Cited: "History of The Pony." About The Pony Express. Spirit of the Pony Express LLC‚ n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. . "Pony Express History." Pony Express History. N.p.‚ n.d. Web. 19 Oct. 2012. .
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importance in American history and literature ? how does the poem “ DREAM DEFERRED” establish itself as a literary piece in the context of “HARLEM REANAISSANCE “ ? During the early 1990s‚ the burgeongoing African-American movement began pushing a new political agenda that advocated racial equality.The epicenter of tis movement was in NEW YORK‚ where three of the largest civil rights groups established their headquarters. In 1905 W.E.B.Du.BOIS ‚ in collaboration with a group of African-American activists
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wanted to make sure they were not being mistreated in the city. The Berlin Airlift is important to American history because it showed that Americans were not afraid to stand up to their former allies and aid their people in a time of need. Because of Germany’s loss in World War II‚ their country and capital city of Berlin were divided into sectors and put under control of the British‚ French‚ Americans‚ and Soviets. Berlin was technically in the Soviet Union’s occupied zone‚ so they believed that
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HIST101-1401B-04 Modern American History: 1950 to the 21st Century Phase 2 Individual Project Professor Mary Cluff 3/3/2014 On June 17 1972 a security guard named Frank Wills had alerted authorities that there was a break-in at the Democratic National Committee headquarters at the Watergate. The Watergate is a complex which has offices‚ hotel‚ and apartments. Five men were arrested for breaking into the Watergate complex. They were found with cash‚ and electronic surveillance equipment. The
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In the essay‚ “American History” by Judith Ortiz Cofer‚ the author talks about her experiences leading up to and during the day John F. Kennedy was assassinated‚ with this event the country plunged into grief and distress‚ narrating her rebuffed heartbreak through the injustice of racial inequality. The book states how people of color are excited about this new chapter of the presidency. He was a figure who assured the creation of racial equality and a finer opportunity for all; furthermore‚ this
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Mackay Mitchell Mrs. Santa Iglesia AP English Period 2 April 17‚ 2016 Into Arthur Miller’s The Crucible Massachusetts had a very interesting past during the colonial period of early American History. It all started in 1620. Many groups settled in Massachusetts to escape religious persecution and practice religious freedom in America. Pilgrims from England‚ arriving on the Mayflower‚ settled in the Plymouth area of Massachusetts. Over the next several decades and into the seventeenth
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incredible that people can endure such class difference.” In this quote by Frida Kahlo‚ she epitomizes the contrast between affluence and poverty‚ underlining the social inequality that many people currently face. Judith Ortiz Cofer’s short story “American History” conveys an equivalent objective‚ set in the bleak domain of Paterson‚ New Jersey. From the perspective of a Puerto Rican adolescent girl‚ the story navigates through the complexities presented by the divides of two teens with completely divergent
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"baby boomers" was the result of a strong post war economy‚ in which Americans felt confident that they would be able to support a larger number of children. Many people in the postwar era looked forward to having children because they were hopeful that the future would be one of comfort and prosperity. This was especially true because of the recent events of World War I‚ The Great Depression and World War II. As a result‚ many Americans felt certain that they could give their families better opportunities
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Name: Instructor´s Name: Course: Date: How Important Was Andrew Young To American History Service? Andrew Young is an American politician‚ diplomat‚ rights activist and church minister. He was active in fighting for the rights and economic empowerment of the Black American people. Young’s influence went beyond the borders as he also advocated for liberation and economic development in African and Caribbean states Early life and education Church ministry Rights activism and SCLC Service in
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Slavery is an act that has greatly influenced American history‚ specifically sexual history. Compared to modern society‚ slavery gave white men with a high social status the availability to choose which individuals they would like to have intercourse with and when. Today‚ regardless of social class or race‚ all individuals are free to choose who their sexual partner is‚ and can deny intercourse if unwanted. The movie 12 Years a Slave portrays the influences slavery‚ social power‚ and gender had on
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