Pre-1933: Locarno Conference 1925 ∙ Italy hoped it would guarantee Austria as its frontier but it did not Comintern ∙ Communists International aimed to create the vision Marx had had of an international communist power ruling the world ∙ Headed by Stalin 1933: Rise of Hitler‚ wanted to: destroy the Versailles settlement build up the army recover lost territory Lebensraum (living space for the German people) Hitler withdrew Germany from World Disarmament
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stable and new type of government. The man that started this beloved period was named John Locke. The ideas of John Locke and the Enlightenment Period caused a few philosophers and people who were outspoken about freedoms and rights to shape the American government. Locke was raised in Britain‚ and across the English Channel most of Europe was not following Great Britain. Most governments at that time were absolute monarchies‚ which means the King had complete control over all of the country. What
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the country took time‚ money‚ and a lot of help from the people. The United States grew physically‚ politically‚ and socially from its founding through 1860. First off‚ the U.S. grew enormously in size. It physically expanded over time and did not always have the land it has now. The Louisiana Purchase is one of the most famous bargains in American history as it expanded the U.S. by a third more. In document A it explains how they purchased the land from France for a mere 15 million dollars. It was
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The American Freedom The Civil Rights Movement was an era devoted to activism for equal rights and treatment of African Americans in the United States. During this period‚ people rallied for social‚ legal‚ political and cultural changes to prohibit discrimination and end segregation. Civil rights are defined as "the nonpolitical rights of a citizen; especially those guaranteed to U.S. citizens by the 13th and 14th amendments to the Constitution and by acts of Congress" (Wikipedia). The 13th
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Medieval Period (1200-1500) and on simply meant a story (e.g. all the chivalric‚ King Arthur legends) that was adventuristic and improbable. Romantic Period refers to literary and cultural movements in England‚ Europe‚ and America roughly from 1770 to 1860. Romantic writers (and artists) saw themselves as revolting against the "Age of Reason" (1700-1770) and its values. They celebrated imagination/intuition versus reason/calculation‚ spontaneity versus control‚ subjectivity and metaphysical musing
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The Status of Mexican Americans‚ 1848-1900 Treaty of Guadalupe Hidalgo: treaty that conclude the war b/w U.s and Mexico. U.S wins and texas is now part of USA 50% of Territory: mexico forced by this treaty to give up 50% of its territory Mexican Nationals Property & Economic Rights Article IX: provide protection of property Article X: grants citizenship Changing Society: Americanization 1. head political system 2. dislocate the landed elite 3. displace
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ContentsPreface 00Community and Diversity 001. A Continent of Villages‚ to 1500 1American Communities: Cahokia: Thirteenth-Century Life on the MississippiSettling the Continent 3 * Who Are the Indian People? 3 * Migration from Asia 3 * Clovis: The First American Technology 5New Ways of Living on the Land 6 * Hunting Traditions 7 * Desert Culture 7 * Forest Efficiency 9The Development of Farming 9 * Mexico 9 * The Resisted Revolution 10 * Increasing Social Complexity 11 * The Religions of Foragers
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Summary American Civilization Chapter 1 The American context Several historical features (e.g. war of independence from Britain 1775-83) have created 3 major cultures in the USA: 1. Ethnic culture (centred on Native-American civilizations‚ European colonial settlement‚ African-American slavery and immigration movements) 2. Political-legal culture (based on individualism‚ constitutionalism and respect for the law) 3. Economic & consumer driven culture (driven by corporate and individual
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Mini Literary Analysis For High Tide In Tucson In the novel “High Tide in Tucson” the author‚ Barbara Kingsolver‚ uses a hermit crab to explain the importance of life. At the beginning of the chapter‚ the reader is introduced to the main characters‚ Buster and Barbara. Buster appeared in a new place when the reader was surprised to find the little hermit crap stumble our carton full of seashells Barbara had brought back from the Bahamas to give to her daughter back in Tucson‚ Arizona. Barbara
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Native-American Literature‚ c.20‚000B.C.E.-present Characteristics The literature is as diverse as the cultures that created it‚ but there are often common elements such as stories explaining creation or natural forces. Major Writers or Works Oral narratives: Myths; legends; songs; creation stories from groups such as the Zuni‚ Aztec‚ Navajo‚ Lakota‚ Seneca‚ Tlingit‚ Cherokee‚ Blackfoot‚ Cree‚ Inuit‚ and many more. Exploration Period‚ 1492-1607 Characteristics The first European writings
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