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    Throughout history‚ men have build more than just civilization but also establishing the foundation of culture and art at the same time. This answers how art and architecture are significant factors that drive us to the understanding of our history‚ especially through the study of ancient buildings‚ which have given us the opportunity to rebuild and reconstruct ourselves. Angkor Wat and Hagia Sophia are two examples of architectural successes that have thrived for centuries and are still two of the

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    • Key Word Approach (KWA) - Look at each word of the topic. - See what it means. - Analyze each keyword and come up with points. - Frame of reference should be clear. • Viewpoint of Affected Parties (VAP) - Consider all the people or parties who are likely to be affected. - Look at what is likely to happen to each of these parties‚ how they will benefit or lose. - Look at the positive and negative fall-out of a certain course of action • Socio-cultural‚ Political‚ Economic‚ Legal and Technological

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    There is no question that the Industrial Revolution had an enormous impact on American society between 1870 and 1940‚ but the question is what kind of an impact did it have during this period. The overall effect of the Industrial Revolution turned out to be a positive push towards modernization in America. As Stephen Gardiner‚ a British architect and writer during the 20th century‚ said‚ “The Industrial Revolution was another one of those extraordinary jumps forward in the story of civilization

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    In his article‚ “What Happened to Post-Racial America?” Roger Simon not only questions America being post-racial as a country‚ but he actually questions if America was ever a country free from racism and racial discrimination. First‚ Simon informs the reader of a cover on the New Yorker which was printed the summer before Obama became president. Although the cover seemingly laughed off outrageous views that some people supposedly felt about Obama‚ Simon addresses the fact that “those obvious distortions”

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    There are many events in American history that have shape our country‚ and perhaps our world. Some of these events include the American Revolution‚ the Civil War‚ World Wars I and II‚ and many more. Although‚ there is one event that most of us forget and most of us do not know that it shaped our world substantially. The name of this event is the Great Depression. The Great Depression changed our views on particular matters and cluttered our economy. What most people do not know‚ is that there

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    Contributing factors in farming changes post Civil War After the Civil War there were many factors that contributed the changes that occurred in farming in America. Among them was the drive for the South to renew and regain what had been lost due to the war. Leaders saw it as a time to diversify and turn towards industrialization. The Industrial revolution was underway and with it brought many new inventions that would lead to growth in the farming industry. The wide open space between the East

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    Baron Von Steubon

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    Baron Von Steubon Friedrich Wilhelm Ludolf Gerhard Augustin Baron von Steuben was his name. He has become an exceptionally respected figure in European and American history. His services offered during the Revolution may be his most celebrated contributions today. Von Steuben played a critical role in training the American troops for battle during the Revolution and set the precedent for military practices today. It is no mystery that Baron von Steuben’s background and support from

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    Chris Hemsworth‚ this movie leaves many people wondering who the most entertaining character is. The five most entertaining characters in The Avengers movie are Tony Stark‚ Black Widow‚ Dr. Bruce Banner‚ Agent Phil Colson‚ and Captain America. One of the most entertaining characters in The Avengers is Tony Stark on account of his fantastic sense of humor. Also referred to as Iron Man in the movie‚ Tony

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    Alfred Prufrock is not about Jack the Ripper because Prufrock and Jack have a different view of the female body‚ Jack and Prufrock treated women differently‚ and this is not a story about murder so much as missed opportunities. According to the FBI‚ Jack the Ripper mutilated his victims and removed various organs from his

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    Baron Haussmann

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    Baron Haussmann Born on March 27‚ 1809 from a Protestant family with origins from Germany‚ Baron Georges-Eugene Haussmann was a French civic planner who is known for the rebuilding‚ hero‚ and destroyer of Paris‚ France. He gained much of his education from the College Henry IV. From College Henry IV he studied law while simultaneously attending classes at the Paris conservatoire of music. In 1830 Haussmann became what was known as the sous-prefet of Nerac and in 1853 Haussmann was chosen by

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