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    We all know that the North American continent was first colonized by Europeans in the 1600s. There was so much work to be done to get it ready for people to live there. These early settlers needed men and women to work the land. White bond servants‚ who were paying their passage across the ocean from Europe through indentured labor‚ helped a little bit but it didn’t solve the problem. It wasn’t till early in the seventeenth century‚ when a Dutch ship loaded with African slaves introduced a “solution”

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    This scripture led to the demolition of cultures and different groups of people all throughout history. The Bible is written and is tangible evidence while the ways of older religions held by the aboriginal people was only passed down by mouth. It wasn’t something that was tangible‚ so therefore it was inferior to that of the Bible. It was easier to

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    Prior to the age of industry‚ 1865-1920‚ products were made by hand. Most businesses were owned by one or two people. The industrial revolution was the time period when products were made by machine rather than by hand. There were many causes of the growth of industry. In addition‚ there were many effects of the growth of industry . the age of industry was a turning point in american history. There were many causes of the growth of industry. One cause is new inventions‚ the new inventions increased

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    My grandmother constantly says “music now is not like it was in my day”. Although I am a product of the 20th century I can concur with her on that statement. In my opinion today’s music lyrics make no sense‚ lack emotion and send terrible messages. I am an old school music lover. I love the tunes of artist like; Al Green‚ Minnie Ripleton‚ Anita Baker and groups like; The Temptations‚ Miracles and Supremes. These artists and groups were soulful people that produced amazing sound and made music that

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    The American Civil War The American Civil War was one of the most significant and controversial periods in American history‚ in where Americans killed each other (about 600‚000 men died) and still‚ some of the past arguments on state’s rights are still argued today. The Civil War was a matter of south versus north‚ confederacy (Southern States) versus The Union (Northern States). Northern states claimed that if the Southern slaves were property‚ then they should not be counted toward voting representation

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    What Is Freedom? Reconstruction 1865-1877 Four days after the meeting Sherman issued Special Field Order 15: It set aside Sea Island and a large area on the South Carolina and Georgia coasts for the settlement of the black families on 40 acre plots of land. He offered them broken mule too. With Slavery dead‚ which black institution strengthened after the war? a. The free blacks’ church b. The secret slave church c. The back family d. The free blacks’ schools e. ALL OF THE ABOVE- Correct

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    In Chapters 7 and 8 of the book Creating Black Americans: African-American History and its meanings‚ 1619 to the present by Nell Irvin Painter‚ the author shows that even after emancipation‚ African Americans made huge steps in the advancement of their own education and professional lives‚ even when faced with white supremacy groups that were doing everything in their power to push blacks back into being slaves and a subordinate people. This idea is shown when Painter says‚ “But black success threatened

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    and Supreme Court and each section had a major role to place in the advancement of African American Civil Rights. However‚ one believes that the Federal Government weren’t the only factor to advance African American Civil rights‚ I also consider that World War One and other inspiring African Americans such as Booker T Washington‚ Marcus Garvey and Du Bois played a role in the advancement of African American Civil Rights. But what exactly are Civil Rights? Well‚ it can be defined as the personal rights

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    Role of Women from 1865 to Present   How the progressive and world war era led to development of women rights and freedoms in the United States. This paper will evaluate the progress made on women rights from the industrial era phase to the present and the various events that resulted in women rights and freedoms‚ as we know them today. During the 1860’sthe educational level and work opportunities between men and women in the American society greatly differed with women being treated unequally to

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    1) Origins of the State of Israel What is the Jewish claim to the land? Ancient Hebrews 3‚000 years ago. Forced out by different invaders‚ lastly the Romans. A tiny Jewish community continued to live there‚ having never left. What is the Palestinian claim? Also descended from Abraham. Lived along the coast – the Philistines. The land had been populated by Arabs since at least the 7th century. When the Arab conquerors arrived‚ there were Christians and a smaller number of Jews living

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