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    was havoc until Roosevelt was elected. The New Deal arose and introduced many types of social and economic reforms to America. However‚ many would disagree stating‚ “these relief policies actually put a greater burden on the backs of the poorest in society” (Powell 2). The New Deal had a positive effect because it helped people back on their feet through more jobs‚ more security‚ and more hope. During the era of the Great Depression‚ many families were out of jobs. Roosevelt established many organizations

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    off‚ her endless contribution to bring peace towards the racist attacks thrown at her and others. Through acts of civil disobedience which I believe positively reforms a society until violence is acted upon further leading to negative impact. All throughout her successful career‚ in which she remained standing to impact our society in a way that should never be forgotten. Sounds like a story worth hearing. Mrs. Baker began her life in St. Louis‚ Missouri on June 3‚ 1906. Her upbringing began in poverty

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    turned the Europe into a living hell. The Black Death not only torched people by the symptoms‚ but also destroyed the current Europe society and cultural. Besides‚ most people may say that Black Death took away almost half of the people’s lives; it also left a tremendous impact on the political status‚ religions‚ cultures‚ and economics. I have to admit that Black Death did left terrible influences on the living standard on Europeans. But‚ every coin has two sides. Personally‚ I think Black Death was

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    quite changed the community the way Steve Jobs did. Steve Jobs took on a project in the ugly world of technology and made it great again. Steve Jobs was not just a mere manufacturer‚ he was a revolutionizing inventor who brightened the lives of ordinary people with his inventions. Steve’s Background Steve Jobs lived from 1955 to 2011. He was adopted by Clara and Paul Jobs and grew up in Mountain View‚ California. His Dad and neighbor taught him how to assemble and disassemble electronics such as

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    Elvis was born on January 8‚ 1935‚ in Tupelo‚ Mississippi (Biography). His parents‚ Vernon and Gladys Presley‚ moved around regularly‚ usually because of work (Elvis Presley)(Biography). Elvis received his education from Humes High School (Ibid). He did not attend college. At

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    At the time of Louis Armstrong‚ America was extremely racially divided. In 1904‚ The Daytona Educational and Industrial Training for Negro Girls was opened. In 1909‚ the NAACP was formed to restore the legal rights of black Americans. In 1913‚ the Wilson administration began government-wide segregation of work places‚ rest rooms‚ and lunch rooms. It wasn’t really a good time for black folks. They weren’t being treated as humans‚ they were being treated as animals. Louis Armstrong was considered

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    Protestant Reformation was a large religious movement throughout Europe‚ which was instrumental in the development of Protestantism – a form of Christian Faith. It originated in the early 1500’s in Germany‚ and had a significant impact on the life of millions. Even today‚ The Reformation is considered one of the most important movements in world history. The impression it left on today’s society is recognised by many cultures and countries around the globe. This essay will reflect on the many causes

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    productive because he lowered the national debt from 80 million to 57 million only in his first 2 years in office. Jefferson was a slave owner‚ and in the 1900’s‚ scientists did a DNA test on Thomas Jefferson and another person because people have said that he had kids with one of his slaves‚ Sally Hemmings. It was proved that he did have kids with Hemmings. They got that idea because she was the only slave set free after Jefferson’s death. Jefferson loved science and technology‚ he invented a Jefferson

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    Joseph Stalin caused terrible deaths to more than twenty million people. He had a hard childhood that made him seem to have a soul made of steel. After the death of the Soviet Union’s leader‚ Stalin fought hard to gain control of the country. With this‚ he caused a huge famine under his control. Stalin had a contract with Hitler and soon became too trusting. But‚ towards Stalin’s death‚ people thought he was out of his mind. Stalin’s childhood that was full of hardships caused him to become thirsty

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    absolute monarch of France. Louis held his simple views regarding religion that catholic church is an essential tool for maintaining the control of people and that it should serve the country as well as his bidding. In 1685 Louis revoked the Edict of Nantes; during the persecutions hundreds of thousands of Protestants left France‚ migrating to Holland‚ Germany‚ and America (Palmer 185). He had a profound belief in the uniformity of religion necessary to the strength and dignity of his ruling. However

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