Harper Lee‚ the author of "To Kill a Mockingbird‚" left behind a massive legacy. Her book sold more than 40 million copies since it was published in 1960‚ and Americans rank it among the most influential books they’ve read. But after more than 50 years and millions of classrooms lessons‚ some of its central lessons still‚ at least at times‚ go unheard. the same racial prejudices that led to Robinson’s conviction are thriving‚ if in more subtle ways‚ in courtrooms today. It is not unknown that black
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This is a contradiction because she promoted education and the arts but yet she burned books which told the history and she prosecuted people which were not catholic thus hurting the culture of Spain by limiting the diversity of it. Finally the legacy of Isabella and Ferdinand can be told two different ways. One way they could be described as a murderous regime which wanted to expel all Jews and Moors‚ so Spain could be a totally catholic state. The other way can be described is one of the greatest
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African American Diasporas Studies Extra Credit Paper The life and legacy of John Francis Kennedy is long-lived and will never fade away. But to thoroughly understand John F. Kennedy as a person‚ one has to have a thorough understanding of his background and past. Born in Boston‚ Massachusetts‚ on September 6‚ 1888‚ Joseph Patrick Kennedy was the son of Mary Hickey and Patrick Joseph Kennedy‚ an important figure in the Irish community of Boston. Later in life‚ Patrick J. Kennedy rose from
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Mary founded the Sisters of St Joseph and became an influential figure in the are of education for children and the poor. Her short 67 years‚ Mary faced many hardships and obstacles‚ however she continued on her chosen path. Mary MacKillop left a legacy that will continue to live on in the Australian society and shaped it to be what it is today. On the 15th January 1842‚ Mary MacKillop was the first born into her family. A Family of 8 children‚ Mary’s parents had immigrated from Scotland and tried
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Latin America: A Legacy of Oppression When the Europeans first arrived in Latin America‚ they didn’t realize the immensity of their actions. As history has proven‚ the Europeans have imposed many things on the Latin American territory have had a long‚ devastating effect on the indigenous people. In the centuries after 1492‚ Europeans would control much of South America and impose a foreign culture upon the already established civilizations that existed before their arrival. These imposed ideas left
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Kennedy’s legacy was definitely one to be remembered. Kennedy and his policies do not have a proper assessment because his life was cut short(Burlingame). For this reason‚ Kennedy was not able to follow through with many promises he had made. Kennedy revolutionized
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California‚ became an unstoppable‚ dynamic force in the hip-hop and rap community after his wild success in the rap group known as NWA. His innovative and explosive music stylings continue to influence the music industry today and have ensured his legacy will live on for years to come. Born September 7th‚ 1964 as Eric Wright‚ Eazy-E by no means had an “Eazy-E” life‚ born into one of the most notorious areas in the world for gang activity and some of the highest crime rates at the time‚ Eric Wright
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he handled the situation unbelievable well‚ greatly due to his acceptance of the fact of war‚ as he knew it would be the only way to eventually completely preserve the Union (Stone 44). To this day‚ Abraham Lincoln has become a lasting historical legacy not only for his presidential and political occupations but also for his outstanding and unexpected contributions and leadership during the American Civil War. All throughout the conflict‚ President Lincoln stood firm to his war plan of reuniting
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The David Dickson Gendered Legacy: Miscegenation‚ Amalgamation & Triumph in 19th Century Middle Georgia Society Very few Africans gained immunity to the rigid racial caste system of Southern society during the Antebellum and post-Civil War periods. Miscegenation thrived during this period. However‚ most Mullato children took on the socio-economic status of their mothers. White male fathers usually ignored their Mullato offspring and allowed them to endure a harsh life of involuntary servitude or
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Informative speech outline- courtesy of Tiffany Smith who gave this speech right after Rosa Parks died. Title: The Life & Legacy of Rosa Parks Speech pattern: Topical Attention-getting technique: Provocative statement Introduction: “ We are asking every Negro to stay off the buses Monday in protest of the arrest and trial…You can afford to stay out of school for one day. If you work‚ take a cab or walk‚ but please children and grownups‚ don’t ride the bus at all
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