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Anonymous Posted 17 years ago
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Definite article for historical events?

Hi. Do we always place definite articles for historical events? Do historical events have to be great events? Are there degrees of importance for historical events to use the definite article? Would you say here the existence of the word "of" in the name plays a factor in the consideration?

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Hi. -- I don't know; there is no such rule, though. If you care to list them all, I'll pass judgment.

— Mister Micawber

  • Hi.
  • -- I don't know; there is no such rule, though.
  • If you care to list them all, I'll pass judgment.
  • -- No.
  • -- No; it is irrelevant.
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Hi. Do we always place definite articles for historical events?-- I don't know; there is no such rule, though. If you care to list them all, I'll pass judgment.

Do historical events have to be great events?-- No.
Are there degrees of importance for historical events to use the definite article?-- No; it is irrelevant.
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Mister MicawberIf you care to list them all, I'll pass judgment.
Is THE optional?

-Before (the) Opium War, the British Royal Navy ranked first of all nations.
-In (the) Second World War, my father perished.
-In the Frederick dynasty, (the) Hanlic Reform took place, but owing to opposition from all sides, it had to be abandoned.
-In (the) F
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OttoJ-Before (the) Opium War, the British Royal Navy ranked first of all nations.
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OttoJ-In (the) Second World War, my father perished.
Required.
OttoJ-In the Frederick dynasty, (the) Hanlic Reform took place, but owing to opposition from all sides, it had to be abandoned.
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Someone asked today, why we say World War 2 and not the World War 2. Any suggestions?

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