2007-03-17 00:32:45 · 16 answers · asked by Anonymous in Arts & Humanities ➔ History
Albert Einstein.
He revolutionized the way people think about the universe, and in his final years inspired a generation of humanitarians dedicated to bringing peace and development to the rest of the world. He was a man of science and the people; and nobody has had a more profound impact.
2007-03-17 01:53:16 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
My answer would have to be Adolf Hitler. This is because he was the immediate cause of the Second World War, which then led to the Cold War between the West and the Soviet Union.
The consequences of the Cold War were subsequently widespread, with both powers jostling for influence in every part of the globe. For example, the Cold War was a reason to justify support for dictatorial regimes from Africa, Asia to Latin America like Augusto Pinochet's, Mobutu Sese Seko, Mengistu Haile Mariam and Hosni Mubarak. Unfortunately, we still live with the consequences today.
2007-03-17 03:03:03 · answer #2 · answered by Taharqa 3 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Adolph Hitler. Not only did he get a nation excited about cleansing the world of millions of undeserving people, but he cast a shadow that people are wary of even today. For example, in Germany, even now, if you show signs of outward patriotism, people tend to associate you with Nazis, whether consciously or subconsciously. All over the world, people look at leaders and say things like, "Watch out. That's how Hitler started out" or "George Bush is just like Hitler LOL". Give George Bush half a century and see if people view his very image as taboo; then he'll be the next Hitler. But I seriously doubt that's how it will turn out. Hitler changed the entire consciousness of the world. He did things that nobody thought could happen in the modern world. He's one of those few people who can be called villains no matter how you look at them. That is very rare.
2007-03-17 01:18:41 · answer #3 · answered by Nivk 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Albert Einstien. His discoveries lead ultimately to the Cold War. Some may say this was a bad thing, but i'd say the nuclear bomb ended WWII quickly, saving lives in the long run, and avoided an enormous war between the USA and the USSR.
2007-03-17 04:53:32 · answer #4 · answered by greenname16 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
President Franklin Roosevelt. Took the country from the Depression to the end of World War II.
2007-03-17 00:59:05 · answer #5 · answered by madisonian51 4 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Martin Luther King
2007-03-17 00:43:01 · answer #6 · answered by Tourist 1 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would have to agree with Adolf Hitler. 60+ years after his death he still has influence on today's world. His name became as well known, feared, hated, and associated with evil as that of Satan.
2007-03-17 01:48:33 · answer #7 · answered by DeSaxe 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Ron Popeil
2007-03-17 00:38:05 · answer #8 · answered by The Culps 2 · 0⤊ 2⤋
Adolf Hitler is one but I also think Mao Zedong is another. the reason I chose him was because of the Long March and the amount of people that became Communist China and the little red book.
2007-03-17 02:12:43 · answer #9 · answered by Dave aka Spider Monkey 7 · 1⤊ 2⤋
Adolf Hitler, I agree, what a nightmare...
Let's hope the next generation will not have to reply George W. Bush for the same reason
2007-03-17 00:38:39 · answer #10 · answered by Lucas 3 · 1⤊ 2⤋