Great innovators

shadow of his house, just out of reach of his hand.”(Fitzgerald). “The Great Gatsby” was a great literary piece that has conjured numerous meanings. Some might say that the meaning of the novel is focused on the consequences of obsessive love; Or it might be focused on a dark depiction of the world and maybe the novel defines something essential about American cultural values. However, I believe that the true denotation of “The Great Gatsby” is that our desire to recapture the past holds a deep allure

World War 1’s Great Affect on a Great Nation World War I was a war that hurt many nations and killed many men and women. Many people love to talk down on wars and how they have negatively affected this great nation. These people fail to realize that wars can also have a positive effect on a nation as well as a negative. Sometimes the positive does not outweigh the negative, but sometimes it does, as is America's case after the first World War. The first World War was an economic firestarter for

Following the First World War doctrine and concepts became heavily scrutinized from both sides of the war. Several advocates attempted to initiate change based off of the countless lives that were lost during the war. Many advocates’ concepts were ignored during their time as they tried to change doctrine and organization; however, their ideas still managed to set the pace for the future. This essay will discuss the influences of J.F.C. Fuller, Liddell Hart, Mikhail Nikolayevich Tukhachevsky,

determining prices and goods by the consumers. In order to distinguish differences between command and free market economy, three components are used as a guide. First, the influence of John Maynard Keynes during the Great Depression. Second, the influence of Joseph Alois Schumpeter during the Great Depression. Third, the rise of Keynes and Schumpeter. Ultimately, the practices of the command and free market economy are the fundamental part of any economy. Hence, Joseph Alois Schumpeter was the eminent figure

Does he embody the ideals of what it is to be an American? Yes he does. He was celebrated as a scientist, inventor, and innovator who somehow emerged from the obscurity of his modest birth to prominence, which he achieved despite a lack of formal education. He was a simple American. He truly fulfilled the American dream, his rags to riches, self-taught, work ethic and his dedication

another time because people would be more willing to accept it” and this is exactly what The Great Gatsby does. No one likes to be criticised however by placing this message underneath the extraordinary gifts of hope and the American dream, Fitzgerald has presented humanity’s social weaknesses in a way can be recognised by the public to encourage change. There is much speculation as to whether The Great Gatsby is truly worthy to be on ‘Top 100 Novels of All Time’ list however as technology continues

Jelly Roll Morton was one of the greatest most talented mans to play the pianist at the tempo he plays it’s at. After sitting and listening to for an hour and a half I realized what a great pianist was. I was exotic when I heard him playing; it was nothing to do but flow with the music after hearing it. It really lit a fire under me to actually enjoy music with a nice pitch and a definite tone. Ferdinand Joseph “Jelly Roll Morton” LaMenthe was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on October 20, 1890.

government introduced never before seen laws that dramatically increased spending. The most sweeping legislation developed during this time period was the New Deal signed by President Theodore Roosevelt. The New Deal tried to provide relief from the Great Depression through programs of regulation, inflation, price stabilization, and public works. This also created the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC), National Recovery Administration (NRA), Agricultural Adjustment Administration (AAA),

In 1919, World War I had finally come to an end, leaving most of the world in a post war depression. However, in countries like Canada, the decade ahead would be filled with amazing growth and change in many ways. The 1920s were an exciting time in Canada because of the economic prosperity, technological, social and cultural revolutions and growing political responsibility and change in policy that country experienced. These economic, social and political changes really made the 1920s in Canada “roar”

mother, Johanna Geilus, was his initial push into dancing hoping he would develop a greater athletic figure. Over time, his ability to dance began to come naturally and complimented that of his sister’s style. Fred was considered to be more of an innovator