After conquering the Silk Road, a network of trade networks that connected East, South, and Western Asia with Europe, Genghis Khan realized how important it had become to his empire, seeing how much easier travel was for his soldiers. He then came up with the idea that he could use the Silk Road to have merchants and spies travel along the roads to inform him about enemy plans.2 In order to ensure the merchants' survival, he assigned soldiers to patrol the Silk Road, in order to keep bandits away.3 Because of this action, merchants were now able to travel safely, even if they were carryi...

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Tang rulers maintained a terrific network of roads. They built inns and postal stations along the roads, as well as stables, which provided a place for the people to rest. The well-maintained roads and resting spots made transportation more convenient and safer for people to travel. ...

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Using the documents and you knowledge of the period, what were the most important factors which promoted the early Industrial Revolution in the U.S.? The key factors which promoted the early Industrial Revolution in the U.S. were new inventions, transportation, and immigration. One of the most i...

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Works that went unsurpassed for centuries included the Roman aqueducts, the intricately designed roads and fortifications that were kept intact for hundreds of years, and the colossal domes that could not be replicated. ...

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Sergeant at the Law The Sergeant at the Law was a person of wisdom and knew the law extremely well. He "knew of every judgment, case and crime recorded, ever since King William's time. He could dictate defenses or draft deeds," He was obviously hardworking and wise, and gained a lot of respect. "...

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Another factor that we found really bizarre was that motorists do not stop to let pedestrians cross the road at the zebra crossings. ... The road felt like it was about fifty yards wide where the zebra goes across, and my friends and I got the sneaking suspicion that it was like a modern-day equivalent of the old Roman practice of throwing Christians to the lions; a deliberate piece of civic planning to give the local drivers a bit of sport with the tourists. ...

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Advanced English Essay There have been numerous experiences that have changed my life, but only one has impacted it the greatest; my mother being in the military. Many people never move in their entire life, but I have moved a total of four times. Ever since I could remember I have been mov...

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Make a formal announcement at claim, effectively occupy territory by building roads and railroads, Extend control from coast to interior, and negotiate a treaty with local peoples that would constitute a claim to sovereignty. ...

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During the early years of colonization and exploration in North America and Africa, many New World "collided" and brought to each other many new things, both good and bad. There were exchanges of ideas, products and crops that greatly advanced the cultures of all involved, but on the other hand, new...

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1984 In many ways, Orwell's view of the future has come true. Although we do not live in a world dominated by Communist super-powers, there are many aspects of our society that are prophesied in the book. Take, for example, the three land masses used in Nineteen Eighty-Four. There is Oceani...

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Foods grown from the ground were sold in the city square from the backs of trucks and wagons and their proprietors utilized road guests (town messengers) to affirm their whereabouts for the comfort of the clients. ...

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In many ways, Orwell's view of the future has come true. Although we do not live in a world dominated by Communist super-powers, there are many aspects of our society that are prophesied in the book. Take, for example, the three land masses used in Nineteen Eighty-Four. There is Oceania, which enc...

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Industrialism in Europe Industrialization began in the 18th century but didn't have as much of an impact on Europe as it did in the 19th century. Industrialization started in Great Britain with the invention of machines like the Flying Shuttle in 1733, and the Spinning Jenny in 1764 with steam a...

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"The expansion of trade was important steps on the road to European economic cooperation, which was to end in full economic integration of the countries of Europe. This road led to the foundation in 1957 of the European Economic Community (EEC). ...

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Define the term satire The word satire derives from the Latin satira, meaning "medley." A satire, either in prose or in poetic form, holds prevailing vices or follies up to ridicule: it employs humour and wit to criticize human institutions or humanity itself, in order that they might be remodel...

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In the late nineteenth century, European nations sought to dominate countries in Asia and Africa, this period of time known as the "New Imperialism."" The drive to expand power pass European borders led to war and rivalry between European powers and their colonies. The drive for more land led Europe...

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Simply put, media violence does cause people "young, old, or otherwise "to commit violent acts, but only as much as other activities, but never any more often than a case of "road rage- or some other case inciting anger. ...

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1492 Columbus sailed to the West Indies leading a chain reaction of future navigators and explorers to come forth in exploration to the land of the west. No, Columbus did not discover a new country that no one knew about because native habitants were already settled in the Indies and Americas. Thes...

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The concerns of the government due to the plague are best demonstrated by Heinrich von Staden, who stated that "Throughout the country, all the roads and highways were guarded so that a person could not pass from one place to another" (Doc. 5). ...

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British ambivalent relationship with the rest of Europe from a historical and cultural perspective. Take a look around. You are standing in the middle of a village somewhere around 100 AD. You are outside, in the open air, somewhere afar you see Hadrian's Wall. You are standing on the road made of p...

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Charles Dickens brings life to the French Revolution, in his historical novel, A Tale of Two Cities. His novel envelopes around many unforgettable names as he brings the story of two cities, London and Paris together. Throughout the whole book, Dickens refers to the wine as the blood that runs throu...

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This has now been developed and these days tanks have an astounding power that can obliterate anything in its path as well as being able to climb quite steep cliffs and driving on bumpy or rocky roads without creating too much of an impact or damage to the vehicle. ...

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"Stonehenge is surely Britain's greatest icon, symbolizing mystery, power, and endurance" (Stonehenge 1). Those are the words of historian Gregory Ashe. The monument, located on Salisbury Plain in Wiltshire, England, now lies in ruins. It consists of a circular group of large upright stones surroun...

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The years of 1914-1918 were a time of mass destruction for the world. The Great War that involved many European countries was one of the most violent and destructive wars in European history. There has never been another was that has attracted the attention of so many historians, journalists, and mi...

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Should England jump on the Euro bandwagon now , or attempt to catch it later on down the road Neither , according to 70 percent of the public, they believe this wagon is slowly and ignorantly creeping towards a fiery death. ...

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