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    Significant People and Events from the 1600s-1700s Significant People: Anne Hutchinson- She was a Puritan. She came to the Americas so she could have religious freedom‚ but when she settled in the Massachusetts Bay Colony‚ she found out that there wasn’t any “religious freedom.” She believed that all you needed was faith to go to Heaven. She started a women’s club and was soon recognized by many. The men (esp. John Winthrop) started to get worried that she could possibly become a leader. Remember

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    a. Describe THREE significant events in the life of the personality you have studied. 10 marks (Length: 250-300 words) Three significant events in the life of Leni Riefenstahl have been her knee injury‚ her first film “The Blue Light” and finally‚ her film “Triumph of the Will” which have had an undeniable impact on her life. A very influential event in the life of Riefenstahl was her knee injury which occurred during her dancing career. This facilitated her interest in acting‚ and later film

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    The 60s was a legendary era for Music. Many British bands were born that later went on to become iconic‚ but the whole scene was born out of a need for something new and exciting as the new generation refused to conform to their parent’s idea of having a good time. Blues musicians became very popular in the United Kingdom in the late 1950s and early 1960s. British blues soon became a distinct genre‚ and rock and roll‚ rockabilly‚ rhythm and blues and other forms of popular music mixed in the UK‚

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    children because they were hopeful that the future would be one of comfort and prosperity. This was especially true because of the recent events of World War I‚ The Great Depression and World War II. As a result‚ many Americans felt certain that they could give their families better opportunities that they had not had before. The baby boom was a significant event in American history because it sparked

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    Most Significant Event in U.S. History: The Louisiana Purchase The United States is not the most perfect country‚ but it is one of the most successful countries of the modern world. Our country’s vast history contains an immense amount of significant and momentous events that have molded our country into the place we know today. As a country‚ we have had our fair share of triumph‚ crisis‚ and everything in between. But overall‚ the most important event in the history of the United States is

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    There were many important events that happened in United States during the 1600-1920. If I have to pick five most significant events that happened‚ I would pick: declaration of Independence‚ Louisiana Purchase‚ civil war‚ WWI‚ and the 19th Amendment.The reason I pick these events is because I believe‚ through these events‚ United States became one of the most powerful nations of today’s world. Without them‚ United Sates may not have the same accomplishment that they do now. Declaration of Independence

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    The most memorable event in my life Hi everyone‚ I am Paul. Today I’m going to tell you the most memorable event that had happened in my life. When I was only six years old. In the summer vacation before my elementary school‚ my mom took me to a music school to have me learn the piano. And that was my first time in touch with the musical instrument. Though I was learning the easiest music in the beginning‚ I soon fell in love with the melody and rhythm in the music. Suddenly‚ I had been learning

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    During the Cold War in Iran there were lots of events‚ one event in the Iran Cold War was when the Soviet withdrawals from Iran.The Iran crisis started while World War II was going on. A very bad time in history. In 1942‚ Iran made an agreement that British and Soviet troops got permission into the country but only to defend the oil filled nation from a German attack. American troops were also butting into Iran and their business. March 2‚ 1946 was the end of the withdrawal of foreign troops because

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    The Most Wonderful Time of the Year Many people enjoy different times of the year. It may be Spring‚ Winter‚ January‚ or even February. It is the most wonderful time of the year when its summer‚ because its vacation time‚ you spend time with friends and the temperature is just right for a number of activities. In fact‚ summer is the most wonderful time of the year because its vacation time. Summer is the longest break you get from school.75% of kids say that summer is wonderful because they

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    to Muslims- and cow –animals sacred to Hindus-grease. The Indians had become tired of the East India Company ruling and wanted power in India once more. However it wasn’t just this single event that caused the rebellion in 1857 but underlying social‚ political‚ economic and religious reasons. The events of 1857 give us an insight into British rule in India beforehand‚ from the East India Company. The British had forced European customs onto the Indians. There were many factors involved that

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