Is there more of Fitzgerald in the character of Nick than in the character of Gatsby? It is of popular opinion that The Great Gatsby is a novel with an autobiographical feel to it. If this is the case and this was Fitzgerald’s purpose‚ his own character would have to be illustrated in that of one of his fictional characters in the novel. Firstly‚ we may assume that as Nick Carraway is the narrator‚ he is the most likely to resemble the author as his views on things will most likely reflect Scott
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United States History Essential Questions How did British mercantilism affect the colonies? Mercantilism greatly affected the society and culture of the colonies. The colonists adopted customs of England‚ bought English goods‚ and also took on most of England’s ideas about politics and education. Most people believed that the colonies were outposts of the British world. How democratic was colonial America? Colonial America was not very democratic. Slavery still existed in the colonies‚ and the
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American Dream The American Dream in my opinion means: safety‚ reunion with my family‚ and economical growth . Immigrants and the “American Dream” is different for every person. To some means financial succes‚ to others it means freedom of expression‚ while others dream to practice their religion without fears. American dream is different from person to person‚ but everybody has the hope of better life. The ‘American Dream’ means to achieve success and prosperity through hard work to touch the
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2. What do you know about slavery in the antebellum United States‚ and how does it compare to slavery as discussed in "Oroonoko?" Use examples from the text to make your comparisons. The Antebellum Period The Antebellum Period in American history is generally considered to be the period before the civil war and after the War of 1812‚ although some historians expand it to all the years from the adoption of the Constitution in 1789 to the beginning of the Civil War. Wikipedia. Wikimedia Foundation
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American life in the twentieth century has been characterized more by continuity than by change. Since the beginning of the republic Americans have defined progress by continuity. Settlers from all over the world came to America looking for the same thing—a new world. Although these newcomers had different ideas and their share of disagreement‚ for the most part‚ everyone wanted the same thing. Americans agreed that it was time for a government and it was time to stop immigration and develop
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Unemployment in France ”I promise to reduce to 5% the unemployment in five years with an unemployment average reduced to 5 months because I am convinced the full job is applicable. English people did it” (Nicolas Sarkozy‚ 2007… Several months before the fall of Lehman Brothers) Unemployment rates France 04/2012: 10.2% European Union 07/2012: 11.1% UK 05/2012: 8.1% (5.4% in 2007) United States 10/2012: 7.8% (4.6% in 2007) Japan 02/2012: 4.5% (3.9% in 2007) Spain 08/2012: 25.1% (8.3% in 2007)
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conquest of the Aztecs? Diseases to which the Aztecs lacked natural immunity Question 10 Native communities in what is today considered Mexico based their system of farming around what stable crop? Maize Question 11 In comparison to __________ communities‚ farming communities were more complex but also less stable. foraging Question 12 Map 2.4 (“European Exploration‚ 1492-1591”) shows the most extensive exploration of the New World was conducted by the
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in American history results in significant anti-black riots in several cities. Lynchings and attacks against the American black community are increasing throughout the summer. In Chicago‚ there are many dead‚ nearly five hundred wounded and several thousand families homeless. About 1921 Thousands of whites‚ including hundreds of police‚ encouraged by the local press‚ engaged for three days of very violent attacks against the black community in Tulsa (Oklahoma). More than 300 African Americans were
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The first part of European Feudalism showed up in France and Germany in the nineth and tenth centuries. This disrupted the great military force organized by the Normans. Elements of the Roman regime were transferred to European feudalism. Roman villas and their lands were granted to military leaders on a temporary basis as a reward for their loyalty to Rome and the emperor. It was also traditional for Romans to surround themselves with loyal soldiers who provided a substantial fighting force and
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remarkable. F. Scott Fitzgerald faced many trials in his lifetime‚ struggling with alcoholism‚ debt‚ and a mentally ill wife. He used his life experiences for admirable purposes by including them in his novels and short stories. F. Scott Fitzgerald‚ a man who faced many challenges throughout his lifetime‚ was one of the most adept American authors of the twentieth century. Fitzgerald was born on September 24‚ 1896 in St. Paul‚ Minnesota. His parents‚ Mary and Edward Fitzgerald‚ royally named him
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