconstruct what it may have sounded like using context clues from several of its daughter languages. Thanks to this method, it is thought by many that modern–day Lithuanian may be the closest to the Indo–European language, i.e. the most unchanged form. Indo–European is but one of many language families, however it is by far the most expansive family, accounting for nearly half of today's modern languages. Within Europe, there are only few languages which do not derive from this tree. These include Basque, Finnish, Estonian, Turkish, Hungarian, and few other small Russian languages. The Indo European Spread Sometime between 3,500BC – 2,500BC, this Indo–European language spread all throughout Europe and Asia, developing and evolving as it did. As they developed in isolation, by 1,000BC, Indo–European had split into smaller language groups, the main ones being Hellenic, Italic, Indo–Iranian, Celtic, Germanic, Armenian, Balto–Slavic, and Albanian. Several other groups existed, such as Anatolian, Tocharian, Phrygian, Thracian and Illyrian, but they have since died out before they had a chance to properly develop. Over time these new language groups forked into even smaller languages, languages one would recognize as modern–day languages, such as Swedish, Portuguese, and Latin. Because all of these languages came from the same source, it makes sense as to why some words in different languages look similar. Compare: English (brother), Dutch (broer), German (brГјder), Old Norse (brГіГ°r) English (father), Dutch (vader), ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 17. Loewen History Summary Loewen, History and Common Threads Loewen starts out his introduction by stating "High school students hate history." He then goes on to note that history is considered "the most irrelevant of the 21 subjects commonly taught in high school" (Loewen, 1). I understand that some people are not really "in to" history, and that's fine, but to call history "irrelevant" is speaking from a position of ignorance. As a people and as individuals, history is why we are who we are, and how we came to be here. Whether we are talking about the events of September 11, 2001 or King John signing the Magna Carta in 1215, it is all relevant. Sure, it was only 15 years ago, however, by definition 9–11 is actual, no kidding "history" in the truest sense of ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Why is this relevant? Centuries later, an angry group of British Colonists cited the Magna Carta when they crafted a document in which they declared their independence from Great Britain. They felt that the King and Parliament exceeded their authority, as it was set down in the British Constitution, of which the Magna Carta is a significant part. The Magna Carta set out a number of principles that have come to form the cornerstone of common law. For instance, Article 39 of the Magna Carta, is one that will strike a familiar note to anyone familiar with the U.S. Constitution: "No free man shall be arrested or imprisoned or disseised [dispossessed] or outlawed or exiled or in any way victimized, neither will we attack him or send anyone to attack him, except by the lawful judgment of his peers [equals] or by the law of the land" (Drew, 46). It sounds a lot like an early effort to codify what we today refer to as due process. The principles ensconced here can be seen in both the 5th and 14th Amendments of the U.S. Constitution. The more one looks, the more common threads there are. I feel this quote sums things up rather well: "Whatever its importance at the time, over the centuries Magna Carta evolved to have a monumental impact on the world's English–speaking nations" ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 18. Essay about WomenВґs Language: A History of Indian-English... Women's Language: A history of Indian –English Women Writers. "Women have burnt like beacons in all the works of all the poets from the beginning of time. Indeed if woman had no existence save in the fiction written by men, one would imagine her a person of the utmost importance; very various; heroic and mean; splendid and sordid; beautiful and hideous in the extreme; as great as a man, some would say greater. But this is woman in fiction. In fact, as Professor Trevelyan points out, she was locked up, beaten and flung about the room. A very queer, composite being thus emerges. Imaginatively she is of the highest importance; practically she is completely insignificant. She pervades poetry from cover to cover; she is all but absent from ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The most prominent example that we can see is in the work Samskara of U.R.Ananthamurthy. His portrayal of Chandri, Belli or Padmavati as silently accepting of men's sexual advances without protest underlines the systematic erasure of a woman's subjectivity; there is no space for the articulation of either her protest or her consent. Her being a woman, the existence of her body is consent enough, his writing expounds. It is this lacuna in the language whether English, Tamil or any other that Cixious and Irigaray says is symptomatic of the fact that the "masculine, rational" language can not be the vehicle of expression for women. A new language needs to be created to portray this new, liberated woman. In the book 'The New Woman in Indian English Writers Since the 1970's' Vijaylakshmi Sheshadri charts out the history of women's writing and how it was compared to standard (patriarchal) ideals of the Pativrata image of women influenced by Classical Indian literature. Those that deviated from the established code were either marginalised or severely criticised. Sheshadri talks about a new image of the woman or a new woman needing a new writing which is not part of the dominant hegemony; a writing that is for women and portrays this new women in all her possibilities and unforeseen new identity. However she equates the new image of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 19. How Did King Henry Viii Influence English History Do you know who King Henry VIII was? He was a famous ruler who is remembered for his cruelty and six wives. He was the son of King Henry VII and Elizabeth York. He had six siblings, only three survived. Henry VIII was born on June 28, 1491 and died on January 28, 1547. Henry VIII was next in line to become king after the death of his brother, Arthur, but waited seven years because he was too young (Dwyer 32). A marvelous leader was King Henry VIII because he greatly influenced English history, had a strong fleet, and had several sons and daughters that later reigned. King Henry VIII greatly influence English history by making the Church of England a separate institution. "In 1534, the Act of Supremacy recognized the Church of England as a separate institution and the king as its supreme head" (Richard 188). By doing this, Henry VIII made the most recognized institution in English history. Therefore, while doing this, he greatly altered the English history by making the Church of England as a new church. "From 1514 to 1529, he had relied on Thomas Wolsey, a Catholic cardinal, to guide his domestic and foreign politics"("Henry VIII Biography"). When Henry VIII had Thomas Wolsey arrested for treason, it made him cruel. After arresting Thomas ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Here Henry VIII had just met Francis I. Therefore, five years later, Henry fought Francis's army with his strong fleet. "In late February 1525 at a little town in Northern Italy called Pavea, the imperial forces demolished the French army"(Dwyer 50). In this battle, Henry VIII fought against Francis I of France, therefore using Henry's strong imperial forces to defeat Francis. Therefore by, taking Francis as a prisoner there, Henry VIII's imperial army got better and stronger. Henry VIII also had several sons and daughters who later ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 20. Fashion And Fashion In The English History Of Elizabethan... A Passion for Past Fashion Elizabethan clothing and fashion was known to be one of the most significant time periods in English History. People believed that social rank and wealth depended on what family one was born into, however it was much more than that. The style of clothing would be easily recognizable today because clothing, accessories and embellishment were all a part of daily life. Clothing during this time period played a big role in determining who associated with who, what your identity was and social rank during this era ("Stubbes on Ruffs."). Queen Elizabeth's appearance evolved throughout her rule, which included narrow–waisted, puffy–sleeved, large–ruffed, full–skirted styles worn in her time. She was one of the most well–known monarchs in the world. Her reign dates back to the Elizabethan period of costume. It was essential that the Queen's subjects should know their place, and dress accordingly and she was always pleased to accept presents of valuable garments, such as a pair of sleeves, embroidered with pearls, or a ruff with matching cuffs. She was an excellent and wise ruler, who was truly loved by her people. Queen Elizabeth achieved recognition through her dress, and influenced many of the citizens in England to dress like her (Picard; Alchin). Clothing took on tremendous importance during this time, and it showed through what social class wore what, and had a way of shaping one's identity (Covington 27). The clothes that were worn in this time ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 21. The History And Culture Of English Literature The history and culture of English literature are profound in the literary writings from the beginning of the Periods of Old English, Middle English, Elizabethan, Romantic, and the Modern. All of these periods are named purposely by intellectual, political movements, historical events, and artistic styles that are evident in the literary writings during their respective timeframes. As an example, it is during the Old English Period (Anglo – Saxon) where the English language is born. The epic poem Beowulf is for certain the most influential literary work of this period and possess national epic status in England. The poem Beowulf draws on Christianity to change the pre–conversion myth by elucidating the many things that cannot be explained by science or the laws of nature, including things characteristic of or relating to ghosts, gods, or things beyond nature, turning into a lesson on faith. Adversely, it is the Middle English period where the influence of Norman language (drawn from the French Romance language), culture and literature take shape. This period starts with the Norman invasion in 1066, where we learn of a woman in the federal aristocracy, marriage viewed as a political act and the introduction of courtly love. It is mysticism and magic that plays a role in the analysis of ideas and stories of the Catholic belief during the Middle English Period which is evident in the literary works of Beowulf and Sir Gawain and the Green Knight. A historically ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 22. English and European History: The Tower of London Essay Tower of London The age old fortress stands as a monument of English and European history. Through monarchs, bloody battles, from prisoners to executions and a touch from all London's prominent events in history, the Tower Of London is renowned for more than just its magnificent appearance. The tower was founded by William, Duke of Normandy when he conquered England in 1066. He began building the stronghold as a declaration of his power to the English people who were resentful of his reign. William invaded England and defeated King Harold and his armies at the Battle of Hastings. When he began building, the white tower was constructed, which was the first step of many more additions to make the castle we see today. Because it was built ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Once this became viewed as too uncivilized and brutal, the menagerie was used as a zoo instead. Later even the zoo was closed after several animals escaped and attacked each other. In the winter a large Ice rink is opened to the public at the west wall of the grounds. The Ice rink is frozen over a large field to make a spectacular attraction to the royal castle. Today the tower is mostly used as museum and display showcase for the British War Department. The Royal Regalia is on display in the Jewel House. This magnificent spectacle consists of the Imperial Crown, which was fashioned for the coronation of Queen Victoria in 1838. The largest piece of diamond cut from the Cullinan crystal was made into the Star of Africa, a 530 carat diamond that was placed on the royal crown. Although the tower is a great tourist site, it has a rich and bloody past. The Tower of London is well known for its infamous prison, which held many recognizable names throughout history. Ranulf Flambard a chief tax–collector, was imprisoned under King Henry I. He was the first prisoner in the tower and he escaped the prison. Flambard had made himself unpopular doing King William Rufus's dirty work, collecting large taxes and becoming very rich. When William died, his brother Henry I accused the Bishop of extortion and sent him to the White Tower in chains. Flambard escaped by a rope off a castle wall and met his friends on the green to help him ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 23. Medieval City That Altered The Course Of English History A Viking Mystery Beneath Oxford University, archaeologists have uncovered a medieval city that altered the course of English history image: http:/ /thumbs.media.smithsonianmag.com//filer/Vikings–mass–grave–631.jpg__800x600_q85_crop.jpg Mass grave British archaeologists looking for evidence of prehistoric activity in the English county of Dorset discovered instead a mass grave holding 54 male skeletons. (Oxford Archaeology) By David Keys SMITHSONIAN MAGAZINE | SUBSCRIBE OCTOBER 2010 1.1K 16 9 256 31 9 7.2K 1.1K 16 256 31 9 7.2K (Continued from page 2) According to the Anglo–Saxon Chronicle, Aethelred was "informed" that Danish mercenaries intended to "beguile him out of his life." (It is unknown whether an informer learned of an actual plot, or if Aethelred and his council fabricated the threat.) Aethelred then set in motion one of the most heinous acts of mass murder in English history, committed on St. Brice's Day, November 13, 1002. As he himself recounted in a charter written two years later, "a decree was sent out by me, with the counsel of my leading men and magnates, to the effect that all the Danes who had sprung up in this island, sprouting like cockle [weeds] amongst the wheat, were to be destroyed by a most just extermination." Prior to 2008, the only known inhabitants of the St. John's College garden had been the songbirds and squirrels that darted across the neatly cropped lawn and hid in an ancient beech tree. Generations of dons and students had strolled ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 24. The History Of Aspirin And The White Willow Tree... The history of aspirin is long beginning in 1763 with Edward Stone and is quite extensive including such names as salicylaldehyde in 1838 and salicylic acid and the white willow tree connection by the English. Kolbe in about 1850 and 1870 were involved. More recently, the Bayer and Hoffman companies were participants in some of the most leading contributors to the wide use and distributive properties of aspirin. The history of aspirin reaches as far back as 330 B.C and its functions in relieving pain have far exceeded any discoverers imaginations. The use and consumption of aspirin continues to grow as new methods of the drug become known. The earliest known use of aspirin was found in the bark of willow trees, in powder form. According to an article " Aspirin was first produced 110 years ago, but the natural form, salicylic acid, found in plants ( i.e. the willow and myrtle) has been used for thousands of years."(Aspirin in the Ancient World) Aspirin in this form was mostly used in the ancient world to reduce pain and fevers. During the Victorian era, the natural form of aspirin was associated with an awful taste and often induced upset stomachs and vomiting. Due to this finding, in 1853 a scientist named, Charles Frederic Gerhardt, was able to add an acetyl group to the natural from of salicylic acid. However, this form was said to be unstable. (A Victorian Era Discovery) The history of Aspirin begins in 3000 B.C. with the discovery of a powder with healing ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 25. Nature, History, and Curriculum Overview of the Subject... Part A: The Nature and History of Subject English The way English is taught today in Australian classrooms has been going through some serious changes. The older models are proving themselves outdated. Newer models are beginning to emerge which take a more multi–faceted and plural approach to lesson planning and learning processes within the context of the subject of English. Essentially, the older models of teaching are becoming blatantly outdated and ineffective at really introducing students to the myriad of complexities within the subject as a whole. Previous generations had focused on more narrow models of teaching English that focus more on the outcome rather than the process. Many corporate models of public education focus more on standardized testing than actually getting the students engaged with the literature they are being exposed to. Essentially "teachers are forced into shifting their primary focus of attention from teaching literacy to teaching students how to handle tests," (Thompson 2009 p 5). This model has proven incredibly bland, and therefore ineffective in the changing educational environment. There were increasingly limited models of teaching based on the hegemony within the Anglophone world (Green & Cormack 2008). This attests to the idea that the name English restricts the learning processes that go on within this particular subject (Kress 2006). More innovative models of teaching have helped increase the ability of teachers to truly impact ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 26. History of English Language History of the English Language One thing that makes human culture possible is the language, not thought. We cannot form a precise though without the power of words. Surely, we can relay on pictures, but language is the tool that will help the idea construct more completely, precisely, with more detail and finesse. Animals communicate, but their way of communication is based on cries consisted of limited number of symbols which have general meaning. Example: In case of danger: –A human with the help of words can specify the problem methodically saying what the problem is, how it happened, where it came from... –An animal (bird) can only cry that there is danger, but no more Therefore, the language of the animals lacks... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... 1. /p/ (the phoneme spelled p in pat): voiceless bilabial stop. 2. /b/ (the phoneme spelled b in bat): voiced bilabial stop. 3. /t/ (the phoneme spelled t in tot): voiceless alveolar stop. 4. /d/ (the phoneme spelled d in dot): voiced alveolar stop. 5. /k/ (the phoneme spelled c in cap): voiceless velar stop. 6. /g / (the phoneme spelled g in gap): voiced velar stop. If we have a rapid release then we call the consonant a plosive. If, on the other hand, there is a slow release then we have an affricate. 1. /c</ (the phoneme spelled ch in chip): voiceless alveopalatal affricate. 2. /j</ (the phoneme spelled g in gyp): voiced alveopalatal affricate. Glottal stop is a fricative produced by fully closing the vocal cords. Sonorant Consonants Nasals –––} m, n, ng (like in sing) Lateral consonant –––} l Approximant –––} r The Phoneme It is said that there are 45 basic sounds of English that vary, but they are a lot more. For example p has a lot of variants depending on its location in the word and the sentence. Open–ended system vs. closed system Lexical words vs. grammatical words Open–ended system, as the name implies, is a system where its words are constantly changing. In the open–system we have the word–classes: Nouns Adjectives Verbs These word–classes are also called lexical words. Closed system is a system where its words are not changing. The ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 27. Family History: Mr. Waid's Sixth-Period English Class Many of us have a different family history. It is unique and only one person had that family history. You can't say that two different people, can have the same family history. Or could they? As we saw presentations of the students in Mr. Waid's sixth –period English class, we can distinguish similarities between the student's' family history. As we saw more and more presentations, the relationship between family histories started to appear. The answer of who we really are as a whole came to shape. All of us had family who started out poor, later becoming immigrants, and with hard working sweat in their heads they sacrificed everything for the sake of their families. Most of our classmates had families that struggled with poverty. As students were presenting everyone started noticing that we all had families that were poor. One example was Perla's mother. When Perla's mother was 15 and she was a high schooler, she had ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Waid's sixth–period class went through poverty and the immigrant life, these families sacrificed their bodies through the process of hard work. These families gave everything for their families and for themselves too. One of the earliest examples of this hard work sacrifice would be the child version of Alves' father. Alves' father at a young age was left by himself, alone, and with no family other than his aunt once in awhile helping him out. His father had to survive and learn to live all by himself. Because of him learning to survive by himself, he sacrificed a childhood he would've had to survive every single day of his childhood. This hard work sacrifice can also be seen done by Robin's father. Robin's father, for a very long time now, has been working two jobs. His father sacrifices his physical body to keep his family at top. This hard work sacrifice done by his father takes away his time, energy, and even life to keep his family going. Both Alves' father and Robin's father have sacrificed it with hard work. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 28. American History For People Learning English From VOA Learning English, welcome to The Making of a Nation, our weekly program of American history for people learning English. I'm Steve Ember. Today, we tell the story of how a British attack on Fort McHenry in the port of Baltimore led to "The Star–Spangled Banner," America 's national anthem. In the summer of 1814, British forces attacked Washington, DC. They burned the Capitol building, the White House and other public buildings. Then they withdrew to their ships in the Chesapeake Bay. British General Robert Ross and Admiral George Cockburn led the attack on Washington. Next they planned to attack Baltimore. But the people of Baltimore expected the attack, and began to prepare for it. Fifty thousand of them built defenses around the city. The port of Baltimore was protected by Fort McHenry. The guns and cannon of the fort could prevent British ships from reaching the city. The British began with a land attack against Baltimore. General Ross, Admiral Cockburn and about 4,000 British soldiers landed at North Point, a finger of land reaching into the Chesapeake Bay. From North Point, it was a march of about 22 kilometers to Baltimore. The British began marching at about seven in the morning. General Ross and Admiral Cockburn stopped their men after an hour. The two commanders and several of their officers rode to a nearby farmhouse and forced the family living there to give them breakfast. When the British officers finished eating, the farmer asked General Ross ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 29. Madie Majcher. Mrs.Shandera, Mr.Hill. English Pd.8 History Madie Majcher Mrs.Shandera, Mr.Hill English pd.8 History pd. 9 10th February 2017 "Families could face the awful choice of going back as a group or separating and sacrificing one of their close ones. Such dilemmas we can imagine caused many of the three thousand suicides on the island" (JNetwork Lobby for Catholic Social Justice). Thought to be a simple way of adjusting to everyday life and reacting to the challenges that come along with living, immigration is actually the cause of political disagreements, economic issues, social changes and diversity, and even thousands of deaths. An article called "U.S. Immigration Before 1965" stated that the first colossal rush of United States immigration began during the colonial era, the initial ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... Immigration"). Quick growth of industry drove the obligation for big factories to demand workers to get the job done as quickly as the industry was growing and as effectively as needed to create quality product that would evidently meet the expectations of the people(JNetwork Lobby for Catholic Social Justice). On the social aspect of immigration, Pilgrims came seeking religious freedom("U.S. Immigration"). Arrival of the Pilgrims added initial diversity to the country. That initial diversity carries through to today, including countless amounts of different races, ethnicities, and religions. This mixture causes a dramatic change to the social structure of the nation. Immigration has brought numerous political controversies from the first rush of newcomers, to the current day. It is believed that immigration laws are too old to rely on(CAP Immigration Team). The United States government continues to enforce immigration laws that should be updated. An article called "The History of Immigration Policies in the U.S.", states that some of the laws put in place regarding immigration policy were no longer usable. Acts in the 1800s caused more problems than solutions. Eventually the Alien and Sedition Acts were no longer considered politically acceptable and the government rid of both. The amount of years that an immigrant was required to be permanently stationed in United States territory was a controversial topic. The amount ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 30. Venerable Bede's Ecclesiastical History Of The English Nation The excerpt from the Venerable Bede's Ecclesiastical History of the English Nation that was assigned this week covers St. Augustine of Canterbury's mission to Britain. Augustine was sent there by Pope Gregory the Great to "preach the word of God to the English nation." ( chap. XXIII) England, at that time, was a barbarous and fierce place with a strange language that Augustine did not know. He went to Britain with several monks and was warmly received by King Ethelbert of Kent. The King was married to a Frankish Christian princess named Bertha. The Queen continued to practice her faith despite the fact that her husband remained a pagan. Augustine and his fellow religious were permitted by King Ethelbert to preach and baptize new converts. They ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 31. Nathaniel's Nutmeg Essay Are Historical Narratives A Better Representation Of History? Historical narratives are a different way of presenting history rather than reading the usual textbook. Historical narratives represent and tell the story of a specific part of history instead of many events all within a time period in one book, which is a textbook. The two types of readings have different uses that serve different purposes. Nathaniel's Nutmeg is a historical narrative written by Giles Milton about the events and conflicts dealing with the Spice Islands and wars. Conflict, perspective, and plot all contribute to the readability and better understanding for readers of historical events in narratives rather than textbooks. Conflict is the struggles dealing with man versus nature, man, ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... The four kind of conflict are not all featured in Nathaniel's Nutmeg, but man versus man and man versus nature are. Man versus man deals with the power struggle between two people or two groups of people. In the book, many struggles are highlighted, including one between the Portuguese and the English, "arguing that Tidore was all but controlled by the hated Portuguese, he begged the English commander to change his course"(31). The Portuguese and the English were both fighting for control of the Spice Islands so that they could receive the "luxury" that was nutmeg (3). Nathaniel's Nutmeg features the story of the Dutch versus the English as well, which is another example of man versus man. There is also another type of conflict in Nathaniel's Nutmeg, man versus nature; this was dealt with a lot in depth in Nathaniel's Nutmeg while explaining the merchant's travels to the Spice Islands. "But as they rounded the rocky shores of northern Norway, 'there came such flows of winde and terrible whirlewinds' that Willoughby's ship was blown off course," explains the inevitable storms that came about while sailing by ship to and from the islands (11). Man versus nature is ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 32. What Were The Wars Of The Roses And How Did It Affected... The Wars of the Roses were a series of battles fought in England between the cadet houses of Lancaster and York from the Plantagenet Dynasty. It would be a struggle for power during a thirty year period that would last from 1455 to 1487 ( Deary and Brown, Measly Middle Ages 142 ). These series of wars greatly affected English history in several ways. In this text it will be shown that the Wars of the Roses changedEngland politically, by bringing in the Tudor Dynasty, which would reign over England from 1485 to 1603 ( Deary and Brown, Terrible Tudors 7 ). The Wars of the Roses were ignited due to social and financial problems after the Hundred Years War. The Hundred Years War was an 116 year war, between the English and the French, lasting from ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... In this war the English lost important territory to France. The aftermath of this war, alongside the weak rule and mental incapacity of Henry VI, triggered this war. There were various relatives ( see Figure 1 ) of Henry VI who saw this as a chance to gain power over the kingdom. In 1460 Henry VI was seen unfit to rule after a mental breakdown due to his losses in the Hundred Years War. Richard duke of York was to act as a regent on his behalf until the king recovered. This started the Wars of the Roses, and on 10 June 1460, Henry VI was taken prisoner by Richard Duke of York, only to be saved again by forces loyal to Margaret of Anjou ( Henry's wife ). However, in 1461, the king was deposed, due to the war at Towton, to which he lost to Edward IV (Richard's son). This led to Henry VI suffering another mental breakdown, and despite Margarets efforts, in 1465 Edward had him locked up in the Tower of ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 33. The History Of The English Language The History of the English language video one, has left me confused, intrigued, and more passionate about where languages come from. The study of languages has always been a passion of mine, how other people across the global community and how there are similar words in each language has always had me thinking. The English language is a newer language compared to most however, in today's world it is one of the hardest and most known languages in the world. Learning that the English language has come from various different languages really interested me. Learning that some words were taken from, Latin, French, and many others was interesting to learning because I know how the English language has changed them over time. This made me think about what the people at the time thought about the translation of English, similar to the present where we have words like, swag. In todays worlds English is still evolving. Phones have changed the wording, meaning, and pronunciation words as well. "Text grammar" has affected its way into writing. During the time of "Old English" the video made me think about how year after year the English language never stops changing. Various different spellings and pronunciations were changed from French and Latin to the English. Which is weird and confusing at the same time, because English and French do not sound the same at all anymore. However, aftering hearing this it does make sense because American– English still use French words. For example, ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 34. Felix Miyago. Ms. Mylan, Mr. Stewart. English 3Rd, History Felix Miyago Ms. Mylan, Mr. Stewart English 3rd, History 1st 12 May 2017 Food Insecurity: A food crisis to the people "Food insecurity isn't a measure of hunger; it is based on the measure of a person's financial circumstances and their perception of how much food they can afford to buy." It is estimated that 31 million people in the United States have experienced either food insecurity or actual hunger (George, 1). Roughly a third of food insecure households have "very low food security." And the number of people going hungry has grown dramatically in the U.S. "increasing to 48 million by 2012 (McMillan,1) has caused one in five children to grow up in poverty which has affected academic performance and social skills". "In 1980 there were ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... And race or ethnicity households played a role in having different rates of food insecurity varied greatly– "10.6% of white households struggled to get enough to eat, compared with 26.1% black households and 23.7% hispanic households" (Fessler, 1–2). "Food stamps has been a way for people dealing with food insecurity by providing food for people that are struggling with getting the right food since they don't earn as much." But Congress reducing food stamp benefits to 47 million people and because of that the "food stamp usage has decreased by 27% over the past" 3 ВЅ years (George, 1). However there are more food pantries, soup kitchens, and food banks that opened to help people that can't get enough from food stamps. But people have to take time off work to go there because the hours for food stamp offices and food banks aren't open the entire day (George, 1). "There has been many causes for food insecurity like biofuel because it requires a large amount of vegetables which increases the prices for vegetables (National Center Biotechnology Information), housing cost since the prices for rent have been increasing, unemployment because they lost their job and can't afford food, low wages because they don't receive enough money which they have to use for housing cost and would have to cut the cost for food, medical/health care due to them being injured and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 35. Racism In Hippolyte Taine's History Of English Literature Gates places "race" in scare quotes to question the term's use, which ends in his distancing himself from and then refusing the term. Gates examines "race"'s history in relation to the themes of science, language and culture. All three illustrate a targeted campaign to subordinate the racial "other". In refusing to accept the term, Gates refuses Western definition. Gates locates the scientific connection between nature andrace in Hippolyte Taine's History of English Literature. Rather than identifying race as a cultural and social construct, Taine maintains that "race" occurs naturally. Taine asserts that the character value of a man lies in his race, stating that race, intellect and heart are "inseparable" (1892). The racial other made up the "species of man", all of which were inferior to the white man (1898). Skin color and mental capacity become synonymous, and Kant "conflates color with intelligence" (1898). Any semblance of reason nonwhites show is ignored because of the color of their skin, causing a negation in spite of logic, rather than an assertion in the presence of logic. If the Western literary tradition has been defined as a "more–or–less set of closed works that somehow speak to, or respond to, the "human condition' (1891), excluding works from that literary tradition excludes people of color as experiencing the "human condition". In making these tropes seem an innate part of cultural existence, no one questions racial practices because these tropes "naturally" exist. There is no reason to question or challenge these tropes because they are not created, the simply exist. They are natural characteristics that can only be observed, which is another subversion of the racial other. 19th century Western literature follows the thought that race is an "ineffaceable quantity, which irresistibly determine the shape and contour of thought and feeling (1892). This is an important precedent of us vs them, and in the "scientific" belief that non–national races were inherently, biologically different, rather than culturally different. The racial other exists naturally as a slave, but can obtain humanity through display of artistic ability, but is not identified as artistic because they are naturally ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 36. How Did 18th Century English Capitalism Lead To The... In what way did the emergence of 18th century English capitalism lead to the proliferation of Imperialism? Part A: Identification and evaluation of sources In what way did the emergence of 18th century English capitalism lead to the proliferation of Imperialism? This very question led to my exploration into the intertwined worlds of capitalism and imperialism. From a little know german site to the best known encyclopedia in the world, the depth and breadth of available sources was absolutely astonishing to me, and made the production of this paper significantly easier than I expected it to be. The utter relevance and reliability of the sources astonished me as well, as I was unaware to the lengths that people go in order to achieve accurate ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... A historian's role is to inform the human race of the occurrences of the past, for if we forget the past we will repeat the same mistakes in the future. The lessons of the past become the innovations of the now, and it is this very concept that denotes the power of historians. History is all subjects, it is the math, science, and art of the past this makes history the single most vital subject in all of the world, which makes the irony of the fact that history is not a highly regarded area of study quite sad. What constitutes a historical event? A historical event is one that fundamentally changes the course of the race of the organism that is studying it. I say organism because if history were to be written by a robot, the creation of the tools used to mine copper and silicon would be one of the most significant events in their history. Historical events are often decided long after the date of the event. For example, I am unsure as to if the driver of the car that Franz Ferdinand was in knew that taking the wrong turn would lead to America become the leader of the free world. It is this conundrum that baffles the mind, until it happens we don't know what history is, and different events are highlighted by different cultures, so do historical events have a definition, or is it fluid does it change per the viewer. I don't know the answers to these questions, and i don't know if there will ever be an answer, all I know is ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 37. Lord Protector: Oliver Cromwell's Role In English History It is often seen by many, that England is a global power and unstoppable force, even today. But at a time they were completely in an uncharted territory when they didn't have a monarch. A powerful ruler to take control and protect the people and their rights. It was the only time in over one thousand years England was not ruled by a source of power like a king or queen. But to come to their rescue Oliver Cromwell, also known as Lord Protector helped them in many ways. To this day, he still holds much adoration and significance in English history for his acts to save and protect England and other neighboring countries. Throughout his life, he worked in various positions from a soldier, statesmen, Parliament, and more. Living from 1599 to 1658 he lived and experienced much. For example, being elected Parliament in 1628 and 1640. Which was a very powerful and coveted position by many individuals. He was also a Puritan, with religion a high part of methods and attributing much to his success. Believing in the rule of the godly rather than of the general people or public. But sought to do more good than just command respect. Creating new legislation like the Blue ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... He worked alongside the Parliament with a strong central army in order to fulfill this purpose. Most of the public agreed to strike back against Charles since the predominant religion was Protestant. But Charles fought for the equality of all religions. Not only was his main goal as a protector of England to finalize one religion by to keep order and peace. He was strict with order, but incredible on his rise to military lead. From becoming as an apprentice to taking charge in a short amount of time, throughout 1642 to 1651. Showing the incredible determination and skill of Oliver early on. Playing a key role of him gaining Scotland and Ireland, victory of many battles, along with also gaining East ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 38. The Importance Of Understanding The English Language In... An article published by the New York Times, "History for dollars" by David Brooks, emphasizes the importance of understanding the English language. He suggests that you major in English and liberal arts majors instead of accounting or other majors that might pay twice as well. " You will have enormous power if you are the person in office who can write a clear and concise memo" (Brooks). He also states that you will use the english language in whatever job you find. He thinks that any business must have people who understand English very well to succeed. You can have a great product, but someone has to be very good with the language to get people to buy the product. "Studying the humanities will give you a wealth of analogies" (Brooks). Everyone thinks in analogies every day according to Brooks. Whether it's going to the store and comparing two products or comparing two colleges everyone makes comparisons. Then Brooks starts to explain The Big Shaggy, which is a concept he came up with. It consists of ideas that deep down people have passions that don't lend themselves to systemic modeling. Brooks suggests people choose systemic modeling because it pays better. Most of america is very economic based when choosing jobs. That is the reasoncomputer science is the fastest growing major right now. But going into those fields won't get you very far in the big shaggy. Many people end up not doing well in the idea of the Big Shaggy. I disagree with a lot of points in this article. I believe the goal of college is to best prepare you for a future job. If you get a degree in liberal arts, you already start behind. There is a low demand for jobs that require an English major. They don't pay well because the amount of jobs is slim, and there is a surplus of people in that field. The fastest growing majors right now are in the computer field. Technology is growing exponentially and now everybody is connected to the internet daily. You don't need to know english that well to make a lot of money. Most companies now and days aren't even American based. So knowing english isn't the key to be successful. If you major in a STEM field you will be ahead of most college students. Every company now has a website and ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...
  • 39. [Writer Name] [Supervisor Name] [Subject] [Date] History... [Writer Name] [Supervisor Name] [Subject] [Date] History of the English Language and some of the many Factors that have influenced its Evolution Language is surely the most influential form of communication. It is the most powerful instrument an individual can have. By definition, language is the use voice sounds by human beings, organized in order to express and communicate thoughts and feelings. It is what has shaped our society into what it has become today, what has allowed our civilization to excel and progress into what is now modern day.Language has allowed the individual to communicate within a group as well as within him in order to accomplish many goals. Language gives us a means by which we can organize our ideas and ... Show more content on Helpwriting.net ... And semantic indeterminacy is the ether of attitude of language. It fills the interstices of our intentions and pervades accounts of presupposition, tense, fiction, translation, and especially, elusiveness. Language is primarily formed through the interaction of people. This interaction could be of any nature, but in today's world when English is undoubtedly the universal language, external factors play a pivotal role in English language's evolution. Therefore, it would be imperative to look at the influences of these factors on the English language. The English language of today reflects many centuries of development (Naomi 24). The political and social events that have in the course of English history so profoundly affected the English people in their national life have generally had a recognizable effect on their language. The Christianizing of Britain brought England into contact with Latin civilization and made significant additions to our vocabulary. The Scandinavian invasions resulted in a considerable mixture of the two races and their languages. The Norman Conquest made English for two centuries the language mainly of the lower classes, while the nobles and those associated with them used French on almost all occasions (Baugh 2). And when English once more regained supremacy as the language of all elements of the population, it greatly changed in both form and vocabulary from what it had been in the 11th century. ... Get more on HelpWriting.net ...