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John Calvin

Background: John Calvin was a French Theologian born July 10 th , 1509 in Picardy France. While continuing his education at the University of OrlĂ©ans, John Calvin joined the cause of the Reformation. Calvin played a huge role in the Reformation and was the leading French Protestant reformer. In fact, he founded his own religion during this time, known as Calvinism. While living Geneva, Calvin created a text where he preached his theological (religious) beliefs. However, in his brief time living in Geneva, Protestant authorities expelled him in 1538. But, was welcomed back in 1541 soon after his return from Germany. Upon his return to Geneva, John Calvin, established a religious government and also received complete supremacy as a leader in Geneva.  Geneva: Geneva location during Reformation period. As mentioned in the Background section of this blog, Calvin spent much time in Geneva. Although the first period of time he spent there was brief, once he retur
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Democracy Evolves in Athens

Matt Houde Mr. Waller WH1 Honors 13 December 2017 Democracy Evolves in Athens Location of Athens in comparison to the other city-states. https://www.preceden.com/timelines/46500 -important-events-in-ancient-greece Pericles was the main leader of Athens during Greece's golden age. One of his three goals was to strengthen Athenian democracy. However, he was not the only contributor to the evolution of Athens’ democracy. Even before Pericles, Draco, Solon, and Cleisthenes, all contributed to developing democracy in Athens. All of these leaders brought ideas to Athens that helped Athens gain power over the other city-states. This power allowed Athens to rule over the rest of the city-states and led to the rise of the Athenian empire. Draco was a nobleman, who seized power in Athens. He started developing Athens’ democracy  in 621 B.C., when he created a legal code based on equality. Draco believed in the idea that all the people of Athens were all equal under law

The First Great Empire Leaders: Shi Huangdi, Darius, and Nebuchadnezzar

The First Great Empire Leaders: Shi Huangdi, Darius, and Nebuchadnezzar Background information: Shi Huangdi : The Qin dynasty that he ruled replaced the Zhou Dynasty. He was the first ruler of this dynasty, so he is known as Shi Huangdi, which translates into English as “first emperor”. He brought unity to China by applying Legalist ideas to the empire. Legalism is a Chinese political philosophy based on the idea that a highly efficient and powerful government is the key to social order. Darius : Darius’ father, Cambyses, had ruled for eight years, but after his death the Persian control weakened. Darius decided that he should take it upon himself to bring back strength to the Persian empire. At the time he was just a member of the king’s bodyguard, but with the help the “Ten Thousand Immortals” (elite Persian soldiers), he regained the throne and regained the throne. Nebuchadnezzar : Nebuchadnezzar is known for restoring the great of Babylon. Babylon had been burne