Social Studies Essay

During history, many individuals brought about great changes. Though the way in which these individuals brought about changes was done in different manner, it left a major impact on its people. These outcomes from certain changes have not only changed the way in which people may look at things but also the way in which they live in present times. Throughout history negative and positive changes have been made for better and in some cases worse.
After studying with Plato, Aristotle became very knowledgeable of many subjects such as biology, zoology, politics, government, and much more. It is said that with all of Aristotle’s Greek knowledge he himself could have made an encyclopedia. With this knowledge he went on to make conceptions about logic, which even his mentor Plato had a difficult time with. This new idea of logic and reasoning brought to the world a whole new idea of looking at mathematics. Through his works of zoology, Aristotle came up with an improved method of classifying animals into two different categories. This new method was used centuries after his death. These new methods or ideas of trying to improve certain aspects of life also improved the way in which people lived.
Once sentenced to 15 years of imprisonment, but let out after 2, Fidel Castro was a Cuban who strongly disliked Fulgencio Batista’s government. Therefore, Castro launched an attack on the barracks, eventually leading to many deaths and his capture. Once he was released from exile he started an all out war with Batista for Cuba, eventually forming a Marxist revolution. Once he had arrived to Cuba he gained many rebel volunteers which helped him over throw Batista. He had also performed a famous speech to the judge he appeared in front of, which may have slightly changed the outcome of his time in prison. Fidel Castro’s reasoning for starting a war because he disliked the government made I seem like he was an irrational person, and once in control the citizens under his government were in trouble.
Though some changes that have been brought about throughout history can have positive effects, it’s not out of the ordinary to learn about an individual that had done such immoral deeds to rise to the top. These changes have also greatly affected the way people live and work today. Changes have also broadened the knowledge of most people due to these positive and negative changes brought about.