“It was personality and not circumstances that brought Hitler to power.” To what extent do you agree with this statement? From 1929 to 1933‚ Hitler’s rise to power was exponential. Many factors had helped him gain power in Germany; those included Hitler’s personality and of course‚ the political and economical issues that had arise during that period of time‚ helping him gain wide support. Although‚ both factors had helped and are significant to Hitler’s success‚ circumstance‚ compared to personality
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century‚ it was a man’s world. The career field was dominated by powerful and famous men‚ until one woman stepped into the scene. Amelia Mary Earhart was a female aviator that forever changed the world’s view on women in the working world. Born on July 24‚ 1897 in Atcheson‚ Kansas‚ Amelia grew up with a supportive family and a lifelong desire of adventure. Her family moved to Chicago‚ and she graduated from Hyde Park High School in 1915. And from then on‚ began her road to fame. Earhart was one of the
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What is the tipping point of the United states no longer considered being an isolated nation ? My personal opinion on that question is the cash and carry act of 1939‚ this act is what started the American people to really look at what was happening. The cash and carry act was Roosevelt’s idea and he was very supportive of the United States joining the war. Everything after this would lead the Americans to understand the need for a democratic government and the end of unfair views. At the point
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science‚ art‚ architecture‚ literature‚ and philosophy. Greek and Roman archives were used to adjust and advance government structure and philosophy at the time. In a way‚ this revival also introduced an interest in the human capacity and marvel – also known as the humanist movement. The true Renaissance man – a prime example being Leonardo da Vinci – was able to perform well in an array of academic and human pursuits which facilitated a unanimous drive throughout Europe to observe and study as much of
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The New Deal was introduced in the 1930’s and it brought about reforms like social security‚ union-friendly labor laws‚ and agencies such as the economy act‚ federal deposit Insurance Corporation‚ and Securities and Exchange Commission. The Federal deposit Insurance Corporation was set up as an insurance policy on bank accounts. In 1933‚ banks would insure up to 2‚000 dollars‚ whereas now banks will insure up to 200‚000 dollars. In 1945‚ WWII ended and many people were supportive of the New Deal
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The Peloponnesian War was a war fought in two different stages between Athens and Sparta. It follows the creation a truce in 451 BCE that stated 30 years of peace between the city states. The first stage of the battle lasted about a decade ending in about 423 BCE due to plague. Not too long after‚ about 420 BCE‚ war was on the horizon and this battle would end in 404 BCE with the downfall of Athens and the rise of Sparta. Although the war ravaged both sides Sparta‚ along with help from the Persians
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The Maya civilization was an indigenous society located in Mesoamerica. Mesoamerica was a term used to refer to Mexico and Central America. To be more specific‚ they were centered in Yucatan Peninsula‚ Guatemala‚ Belize‚ western parts of Honduras and El Salvador and parts of Tabasco and Chiapas (these two states are both located in Mexico) (“History.com”‚ 2009). This culture is known for their monumental architecture‚ interpretation of content of images‚ hieroglyphic writing and their mathematical
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Truman was adopted and raised by a corporation inside a simulated television show that recorded all of Truman’s life‚ but one day he discoverers it and decides to leave the show (https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Truman_Show). In the movie‚ Truman show was directed by Christof . He watched every movement‚ every effect he wanted every single detail about the show to be perfect for the audience . Since Truman (main character) even inside of his mom belly‚ he’s being watched by many people. His first
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The Makonde people‚ who inhabit the secluded Mueda Plateau in northern Mozambique and live along the Lukuledi River in Southeast Tanzania‚ apply their expertise in art to different distinct masks that symbolize a multitude of traditions (Bortolot 9). Commonly made of wood‚ pigment‚ and hair‚ these masks are the foundation to hard work‚ courage‚ and fortitude‚ all characteristics a man and woman entering the adult society should acquire. Through initiations and rituals‚ young men and women become
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To What Extent Was the Cold War Inevitable? With the end of World War II (WWII) in 1945 began the Cold War‚ an international conflict that lasted from 1947–1991 and plagued nations across the globe. As the post-war negotiations were deliberated by three of the strongest world powers‚ the United States (US)‚ Britain‚ and the Union of Soviet Socialist Republics (USSR)‚ disagreements arose that created tension between the US and the USSR and ultimately instigated the infamous “Fifty Years War” (Crockatt
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