Hellmann's Mayonnaise is a brand of mayonnaise created in 1913 by Richard Hellmann. It is famous for being one of the best mayonnaise brands in the United States. The reasons this is on this list are: A) it is mayonnaise, my favorite condiment B) Mayonnaise is an ingredient in some of my favorite foods, impacting my life C) Richard Hellmann made his brand during WW1, a dangerous leap that he would not regret.
Women's suffrage is a law that was passed in 1920 that allowed women to vote. This is on this list because: A) Women should have the right to vote B) If women did not have rights, my grandparents wouldn't have met C) this was an important event for the turn of the century
Franklin Delano Roosevelt, commonly known as FDR, was an American statesman and political leader who served as the 32nd President of the United States. he led us through WW2 one of the most difficult tasks a president can face. he is on this list because: A) he led us through WW2 B) even in the face of overwhelming odds, he achieved victory C) without him, we could've lost the war.
Theodore Roosevelt was the 26th president of the United States. he was president from 1901 to 1909. he was an American statesman, author, explorer, soldier, and naturalist. he was probably my favorite president. he is on this list because: A) he was a great leader for the 8 years he was president B) he did all he could to protect the national parks, which are now greatly valued C) he was almost RE-ELECTED for a fifth term
Albert Einstein was an american scientist who developed theoretical physics, a concept of physics that employs abstractions of the real world. he is on this list because: A) he is incredibly smart B) he defied society's norms to get to where he was C) he showed that you can't judge a book by it's cover because when he was a kid, he was expelled to being "stupid".
Thomas Alva Edison was an American inventor and businessman, who has been described as America's greatest inventor. he invented many things that you see around the house, from the light bulb to the camera. he is on this list because: A) he is the greatest American Inventor B) he invented the light bulb and camera, things you see everyday C) he lived his life to the fullest, doing what he wanted to do in his free time, setting a good example for future generations.
Henry Ford (July 30, 1863 – April 7, 1947) was an American captain of industry who changed the mass production industry forever. he made a system where the cars rolled on a conveyor, and one person assembled each part. It was called an assembly line. Here's why I thought he was influential to the early 20th century: A) he invented the assembly line B) he made millions of dollars off of an undiscovered industry C) he revolutionized the car
World War I was a devastating series of events that had large consequences. millions died from mustard gas and artillery, but some great things came from it. from safer and more efficient planes to the Geneva Protocol and Conventions, the world is now a safer place. I believe this event was helpful because: A) it began the Geneva Conventions, which restricted the involvement of civilians in combat. B) after the war, the Geneva Protocol was invented to restrict the use of poisonous gasses and later on flame weapons. C) planes were heavily used, and were developed further than we could've imagined in such a short time.
John Mauchly worked with J. Presper Eckert to develop the ENIAC, a military computer designed for calculating where missiles should be fired. without him, we would not have computers as they are today. I can't imagine living without my computer! I believe this person was helpful because: A) the modern computer would not be as far as it is now without him. B) the modern military would not be able to fight without him. C) many lives of soldiers were saved because of him.
J Presper Eckert helped John Mauchly design the ENIAC, a "supercomputer" designed to calculate where missiles and artillery should be fired. He was awarded the Harry H. Goode Memorial award for his help in the war, and changed the game for years to come. I believe this person was helpful because: A) the modern computer would not be as far as it is now without him. B) the modern military would not be able to fight without him. C) many lives of soldiers were saved because of him.