Slavery in the United States was the biggest conflict in the 1800’s. However‚ the people who owned these slaves and put them through horrific conditions lived lavish lives. These slave owners lived on acres of gorgeous land and created the culture of the South. Plantations in the 18th and 19th century shaped the culture in the South and this also affected the southern politics. Plantation owners varied from state to state and‚ very rarely‚ race. Many people don’t know what things took place in order
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Essay on the 1930’s The 1930’s was a rebuilding year for the United States of America. America was going thru a rough time in the 1930’s. For example America was in the great depression and war was going on in Europe‚ although America wasn’t involved in the war it would be inevitable for them to stay out of the war. The president that would be elected is Franklin D. Roosevelt‚ he would be the president to help us get out of the Great Depression; the United States went thru what is called the Dust
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[pic][pic] 1930’s Fashion (: Mrs.Curley English IP April 4‚ 2012 Gill 2 Fashion in the 1930’s Have you ever wondered how fashion was back then in the 1930’s? If you ask me‚ I thought it was amazingly beautiful. They were so creative‚ unique and old-fashion‚ that’s what is called real fashion . That’s just my opinion. I’m interested in the different designs they have on the clothing‚ how they are cut‚ and what they wear with what type of other clothing on. “The
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Since the beginning of radio’s “golden age” in the 1940’s‚ this form of mass media has experienced many changes from different programming‚ to advertising‚ to broadcast laws‚ etc. Beginning when the first radio station‚ KDKA‚ signed on in 1920 ‚ it was quickly being picked up as a new emerging form of mass media. By the mid-20’s radios themselves were better and easier to use‚ and by 1930‚ were being purchased by the millions. Radio not only survived but thrived through the great depression. This
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The 1950’s was a time of progression. From technology to population‚ everything was changing. The economy started booming due to the end of the war and consumerism was gradually increasing. A majority of families experienced a great deal of economic power and independence. It is also essential to note that despite the economic power given to many citizens‚ many families faced poverty during this time. Moving forward‚ teenagers were now‚ part of the picture because they had the money and power to
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Life in the 1930’s was extremely racist and segregated. Most people either had a special treatment‚ or no treatment at all. Times were extreme in the 1930’s. Life for the wealthy was glamorous and they ignored all the problems that were going on and enjoyed life with there money. The depression didn’t really affect the wealthy men and woman. They were almost making the same amount of income as the were before the economy went down. All the wealthy were still attending expensive dances several nights
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The Roaring 20’s During the 1920’s‚ also known as "The Roaring 20’s"‚ Radio Broadcasting became one of America’s favorite sources of entertainment. During this time period most Americans depended on radio for their source of communication‚ since television was not yet invented. The invention of radio had a major impact on Americans. Radio stations transmitted a variety of shows and programs that entertained many people through out the nation. "In the 1920’s the Westinghouse engineer‚ Frank Conrad
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contrapposto. If you examine the sculpture of David‚ you can see that the body is placing all of its weight onto the right leg‚ while the left leg stays relaxed. This causes the body’s hips and shoulders to rest at opposite angles‚ giving it a slight s-curve to the entire torso. The way the body is positioned gives it a natural and almost human stance. Thus‚ contrapposto was considered the perfect pose for the human figure and is continued to be widely employed in sculpture. If you examine David‚ you
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The 1950’s were a restless time. People were moving in the U.S from the cities to the suburbs‚ entertainment was becoming more and more popular‚ civil rights and arts movements were growing‚ and science and technology was becoming more advanced. One of the many books and movies that help to depict the social continuity of the decade was the movie “The Sandlot”. “The Sandlot”‚ though also a very enjoyable and funny movie‚ showed many of these aspects of the 1950’s. From suburbia to sexism‚ the movie
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The 1930’s Food! The 1930’s cuisine was very simple and extremely rationed. The people in the 30’s just didn’t have the money to afford for themselves and kids all the time. The food was mostly given to men and children in soup/ bread lines for those who couldn’t afford food. The food was simple and inexpensive; the goal was to produce a lot of food with as little ingredients as possible. I’m sure the bread was bland and the chowders and soups were plain but it’s what the people of this struggling
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