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Top 10 Most Influential People in World History

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Top 10 Most Influential People in World History

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By Nolan Shea and Jordan Milbrath

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Birth: May 5, 1818
Death: March 14, 1883,
Origin: Trier, Germany

Karl Marx started his journey as a university student, which is when he got his ideas for communism. In one of his last years, he was expelled for his radical nature and soon became a journalist. In no time at all he began writing down his ideals in a book. This book was later published by him and he called it the communist manifesto. This simple idea turned into a complete political idea and later on would be the main form of government in over 20 major European countries.

Karl Marx deserves to be first on our list because of his impact on the entire world. Marx created a form of government that turned the whole world on its head. One simple idea from one college student started a revolution in countries such as China, Russia, and Cuba. Had he not invented communism, these countries would have been capitalist through all of the past. Overall, Karl Marx was a very influential person for writing a book that would change the world forever.

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Birth: April 20, 1889
Death: April 30, 1945
Origin: Braunau am Inn, Austria
In January of 1933, Adolf Hitler was appointed chancellor, the head of the German government. During his reign, he broke the treaty of Versailles, which lead to World War II. As a powerful and persuasive speaker, Hitler was able to convince the people of Germany that all nations that he considered "German" should be united with Germany. He eventually created the idea that Jews were not to be German citizens and should be kicked out of Germany. This lead to the Holocaust, which was the mass killing of Jews.

Adolf Hitler deserves to be second on this list because he had an extremely large impact on the whole world. He greatly helped Germany's economy and allowed them to recover from World War I. He also lead Germany during World War II. Along with this, his ideas and book Mein Kampf lead to the Holocaust, which killed millions of Jews. This terrible act caused other countries to get involved and stop Germany.

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Birth: April 22, 1904
Death: February 18, 1967
Origin: New York City, NY

Dr. Robert Oppenheimer was a very influential man and shaped the world that we know today. Oppenheimer's main project the he is known for is the Manhattan Project. This was the project to build the first atomic bomb. The building of the first atomic bomb would change war forever. Now that countries have the power to kill thousands and even millions at a time, what is there to hold each other back?

We believe he should be 3rd on the list because of his invention that changed the world. If Oppenheimer hadn't invented the atom bomb, the world would views wars differently as a whole. Now that countries all over the world have nuclear power, they are threats. Without this invention those countries would not have a very good chance to win wars. All in all, the atomic bomb was a very big invention that changed the entire world, but it may not have changed for the better.

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Birth: October 2, 1869
Death: January 30, 1948
Origin: Porbandar, India

During his life, Mohandas Gandhi fought non-violently for peace. Great Britain ruled over India, and Gandhi led fasting, boycotts, and other peaceful protests to show the nation's discontent with their treatment. He went to school and became a lawyer, always arguing that peace and equality were best. India's poorest classes were often treated poorly, and Gandhi fought for better treatment. He also worked toward peace between Hindus and Muslims. He was assassinated in 1948 in Delhi.

Mohandas Gandhi deserves to be on this list because he had a massive impact on India and the rest of the world. He showed the world how war is not always the best solution and that peaceful protests can convey a message to other people. During Gandhi's life and after, he helped to free India from Great Britain's rules and was known as a symbol of peace and equality among all people. His fights for equality between all religions, especially Hindus and Muslims, taught the world that one religion does not have to rule over others, but that all religions can live peacefully.

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Birth: December 26, 1893,
Death:  September 9, 1976
Origin:  Shaoshan, China

Mao Tse-Tong was a very influential figure in Chinese history that almost anyone would recognize. Not only did Mao revolutionize the economy and kick start an industrial revolution, but he completely brainwashed everyone in his country. First he wrote a book and made it mandatory to carry at all times to prove that you are a good citizen under his rule. If you did not have this book on your person, you would be jailed, beaten, or sent into labor camps where you were brainwashed again. Next, he said that he saved his people, and even though it was the exact opposite, they believed every word he said. Everyone that didn't believe him or was an opponent, they were never heard from again.

Mao deserves to be 5th on our list because of his ability to brainwash an entire race of people into thinking he was their god. His power over these people caused roughly 58 million deaths. Although he killed that many people, he was still one of the most productive leader in China. He completely turned China communist overnight and he started a revolution in industry. Above all, Mao was never threatened by any other person trying to rule China.

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Birth: April 22, 1870
Death: January 21, 1924
Origin: Ulyanovsk, Russia

Vladimir Lenin was the founder of the Russian Communist Party, also known as the Bolsheviks. Along with Karl Marx's ideas, Vladimir Lenin created modern Communism, which has caused several wars and other disagreements between nations. He was exiled to Siberia after attempting to start a revolution for Communism. He rose to power and became the leader of the Soviet Union. He helped to completely reform the Soviet Union, and his influence allowed it to become one of the most powerful nations in the world.

Vladimir Lenin deserves to be on this list because he was able to change the Soviet Union in extreme ways. Before Lenin, there was not a Communist ruler in the Soviet Union. After he learned about Karl Marx's ideas of Communism, he was able to create a Communism that his nation would agree to follow. He eventually became the leader and helped to make the Soviet Union one of the world's superpowers.

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Birth: 2 March 1931
Death: Still Living
Origin: Stavropol Krai, Russia

Mikhail Gorbachev was the leader of the USSR from 1985 to 1991. In that time he worked his absolute hardest to revive the broken relationship with the US. With his help, he was able to put a stop to communism in Russia for good. This in turn lead to the breakup of the USSR. It is safe to say that without him, we may still have the USSR today.

We believe that Gorbachev has the privilege to be number 7 on our list because of his effort to make a better world. Mikhail Gorbachev was very focused on fixing the relationship with the US. He did his best to undo what the leaders before him did to destroy the relationship between the two superpowers. He undid the entire political plan and made it a democratic state. He did this and stuck to his plans to destroy communism and he succeed, thus becoming one of the most influential leaders in history.

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Birth: August 15, 1769
Death: May 5, 1821
Origin: Ajaccio, France

Napoleon was taught military strategies from a young age. He graduated from a military academy and was made second lieutenant of artillery in a special type of training school for young officers. He eventually gained power in France and was appointed emperor. He was able to conquer surrounding land, and he was able to conquer most of western Europe by 1812. However, after a disastrous invasion of Russia, Napoleon was defeated and exiled out of France.

Napoleon deserves to be on this list because he was able to conquer a large portion of western Europe. By doing this, he was able to spread the culture of France. Now other countries are able to observe customs and other cultural actions of the French. Napoleon also ordered the construction of the Arc de Triomphe, which is now a major monument in France. Napoleon was able to help make France a larger country than it ever was, both with land and power.

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Birth: March 9, 1934
Death: March 27, 1968
Origin: Klushino, Russia

Yuri Gagarin was the very first human in space in the history of the world. This in itself was a very big deal. Yuri was a Russian cosmonaut and was happy to be the first man in space. With this accomplishment, this put Russia ahead of the United States in the arms race during the Cold War. Without him, we may not have been able to get to space or even the moon for a very long time.

We think Yuri Gagarin deserves be 9th on the list because of his willingness to go where no man has gone before. He went into this situation without knowing if he would survive. He was willing to die for his country just as long as his country gets the knowledge they need to pull ahead of the US in the arms race. Not only was he known all around the world as the first man in space, but he was a celebrity and was glorified when he got back from his journey in space. His face could be seen on any newspaper, magazine, or article from that period of time.

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Birth: October 141890
Death: March 28, 1969
Origin: Denison, Texas

Dwight Eisenhower was the supreme commander of the allied forces in Western Europe during World War II. He led the invasion of Nazi Germany and helped bring an end to World War II. Along with this, he ran for president and served two terms. While he was president, he had to deal with the constant threat of nuclear war with the Soviet Union. He was able to greatly strengthen the United States and help to end the war in Korea.

Dwight Eisenhower is one of the top ten most influential people in world history. By being supreme commander of the allied forces in Western Europe, he was able to influence millions of lives. He also helped to end World War II, which benefited every country. Simply by being president of the United States, Eisenhower would have been an influential figure, but he also had to deal with the tensions of the Cold War. He had to deal with the fears that come with the threat of nuclear, which makes him an extraordinary president.

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