William B. Ide Essays

  • The American Conquest Of California

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    Although California had many conquests, the American conquest was the last. It first began in June 1846 with the Bear Flag Revolt. The Bear Flag revolt was a small group of American settlers in California rebelling against the Mexican government and proclaiming California an independent republic. The conquest lasted only two years. By 1848, California belong to the United States. This event portrays the bravery of the men who were part of the conquest. But the conquest of California also brought

  • An Inside Look at Sturm, Ruger & Co. Company

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    Company. Sturm, Ruger & Company produces pistols, revolvers, rifles, and shotguns. Sturm, Ruger & Company produces revolvers, pistols, rifles and shotguns. The company was founded in Southport, Connecticut in 1949 by Alexander McCormick Sturm and William B. Ruger. In 1969 Sturm, Ruger & Company incorporated under the laws of the state of Delaware. It joined the New York Stock Exchange in 1990. The Corporate offices are located in Southport, Connecticut with manufacturing facilities in Newport, New

  • Texas Declaration Of Independence

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    William Barrett Travis, the leader of the Texan defenders requested for help and his requests were ultimately not met much to his frustration. The spirits of the defenders as well as Travis however still kept strong through their commitment to their cause

  • Battle Of The Alamo Research Paper

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    behind to defend the city retreated back to the Alamo, a fort near San Antonio. Their forces grew slightly when James Bowie, an American frontiersman, and William B. Travis, a soldier from South Carolina, brought in some reinforcements including David Crockett, a famous frontiersman and former congressman, into the Texan forces. These two men, William B. Travis and James Bowie, would eventually become co-commanders at the battle of the Alamo. The newly appointed commander-in-chief of the Texan army, Sam

  • William Barret Travis: A Brief Biography

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    William Barret Travis was a legendary figure that was most famous for giving up his life for Texas Independence at the Alamo. He was a heroic leader that promised he would never give up in battle. Being a coward was not on Travis’s bucket list. William Barret Travis was born on August 1, 1809 in South Carolina. His parents were Mark and Jemima Travis, and he was the eldest of eleven children. When he was nine, falling cotton prices and bank failures caused his family to move to Conecuh County in

  • Happiness is the Ultimate Goal

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    reaching your goals is very crucial in reaching them. Enduring meaningful things that are a part of your family or something greater in life is not facile for most people. Although in some cases, it must be done. In the article “William Travis’ Ring” by Martha Deeringer, William B. Travis had to sacrifice his cat’s eye ... ... middle of paper ... ...n’s father died shortly after she started working with him in the boot-making industry. In order for Enid to continue the business after her father had

  • William Barrett Travis and the Impact of His Letter Victory or Death

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    William Barret Travis a hero of the Texas revolution impacted the American people with his meaningful letter requesting aid. Travis wrote a very inspirational letter addressed not only to the people of Texas but also to all the Americans in the world. Which impacted the way American’s view patriotism and cherish their liberty and their beliefs. Travis was born in 1809, and died in battle defending the fort known as the Alamo against overwhelming Mexican forces in 1836. He was the oldest out of his

  • The Norman Conquest's Impact on Women's Roles in Englad

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    Considered one of the most important events in English history, the Norman Conquest in 1066 C.E. produced many different outcomes that changed the course of English history. Under the rule of William the Conqueror, numerous elements of the English government and political system changed with the introduction of feudalism. In addition, Norman French prompted the English language to change. While many people believe these modifications are the most significant Norman impacts upon England, the Norman

  • The Effect of Dreamtime on Aborigine Daily Life

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    “Nirvana.” About.com Buddhism. About.com. Web. 3 Feb. 2012. . "Religion." Merriam-Webster Online. Merriam-Webster. Web. 1 Feb. 2012. . Smith, Ramsay W. Myths and Legends of the Australian Aborigines. Mineola, NY: Dover Publications, 2003. Print. Williams, Jimmy. "The Social and Historical Impact of Christianity." Probe Ministries. Web. 3 Feb. 2012. . Yengoyan, Aram A. "Economy, Society, and Myth in Aboriginal Australia." Annual Review of Anthropology 8.1 (1979): 393-415. Print.

  • Death and Violence In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet

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    Death and Violence In William Shakespeare's Romeo and Juliet Prologue: ‘Romeo and Juliet’ by Shakespeare is a play which illustrates how discrimination and intolerance leads to death and violence. The play is known to be a tragedy and as it says in the prologue the platy was really known as the ‘Tragedy of Romeo and Juliet’. It is abut two personalities who fall in love. The both of them are from two totally different families which have unimaginable hatred and enmity far each other.