Ever think of how the United States became what it is today? Or how the culture and life here has changed so much over time. Immigrants from other countries made all these changes possible. Many of these immigrants came from poor countries and had nothing . Immigrants contributed to the fields of music‚ entertainment‚ and technology- science in a way that changed our country for the better. Albert Einstein was an immigrant who had major contributions to the field of science. Born in Ulm‚ Germany
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Being raised in a Hispanic household has greatly influenced my academic development throughout all my life. I have felt that being a part of the Hispanic community gives the right for others to think less of me or presume that I can not achieve my aspirations. Either through the sarcastic remarks when I mention that I would like to one day be an engineer or the common shock of others knowing I have all A’s on my report card‚ I have been profiled to be subpar because of my ethnicity. Although
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The Europeans first started building settlements in North America in the 1500s‚ bringing not only germ cover blankets‚ but also new art techniques. Before contact with the Europeans the art style of the Native Americans consisted of carved totem poles‚ pottery decoration to show lineage‚ and complex paintings on stone. Imagery was used as a symbol of sacred events‚ rituals‚ and natural forces‚ which could include everything from celestial bodies and weather to the indigenous animals of the region
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service in a difficult war they lived by its regimental motto‚ "Honor and Fidelity‚" and the regiment set a foot print in the National Guard’s leading role in our nation’s military history. Out of all of the traditions that makes the Puerto Rican culture must be its music. Some of the instruments played in customary Puerto Rican music originated with the Taíno people. The most notable is the güicharo‚ or guiro. Some of the guiros were made from dried gourds and fruits. They were also made from
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Spirits‚ Stories‚ and Their Influence on the Moroccan Culture of Tuhami By telling stories‚ Tuhami‚ the title subject of Tuhami: A Portrait of a Moroccan allowed Crapanzano‚ author and anthropologist‚ to understand the thought processes and beliefs of his culture‚ even though these stories often did not depict the reality of Tuhami’s life. One example of these “unreal” stories is presented in the very first pages of the book‚ in his anecdote of how he came to work for the pasha’s son. In the account
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from Rome over one simple scrap of paper…” were Martins Luther’s thoughts of his 95 Theses. Luthers 95 Theses set the Protestant Reformation into motion. This scrap of paper sparked a conflict that changed the way the Catholic Church had a hold on Western Civilization. Very few men if any have shifted the course of history like Martin Luther. In a small time span of ten years‚ this German monk toppled the Catholic Churches hold on Christianity. Martin Luther was born into the corrupt world of Europe
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especially in the United States. We are such a young country we don’t have the concept of tradition and antiquity that exists in the Eastern cultures. We think 300 years is a long time when in Europe traditions can be traced back a couple thousand years and in India they can trace Hinduism and their way of life back 4‚000 years. The very nature of western religion is nothing but change. It has its roots in Greek and Roman polytheism and to go from polytheistic to monotheistic is a huge‚ 180 degree
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Austin Phung English 3P Mr. Loewen October 5‚ 2012 American Success: The Unending Influence of Puritan Values American success has always been built on this idea that hard work itself is a good thing and will be for many more centuries. We as young Americans see hard work as a sign of good character and we admire these people who work hard for success. Those successful people are our inspiration and role model in this society of hard work. Because of the “Puritan” work ethic in us‚ students
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where the Tsar was overthrown bringing a provisional government into power until the eventual rise of the Soviet Union. The book was written and published in 1945 where most of World War II was taking place and Europe was divided between the Influences of the western world and the Soviet Union. Animal Farm is about a group of enslaved farm animals that work under tyrannical humans who give them small rations of food for the work they do. The animals come together deciding enough is enough starting a revolution
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defeating Great Britain and land expansion and a greater sense of themselves as Americans. I noticed their pride as I walked down the street‚ seeing many posters‚ anti slavery‚ flags‚ and military recruit tactics”. Music is a big part of American culture‚ having many styles like spiritual‚ blues‚ banjo‚ brass‚ and the most known classical. Cotillions were also part of American history‚ usually invited by invitation‚ and were one of the hardest things to get into.During my stroll‚ a man in a usually
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