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Battle of Antietam - Landmark battle in the Civil War that essentially ended in a draw but demonstrated the prowess of the Union army, forestalling foreign intervention and giving Lincoln the "victory" he needed to issue the Emancipation Proclamation. Appomattox Courthouse - Site where Robert E. Lee surrendered to Ulysses S. Grant in April 1865 after almost a year of brutal fighting throughout Virginia in the "Wilderness Campaign." Battle of Bull Run (Manassas Junction) - First major b...

Why is Paris at Friar Lawrence's cell? - To talk about the wedding preparations What reason does Paris give for the hasty marriage? - She is mourning over Tybalt's death too much so he is marring her to make her happy again and if she were around more more people she would feel better What does Juliet mean when she says "The tears got small victory by that, for it was bad enough before their spite." - Her face already looked bad before she started to cry What are Juliets subtle innu...

Philip II - absolute ruler of Spain, 1556 - 1598, lost control of the Spanish Netherlands; sent the Spanish Armada to invade England William of Orange - leader of the successful revolt of the Spanish Netherlands against Spain; later became king of England following the Glorious Revolution absolute monarchy - government in which the king or queen had total or complete power divine right - the idea that monarchs are chosen by God to rule; supported absolute rule Steps to absolute rule ...

(L1) Match the definitions with the terms. gaffe inaugural speech rebuttal ad hominem fallacy discernment - Match the definitions with the terms. a spoken mistake that causes embarrassment to the person who said it a speech indicating the start of a change in activity or office a speech that cites reasons explaining why the opposing position is wrong a logical fallacy that is a tactic to discredit an opponent's character the state of being aware or percep...

(L1) Type the topic, idea, or question that was approved by your teacher for your research. - AMV (L1) After reading several sources of information on your topic, brainstorm the important ideas of your research. Then, type at least two questions for further research. Brainstorm: Two questions for further research: - AMV (L1) The conclusion of the research and evidence of an argumentative research paper is the _____ statement. - thesis (L1) The thesis statement should be derived from a...

how long are judging level certifications valid? - 1 year what position can a level 1 judge fill - corner judge in a colored belt ring once a person has earned their Level 1 judging certification, they should do what? - volunteer for judging assignments and make every attempt to be at the black belt judges meeting on time and stay for the entire event 1. when fulfilling the duties of a Level 1 judge at any event, the judge should always keep in mind which of the following? - 1. that his...

Kamikazes - Japanese suicide pilots V-E Day - The day that the Nazis/Germany surrendered ("Victory in Europe") V-J Day - The day that Japan surrendered ("Victory over Japan") How did the battle of El Alamein contribute to the Allied victory? - It kicked Germany and Italy out of Northern Africa, so it reduced their control of the Mediteranean Sea. How did Operation Torch contribute to the Allied victory? - It cleared the Axis Powers from North Africa, improved naval control of the...

the Third Rome - This is the Russian doctrine that begain to gain currency after 1453. It essentially claimed that Moscow had become the new defender of true Christianity (and hence civilization) since the first two Romes, Rome and Constantinople, had fallen. The Golden Horde - The Mongol group that controlled southern Russia and much of the area north of the Caspian Sea. It also theoretically controlled Muscovy and demanded annual tribute until the reign of Ivan III. The tribute payments wer...

For it was neither every kind of fame nor fame from every source that he courted, as Philip did, who plumed himself like a sophist on the power of his oratory, and took care to have the victories of his chariots at Olympia engraved upon his coins; nay, when those about him inquired whether he would be willing to contend in the foot-race at the Olympic games, since he was swift of foot, 'Yes,' said he, 'if I could have kings as my competitors.' - Plutarch, Life of Alexander First Tarquiniu...

What special event are the Romans celebrating? - They are celebrating Caesar's victory over Pompey. What are the people doing that angers Marullus and Flavius? Why does this anger them? - They are celebrating Caesar. It angers them because they supported Pompey. What actions do Marullus and Flavius take to correct the situation? - They scatter the celebrating crowd and take down decorations all over the towns. Why does Caesar want Calpurnia to stand in Antony's path during the race in...