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Eleanor Roosevelt

Eleanor Roosevelt was married to Franklin Delano Roosevelt. Many people considered her a national hero. She chaired committees at the United Nations, and was a dedicated to the advocacy of human rights.

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Did Eleanor Roosevelt support The Grapes of Wrath?

Yes I believe she did after reading the grapes of wrath she was said to have been shocked with the contents of the book. Because it was written in vernacular language (how people actually speak) she started to think, is this actually happening in California ? Of course it was and she found this out for her self after reading 'The Grapes Of Wrath'. Therefore 'The Grapes Of Wrath' was one of the books which changed the world as my English teacher would say.

From Anna 16

What does its better to light a candle than to curse the darkness mean?

In this statement light and darkness stand for knowledge or awareness. A person can sit around, complain, and stay unaware of life and ignorant or they can lite the candle of knowledge and become aware. The use of light and. darkness has always been used to represent knowledge. Plato wrote the Allegory of the Cave using light/dark to represent learning and awareness.

What was Eleanor of Aquitaine's childhood like?

Eleanor of Aquitaine was born around 1122 into a noble family in the Duchy of Aquitaine, which was one of the wealthiest and most powerful regions in France. Her childhood was marked by privilege, as she was raised in a courtly environment, receiving an education that included literature, music, and the arts. Following her father's death in 1130, Eleanor became the heiress to the vast Aquitaine lands, which significantly elevated her status. This background set the stage for her later influential roles as queen consort of both France and England.

Did Eleanor of Aquitaine go to college?

Eleanor of Aquitaine was the daughter of William X, the Duke of Aquitaine. He was rich enough that she had private tutors.

There were 3 kinds of schools in the Middle Ages. All were run by the Roman Catholic Church. The elementary song-school, the monastic school and the grammar school. The song school is where young boys were taught to sing Latin hymns and songs. IF the priest running it was educated enough they might learn to read and write. The monastic school was training for the church (first son inherited, the rest become monk or priests). The grammar school was to teach boys Latin grammar. Females of high ranking officials would be allowed to attend a FEW and SELECT courses.

The University of Paris was one of the first in Europe and was founded in 1150. Eleanor was 28 by that time. She had been married to Louis VII of France for 13 years by that time.

The University of Bordeaux (near Aquitaine) was founded in 1447. Long after she died.

Did Eleanor Roosevelt inspire people with her poems?

While Eleanor Roosevelt was known for her inspiring speeches and advocacy work, she was not primarily known for her poetry. Though she did write poetry, her impact on inspiring people was more prominently through her activism, public speaking, and writing in other forms such as articles and books.

What cause was Eleanor Roosevelt dedicated to during the Great Depression?

Civil Rights Under pressure from the NAACP and Eleanor Roosevelt, and other minority leaders, the New Dealers made sure Blacks shared in relief programs.

What are facts about Eleanor Roosevelts?

she was educated by private tutors till the age of 15. she never told her husband that she didnt want him to be president. the only thing she knew how to cook was scrambled eggs. she played varsity field hockey at Allenswood.

When was the Eleanor Roosevelt memorial dedicated?

The Girls' Leadership Workshop is held in what was once Roosevelt's home.

What role did Theodore Roosevelt play in 1884?

In 1884, TR was a New York State Assemblyman and a cattle rancher. In February, his wife and mother both died. Roosevelt spent much of that year on his cattle ranch in the Dakota Territory, the Chimney Butte Ranch (also called the Maltese Cross Ranch), and started his second ranch, the Elkhorn Ranch.