Countries occupied by Soviets wanted freedom Overwhelming Islamic response to Soviet invasion of Afghan. Biggest critics of US on soviet relations – China China and Egypt major suppliers of Afghan against Soviets Reagan Admin. Committed to Anticommunism Mikhail Gorbachev; Young man for President‚ 50’s Very traveled‚ and educated‚ suave‚ charming. Marxist Believed in communist system but also realistic Reformer Not afraid to change from old system Thought one problem was the huge
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* The Winds of April. Manila: University of the Philippines Press‚ 1941. * Seven Hills Away. Denver: Alan Swallow‚ 1947. * Children of the Ash-Covered Loam and Other Stories. Manila: Benipayo‚ 1954; Bookmark Filipino Literary Classics‚ 1992. * Children of the Ash-Covered Loam and Other Stories. Manila: Benipayo‚ 1954; Bookmark Filipino Literary Classics‚ 1992. * A Season of Grace. Manila: Benipayo‚ 1956; Russian translation‚ 1974; Malaysian translation‚ 1988; Bookmark Filipino
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EUROPEAN COLONIES IN ASIA BRITISH EMPIRE IN ASIA • The British Empire comprised the colonies‚ protectorates‚ and other territories ruled or administered by the United Kingdom. • At its height‚ it was the largest empire in history and‚ for over a century‚ was the foremost global power. • At the peak of its power it was often said that "the sun never sets on the British Empire" because its span across the globe ensured that the sun was always shining on at least one of its numerous territories
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society‚ Americans fail to recall the brutal repression unleashed on the labor movement or the many race riots of the decade. Few recall the madness of McCarthyism or images of the developing Cold War. As a society‚ Americans are led to overlook great threats to our freedoms that took place during repressive times. If the Palmer Raids or McCarthyism had taken place in any country behind the Iron Curtain‚ Americans would have been quick to condemn the actions as massive purges of dissidents. The 1920s
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Review for the AP U.S. History Exam © 2003 James L. Smith TABLE OF CONTENTS 1. The Advanced Placement U.S. History Exam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 Information about the AP exam and helpful hints for obtaining the highest grade possible. 2. Important Dates in U.S. History . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 Memorize these dates! 3. 250 Things Every
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with a band that included‚ Milt Jackson‚ Al Haig‚ Stan Levey‚ and Sonny Stitt and Ray himself. This group‚ or sextet‚ later recorded for the Musicraft label. This recording session included “One Bass Hit‚” a song featuring Ray Brown‚ on the bass. In 1947‚ Esquire Magazine polled jazz critics to choose an “All American” jazz band. Miles Davis‚ Sonny Stitts‚ Milt Jackson‚ Sarah Vaughn‚ Dodo Marmarosa and Ray Brown were the musicians chosen who promised to dominate the jazz scene for the next 30
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Jewellery Jewellery or jewelry is a form of personal adornment‚ manifesting itself as brooches‚ rings‚ necklaces‚ earrings‚ and bracelets. Jewellery may be made from any material‚ usually gemstones‚ precious metals‚ beads‚ or shells. Factors affecting the choice of materials include cultural differences and the availability of the materials. Jewellery may be appreciated because of its material properties‚ its patterns‚ or for meaningful symbols. Jewellery differs from other items of personal adornment
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trials. McCarthyism was the fear of communism which spread across America in the 1950’s. The hysteria of the American citizens was due to the threat that communism would spread across the globe. This is when the paranoia began to start. During this period the FBI accused many people of communism‚ meaning that the accused suffered from job loss‚ and many of their lives‚ as they knew them‚ were destroyed. The movement took the name from the anti-communist leader Joseph McCarthy. Hence‚ McCarthyism. The
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Britain in the 1950’s was still gloomy; people were still getting over the devastation of World War Two as they had lost their loved ones. Rationing had ended in 1954-1955 and they were still recovering from the economic hardship. But as the result of couples putting off children until after the war‚ there was a baby boom in 1945 - 1947. In the time of the 1960’s‚ consequently there were many teenagers. They came into their own and energised popular culture. People finally had money to spend‚
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