Some people think that you have to be an adult to make a difference in the world around you, but so many teenagers have altered the course of history forever. Most people would be surprised at some of the inventions or accomplishments that were made by teenagers. Some of the greatest minds in the world got their start in the teenage years. Some teenagers can make a change of effect that no adult could ever make purely because of their age.
Alexander the Great was the ruler of Macedonia from 334 B.C to 323 B.C. By the age of thirty he conquered the entire known world and had an undefeated battle record. At the age of thirteen, Alexander started his schooling with the philosopher Aristotle, and learned from him until the age of sixteen. While his father was away at war, Alexander was Regent of Macedonia. While he was the regent, Alexander stomped out the revolt of Madei, a small tribe, and renamed it to Alexandropolis. Two years later his father gave Alexander a Commanding spot among the senior generals as Macedonia invaded Greece. The Greeks were defeated and Alexander proved hi...
Because of this new demographic, people started seeing teenagers differently than children, as they did before. They had more freedom; they would be able to go out after school, they would start doing some “adult” activities, such as working. They had more independence from their parents. Teenagers would usually want to stay alone in their rooms talking to friends over the rotary dial phone (if they had one) or they would sneak out at night to go to clubs and parties.
Alexander the Great’s legacy was incredible and will always be remember for its greatness. Historians have portrayed him as a high-minded philosopher; however, others view him as a bloody-minded autocrat that is more interested in his own success than a philosophical theory of the common good. (Mckay, John P. Western Society, a Brief History: From Antiquity to Enlightenment. S.l.: Bedford Bks St Martin 'S, 2009. Print. pg.68) He acquired many accomplishments including developing Greek city-states that thrived even after his death, and he conquered many places in battle. His reign and achievements began a new era that would be called the Hellenistic
Alexander III, commonly known as Alexander the Great of Macedonia, was born to Philip II, the king of Macedonia, and Olympias of Epirus in 356 BCE. He was a warrior by 16, a commander by 18 and crowned king of Macedonia by age 20. He played a powerful role in history by conquering one of the largest empires in the ancient world, stretching from Ionian Sea to the Hindukush. He was undefeated in the war and considered as one of the most successful commander in history. Though he respected local traditions of the conquered kingdom, Alexander was ruthless to the people who revolted. Although he was a supreme warrior who never lost a battle, Alexander the Great's most significant achievement was blending the Greek, Persian, Egyptian,
Alexander the Great is hailed, by most historians, as “The Great Conqueror” of the world in the days of ancient Mesopotamia. “Alexander III of Macedon, better known as Alexander the Great, single-handedly changed the nature of the ancient world in little more than a decade. Alexander was born in Pella, the ancient capital of Macedonia in July 356 BCE. His parents were Philip II of Macedon and his wife Olympias. Philip was assassinated in 336 BCE and Alexander inherited a powerful yet volatile kingdom. He quickly dealt with his enemies at home and reasserted Macedonian power within Greece. He then set out to conquer the massive Persian Empire” (Web, BBC History). It is important to note, which will maybe explain his brutal actions, that Alexander was only twenty years old when he became the king of Macedonia. “When he was 13, Philip hired the Greek philosopher Aristotle to be Alexander’s personal tutor. During the next three years Aristotle gave Alexander training in rhetoric and literature and stimulated his interest in science, medicine, and philosophy, all of which became of importance in Alexander’s later life” (Web, Project of History of Macedonia). “In, 340, when Philip assembled a large Macedonian army and invaded Thrace, he left his 16 years old son with the power to rule Macedonia in his absence as regent, but as the Macedonian army advanced deep into Thrace, the Thracian tribe of Maedi bordering north-eastern Macedonia rebelled and posed a danger to the country. Alexander assembled an army, led it against the rebels, and with swift action defeated the Maedi, captured their stronghold, and renamed it after himself to Alexandropolis. Two years later in 338 BC, Philip gave his son a commanding post among the senior gener...
Few historical figures stand out in the same degree as that of Alexander the Great. He was a warrior by 16, a commander at age 18, and was crowned King of Macedon by the time he was 20 years old. He did things in his lifetime that others could only dream about. Alexander single-handedly changed the nature of the ancient world in just over a decade. There were many attributes that made Alexander “Great.” He was a brilliant strategist and an inspired leader; he led by example and was a conqueror at heart. In looking at his early childhood, accession to the throne, conquests, marriage, and death one can see why Alexander the Great is revered in historical contexts as one of the greatest figures of all time.
Hubert H. Humphrey said “There are those who say to you- Were rushing the issue of civil rights I say we are 172 years late. In the 1950s and 60s The African Americans in the South wanted Equal rights as the white people in the South had. Not just the older African Americans but the black kids played a very important role in getting equal. In fact the kids might have been the reason they got them. In this time period the blacks were doing everything they could to get equal rights. But overall the kids may have been trying the hardest.
Alexander the Great was one of the greatest military minds of all times. He was King of Macedonia and conqueror of the Persian Empire. Aristotle taught Alexander about the Iliad and other classic novels. In a single week Alexander crushed Illyrians and Thebes, which had revolted. He took the cities by storm and spared only the temples of gods and the house of a poet.
At the age of 16 his father Phillip left him in charge of Macedonia while he was away battling the Byzantium's. In 338 B.C.while Phillip the 2nd was still away at war Alexander without his father's permission lead a cavalry against the Sacred Band of Thebes. He did this in an effort to prove himself in which rightfully he did so by decimating the army, he did this at the age of 18,this is what would come influence to further his military expeditions through the rest of his life. In 336 B.C. when Alexander ascended to the throne he was just 20 years old. As he claimed his throne he crushed many rebellions throughout greece once even destroying the entire city of Thebes just to prove a
Alexander the Great was the founder of one of the biggest empires in the world as of today. Alexander III was born to Phillip II, king of Macedon, in the year 356 BC during the third year of Phillip’s reign. His mother, Olympias, was the princess of Epirus and Phillip’s fourth wife. He gained his kingship at the age of twenty years old during 336 BC when his father was assassinated by Pausanias, one of Phillip’s own gaurds.(Renault 10) Being the eldest son, he immediately took the throne and began his reign as one of the most well known conquerers in the world. His vast empire fell after his death in 323 BC almost instantly. There are three reason as to why it fell apart so quickly: His troops hated him, after his death there was a major problem
"Criminal court doesn't care they are kids," said Melissa Sickmund, Chief of Systems Research at the National Center for Juvenile Justice in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. "Once they are there, it's just another case." There have been many debates on whether teens should be tried as adults. There are many exceptions to trying teens as adults. Various factors must be considered such as, how serious is the wrongdoing and if teens aren’t given adult responsibilities, then how can they be tried as an adult?
Alexander's legendary feats and his ability to grasp the strategic and tactical situation are absolutely worth studying for all military leaders in learning the art of war. What he was able to accomplish before he was thirty-three years old is nothing short of a Herculean effort, very much similar to his own hero, Achilles, from Homer's Iliad. Alexander had founded some 70 cities, many bearing his name, both as strongholds and cultural and trade centers, thereby spreading Greek ideals and knowledge eastward as far as China. When Rome gained control of the Hellenistic world after 190 B.C.E., Greek culture rapidly infused that of Rome, and together they formed the basis of modern western culture. Alexander deployed the new technologies and equipment to perfection. He almost always scouted his enemies and their terrain before moving against them to avoid getting caught by surprise or at a disadvantage. Alexander also put himself at the center of each skirmish, where he could do the most damage and assume the most risk. His armies moved swiftly, sometimes suddenly appearing in places he was thought unable to reach, and with their reputation for ferocity they often were able to demoralize or scare opposing armies into scattering ...
Alexander is considered one of the greatest leaders of all time. He was tutored by Aristotle, A student of Plato who was a student of Socrates. Alexander discovered the Phalanx that was once undefeated and took land from Macedonia to the coastline of India. Alexander’s mother was Olympia and his father was Philip the second of Macedonia. Philip ii was Macedonia's commander in chief and led them to many battles. Philip the second of Macedonia was held hostage for several years until his brother (at the time the king of Macedonia) freed him. The time was spent productively, in which he learned most of his military skills. Philip was chosen to lead the territory of Macedonia and starting using his Military skills to rule. Biography.com Editors.
Have you ever found something you thought wrong with the world? Have you thought about trying to change said thing. Well today I will tell you about teens who done such and are fighting to have it happen.
Furthermore, teens are not as expericnced drivers like adults because we tend to be more childish and less mature. Also teens like myself like to do rlsky things and are known be very adventurous. As son» as we but
Teenagers are a whole different type of human, they are almost alien in some ways. That child you raised from birth now becomes someone different. An adolescent in the process of developing from child to adult. Sure, they are still our little darlings ...always will be ...but