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Student Essay on Turning Points in History That Have Led to Lasting Changes

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Turning Points in History That Have Led to Lasting Changes

Summary:   Describes how certain moments in global history have impacted the future greatly. Focuses on the Renaissance and the Industrial Revolution.


History is a funny thing. I don't mean as in hahaha, but as in the way that it is played on after it happens. For example, let's take the Scientific Revolution. Even though it took place over hundreds of years ago, it still has a bigger impact on our lives than we think. Imagine if you went to you science class and you didn't know anything about a microscope because it didn't exist. Or if it wasn't for The Age of Exploration during the Renaissance, then we might still believe that the Earth is flat. Or if Martin Luther hadn't posted the 95 Thesis, we all might be still under the control of the Catholic Church. So, see? The things that took place in the past are major turning points that affect the future. Two of.....

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