Dear Ms. Patterson‚ The movie I watched for my movie project was Annie. Annie is in the time period of the Great Depression‚ in 1933. I think that this movie is a good source of history during this time because‚ money was an issue‚ people did what they could to make others happy‚ and people were in and out of jobs. Franklin Roosevelt was president at the time of the Great Depression and he was also president in the movie I watched (The Great Depression). The separation between the rich and the
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Before starting the Timeline project please refer to the "Example Timeline Matrix" document. Instructions: Complete the matrix by providing the Time Period/Date(s) in column B‚ and the Description and Significance of the People/Event(s) to American History in column C. See complete instructions in the Syllabus for the Module 3 assignment entitled. “Timeline Part II.” NOTE: The timeline project does not need to be submitted to turnitin. NOTE: Please write your answers in a clear and concise manner
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Martell U.S History 2 cp1 16 April 2010 Malcolm X positive influence on the civil rights movement Malcolm X was‚ and still is‚ a well-known figure on whom a lot of works have been written about. He was a fighter for civil rights‚ as well as a man who was self educated in many ways. Malcolm X was a positive influence on the civil right movement because he had a major impact on the black community to mobilize against oppression by using extreme language and tactics. In 1925 Malcolm X was born
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one of the most influential civil rights movement icon for black power demonstrated the anger the struggle and beliefs of African Americans during the 1960’s era. This man is known to Malcolm X who fought for a difference in the black community. Malcolm X preached about discrimination and racism in the midst all the hatred that surrounded him as well as African Americans in the community. Even in his environment was full of fear and anger this made him stronger. The murder of his father by white supremacist
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There are many defining moments and events in our young American history that have led to the great nation‚ we live in today. Though all of these moments and events helped shape our nation‚ some of them were not easy and came with great consequences. Others came as natural as the land and nation itself‚ raw‚ sometimes unforgiving and other times‚ simply breathtaking. These moments make up our history and this country that I call home. This country was founded by many great men. George Washington
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Sherman Alexie makes his life seem interesting by telling us‚ in his story‚ the joy of reading and writing: superman and me. In his story he tells us how he grew up‚ what he grew up doing‚ how his life style was‚ and how he became the man he is today. Sherman also talks about teaching himself how to read. He was a very smart Indian boy who loved to read just like his father did. He stated that he loved his father so much‚ and his father loved to read‚ so he said he would love reading too. He was
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Native American art and its history are fairly new in the museum world. From the beginning‚ their culture as a whole was not understood. Research and study of the culture to fully understand their lives was few and far between. Even Native peoples that lived among us throughout history were the not used for their wisdom‚ advice‚ or involvement in the representation of their own arts or crafts. The value of Native art was always viewed as of lesser value and lacking interest compared to Western
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always two sides to every story‚” and this holds true regarding the study of English and History. Throughout my college experience I have found that the information in history textbooks is generally told from a political or outside‚ after the fact‚ perspective. Granted‚ some history classes offer up more personal texts‚ like that of W.E.B. DuBois’ Souls of Black Fold in History 3393: African American History. However‚ historical texts still maintain a certain factual tone and/or include statistical
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How does Turner explain the recurring need for communication and transportation along the American frontier? What Turner wants to point out here is that the American West is the most important feature of American history‚ and of the development of its society. He refers several times to a process of “Americanization” and we will see that the definition he gives of it is a very peculiar one. He gives a definition of the frontier: “it lies at the hither edge of free land”‚ meaning that he considers
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The United States of America is known for its appreciation of history and tradition. It constantly encourages the remembrance and preservation of the past. The penny‚ despite its seemingly futile existence‚ is a major part of American history. It should remain in circulation not only because it is deeply rooted in society‚ but also because it is a constant reminder of our history. Due to the prominence of pennies in America‚ it would be nearly impossible to eliminate them from society. To begin
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