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    of commerce brought about major changes overtime among the people of 2 of the regions listed: Eurasia‚ Africa‚ and Americas. Between 1450 and 1750‚ note major developments‚ exchanges‚ shifts of power‚ demographic changes. Through out time‚ different civilizations undergo changes as they mature and grow. America and Africa were regions where changes aroused‚ and these changes can be explained by the globalization of commerce of the world. These changes can be for the better or for the

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    Michelle Heredia The 1920’s was the first decade to have a nickname such as “Roaring 20’s” or “Jazz Age.” For many Americans‚ the 1920’s was a decade of prosperity and confidence. But for others this decade seemed to bring cultural conflicts‚ nativists against immigrants‚ religious liberals against fundamentalists and rural provincials against urban cosmopolitans. There was a drastic change in economy through the course of 1920 to 1930. During 1930 the great depression had turned the American

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    Canada in the 1920's

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    their own decisions for themselves for all issues‚ domestic and foreign. During the period of 1927-1929 the first ambassador was appointed to the U.S.‚ and also joined the league of nations. By 1929‚ Canada had embassies in Paris and Tokyo. In the 1920’s ‚ relations between Canada and the U.S. grew closer. Although they had been allies since 1917 (when the U.S. entered the war)‚ trade increased between the borders‚ as did American investments in Canadian companies. American luxuries increased in

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    new trump administration. This is problematic because not only are immigrants still arriving in America with hopes in their hearts to better their lives or give their family a better future‚ but they are coming with nothing at hand and nowhere to go. Many immigrants still presume that America is still the country‚ it was during the 1920s when it brought back hope to millions who needed it. In the 1920s the dream was significant at the time since it gave a perception that anyone‚ regardless of family

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    Fashion in the 1920's

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    Women’s Fashion in the 1920’s Fashion became a large influence on women in the 1920’s. This allowed women to become independent and free from the society. Many designers such as‚ Coco Chanel‚ Jeanne Lanvin and Salvatore Ferragamo have made an enormous impact on the evolution of women’s clothing. Styles of clothing have changed overtime‚ especially during the 1920’s era. During this time‚ hemlines became shorter‚ clothing was more revealing‚ women dressed freely and the sophistication and elegance

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    America was known as the Land of the Free‚ in the early 1900s. The place where all could live peacefully‚ in harmony‚ safe from the turmoil of the outside world. The people there were proud of their “open door policy”‚ proud that their offered safety and protection to many people who sought it. So‚ why did the US government suddenly try to crush this tranquillity‚ destroy this place of refuge where many could find comfort? Why did they not let the desperate‚ hungry and frightened masses in when they

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    1920's Hardships

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    Hardships during the early and mid-1920’s were rare. People went out to casinos‚ went out to dance‚ and even went out to eat and drink. Yes‚ the 1920’s‚ which later had become known as the ’roaring’ 20’s‚ was a time of celebration. But it was not until 1929 when things did not go as planned for most Americans. Many people faced hardship‚ and the ones who just came into the country‚ trying to live the ’American Dream’‚ worked hard to escape the lives of abject poverty‚ but it was not enough

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    Jazz In The 1920's

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    The 1920’s was a time revolved around change and re-birth. This time was commonly referred to as the roaring twenties. This because of the clash of new and old. Many people welcomed the new ideas‚ but they also caused arguments. Though the innovations created some problems‚ they formed to world into what it is today. One of the biggest innovation created in the 1920’s was jazz. Jazz is a combination of African American rhythms and european melodies. Jazz clashed with the old mainly because it gave

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    Before the industrial revolution all goods were hand made‚ and transported by foot or horseback. This was a slow process that could take days to complete. The technology of the industrial revolution changed America by advancing the speed and process of traveling efficiency‚ and manufacturing goods. The steam engine was a piece of machinery that used boiling water and steam to push its carrier forwards at a much faster speed than that of walking or horseback. Steam engines can be found in steamboats

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    creation of popular culture in the society. All forms of entertainment such as films‚ music‚ television shows‚ etc. have contributed greatly towards popular culture. The concept of popular culture is not new. Jazz music gained popularity in the 1920s. Music lovers turned to jazz for a new sound. Various artists‚ influenced by jazz music‚ changed their styles and genres in order to produce music which was consumed by majority of the listeners. Fashion trends have been around for ages‚ but these

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