Great ambition is the passion of a great character. Those endowed with it may perform very good or very bad acts. All depends on the principles which direct them. Napoleon Bonaparte
Ambition is the germ from which all growth of nobleness proceeds. Oscar Wilde
Interpret. Compare/Contrast. Connect- What are your ambitions (name 3) and how will you go about achieving them? What principles are you directed by?

The ch in chronicle is a hint that the word is ultimately derived from latin greek french portuguese

What was the main idea or message taught by the ballad, "king john and the abbot of canterbury"?

It is true that prior to 1914 the united states often had been disturbed by events in other continents. we had even engaged in two wars with european nations and in a number of undeclared wars in the west indies, in the mediterranean and in the pacific for the maintenance of american rights and for the principles of peaceful commerce. but in no case had a serious threat been raised against our national safety or our continued independence. what is the theme of this excerpt? a. the responsibility for americans to avoid involvement in war.b. america’s history of international involvement.c. a new kind of threat to american security.d. america’s history as a peaceful nation.