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    Earplugs Assignment While watching “American Horror Story”‚ I tried to piece together what was happening based on the facial expressions‚ body language‚ and overall tone of each image. Some scenes were easier than others. I found myself becoming frustrated when a scene would only consist of two people sitting and talking because it was almost impossible to understand. Although I did become frustrated during certain parts‚ I felt I was more aware of what the camera angles and cut scenes were portraying

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    AMERICAN HISTORY X American History X (1998) illustrates how segregation is aggravated by missing father figures as well as the herd mentality of the characters in the film. German philosopher Friedrich Nietzsche ’s concept of the herd mentality states that people need a concept or a worldview to adopt in order to give meaning to their lives. This herding of people who choose to adopt this certain ideal or ideals in effect causes the stifling of individual thoughts or creativity because everyone

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    American History X Analysis Jeffrey Golden Eastern Nazarene College “American History X” is a movie that depicts the life of a young white supremacist named Derek Vinyard and his younger brother Danny. Growing up in the suburban area of California‚ the boys are faced with many ethnic backgrounds and cultural differences. When their father‚ a fireman‚ is shot and killed by a black man Derek strives for white supremacy in his small area. Following the most infamous

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    This weeks reading‚ Amsterdam (2013) revolves around hip-hop and heritage. More specifically Native American heritage. Throughout‚ the reading Amsterdam‚ mentions Native rappers/hip-hop artist who have already started this movement. These artist vary in the content they rap about‚ but the purpose behind it is the same. The purpose is for young artist to use hip-hop is to have their voices heard‚ bring visibility and make an impact towards their future. For instance‚ Frank Waln uses hip-hop/rap to

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    Three things that I have learned about in American History that I believe have had a huge impact on making America what it is today are the new technology created in WWI. The 1920’s like the women and how they acted‚ and how that essentially shaped how women are treated and are able to act today. Last but not least‚ the Great Depression‚ and how a failing economy in the 1930’s could be fixed just the same as 2008. While Germany is sending a telegram to Mexico to get us into the war and sinking our

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    B-AM1101 - History and Contextual Studies 1 (Visual Arts) Written Assignment: Short Essay (30% of overall grade for History and Contextual Studies I) Assignment brief Critically evaluate a visual artwork of your choice‚ with reference to its history and context. Your essay should include: 1. An analysis of the work’s physical‚ visual and aesthetic characteristics‚ imagery and symbolism (where appropriate) 2. A brief background to the artist/maker 3. An argument about how the work

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    New York at Max Yasgur’s dairy farm. The effects from this event in history are still being felt today‚ by American society. Between August 15th and August 17th in the year 1969 the largest music festival in history was held at a dairy farm in upstate New York to celebrate peace and music. During the Vietnam War‚ More than half a million people were said to be there. But the effects from this concert in American history are still being felt today. Woodstock inspired other

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    History 2112 Study Guide Test 1 Chapters 15-17 Chapter 15 1. Dawes Severalty Act – goals; Indian boarding schools (reasons for‚ children reaction to) 2. barbed wire – impact on ranchers 3. mining towns – victims of violence 4. Grangers – reasons for laws; members 5. Long drive – purpose 6. Mark Twain – themes in novels 7. Native Americans – Wounded Knee; Sand Creek Massacre; George Custer; Fort Laramie Treaty; reasons for U.S. violating treaties; impact of horses

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    determination are traits that certain people had that led to their financial success. Throughout American history‚ these traits have led to the success of many people. Being determined to achieve your goals is necessary for any kind of success; Financial success is no different. Andrew Carnegie is remembered as one the most famous businessman of the 1800s and in American

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    our neighbors‚ the Rappahannock tribe. Many of the elders in the tribe that were alive for these horrid stories were truly worried and even scared about this news. I had not to worry‚ however‚ for I was daughter of the chief and I awoke every morning to the same routine. I worked every day alongside the rest of the village and listen to stories of the elders. I knew very well of our long history and tradition‚ but all of these duties would not stop me from doing my favorite thing in the village‚ playing

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