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What do you think was the most inspiring moment in history. Why?

Personally I have a few. I think that the formation of the USA was very inspiring, because it was one of the first republics during a time when most of the world was ruled by Autocratic Kings. Also I think the Battle of Adwa was very inspiring. It was the moment when Ethiopia kicked Italy's ass and showed the world that European colonists were far from invincible. It was a moral boost for Africa, which was dealing with European colonial expansion throughout the continent.

Also Thermopolayae (not sure if spelling that right). For similar reasons.

And Moon Landing.

Creation of NS.

Specialization of labor.

This thread might get really controversial really fast.

Disserbia wrote:Specialization of labor.

This thread might get really controversial really fast.

Perhaps, but that is the NS way.

Also, last stand at Osaka Castle.

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But yeah, John Cabot is pretty big since he discovered my current home Province

Delanshar wrote:Personally I have a few. I think that the formation of the USA was very inspiring, because it was one of the first republics during a time when most of the world was ruled by Autocratic Kings.

r.i.p corsican republican, did not have an ocean

The most inspiring moment has yet to occur.

Souseiseki wrote:

Delanshar wrote:Personally I have a few. I think that the formation of the USA was very inspiring, because it was one of the first republics during a time when most of the world was ruled by Autocratic Kings.

r.i.p corsican republican, did not have an ocean

And, you know, it was a shitton smaller then France in terms of land

The birth of Nikola Tesla.

*Lightning cracks*
"He will be a child of the storm!"
"No -- Of light."

Kleomentia wrote:Creation of NS.

This.

Delanshar wrote: Also I think the Battle of Adwa was very inspiring. It was the moment when Ethiopia kicked Italy's ass and showed the world that European colonists were far from invincible.

Dude, they beat Italy.

Choronzon wrote:

Delanshar wrote: Also I think the Battle of Adwa was very inspiring. It was the moment when Ethiopia kicked Italy's ass and showed the world that European colonists were far from invincible.

Dude, they beat Italy.

Yeah, but it was Ethiopia

Maybe it's cliched, but there's a reason for that.

Kleomentia wrote:Creation of NS.

seconded!

seriously though:

Discovery of the ability to control fire
Discovery of the Wheel
Start of Agriculture
Founding of first cities

any one of those 4 is the most correct answer

It has yet to come, but it will probably be the end of the world.

Saruhan wrote:

Choronzon wrote:Dude, they beat Italy.

Yeah, but it was Ethiopia

Ethiopia had one of the most modernized armies in Africa at the time.

When Ronald Reagan said this at the Brandenburg gate:

"Mister Gorbachev, Tear down this wall!"

Probably the Enlightenment?

I'd say it influenced quite a bit of things throughout history...

Choronzon wrote:

Saruhan wrote:Yeah, but it was Ethiopia

Ethiopia had one of the most modernized armies in Africa at the time.

That's because at the time it was pretty much the only African state left. But still, you don't exactly quiver in your boots at the thought of the mighty Ethiopian army

Sardine World wrote:When Ronald Reagan said this at the Brandenburg gate:

"Mister Gorbachev, Tear down this wall!"

Awwww.

Choronzon wrote:

Saruhan wrote:Yeah, but it was Ethiopia

Ethiopia had one of the most modernized armies in Africa at the time.

Italy was still almost laughed out of Europe for the debacle.

Saruhan wrote:

Choronzon wrote:Ethiopia had one of the most modernized armies in Africa at the time.

That's because at the time it was pretty much the only African state left. But still, you don't exactly quiver in your boots at the thought of the mighty Ethiopian army

Ethiopia had artillery and firearms. Few if any other African nations did. Your belittling of the Ethiopian army is based on your views of them now. That is a mistake.

The most modern African army fought arguably the least modern and professional western European army at the time.

Qazox wrote:

Kleomentia wrote:Creation of NS.

seconded!

seriously though:

Discovery of the ability to control fire
Discovery of the Wheel
Start of Agriculture
Founding of first cities

any one of those 4 is the most correct answer

Maybe not the cities, but the rest i agree. All 3 made life for hmans easier, more productive, and survivable.

But a more recent event id say would be FDR getting voted as president. His sucsess helped our nation our nation recover from the worst depresion in history, win WWII, establish the U.S. as the leading superpower, and quite frankly, he was a boss XD